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I really liked PUREOLOGY’s Precious Oil recently but little did I know they would base a whole collection around it called, easy enough, the Precious Oil System.

It’s comprised of a Precious Oil Shamp’Oil ($29/8.5oz), Precious Oil Conditioner ($29/8.5oz), Precious Oil Softening Hair Masque ($50/5.2oz) and the aforementioned Precious Oil Versatile Caring Oil ($40/4.2oz, $12/1oz).

The standout product from this line up is the unique Shamp’Oil. First, it’s infused with oil, it contains zero sulfates, like the rest of the line, and this one has a unique delivery system. It’s able to deeply penetrate each strand 4x’s more than the average shampoo to nourish from the inside out. It reminds me of some skin care lines that use nano-peptides to deliver the ingredients deeply into the skin. So I guess it was only a matter of time before the hair care companies started using the technology.

And did I mention the pleasant scent lasted in my strands well into the next day? Now that's rare. Love these products!

And on a side note, when did the brand change out their packaging to these stubby bottles? I like them but they are just so different from the graceful giraffe-like bottles they used since the beginning of the brand. All @ pureology.com. 

The PUREOLOGY line is one of my favorite hair care lines out there as their products seem to always break new ground. Take this latest product, the Precious Oil Versitile Caring Oil. It has a lot going for it, so much so that I will list it!

• First ever Green Seal certified beauty product.
• 100% biodegradable, silicone and parabens-free oil.
• Features oils from Sunflower, coconut, olive, and jojoba.
• Contains their exclusive oil-based OleoAntiFadeComplex made to amp up color-treated strands.

And I love the versatility of this one as it can be used many different ways, depending on your hair type – a few drops on dry hair before shampooing, as a finishing serum for after blow-drying and my favorite way, a few drops through towel-dried hair before the blow-dry.

And because the whole line is made for those with color-treated hair, you don’t have to worry about color fade or unevenness.

So how does this Green Seal play into this product? They have pretty strict standards so this is a big deal and means that this product and its packaging and ingredients have a minimal environmental impact, imparts the highest health and safety standards, has outstanding quality and performance, among other traits I mentioned above.

So how does this one feel in my hair? Really nice and my thing with the onslaught of these hair oils has come down to the ingredients and most are just silicones. This one? It open with Sunflower Seed Oil and showcases more oils down from their. Yeah! Finally, someone gets it. $28/4.2oz @ pureology.com for salons nationwide.

Disclosure: A sample of this item was provided for review purposes.

 
My hair is all over the place right now; this in-between season always seems to wreak havoc on my strands. Does it need more moisture? Maybe not use the blow dryer so often? I’m not really sure but these below three seem to be helping me keep is steady Freddie until the cold comes on.

NEXXUS Color Assure Radiant Color Care Leave-in Conditioning Spray ($14.99/10.1oz @ Walmart stores nationwide) – I’ve learned the hard way that not all leave-in conditioners are created equal. This one uses grapefruit extract, coconut oil, and honey extract to add extra moisture to strands to keep hair color longer.

PUREOLOGY ColorStylists Antibreakage Twist ($24/2.5oz @ pureology.com for salons nationwide) – one of two new products just added to their ColourStylist line, this paste provide a mild hold and texture and totally safe for color-treated strands.

DAVINES OI/OIL ($39/4.56oz @ davines.com for salon locations) – I’m a huge fan of hair oils and this one seems like the next generation of them. It’s pretty light and its main oil comes from a beta-carotene and antioxidant-rich Roucou Oil.

Disclosure: Samples of these items were provided for review purposes.

PUREOLOGY just put out their Colour Stylist line, which are styling products for color-treated hair. Seems like there should be more of these available for the average person, right? Each of the 6 products contains their patented AntiFade Complex with Keravis, which is a hair fortifier to protect the hair from breaking and they each smell like their signature vanilla, rose and Mandarin Orange scent. Mmm. Product pick – Colour Stylist FortifyingHeatSpray - $22/6oz @ pureology.com.

LIVING PROOF just came out with a new Full line of products aimed at, well, exactly what you think, fuller hair!  And the Root Lifting Spray from the latest collection, called Full, is really rocking my hair right now and giving me some lift just where you think. Maybe it’s the PolyfluoroEster ingredient inside because I’ve tried a few root lifting sprays and they’ve only been ok but this one? I give it two thumbs up – it not only makes the hair strong but it also lasts in the hair. $24/5.5oz @ livingproof.com.

The IT&LY HAIRFASHION line is a new one to the site and was used on the set of Sex and the City 2 and Gossip Girl, so you know it must come with some hipness to it. I don’t use many of those shine serums as they seem to just make my hair greasy but their Purity Design Pure Water Drops don’t seem to grease up my strands than polish them and make them a tad piece-y and it smells like sandalwood. Nice touch. $32.49/1.7oz @ haircarechoices.com.

Disclosure: Samples of these items were provided to Cybelesays.com for review purposes.

Out this month is a new collection from one of my favorite all time hair brands, PUREOLOGY. The SuperSmooth products are made with a new heat-protective ThermalAntiFadeComplex (they sure love to run their words together!!) and as far as I’m concerned, this is the brand that perfected the color support hair products. This collection of four products contains oils of camellia and sesame and organic Shea Butter to not only smooth out and but replenish and strengthen the hair.

And I’m loving that they have branched out into the world of aromatherapy notes by including notes of raspberry, jasmine and chocolate powder in these products. I don’t remember them doing this before part with other collections but they smell fab.

SuperSmooth Shampoo: Cleanse ($27/10.1oz)
SuperSmooth HairCondition: Condition & Detangle ($27/8.5oz)
SuperSmooth SmoothingElixir: Fortify ($24/2.5oz)
SuperSmooth RelaxingHairMasque: Nourish ($50/5.1oz)

All @ pureology.com

I’m only supposed to use sulfate-free shampoos on my hair right now because of the Brazilin Keratin Treatment I had done a few weeks ago (I totally recommend it, btw), so I can only test out sulfate-free ones. Since some have a form of sulfate in them according to the ingredient lists, I know I won’t blow it by using the brand that was the pioneer in sulfate-free shampoos, PUREOLOGY. They just put out a collection of EssentialRepair products and the EssentialRepair Shampoo ($27/10.1oz) and EssentialRepair HairConditioner ($27/8.5oz) have been tub-side since I got my grubbies on them. Be sure to check out the styling products in this collection too! All @ pureology.com for salons. 

Since I had the Brazilian Keratin Treatment done to my hair, it has been pretty ruley and straight, so I now need some texture to it so it’s not too straight. It’s always something, huh?! I have been alternating between these. From L to R:

DAVID BABAII Bohemian Beach Spray ($9.99/6.6oz @ drugstore.com)
AG HAIR DV8 Texture Spray ($20/5oz @ aghaircosmetics.com) 
WHITE SANDS Liquid Texture Styling Spray ($19/8oz @ whitesandsproducts.com)
PUREOLOGY Texture Twist ($23/3oz @ pureology.com for salons)

If you’ve got 5 minutes …

PUREOLOGY Nanoworks Luxury Hair Masque ($51.99/5.2oz, $84.99/14oz @ pureology.com for salons) – quickly deep condition your color –treated hair. The formula contains their exclusive AntiFade Complex to protect it and repairs it using Acai Berry, pomegranate and blueberry. Sounds like a pie for the hair.

If you’ve got 15 minutes …

REDKEN Real Control Intense Renewal Super Moisturizing Mask ($12.75/8.5oz @ amazon.com) snaps hair back in shape and zaps frizzies. This Mask is part of the new Real Control collection and made especially for those with thick and course hair.

Aren’t we lucky to have so many good products available now for every type of hair care need? When our hair is happy, we’re happy. Here are some blockbuster products for every hair challenge.

OSCAR BLANDI Raffinata Straightening Balm ($19/4oz @ sephora.com) smells like heavenly jasmine flowers and is the most lightweight straightening product I’ve tried. Use only a dime size for straight, light as a feather hair. 

CURLISTO Glow & Shine is an alcohol free, non-oily spray shine without added weight. Use for straight or curly styles. Buh –bye frizz! $28/4oz @ curlisto.com

From New York City comes the very effective Volumizing Silk Mist from ECRU NEW YORK. The extremely fine mist infuses wheat and silk proteins to hydrate while it gives you great volume and texture. There’s also a UV sun protector. $24/5.1oz @ ecrunewyork.com
Apply the finishing touch with PUREOLOGY Take Hold flexible non-aerosol hair spray. New resin technology delivers medium hold without sticking or flaking, while it brightens and boosts color and shine with thermal protection. $15/6.7oz @ usahaircare.com ~Lisa