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Styling Made Easy

I swear I'm hair product challenged. Even when I make an effort to use the smallest amount of something, it ends up being too much and then I have greasy spots on my head. When I find a product I like and learn how to use it, in my head, I’m onto the next one to conquer my next hair concern. I feel that since I have this one product down, I assume the best for every hair product I come across. This works for about 1 out of every 50 and remember this is styling products. Shampoos and conditioners I am pretty good at choosing. Some of these hair styling products should be by prescription only, but then again I guess they are since some of them are only sold in solons. I gotta find me a class or something – hair styling 101.

Like when it comes to makeup, the tools you use to style your hair to get the right “application” are just as important as the above products you put it in. So bless their little hearts over at SPORNETTE. They make it so even the hair novice like me can style their hair somewhat presentable. I am really into their collection of Pronto Hair Brushes ($10.99-$12.99/1 ½” to 3” barrels @ folica.com) right now. Here are the features:

• barrel is concave so the hair stays on the brush
• barrel is ceramic so hair dries fast
• bristles are Tourmaline and Nano Silver

What I also like about these brushes is that the bristles are spaced further apart than a boars hairbrush. It is so much easier for me to grab a section of hair and wrap it around the brush whilst drying it. If I can’t seem to always figure out the styling products, at least I can get the tool part down. 

Time For A Change

Oh how I love a good hairbrush. And like the toothbrush, I sometimes become a nester in that I don’t notice when I need to replace it. So here’s a reminder for both of us! OLiViA GARDEN Healthy Hair HH-3 Ionic Massage Hair Brush ($10.75 @ aveyou.com) has a natural bamboo handle with an ionic cushion. The bristles are wood so unlike plastic bristles, you don’t have to worry about them breaking and actually damaging your hair. And this one makes for a great scalp massager!

Stylin' Locks

SPORNETTE makes some of my favorite brushes. Their new collection of Coco Tourmaline Nylon and Boar Bristle brushes do double duty. The nylon tourmaline tips on the boar bristles make for excellent styling while it conditions your hair at the same time. The ceramic barrel speeds up the drying time! They named the collection Coco after the pretty chocolate brown barrel. It comes in 3 sizes: 2” diameter #1500/$13.99, 2-1/4” diameter #1505/$14.99 and 3” diameter #1510/ $15.99 @ metrobeauty.com ~Lisa

For The Cause

This limited edition Pink Paddle Brush from SPORNETTE features ball tipped nylon bristles that are offset on a flexible pad so styling products are distributed thoroughly when brushing out hair. You also get a dynamite scalp massage with this one! For each brush purchased, they will make a donation to Breast Cancer Research Centers. ($10.79 @ beautydeals.net). Also available in Opera Travel Brush #5200 ($5) and Pink Banana #2031 ($4.50) ~Lisa

I Must, I Must, I Must Increase My Brush

Having long hair, I find that I need to use quite a few different brushes to accomplish the final look. Never in a million years did I think I would find something like this next product. ALTiMUS HAIR SYSTEMS is an interchangeable hairbrush, as in, you can make 27 different hairbrushes using one handle. How exciting! And the quality? These are professional grade brushes you would find in the salons. The handle is ergonomically designed so it’s really comfortable. Some of the brush attachments are the Large Flat Boar, Large Round Boar, Large Vent, Small Round Boar, Large Round Concave, Flat Boar & Nylon with Balls, just to name a few. And the attachments are not only really easy to slip on but they stay put until you want to change it out. There are a few different packs you can buy but the Deluxe System at only $49.95 seems like the best value. Never again will I have to search through my brushes to find the right one! Read more @ altimushairsystems.com

Hold On Tight!

In the quest for a perfect ponytail holder, up pops ActiveHold Hair Elastics from i/m. I’m pretty particular about my hair and cannot bear to use snagging elastics. These are not only snag free, but they keep your hair in place without loosening over time, as some of the other brands tend to do. There are many cool reflective colors to choose from and lots of styles. AND they come in a little plastic reseal-able pouch, so you won’t lose them. $4.99-$7.99/package of 4 ~Lisa

And if you’re looking for a new hairbrush for styling, their Thermal Round Brush ($19.50) gets the job done nice and quickly. This one is made for those with medium length hair to add volume. All @ studioim.com

A Little Wonder That's A Hair Saver

Combs are ok at it and brushes never seem to work right unless you are a pro. SPORNETTE Little Wonder #111 ($4 @ spornette.com or 800-323-6449) really aids in the teasing and back-brushing department. The Tourmaline enhanced nylon and pure boar’s bristles are about ¾” wide and the handle is long so you have a lot of control when styling.