Problem solving shampoos from Matrix, Phyto and L''Oréal!

If you're a daily user of hairspray, mousse, gel or any other hairstyling products you may find that even after a fresh shampoo, your hair doesn't feel entirely clean which means you need:

Matrix Biolage CleanReset - 400ml - $17.95 - the paraben free formula contains lemongrass extract to leave hair fresh and clean. It purifies deeply without leaving hair dry and gently cleanses build-up and residue and can be used on all hair types, even colour treated.

Use it for a week with a Matrix conditioner every couple of months to get rid of the styling product build up and you will also notice that your regular shampoo and conditioner will work even better!

Available at participating salons - go to www.matrix.ca to find one near you.

Hair that has had too much sun, chlorine and heat stylers will appreciate:

Phyto Paris PhytoKeratine Repairing Shampoo - 200ml - $24 - repairs weakened, damaged hair with a formula rich in super hydrating hyaluronic acid - to help retain moisture and rice bran ceramides - to repair the outer surface and seal the cuticles to strengthen hair - leaving hair soft, smooth and visibly shiny.

The shampoo smells great - fresh and a little fruity but it is super rich so for my fine hair I had to make sure I triple rinsed my hair to make sure it was all out or my hair ended up looking limp - this would be better suited to those with thicker hair, coarse hair would especially love it!

Available at Sephora and sephora.ca.

Can't get the boy to use a conditioner no matter how much you can see his hair needs it? Then a 2 in 1 is a great option! This is not something I recommend for normal people (women) who aren't too lazy to take care of themselves properly - it's not going to give you as good a conditioning experience as you would get with a separate product - but in the case of beauty-challenged men, it might be the best you can hope for so take what you can get with:

L'Oréal Men Expert Arginine Resist x3 2 in 1 Reinforcing Shampoo & Conditioner - 385ml - $5.99 - features an energizing formula great for fragile hair with a tendency to fall out. With a triple action formula that nourishes the root; strengthens hair; and restructures hair from root to tip - for hair that is stronger and more resistant so falls out less. Enriched with two key ingredients: arginine - essential for hair growth and helps strengthen hair fibers from root to tip; and taurine - energizes hair to stimulate micro-circulation.

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -