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Get Eco Hair

Everything’s coming up green these days. Not just the grass but companies that are giving us alternatives to the norm like hair care line EUFORA. This eco-friendly and organically driven line is based on certified organic Aloe Vera Gel, essential oils, botanical ingredients and environmentally friendly propellants and they’ve been doing it exactly the same way way since 1997. And the products? What I’ve tried so far has been great. What I like most is that instead of using water as a base in their hair products they replace it with the Aloe Vera Gel and then add the essential oils, panthenols and keratin proteins. Here are my picks of the moment from L to R:

• Sculpture Styling Glaze ($22.95/10.1oz) – used before blow-drying for control. Absolutely no flaking!
• Pure Cleanse Shampoo ($20.95/10.1oz) – no sulfates and is good at conquering dandruff.
• Pure Polish Finishing Drops ($28.95/4.2oz) – smoothes strands without leaving any greasy residue behind.

And if you are still wary about using an aerosol hairspray, they claim to have the cleanest aerosol hairspray on the market with .001 environmental impact. All @ eufora.net for a salon near you or 800-638-3672.

Hair NOW!

Big hair, smooth hair, straight hair? What is it that you want?? Here are a few that will give you what you want and now.

 

SEXY HAiR CONCEPTS Big Sexy Hair So Pumped Volumizing Mist ($14.95/5.1oz @ sexyhair.com) – this time of year, all we ask is that you give big hair a chance. Contains a gel and thickening agent that uniquely locks strands into place while giving a soft finish.

JOHNNY B Fuddy Matte Gel ($11/4oz @ johnnybhaircare.com) – made for men but I’m claiming it for women. Non-greasy water-resistant matte gel.

TiGI S-Factor Silky Smooth Moisture Serum ($20/8.45oz @ tigihaircare.com) – protects against heating tools and smoothes the hairs cuticle. Big recommendation.

Speed Style

We’re all familiar with dryers that dry your hair faster but what about a product that dries hair faster? Seems hard to believe. Leave it to the professionals at PAUL MiTCHELL to come out with products that not only claims to dry hair faster but calm hair down. Way down. Having relatively short hair on the side and top of my head (no, it’s not a mullet), the blow dryer can really poof it up so before I turn on that button, I have been applying their Super Skinny Serum ($15.95/5.1oz @ paulmitchell.com) from the Smoothing line. It contains silicon that smooths and seals each strand and reduces drying time by 30%. So pair this one with a ceramic dryer and you’re stylin’.

Hot Hair Picks

Short? Long? Frizz creeps up on all of us. The Matrix hair company did some research and found that 87% of consumers use heat tools to style their strands. 87%! So make sure you use protection.

The experts at JOHN FRiEDA are only improving their cult Frizz-Ease by introducing a new addition, Frizz-Ease Thermal Protection Formula ($9.99/1.69oz @ drugstore.com). If you regularly use a blow dryer or straightening iron, this one should be in your bathroom, as it does double-duty – controls frizz by putting a barrier between your hair and those hot styling products.
Be one step ahead with new MATRiX Vavoom Gold Heat Blow-In Control Protective Serum ($11.90/4.2oz @ matrix.com). Sprays that protect your hair before styling are like makeup primers, they are really becoming a staple in my daily regime that I never knew I really needed. Made for medium to course hair types, this one not only protects against heat but really made my hair soft and shiny.

Phyte Aging With Phyto

PHYTO just came out with their latest botanical duo, Phytodensium. I never thought about this but as we age, the hair on our head decreases in density and can loses its depth of color and shine. Huh? All we hear about is how our skin ages! How often do we think about our hair aging? I guess I need to add this to my list of things to worry about, as I get older. But maybe not that I have these next two in hand. Phytodensium Shampoo ($22/6.7oz) and Phytodensium Anti-Aging Serum ($24/1.7oz) both use key age-defying ingredients. Wanna know what they are? Me either. All I know is that I have always trusted the Phyto line to really take care of my strands. Both @ sephora.com

Hair 101

Simple and easy to understand is the motto of the ARROJO hair care line. Each is infused with a pro-vitamin B5 to feed the scalp and hair. The line consists of 12 products – from shampoos to styling products, all your basics are covered. I’m going through a styling phase that seems to hit every fall, so I’m loving the Defrizz Serum ($15/4oz), which is applied to strands before blow drying. My other pick is the Holding Spray ($15/8oz). With fall comes the wind and this non-aerosol spray keeps my style in place. Like another favorite hair spray, this one brushes out easily if you change your mind. All @ arrojoproduct.com

Smilin’ n’ Stylin’

We finally caught up with the FREDERiC FEKKAI line and the new Coiff collection. It’s eight multi-tasking stylers. From forming wax to texturizing spray gel, basically everything you need to get your hairs in order. And they claim no build-up!

 

Coiff Defense UV Protectant ($25/5oz)

Coiff Oceanique - Touseled Wave Spray ($23/5oz)

Bouffant – Lifting & Texturizing Spray Gel ($23/5oz)

Defense – Pre-Style Protectant ($25/5oz)

Perfecteur – Anti-Frizz Silkening Crème ($25/3.4oz)

Controle – Ironless Straightening Balm ($25/3.4oz)

Magnifique – Ultra-Light Finishing Crème ($23/1.7oz)

Nonchalant – Piecing & Forming Wax ($23/1.7oz)
All @ sephora.com

Summertime Hair Savers

After watching many shows on the QVC channel on this next line, I finally was able to try it out. The main ingredient in all of OJON’s products is the Honduran Ojan nut, which the locals call a tress transformer. They just came out with these three kits, which make it not only easier to sample more of the line but you're also getting the best bang for your buck. There’s a Fortifying Hair Ritual, Nurturing Hair Ritual, and my pick, the Shine and Protect Hair Ritual Kit ($50 @ sephora.com), made for those of us who color our hair. The set includes a Restorative Hair Treatment (1.35oz), Shine and Protect Shampoo (2oz), Shine and Protect Conditioner (2oz), Shine and Protect Glossing Mist (.85oz), and a Leave-In Glossing Cream (2oz).

Frizzies...Frizzies...Gimme A Break!

It doesn't matter what time of year it is, my frizzy, curly hair is always looking for a little de-frizzing help. SUDZZ FX Zenyth Frizz Brilliance Smoothing Eliminator ($25.50/4oz @ sudzzfx.com) is one that I am keeping on hand for special occasions when I really want to make sure my hair looks right. Use just a pea-sized amount and work it in anywhere that is looking dry or frizzy, especially the ends, and it gives strands a super shiny but not greasy look. ~Celena

Ease the Frizz

I've always liked JOHN FRiEDA products. Not only are they inexpensive and easily  attainable but they also work great on my very curly hair and I’ve tried everything on the market. The Frizz-Ease Curl Around Style Activating Daily Shampoo and Frizz-Ease Curl Around Style Activating Daily Conditioner leave my hair feeling super soft and conditioned and seem to really separate and define each curl. You would think that the more expensive brands would work better but these work just right without sucking the moisture out of my locks or my purse. $5.99/10oz each @ drugstore.com ~Celena