Sunday, March 7, 2010

Paul Mitchell's Tea Tree Hair and Scalp Treatment


There are pros and cons to the Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Hair and Scalp Treatment. After just one use my scalp and hair did feel refreshed, but it might have needed it after using the Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Shampoo. (Refer to the post right before this). I usually love hair products that treat a dry scalp in the winter, but I thought the 3-5 minutes (according to the directions on the back of package) was just a little too long to let it soak in my hair/scalp. This is not a good product if you are trying to cut down on showertime. On the plus side, I do love the peppermint and lavender scent of Tea Tree products, especially Paul Mitchell. They have the special ability of waking me up in the morning--not an easy task!

Paul Mitchell's Tea Tree Special Shampoo & Conditioner




I'm glad that I waited a few weeks before posting my feelings on this product. At first I hated the way the Paul Mitchell Tea Tree Special Shampoo left my hair feeling sticky and rough. Yes, the conditioner helped make my hair soft again, but I still felt like I needed to use detangler in order to not tear my hair to pieces when brushing. I wondered what the "special" meant?
Don't expect to be amazed by this product right away, give it a few weeks. I have very fine hair and struggle to find a perfect shampoo/conditioner that actually makes my hair feel more full--this duo was the trick. It's still not perfect, but it'll work till I find my soulmate. If you like the smell of other Tea Tree products, not only by Paul Mitchell, you will enjoy the refreshing scent this product creates.

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Redken, Velvet Gelatine 07 Cushioning Blow-dry Gel

When I don't have the time or finances to hit the salon as often as I'd like, I embark on a quest into the retail jungle, in search of hair products that will leave my locks feeling like they were professionally pampered. I recently scored Redken's Velvet Gelatine 07, Blow-dry Gel. This light, airy, heat-protecting gel is a Godsend for tired, overworked hair. Everything about this little gift takes me to a happy place-almost as happy as a true salon experience. This bottle of Redken velvet gives you a fresh scent, a silky, substantial serum, and a smooth, heavenly 'do'. Sometimes a great product really does fill me up more so than food-this hunt proved to be fruitful indeed!

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Wella SP 2.1 Hydro Milk


Wella System Professional Hydro Milk is a Leave-In conditioner that detangles & smooths & makes my hair happy!

Light spray with a bit of 80's-floral perfume scent. The scent quickly fades, but your hair is left silky & smooth, but not weighed-down.

Quite lovely, really!

Friday, January 22, 2010

How-to's for top GG looks!

From Pureology:

As the rain poured down, the stars poured in at Sunday night's 67th Annual Golden Globe Awards. The weather didn't keep the hair from playing a major role. Pureology PureArtists April Webster and Christopher Devaney give their top three trends and step-by-steps on recreating the looks from the evenings unexpected wash out.
Top Trends:
1. Loose Waves as seen on the bell of the ball, Sandra Bullock
2. Slick Up-do as seen on January Jones
3. Loose elegant Up-do as seen on Kate Hudson
Sandra Bullock
1. Mist PureVolume ThickeningMist throughout damp hair and blow dry smooth.
2. Take sections of varying densities and curl on a 1" iron using InCharge Flexible Styling Spray on each section prior to curling for added hold.
3. Allow sections to cool, then break up curls with fingers as you gather hair into a very loose right side pony tail. Use a little NanoWorks ShineLuxe for shine and control of fly-aways.
4. Secure ponytail with an elastic approximately 5"-6" away from lower back of head.
5. Roll ends up and underneath elastic and secure with two closed fasteners in a criss cross fashion.
6. Use open end fasteners for any stray hairs.
7. Allow hair around face to fall away naturally. Give entire style a gentle mist of InChargePlus.
January Jones
1. Apply SuperSmooth SmoothingElixir and PowerDressing to damp hair and blow dry smooth with a large barrel brush to allow movement in hair.
2. Set hair with a 2" barrel iron. Take large irregular sections to create natural set. Spray each section with InCharge Flexible Styling Spray prior to setting. Once set is removed, allow to cool.
3. Once set is cooled brush set out with a large soft bristle brush. Using the same brush lightly lace the crown section of hair. Place a small amount of ShineMax( 1 drop) in hands and rub hands together to emulsify. Run lightly over the top of hair, then smooth all hair back into a low pony.
4. When hair is in low pony twist hair inward making sure all ends are tucked in, with closed fasteners, secure twist in the seam. Use InCharge Flexible Styling Spray to smooth any stray hairs.
5. Finish look with GlossingMist
Kate Hudson
1. Apply RootLift at roots followed by NanoGlaze mid-shaft to ends, blow dry with a large paddle brush.
2. Set hair on large Heat Rollers misting each section with InCharge Flexible Styling Spray. Allow set to cool and remove rollers. Take a large soft bristle brush and brush through to relax the curls.
3. Apply NanoWorks ShineLuxe to palms and rub together to emulsify. Break up curls using a raking technique with fingers.
4. Part hair on left side and sweep fringe across. Loosely pull hair into a low pony and secure with an elastic using caution to leave texture in the hair.
5. Once hair is secured in an elastic, separate curls in pony and loosely pin curls up around back with open fasteners.
6. Finish with InCharge Flexible Styling Spray and GlossingMist.
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Inglorious Basterds star Diane Kruger and 30 Rock’s Tina Fey topped all the “Best Hair” roundups for their glam Golden Globes tresses! We checked in with the stylist who created these winning looks – Richard Marin, dishes on how you can create these ‘dos at home:
From Remington/Marin:
Diane Kruger’s updated 50's retro hairstyle. According to Marin, the look is not only sleek, but very simple to create:
• After drying, make an obvious side part.
• Curl the bottom sections of the hair to shoulder length using the Remington Heated Clip Hair Setters.
• Brush out the curls several times and create the roll that sits at the shoulder.
• For extra punch, place pearl encrusted hair combs on either side of the hair, just above the ears!
Tina Fey channeled old Hollywood glamour with her polished chignon. To recreate this style, Marin says to follow these steps:
• Begin by blow drying hair straight with the Professional by Remington Hair Dryer.
• To create volume, spray thermal protecting spray at the crown and give it a shot of hot air.
• Backcomb only the crown and the back of the hair, and place hair in snag-free ponytail holder.
• Twist the ponytail until it begins to coil into a bun and pin in place with bobby pins – add hairspray and shine spray and you’re Red Carpet ready!

Glam on at your next event!

Wednesday, January 6, 2010

Depth Refresh Daily Shampoo


Depth is a line I've seen at Whole Foods & always thought was too crunchy for me.

After trying the Refresh Daily Shampoo, however, I am headed to WF to buy more!

The shampoo smells like a tropic beach, all fruity and clean and sea-breezy. Love that.
It is also a great cleaner-- my hair was de-greased & product-free, but did not feel like straw.

The crazy bottle shape actually makes it easier to pick up in the shower, and it's always resting on the top, so you don't have to try to balance the bottle oddly to get out the last bits.

It has all these fancy marine botanicals, is NOT animal-tested, 100% vegetarian, AND they raise money to help send kids to sea (in a good way, not as in swabbing decks).

GO, buy, love, and feel good about your hair & your contributions to the environment & education. Yeah, good shampoo can do all that.