Category: Haircare

Pureology ColorStylist Line

Pureology ColorStylist Line

Pureology Serious Colour Care, the haircare brand synonymous with indulgent products for colour-treated hair, introduces ColourStylist – a new styling line to address all finishing needs from priming the hair to creating volume to perfecting blowouts all while promising radiant style and colour, guaranteed!  ColourStylist is the first caring styling range that strengthens while it styles for flawless, lasting colour brilliance.

“The number one need for colour-treated hair is split-end protection and correction as haircolour decreases the natural lipid content of the hair.  The new ColourStylist products contain a new, revolutionary StrengtheningAntiFadeComplex®, enhanced with Keravis protein, to provide the first anti-breakage styling for colour-treated hair,” states Steven Henley, Senior Director of Education for Pureology.  “ColourStylist includes attributes from our award-winning haircare systems, ensuring added colour protection and now, strengthening benefits from start to finish.”
 
The six new luxurious formulas are infused with unique reflective lipid extracts that deliver maximum radiance and free radical damage protection: Olive replenishes and repairs to provides reflective depth & brilliance, Camelina forms a humidity-resistant barrier to enhance colour radiance and Coriander creates mirror surface shine for intense luster.
 
The complete ColourStylist line includes the following styling products:

ColourStylist FortifyingHeatSpray ($22.00 USD)
ColourStylist SilkBodifier ($24.00 USD)
ColourStylist AntiSplitBlowDry ($28.00 USD)
ColourStylist NourishingNectar ($26.00 USD)
ColourStylist CuticlePolisher ($26.00 USD)
ColourStylist StrengtheningControl ($24.00 USD)
 
“My clients see the full benefits of colour protection when they use Pureology as a complete system,” explains Ruth Roche, owner of RARE by Ruth Roche/Pureology Salon in New York City.  “ColourStylist will protect your colour investment and allow haircolour’s radiance to shine through.”
 
ABOUT PUREOLOGY SERIOUS COLOUR CARE®
Pureology offers a complete collection of haircare and styling products that enhance and protect colour vibrancy while ensuring improved condition and healthy shine.  From concentrated ZeroSulfate® Shampoos to our conditioners, masques and stylers, each and every product contains the exclusive AntiFadeComplex® to maximize colour retention from start to finish and deliver our promise of Longer Lasting Hair Colour GUARANTEED!®  For more information visit Pureology.com, Become a Pureology Facebook Fan or follow us on twitter @PureologyTweet.  Please note, Pureology products can only be guaranteed authentic when purchased from a salon.  We request that you do not credit drugstores, “beauty websites” or other unauthorized retailers.

What I think: I love Pureology’s Shampoos and Conditioners, so I was excited to try this product line — and it didn’t disappoint! I especially love the cuticle polisher, which comes out as a cream, but you rub it in your hands and it becomes a serum. I use it on damp hair and even put a little in dry hair for extra shine. The FortifyingHeatSpray is perfect when you use straighteners, curling irons or the awesome Instyler. The AntiSplitBlowDry is perfect to apply before blow drying and the StrengtheningControl Hairspray really holds and is not sticky at all. You can even brush your hair afterwards!

Visit  www.pureology.com for more info on these fantastic hair styling product.

Does Your Hair Need Help? Try It’s a 10!

It’s a 10 hair styling products operates on the belief that an excellent multipurpose product that delivers salon-quality results will change the appearance of hair.

This is just what our hair needs for this time of the year. The air is getting colder and dryer, but we need our hair to look better than ever for all of the holiday festivities. Try one of the following products to get your hair in shape.

Miracle Styling Serum — Bring out the best dimension, fullness and shine each and every time you style with It’s a 10 Miracle Styling Serum. Never before has such a small amount of product made such a noticeable difference on all types of styles. It defines curls with bounce and body. It makes straight styles sleek and flowing. And it protects hair from heat styling and environmental damage with several naturally derived ingredients:

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil — a natural antioxidant  that protects and softens hair; Noni Fruit Oil — nourishes, moisturizes and repairs damage to the hair shaft while also improving elasticity; Castor Oil Copolymer — moisturizes scalp and hair, prevents and helps reduce damage, provides deep conditioning, reduces frizz and stimulates healthy hair growth; Natural Fragrance — created with hints of rose, geranium and citrus.

The It’s a 10 Miracle Leave-In Product is an ideal solution for smoothing hair, eliminating frizz, restoring shine, and enhancing natural body. As well, it is an excellent nourishing treatment that can be used alone and/or as a restorative styling product that leaves hair soft and bouncy. Made with numerous natural ingredients our Miracle Leave-In Product works with all hair types to bring out natural luster and manageability while also making hair stronger and healthier with every use.

It’s a 10 Miracle Leave-In Product is fortified with natural ingredients such as: Panthenol — a highly effective strengthener; Sunflower Seed Extract — natural sunscreen that guards against color fading and/or brassiness; Green Tea Leaf Extract: shields hair from environmental damage with powerful antioxidants; Silk Amino Acids — restores natural moisture balance while adding strength and shine; Citric Acid (Vitamin C) — a powerful antioxidant that defends hair’s natural strength and beauty.

Visit www.itsa10haircare.com to find a salon near you that carries these fab hair products.

U Color by Umberto Beverly Hills

Yes, I am very cheap. Ever since I moved to Kansas City from Portland, OR (and left my friend and hair stylist), I have been coloring my own hair. I realized fast that without my half-off friend discount, salon color and highlights are very expensive. So I am always looking for an effective way to color my grays.

Umberto Beverly Hills U Color Italian Demi Color ($12.00) is the all-in-one color, developer and equalizer in a sachet packet system ready-to-apply directly to hair. Available in 12 hair color shades.
Kit includes:

  • 2 Sachet Packets, each with Color, Developer and Equalizer
  • Latex Gloves
  • Mini Detail Brush
  • Illustrated InstructionsThis hair color is so easy to use. Fold the packet so that color is sandwiched between the developer and equalizer. SNIP (cut along the dotted line), SQUEEZE (directly onto dry hair), SMOOSH (as if you were shampooing)! Distribute evenly through hair, process for 25 minutes. Rinse, shampoo, and condition as usual. You can also use the traditional bottle or bowl methods.
    • What I think: The shades seem to come out a bit darker than what’s in the package. I tried the Light Chestnut Brown which matched my dark brown hair well and my teenage daughter colored her strawberry blond hair Light Copper Gold and it turned out a bright Auburn. It is a very pretty color that is even all over.
     
    I think that this is a great bargain for the quality. Try it, your hair will look gorgeous!

    Shu Uemura Art Of Hair Shusu Sleek Collection

    Shu Uemura Shusu Sleek

    Inspired by the lustrous shine and fluidity of Japanese Satin Shusu, SHU UEMURA ART OF HAIR created SHUSU SLEEK, a revolutionary hair care
    collection designed to discipline coarse, unruly hair while creating a light, silky smooth style with the resplendent finish of Japanese satin. Enriched with Black Cumin Oil combined with essential lipids and minerals, Shusu Sleek is formulated to meet the essential needs of unmanageable hair.

    Inspiration:
    Over 500 years ago, a silk weaver from the imperial town of Kyoto introduced a new technique for weaving silk. The fabric he created was the smoothest, most delicate ever seen, with resplendence, shine and fluidity. The new art of weaving was called Japanese Shusu. Traditionally Shusu silk was used exclusively for ceremonial kimonos for noble patrons. The new hair care collection for Shu Uemura Art of Hair pays homage to the tradition of Shusu silk – the hair is left smooth with lustrous shine and natural fluidity.

    Key Ingredient:
    Black Cumin Oil intensely nourishes and smoothes the cuticle, taming the hair fiber and calming volume for glide-through detangling and flawless elegance. Known as “the oil of the pharaohs,” it is harvested from the black cumin’s dark, fragrant seeds and has been revered for millennia as one of the most potent medicinal ingredients. Today, modern research has uncovered the complex structure of this exceptional ingredient: composed of over 100 elements, it contains a high concentration of powerful antioxidants, and offers an
    optimal balance of essential fatty acids, omegas 3, 6 and 9.

    New In-Salon Ritual:
    Coinciding with the launch of the Shusu Sleek Collection, Shu Uemura Art of Hair is proud to introduce The Shiatsu Shampoo – a complimentary in-salon shampoo massage that provides a glimpse of the Shu Uemura Art of Hair Ceremony through slow shiatsu gestures (circular movements while applying pressure). Clients feel their whole head has been thoroughly cleansed with a fresh tingling scalp, ultimately feeling rejuvenated yet calm. Meanwhile the hair has the healthy, natural signature Art of Hair touch.

    Benefits:

    •Smoothes even the most unruly hair
    •Provides amazing shine
    •Fluid natural touch from roots to ends
    •Intensely moisturizes the hair fiber
    •Cleanses and supplements the hair fiber while respecting the essential balance of the scalp

    Fragrance: Floral Oriental
    • A unique scent, inspired by the richness of spices and oil

    Shusu Sleek Collection:

    Shusu Sleek Smoothing Shampoo ($45.00 10 fl. oz.)  – Delivered in a paraben- and silicon-free formula with an unusually high concentration of cationic polymers to deeply smooth the hair fiber

    Shusu Sleek Smoothing Conditioner ($55.00 8.5 fl. oz.) – This exceptionally moisturizing paraben-free conditioner immediately and intensely tames the most rebellious manes with its unique combination of active ingredients

    Shusu Sleek Smoothing Treatment ($65.00 10 fl. oz.) – This paraben-free masque intensely nourishes and tames unruly hair, helping attain long-lasting sleekness, while preserving the lightweight, vivid and fluid hair touch

    What I think:  The shampoo and conditioner alone work to make my hair very smooth and shiny. I get a lot of frizz and flyaways, but my hair was in much better shape after using this collection. I only need the treatment once every week or every other week because it is very conditioning and can weigh my hair down if I use it too often. I also really love the spicy scent — great collection!

    Visit www.shuuemuraartofhair-usa.com to learn more or to purchase these fab products!

    Be Good To Your Hair With Ted Gibson Salon Products

    Want to try a lovely luxury brand of hair care? Try Ted Gibson products. Ted Gibson is deeply rooted in the belief that beauty is individual. The website states,

    “Our mission is to create a line of luxury products that are effective and simple to use. By combining the most modern technology with the highest quality ingredients available, we are creating a regiment of products for everyone, which will inspire people to recognize their individualized beauty.

    Our philosophy is to provide the finest, most technologically advanced products to people enabling them to recognize their beauty and to turn frustration into freedom.”

    I recently tried this luxury hair care brand. The following are some of my favorite products:

    daily cleanse® shampoo is formulated with five different cleansers to achieve professional results. Ted Gibson’s trademark Wild Orchid extract, combined with silk proteins, biobotanical extracts and bioflavonoids work together to make hair color sparkle. Silicone polymers saturate the hair fibers and add strength, stamina and dimension. This cleanser creates a rich, lustrous lather that not only lifts away soils, deposits, build-up, environmental contaminants and excess sebum to leave hair and scalp clean, but it also creates manageability and helps to achieve a gorgeous shine.

    daily nourish® contains 9 different conditioning agents that saturate the hair shaft, strengthen the hair’s inner cortex and increase elasticity, manageability and ease of wet and dry combing and styling. Ted’s signature Wild Orchid extract tones and conditions the scalp, preventing moisture loss. The feel of the hair after using this conditioner is what it’s all about soft and healthy is an understatement.

    tame it shine lotion® tame and calm fly aways, add shine and texture to all hair types. Inspired by the secrets of red wine, our merlot complex creates luscious body, bold movement and intense shine to your hair.

    What I think: I think this collection works together well to give a great everyday cleansing and conditioning. The conditioner is not a deep one, so if you have very dry hair, a deep conditioner is needed. I also really enjoy the tame it lotion. It works well to further condition my hair.

    Visit www.tedgibsonsalon.com to learn more. Enjoy!

    Ed Hardy Launches NEW Hair Clips, Headbands & Styling Mirrors

    IGP Beauty, Inc. is proud to announce the launch of the Ed Hardy Vintage Collage Hair Accessories & Mirrors Collection featuring an array of clips, headbands, and hand held mirrors. This line allows the true Ed Hardy fan to unleash their imagination and take hairstyling to the next level by incorporating this line’s hot pink motif mixed with an array of bright, action packed images into your daily beauty routine.
     
    Incorporating a bold infusion of the most popular artwork from Ed Hardy’s world famous clothing line, these accessories feature a collage of fashion forward colors and designs ideal for the trendsetter at heart. Pair these accessories with your favorite Ed Hardy Blow Dryer, Flat Iron, and Brush sets to fuse even more flair to your hair.

    What I think: I love the hair clips and headbands. They are so original and very pretty, with the Ed Hardy prints. My favorite product from the line is the mirror with the Koi/Love Kills print. It is a nice size to keep on a dresser and is perfect for makeup application.

    To purchase visit beauty supply stores such as www.ulta.com,   www.beautybrands.com and  www.folica.com. You can learn more at www.igpbeauty.com

    Give Your Hair A Little Color With Streekers

    Want to do something wild with your hair without making a drastic, permanent change? Try Streekers ($10.95 USD)  hair colors.    Created with advanced technology,  Streekers instantly bonds liquid hue to your hair. The formula looks and acts just like permanent hair color, so you can brush your hair without dulling the shade or risking color flake-off.

    Streekers is available  in Red, Pink, Blue, Purple, Green, Yellow, Orange and Ultraviolet.  Apply Streekers directly to dry hair from mid-length to tip, in long strokes. Allow Streekers to dry and style straight.

    What I think: Streekers are really fun and so easy to apply. My 10 and 15-year-old daughters have been using them as a fun look for school and do not have trouble applying them. They will also be perfect for Halloween.  The only thing  to watch is that these do not work on dark hair. My hair is dark brown, and they didn’t show up. But if you have light to medium colored hair, they will work fine.

    You can purchase Streekers at select salons and cosmetic specialty stores; ULTA; or www.streekers.com.

    Announcing The Winner of The Instyler!

    The Instyler

    And the winner is… Jerilyn! Jerilyn, I hope you enjoy your Instyler!!!

    Jerilyn has an awesome blog and podcast called The Because Show, where she and two other ladies discuss their likes and dislikes. Her blog is at http://thebecauseshow.com/. Check her out

    Keep checking my blog for more great beauty giveaways — I will definitely be giving away more great products in the future!

    Enter to Win An Instyler

    The Instyler

    Don’t forget to enter my Instyler giveway! Tomorrew, September 18, 2010 I will choose a reader to win an Instyler. Just leave a comment on my blog telling my why you would like the Instyler and I will choose a name randomly.     

    I love my Instyler because it straightens and curls my hair quickly and easily. Check out my review at  https://fortyflirtyfabulous.wordpress.com/2010/07/01/make-your-hair-fabulous-with-the-instyler/ to learn more about this fab hair styling tool.   

    So don’t forget to enter and GOOD LUCK!!!

    The Body Shop Rainforest Hair Care Line

    I love green skincare and makeup, so green hair care? It’s awesome, too! The Body Shop has recently  introduced their eco-concious Rainforest Hair Care Line. It contains no sulphates,  silicones, parabens or colorants. The products are biodegradable and recycled materials are used whenever possible.

    The products I tried from the line include: 

    Rainforest Balance Shampoo ($3.50 2.0 oz, $10.00 8.4 oz, $14.00 13.5 oz) is meant to reduce excess oil for fresh hair all day long. This shampoo contains pracaxi oil, white nettle, seaweed and Community Trade sugar and aloe vera. Community Trade seaweed helps balance, purify and clarify skin and Community Trade aloe vera moisturizes and protects hair.

    Rainforest Shine Conditioner  ($3.50 2.0 oz, $10.00 8.4 oz, $14.00 13.5 oz) claims to smooth hair’s surface for incredible shine and prolonged radiance using a shine-enhancing conditioner. Contains pracaxi oil, caméline seed oil and Community Trade olive oil, sugar, and aloe vera. Community Trade organic olive oil helps to condition hair.

    Rainforest Moisture Hair Butter ($8.00 1.76 oz, $14.00  6.7 oz) helps create soft, glossy and tangle-free hair using a luxuriously rich and intensive deep-conditioning treatment. With pracaxi oil, manketti nut oil and Community Trade honey and olive oil. Organic Community Trade honey moisturizes and conditions skin.

    I really loved how each product smells fresh and clean. My favorite of the three is the hair butter. It is thick and creamy and really makes my hair soft.

    To learn more about all of these good for your hair products, visit www.thebodyshop-usa.com. Enjoy!