Fullfyl your desire for denser-feeling textured hair with Pureology!

Pureology Fullfyl plumps up colour treated hair to its full potential for luxurious fullness and density with movement, softness and shine.

The 3-step system works in harmony to add luxurious fullness and density and includes:

Shampoo - 250ml - $33; Condition - 250ml - $36; and Densifying Spray - 125ml - $33

Containing texturizing Keravis and densifying PhytoBlend that work inside the hair fiber and on hair's surface to reinforce, thicken and densify while the AntiFade Complex helps keep colour wonderfully vibrant and shiny.

My favourite part is the scent - a signature aromatherapy blend of tropical fruits, jasmine, gardenia and vanilla so hair smells as good as it looks!

Available now at fine salons across Canada - check out www.pureology.com to find one near you.

- Lisamarie -

Pureology Colour Fanatic Instant Conditioning Whipped Cream

Love a mask but have fine hair that gets weighed down with intensive treatments? Then you are going to love:

Pureology Colour Fanatic Instant Conditioning Whipped Cream - 113g - $26 - an aerosolized, whipped rinse-out treatment that instantly replenishes and adds volume to fine to normal, colour-treated hair with a formula containing camelina oil that protects and conditions without weighing fine hair down while maintaining maximum body and movement and helping control static. 

Use it as your regular conditioner after shampooing to lightly condition or leave it in for several minutes as you would a mask for extra nourishing - either way your hair will be left soft, manageable and with lots of bounce!

Available now at fine salons across Canada - check out www.pureology.com to find one near you.

- Lisamarie -

Pureology Style + Care Infusions - for volume, smoothing and curls!

Pureology introduces Style + Care Infusions - a new category of blow-dry products that combine the perfect blend of haircare and styling in one easy-to-use formula helping to quickly and easily create any style without sacrificing vibrant colour, hair health or a natural feel.  

The bottle itself is super-cool with a dual chamber that features both a caring formula and a styling formula that are blended together at the moment of use to provide the best of both worlds in just one product.

Addressing the individual needs of all hair types, each of the three formulas contain the exclusive Style + Care Complex which features Xylose to insulate the cuticle layer and protect against heat damage and Intracylane to strengthen the hair - think of them as primers with styling benefits:

Pure Volume Style + Care Infusion - 150ml - $30.80 - for fine to medium / thick colour-treated hair to provide touchable Fullness + Density. Features Wheat Protein to provide targeted care and strength to weightlessly restore and fortify hair fibers and even out the hair surface to reduce tangling and breakage without any of the rough, sticky feel that traditional volume stylers create.

Smooth Perfection Style + Care Infusion - 150ml - $30.80 - for medium to thick / coarse colour-treated hair to provides lustrous Smoothness + Movement. Features advanced smoothing micro-emulsion technology, smoothing oils of Camellia Oil to help smooth the hair fiber while adding fluid movement without weighing the hair down and the exclusive Thermal Anti-Fade complex to prevent colour fade.

Curl Complete Style + Care Infusion - 150ml - $30.80 - for colour-treated curls and waves to provide crunch-free Curl Definition + Softness. Features Coconut Oil which provides a high concentration of Vitamin E to sooth, condition, and hydrate, as well as a rebalancing blend of fatty acids restore moisture from root to tip to define and soften all types of curls.

Available now at fine salons across Canada - check out www.pureology.com to find one near you.

- Lisamarie -

Coloured hair can't live without Klorane, Pureology and L'Oréal Professionnel!

Klorane Shampoo & Conditioner with Pomegranate for Color-Treated Hair - 200ml/150ml - $12.99/$12.99 - with a hypoallergenic formula containing pomegranate extract which is rich in tannins and so highly astringent giving it the ability to fix colour on keratin making the colour last twice as long.

The shampoo protects against progressive colour discharge and loss of radiance so hair colour retains its intensity and shine. Its cleansing base is enriched with regenerative agents so that hair remains soft, silky and easy to style.

The colour-fixing properties of the conditioner are reinforced by a lipo-repairing complex which nourishes hair damaged by colouring through restructuring and rebuilding the hair while smoothing the hair shaft, leaving the hair protected and its colour radiant.
.Available at drugstores across Canada.

Pureology Fresh Approach Dry Shampoo - 188ml - $23 - reduces the colour-stripping effects of water abrasion on all types of colour-treated hair with a non-drying mineral-infused formula containing their exclusive AntiFade Complex to gently refresh hair from roots to scalp with a satin finish.

Available now at fine salons across Canada - check out www.pureology.com to find one near you.

gently cleanses and refreshes hair from root to scalp without water, extending the life of haircolour and leaving hair satiny soft. 

Fresh Approach Dry Shampoo is ideal for all types of colour-treated hair

- See more at: http://www.pureology.com/systems/fresh-approach-dry-shampoo-condition/dry-shampoo#sthash.mmNVwpAO.dpuf

L'Oréal Professionnel Expert Serie Vitamino Color AOX Jelly Masque - 500ml - $32 - specifically designed for coloured hair, it restores and revitalizes in just one minute while also protecting colour from fading by targeting weakened areas of the hair and wrapping each hair with a lightweight film to protect and strengthen it against everyday wear and tear while adding intense shine and colour vibrancy.

Available at L'Oréal Professionnel salons across Canada -  find one near you at www.lorealprofessionnel.ca.

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Pureology Colour Fanatic Hair Treatment Spray!

Pureology Colour Fanatic Hair Treatment Spray - 200ml - $27 - brings multi-tasking to a whole new level with a leave-in treatment spray that offers 21 essential benefits that prime, protect, and perfect colour-treated hair and can be used for:

smoothing hair;
making hair silky;
sealing hair cuticle; 

reducing dryness; 

anti frizz; 

reducing hair static; 

hair refresher for restyling;
making hair shiny; 

hair colour protection; 

leave in conditioner; 

hair detangling; 

blow dry spray for quick drying; 

moisturizing dry hair; 

helping reduce hair porosity; 

conditions weightlessly; 

hair cutting lotion;

split end treatment & prevention;

hair breakage prevention from daily brushing & combing;

strengthening hair fiber;

repairing and protecting heat damaged hair;

shielding hair against environmental damage.

 

With a formula that combines the exclusive AntiFadeComplex with Fennel Seed extract - a natural plant extract and powerful antioxidant that offers environmental protection; Keravis - a vegetable-based protein known for its strengthening properties; Xylose - derived from sugar, protects hair from heat-styling damage; along with a natural blend of camelina, coconut and olive oil - to offer lightweight conditioning, smoothing and anti-frizz results - and doesn't contain any of the crap your hair doesn't need including: salt, parabens, colorants, drying alcohols, mineral oil, DEA (Diethanolamine) - for a leave-in hair treatment that protects and strengthens for longer-lasting, perfect-looking colour every day.

Available now at fine salons across Canada - check out www.pureology.com to find one near you.

 

- Lisamarie -

My three holiday hair essentials from Rock Your Hair, Kérastase and Pureology!

Rock Your Hair Spray It Clean Dry Shampoo - 332ml - $13.99 - cleanses, moisturizes and volumizes without any added weight, making it perfect for my fine hair. Great for the holiday part circuit to refresh my tired locks when there is no time to shampoo that absorbs excess oil while delivering big volume and body.

The popular Rock Your Hair line is new to Canada - you have to love the bright pink and sparkly packaging, the extensive product lineup at very reasonable price points and the fact that the company is big on giving back to women's charities!

Available this month along with the rest of the collection at Murale and murale.ca.

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Kérastase Fix Fabulous - 200ml - $38 - a non-aerosol, extra hold, high precision hairspray that fixes and defines simultaneously while adding shine for constructed hairstyles that look perfect and not stiff or helmet-like. Suitable for all hair types but if you have fine hair like me, try tipping your head upside down and spraying it at the roots for amazing volume that stays!

Available now at salons across Canada and online at www.kerastase.ca.

After all that partying my hair need some pampering:

Pureology Hydrate Hydra Whip Light Moisture Hair Souffle - 150g - $50 - deeply replenishes my fine hair while keeping my colour vibrant. With a luxurious souffle texture the formula contains avocado, jojoba, shea and mango butters to weightlessly moisturize and restore suppleness without weighing hair down; organic botanicals of green tea, rosemary and sage to enhance conditioning and shine; and the exclusive AntiFadeComplex which maximizes colour retention.

Available now at fine salons across Canada - check out www.pureology.com to find one near you.

- Lisamarie -

Pureology Curl Complete - curly or wavy colour-treated hair has a new best friend!

Pureology has introduced a new line of  products specifically developed for curly or wavy colour-treated hair - Curl Complete - can be used on any type of  curly hair - loose, bouncy, coily or wavy and is so lightweight, it can be used on even the finest curly hair!

I had a chance to preview the line for myself at the Mosaic Salon in Toronto with Pure Artist, Mandy McFadden, my hair twin who was on hand to talk me through the ins and outs of curl care - something I know nothing about myself having straight hair that runs shrieking at the sight of a curling iron and even managed to shake out the Toni's of my youth in record time!

My big takeaway from our chat was that curly hair needs to be messed with as little as possible to protect the integrity of the curl and prevent frizziness - so no drying with terry cloth - Mandy suggests using a cotton t-shirt instead, no brushing, no rubbing, really the less touching you do, the better if you want the curl to hold it's shape and not frizz.

And of course, use a line of products meant for curly hair, by which of course she means the Pureology Curl Complete line which consists of:

Curl Complete Shampoo - 250ml - $30 - an anti-frizz, sulfate-free shampoo that gently cleanses while respecting the hair fiber's natural oils and lipids for gloriously conditioned and invigorated curls.

Curl Complete Condition - 250ml - $32 - a versatile, detangling conditioner, light enough for even fine, curly hair that smoothes the cuticle and helps lock in moisture while protecting against humidity.

Curl Complete Uplifting Curl - 200ml - $36 - an ultra-light milk that enhances hair curvature and lifts limp, colour treated curls to provide bouncy definition and all-day frizz control.

Curl Complete Taming Butter - 200ml - $30.50 - tames rebellious, coarse kinks with relaxing humectants and restores hydrogen bonds for increased elasticity and reduced breakage.

Curl Complete Moisture Mask - 150ml - $50 - envelopes hair fiber with curve-enhancing elastofilm for enhanced condition, definition and bounce and is heavy enough for even coarse, curly hair.

Curl Complete Curl Extend - 30ml - $36 - a dual serum where one side contains a combination of conditioning agents and styling polymers to nourish and moisturize hair to add definition and shine to hair without frizz while the other side contains elastic 3D crystal net - powered by Intracylane & Elastin, it redesigns the curvature from within for longer-lasting curl memory.

Available now at fine salons across Canada - check out www.pureology.com to find one near you.

- Lisamarie -

Pureology Strength Cure offers hair fortification for damaged, colour-treated hair!

Anyone with coloured hair knows how much the colouring process can damage your hair - add to that the wear and tear that styling, blow dryers and flat irons and weather adds and you've got some seriously weak hair going on! Have no fear, Pureology is here with a Strength Cure for your damaged, colour-treated hair - a collection of products that does some serious repairing - with results they promise you can see and feel even after just one application!

Strength Cure Shampoo - 250ml - $29.50 - a gentle, concentrated fortifying cleanser that removes dulling residues without further harming already damaged hair.

Strength Cure Conditioner - 250ml - $31.50 - detangles and improves micro-scarred hair’s touch and light reflection.

Strength Cure Masque - 150g - $49.15 - reduces breakage and boosts the strength and elasticity of the hair fiber. 

Strength Cure Split Ends Salve - 50ml - $27.50 - a leave in smoother that strengthens the ends and prevents further damage while leaving hair shiny and smooth.

Strength Cure Fabulous Lengths - 95ml - $35.00 - strengthens the hair's fiber to reduce breakage and bring softness, shine and light reflection to even the oldest of strands as well as offers heat protection to prevent further damage. 

All the products in the collection contain a new Asta-Repair formula that includes Keravis, Ceramide and Arginine - which help replace the depleted cystine content inside the cortex, while also healing the micro-scarred cuticle to provide a velvety soft touch; Astaxanthin - a nature derived antioxidant to defend against harmful UV generated free radicals; and an Antifade Complex - with UV filters, heliogenol and vitamins C & E for colour retention even on the weakest hair.

I figured my own coloured, summer ravaged mane was the perfect testing ground for the line and it's true, after just one use my hair looked and felt so much smoother with a lot less of the frizzy bits sticking out all over the place! My favourite product from the line has got to be the Split End Salve Treatment - my ends are now sleek and smooth!

The only thing I don't love about this line is the scent - I am used to Pureology products having a more natural scent that I usually find very pleasant - this line has a scent that I find really strong and artificially floral - not my favourite - of course I'm not a fan of floral scents in general so not appreciating the smell is not such a shocker!

Available exclusively at salons - check out www.pureology.com to find one near you. 

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... charitable beauty from Kiehl's, Pureology and Avon!

Kiehl's Limited Edition Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream - 125ml - $56 - formulated with sensitive skin in mind, this paraben-free, silicone-free, dye-free and fragrance-free formula helps rebalance skin's hydration levels and provides all-day no-shine moisture. Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream is scientifically proven to maintain all day moisturization and shine control for 24 hours, leading to a healthier, fresher, more balanced appearance.

This year, Kiehl's continues their longstanding commitment to the environment, by collaborating with socially conscious influencer, Alanis Morissette to create a Limited Edition label inspired by her vision of social responsibility. 

 

Staying true to Kiehl's mission of supporting initiatives to help preserve and protect the environment, 100% of the sales from the Limited Edition Ultra Facial Oil-Free Gel Cream will be used by Evergreen to facilitate local and sustainable greening projects in schoolyards, parks and communities across the country. Through 'Kiehl's Gives' initiatives to date, the brand has raised over $2,000,000 for environmental issues worldwide.

 

Available at Kiehl's stores across Canada and online at www.kiehls.ca.

Pureology Hydrate Limited Edition Shampoo & Conditioner duo - $59 - for a limited time these critically acclaimed products for colour treated hair will be available in unique packaging featuring hand drawings by children in Ghana $2.60 from each duo sold going to benefit Green Cross International as part of the Save Water. Give Water. campaign to help combat the worldwide water crisis that has approximately 800 million people lacking access to clean drinking water.

Available now exclusively in salons - check out www.pureology.com to find one near you.

Avon Empowerment Charm Necklace - $5 - features a faceted faux stone and silvertone disc with infinity symbol on a 42cm chair with 9cm extender - 100% of the net profits will be donated to the Avon Foundation for Women Canada to fund programs dedicated to women's empowerment and the prevention of domestic violence from which 1 in 3 women worldwide will be a victim of in their lifetime - so the importance of speaking out and raising awareness is critical!

 

Available from your Avon rep - 1-800-265-AVON or online at www.avon.ca.

 

- Lisamarie - 

Gingers can rejoice with Pureology Reviving Red!

I love being a redhead but as I, or any other (bottled) redhead will attest to -  the colour fades so freaking fast that in my books any product that can help slow that down is something worth shouting about from the rooftops!

Enter Pureology Reviving Red - an oil-based colour care system - formulated with specialized ingredients such as fair trade jaljala oil - to nourish and replenish, encapsulated lycopene - a powerful antioxidant responsible for red pigmentation in red fruits and vegetables and oleo antifade complex - to replenish and help colour last longer - designed to revive reds and coppers keeping them looking bright and ravishing for up to 30 washes!

Available in the line:

Reviving Red Shamp'Oil - 250ml - $28.50 - with a concentrated oil-infused formula free of sulfates and parabens that replenishes the protective lipid layer of the hair and seals the cuticle to reduce colour bleeding to keep haircolour vivid for up to 30 washes.

Reviving Red Condition - 250ml - $30.50 - detangles hair and helps to restore the hair fibre and multiply light reflection for purer, more vibrant shades.

Reviving Red Illuminating Caring Oil - 125ml - $31.75 - a daily cuticle sealing treatment that restores hair's lipid layer to increase light reflection.

Reviving Red Red & Copper Reflect Enhancing Treatments - 4 x 10ml - $36.75 - weekly pigment depositing replenishing treatments that enhance the vibrancy of vivid red and copper shades for an intense surge of shine and softness between salon visits.

And while I am loving the Oil and Treatments, my favourite part of the collection is the shampoo and conditioner - they smell great, have a really nice luxurious texture and the gel shampoo is lighter then the cream conditioner - a new quirky thing you get to learn about me now is I hate it when shampoos are as heavy as the conditioner is, not only does it make it impossible for me to figure out which is which in a dark morning shower but it's just wrong and against all the laws of nature in my eyes - shampoos are meant to be light and conditioners are meant to be heavy dammit!

Available exclusively at salons - check out www.pureology.com to find one near you.

- Lisamarie -

The Pureology Colour Stylist line adds 4 new products!

Pureology Colour Stylist RootLift - 300ml - $30 - a light, clean and humidity-resistant cream spray mousse that won't weigh your hair down while adding amazing volume, control and shine.

This is my favourite of all the new products - this is exactly the boost that my fine hair needs, I like that it adds volume without the product itself being heavy and I love that it's alcohol free!

Pureology Colour Stylist AntibreakageTwist - 75ml - $32.50 - a pliable paste that strengthens and provides mild hold - texturizes and defines while adding maximum shine.

Another great product for my fine hair as it really lacks any sort of texture which means even something as simple as getting a barrette to stay in my hair is next to impossible - which is what makes this product great, just a tiny amount gives my hair texture, shine and the ability to hold on to shiny objects in my hair!

Pureology Colour Stylist IlluminatingCurl - 150ml - $30 - a lightweight shaping lotion that defines waves and curls and delivers 24 hours of definition and moisture. 

Pureology Colour Stylist RadianceAmplifier - 94ml - $27 - a concentrated mist that amplifies shine and colour vibrancy. With camelina oil which forms a humidity resistant barrier that helps protect hair against frizz and environmental damage.

I like that this, unlike the typical shine spray, doesn't feel all oily and slimy, it's really, really light!

All the products contain StengtheningAntiFadeComplex to help fortify colour-treated hair while optimizing colour retention - as well, they are 100% vegan in case you get hungry.

As well, they have a wonderful scent of Vanilla, Rose and Mandarin Orange which is meant to promote a positive sense of well-being. I get a sense of well-being when my hair doesn't look like crap so this line is an all-around winner!

Go to www.pureology.com to find a salon near you that carries the line.

- Lisamarie -

Fulfill your blonde ambitions with Garnier, Pureology, John Frieda and Schwarzkopf Professional!

Neither Christelle or I are blonde so we don't have the opportunity to try out products meant for blonde hair so we haven't actually used any of these but thought they sounded interesting enough to tell you about - we'd love to hear any blonde feedback on them!

Garnier Nutrisse Radiant Blondes - $8.99 - what's really amazing about it is that it has an ammonia-free formulation that provides rich, multi-tonal colour with 100% grey coverage. The best part is the smell, or lack thereof, absolutely no stinky hair colour stench, just a pleasant fragrance with a formula enriched with fruit oils. I appreciate the fact that the Nutrisse collection is made in Canada - by Canadians!

Pureology Perfect4Platinum Miracle Filler - 145ml - $27.50 - specifically targets hair that has been lifted 4 levels or more regardless of the final level to strengthen, soften, clarify, shine and protect colour. Hair recovers up to 78% of the strength lost due to bleaching after just 1 single application.
The line also has a shampoo, conditioner and masque.
Go to www.pureology.com for more info or to find a salon near you.

John Frieda Sheer Blonde Go Blonder Controlled Lightening Spray - 105ml - $12.99 - creates natural looking blonde colour for blondes only - the citrus and chamomile formula works with your blow-dryers heat to gradually lighten and brighten for natural-looking blonde. Visibly lightens in 3-5 uses. Not for use on medium brown or darker shades of hair. Spray thoroughly on towel-dried hair then style as desired. For optimal lightening, use a flat iron or curling iron after blow-drying.  The more heat you use, the greater the lightening effects. Can be used for allover lightening, for highlights and/or for root-blending.

John Frieda Sheer Blonde Colour Renew Tone Correcting Mousse - 213g - $10.49 - specifically for colour-treated blondes. Dual-action formula with styling polymers and a violet technology tones down brassiness to brighten blonde while thickening to create volume and fullness.  Free of ammonia and peroxide.

Schwarzkopf Professional BlondMe Glorious Hold Hairspray - 200g - $17.95 - for illuminating multi-dimensional shine and lasting flexible hold for all blondes.

Schwarzkopf Professional Blond Me Volume Miracle Cream - 150ml - $19.95 - with amplifying effect adds maximum volume and strengthens the hair for all blondes.

Go to http://www.schwarzkopf-professional.ca/ to find a salon near you.

Feel free to post your opinions and reviews on these if you've tried them or have any insight!

- Lisamarie - 

SuperSmooth by Pureology - discipline for your unruly hair!

Did you know that 61% of Canadian women have wavy, curly or rebellious hair?  Not a problem I suffer with (for a change) but having seen Christelle's wild mop, I thought this new line - SuperSmooth by Pureology - was worth posting about!  It's a line for intense smoothing and discipline for unruly hair.  If this sounds like you, you can visit www.pureology.com for the salon locator and if you figure out what to do about unruly blog partners, let me know...

- Lisamarie -