Haircare – Page 30 – Forty, Flirty & Fabulous

Get your Hair Ready to Rock with TIGI Rockaholic Collection!

TIGI is such a fun and original hair care line. The brand is always introducing new types of products that I haven’t seen before.

I love the TIGI Rockaholic line for when I want a fun going-out look. The three products I have tried are convenient and really allow your hair to “rock out”. They are:

All Access Go Anywhere Shampoo Bar ($9.95 3.5oz) — This is a very cool invention. This bar looks like body soap, but lathers and washes like shampoo! It contains a syndal soap base, which is a mild but effective cleanser. With sage leaf extract, sandalwood oil, henna oil and vitamin E to moisturise, this is an all-in-one product. If your hair is very dry, add a leave in conditioner after you shower. The scent is spicy, but not too overpowering. This is good for men as well as women.

Need a product to keep your spikes or mohawk in place? Way Out Super Hair Glue ($15.95 5.07 oz) holds extreme looks in place without flaking. Formulated with vinyl caprolactam for hold, caffeine for volume, corn starch for structure, ginger root for body and glycerin for shine, this glue will stay in place until you remove it!

Groupie Texturizing Spray Pomade ($15.95 8.45 oz) will separate hair and texturize for sexy styles. The main ingredients are a trio of rosemary, basil and mint to create moisture and shine while keeping the style in place. The scent in invigorating as well! My 13 year old daughter has taken it from me, because she loves it so much! The girl has style!

These products are fun for everyday unique styling or night-out adventures. Visit a salon or beauty supply store near you and check out the website at http://www.tigihaircare.us/.

New York Streets Hair Culture Collection

New York Streets is a hair care company that believes in “freedom of style, individuality and self expression. This culture does not follow trends, it inspires them, influencing the fashions of tomorrow.”

This is a cool concept, but what does it mean? Well the website claims that the products are formulated to rebuild, repair and perform under extreme humid condition and is color-safe and provides UV protection.

The products I’ve tried are (as described by the website):

Clean ($15.00 USD) — A daily nourishing cleanser derived from Palm Kernal and Coconut Oil. Panthenol, Wheat Amino Acids and Hydrolyzed Barley Protein increase moisture retention, balance pH and protect color and minimizes fading. Glycolic Acid exfoliates and stimulates blood flow promoting healthy hair growth.

Condition ($17.00 USD) –Hydrolyzed Silk Proteins and Wheat Amino Acids hydrate the hair and scalp. Panthenol (Vitamin B5) and Polyfix Complex helps repair split ends. Hydrolyzed barley proteins and special polymers reduce frizz and promote shine.

Hairspray ($19.00 USD) — Hold, Style & Finish! Repairs split ends while giving medium to firm hold and under high humidity, fast drying spray that allows you to control the hold, imparts sheen while protecting against damaging UV free-radicals and is the perfect finish for any style.

This is a great basic hair care trio. The scent is mild, but pretty. What I really like is that it does what it says; my hair is less frizzy (in the humid Kansas City summer) when I use it, which is awesome! It is very hard for me to find products that actually reduce the frizz, but by using the shampoo, leaving the conditioner in my hair a few minutes before I rinse, then using the flexible hold hairspray, my hair looks fairly smooth. And if I add an anti-frizz serum before drying, my hair is virtually frizz free!

Check out the website at www.newyork-streets.com to learn more about these fab products.

Ken Paves Healthy Hair Collection

Ken Paves has been a sought after hair stylist for over 14 years. His hair products and clip on hair extensions are sold around the world.

Ken Paves Healthy Hair Daily Shampoo and Conditioner($22.00 8oz each) are formulated to give hair body, strength and shine. They are safe for color and chemical treated hair and have sunscreens and vitamins. Extracts of lavender, chamomile and soapwart gently clean and lavender, chamomile, geranium and Aloe Vera condition hair.

These products have a soft floral fragrance that is nice and not overpowering. They clean and condition the hair leaving it soft and managable. I recommend these products for use every day, because they are so gentle.

Check out Ken Paves entire line at http://www.kenpaves.com/.

TIGI Bed Head Some Like It Hot

TIGI’s Bed Head summer hair care collection, Some Like It Hot, was created to keep hair healthy and frizz free in the Summer. These products make your hair so soft and shiny that you will want to use them year round! They are:

Heat & Humidity Resistant Sulfate-free Shampoo to Smooth and Soothe ($16.95 USD) — This shampoo contains a blend of avocado, grape, aloe and cucumber oils to form a barrier on the hair and beat humidity, UV rays and thermal damage. The scent is Sun-Kissed Citrus, which is soft and subtle. This shampoo is very thick and creamy and smooths my hair instantly.

Heat & Humidity Resistant Conditioner to Smooth and Soothe ($16.95 USD) — With the same basic ingredients of the shampoo, this richer, thicker cream helps to smooth down the cuticle of the hair to keep it shiny all day. It’s scent is Shimmering Starfruit, which is light and refreshing. I like to comb this through my hair in the shower and keep it on for a few minutes. This makes my Kansas City-frizzy hair much smoother.

Heat & Humidity Resistant Serum ($16.95 USD) — With my favorite fragrance of the bunch, Tahitian Coconut, you only need a few drops of serum to keep your hair shiny and great smelling all day. Apply to towel dried hair and style as usual. The apricot, sunflower and olive oils will help keep the frizzies away!

Visit their website at www.tigihaircare.com for more information.

ApHogee helps Restore Over-Processed Hair

ApHogee is a product line that was developed as a serious approach to hair care. The website states, “it has been proven that superior results require healthy hair with structural integrity and a proper balance of strength, elasticity, and smoothness. This is why ApHogee products include our exclusive PropHytamine Complex which utilizes precise levels of proteins, emollients, and humectants to achieve and maintain healthy hair.”

The cool thing about this line is that it can be used on all types and textures of hair including color-treated, permed and relaxed. It is touted to help in the treatment of severe hair damage, and the correction of dryness, dullness, brittleness, limpness, splitting, and frizz. Two of my favorite ApHogee products are.

Shampoo for Damaged Hair ($7.99) — This rich, luxurious shampoo was created to clean gently and to not harm color, perm or relaxer services. It contains proteins, emollients and vitamins to restore sheen and pliability to hair and can be used safely everyday on chemically treated hair. My hair gets so frizzy in the summer and I see an immediate difference after I use this shampoo. It instantly makes my hair soft and flowy. And it smells very refreshing and a bit citrusy.

Gloss Therapy Hair Polish — ($8.99) — This is a great, non-greasy hair gloss. Use a dime size on towel dried hair if it is fine,and apply more for coarser, thicker hair. It smooths, detangles and fixes split ends. Plus it shields hair against UV damage and frizz while brightening highlights.

Visit www.aphogee.com to learn more about the products and www.sallybeauty.com to purchase them.

Folicure Makes Fine Hair Full

Folicure is a haircare line to help thicken fine and thinning help. The Folicure’s System promotes a clean scalp and fuller, thicker hair with scientific formulas specially developed for fine or thinning hair. Folicure treatment, shampoo, conditioners, and styling products may be used individually or in conjunction with one another for maximum benefits.

Folicure Shampoo (approx. 14.75 USD) was created to remove sebum and clean gently without stripping away natural nutrients found on a healthy scalp. Folicure Original Conditioner’s (approx. 14.75 USD) exclusive scientific formulation provides added body, fullness and shine to fine and thinning hair. This conditioner is left in the hair and continues to work until it is washed out. It contains no greasy additives to weigh hair down.

I really like the shampoo it really cleans the hair, but still keeps it soft. The conditioner works well, too, but the very strong peppermint scent is a little much for me. My husband really likes both products. They would work well for both men and women.

The Folicure website, www.folicure.com, is down right now, but check back to learn more about the products, which are sold on various beauty websites. Just search for Folicure to find what you need.

Try Living Proof to Fight Frizzy Hair

Straight Making No Frizz Styling Spray for Fine to Medium Hair

Living Proof is a company started by MIT scientists who are setting out to tackle some of the difficult beauty problems of our time!

Their first product is No Frizz, a hair spray or cream that works on different textures of hair to fight the frizzies. It is available for straight or way hair that is fine to medium, medium to thick and thick to coarse.

I have been using the Straight Making No Frizz Styling Spray for Fine to Medium Hair ($14.00 1.7 oz, $24.00 3.4 oz). First of all, it smells fantastic! As per the instructions, I spray it on wet hair and then blow it dry. I was really excited to try this product, but it doesn’t really work for my hair. It is still frizzy. I watched the videos and followed the instructions, but my hair is still fairly frizzy.

Don’t get me wrong, it may work on other people. Sephora now carries No Frizz so my advice is to go to Sephora and spritz it on. It is supposed to smooth dry hair as well as wet. So try it out, it may be the product you are waiting for!

Visit their website to learn more and view the videos http://www.livingproof.com.

Intelligent Nutrients Creates Fab Natural and Organic Products

Looking for a natural and organic way to groom? These days there are many brands and lines to choose from. Intelligent Nutrients is a health and beauty product company, utilizing 100% food-based and organic certified ingredients. They have a wide range of products including skin care, hair care, aromatics and supplements.

Trying some of the companies products I fell in love with two cleansers; the Certified Organic Anti-Aging Cleanser for the face and the 70% Organic Hair Cleanser. Both of theses cleansers moisturize as they clean and feel and smell great! The descriptions on the website are:

Certified Organic Anti-Aging Cleanser ($45.00 USD) — Gently remove dirt, makeup and impurities while nurturing skin with this non-foaming cleanser. The USDA Certified Organic formula restores and protects with antioxidants, plant sterols, fatty acids and essential oils to help prevent aging and inflammation. A pure combination of the brand’s signature Intellimune Seed Oil Complex along with Argan and Acai help maintain a harmonious balance of moisture for radiant, healthy skin. Suitable for all skin types including mature, dry, sensitive and oily skin.

70% Organic Hair Cleanser ($29.00 USD) — Safe enough for the whole family, this delicate shampoo nourishes with a pure, plant-based formula. Certified organic by the UK’s Soil Association, the light suds rinse clean and leave a soft scent. Formulated with Apple water, Coffee Seed oil and 100% non-toxic plant-based cleansers the gentle blend also nourishes with the antioxidant-rich Intellimune Seed Oil Complex. Safe for color-treated hair.

Like many organic and natural products on the market today, these cleansers have a strong, earthy scent. If you do not like fragrance in your products these are not for you. I really enjoy them and recommend them as well as trying their other products.

Visit the website at www.intelligentnutrients.com to learn more about and purchase these great-for-you products.

Redken Color Extend Sun Collection

Redken has released a haircare line that is for protecting and repairing hair in the summer heat and humidity. The Color Extend Sun Line is touted to “protect highlights, safeguard color and replenish sun-stressed strands. Redken’s exclusive Interbond Conditioning System and advanced Hydra-Shield Complex with Soplexyl™, a patented UV filter, provide powerful protection while restoring lost moisture and luminous shine.”

The line includes the following:

Color Extend Sun After-Sun Shampoo — ($15.00 USD) – Gently cleanses and removes minerals, chlorine and salt deposits while helping to repair sun-damaged hair.

Color Extend Sun After-Sun Mask — ($15.00 USD) — Instantly detangles and revitalizes sundamaged hair with intense moisture replenishment and repair.

Color Extend Sun After-Sun Sparkling Shield — ($16.00 USD) — Helps provide water-resistant protection against UVA/UVB rays, chlorine and minerals while creating a sleek, polished finish.

I always feel good when I know my haircare products are safe on my color-treated hair. This is especially important during the summer when I am outside or in the swimming pool with my kids. The shampoo seems to get all of the chlorine and minerals out of our hair after swimming and the mask brings back the moisture. My daughters enjoy the Sparkling Shield which leaves a little glimmer in the hair.

Visit www.redken.com to learn more about these product and to find a salon near you to purchase them.

PureOlogy Essential Repair System

PureOlogy is a leader in color-treated haircare. Their new EssentialRepair line, is a luxurious collection of products that contain soymilk and biotin to help damaged hair while olive oil and chamomile impart softness and shine.

The line consists of six great products. They are as described by PureOlogy:

EssentialRepair Shampoo ($27.00 USD 10.1 oz) — Renew strength and help repair and fortify against damage while protecting colour vibrancy with this concentrated and gently cleansing ZeroSulfate shampoo.

EssentialRepair HairCondition ($27.00 USD 8.5 oz) — Deeply nourish distressed hair, renew moisture, and fortify against damage while protecting colour vibrancy. Intensely strengthens and helps rebuild hair.

EssentialRepair SplitEndCorrecting Treatment ($40.00 USD 3.2 oz) — Intensively nourish distressed hair and seal split ends while protecting colour vibrancy. Delivers high-performance thermal protection and defense against split ends from mid-length to ends.

EssentialRepair ColourMax ($22.00 USD 8.5 oz) –Fortify and help repair distressed hair while delivering extra colour protection and radiant shine. Lightweight spray contains UV filters to help defend against colour-fading and free radical damage.

EssentialRepair InstantRepair ($28.00 USD 8.5 oz) — Reinforce distressed hair and fortify against damage while protecting colour vibrancy. Lightweight leave-in conditioner renews strength and manageability.

EssentialRepair RestorativeHairMasque ($52.00 USD 5.2 oz) — Nourish distressed hair, renew moisture, and fortify against damage wile protecting colour vibrancy. Deeply reparative treatment strengthens and helps rebuild hair.

Besides the lovely shampoo and conditioner, I really enjoy spraying the ColourMax on wet hair, it helps my color last and softens my hair. The RestorativeHairMasque is also fantastic as a weekly or bi-weekly deep conditioner.

http://www.pureology.com/systems/essentialrepair will get you right to the EssentialRepair system. The website has a salon locator so you can find a retailer near you.