Bring hair back into balance with OGX Purifying + Charcoal Detox Collection!

Product buildup got your hair looking dull and lifeless? Bust through build up and rescue dull, congested tresses for a deep clean  with OGX Purifying + Charcoal Detox!

OGX Purifying + Charcoal Detox Shampoo - 385ml - $10.99 - a purifying shampoo with a clarifying blend of activated coconut charcoal and kaolin clay to leave even the hair of a die-hard daily dry shampoo user shiny, without being squeaky or stripped, letting clean strands shine through.

Follow up with a generous application of:

OGX Purifying + Charcoal Detox Conditioner - 385ml - $10.99 - to nourish hair for a refreshed balanced glow.

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Avalon Organics Clarifying Lemon Shampoo & Conditioner

If you've been looking for a way to gently and effectively bring luminance and manageability to your hair without the use of harsh preservatives or cleansers then you really need to check out:

Avalon Organics Clarifying Lemon Shampoo - 325ml - $12.99 - with lemon essential oil, quinoa protein, aloe and vitamin E to clarify and brighten, ridding the hair of excess oils and dulling build-up and restore natural highlights and shine.

Avalon Organics Clarifying Lemon Conditioner - 325ml - $12.99 - strengthens hair strands and provides critical moisture as lemon essential oil, quinoa protein, aloe and vitamin E gently condition and continue the clarifying process.

Even if you aren't looking to change up your usual shampoo routine, I would still recommend using a clarifying shampoo for a week or two every other month to get rid of product buildup - you will see how much better your usual shampoo will work after you take the break and if you are a swimmer, make sure you keep this in your shower bag, it's amazing for eliminating chlorine which can do a real number on the hair if you don't effectively wash it out!

Best of all is the scent, pure, aromatic and natural - and sooooo lemony good!

Available in Canada at Loblaws, Whole Foods, London Drugs, Safeway and Sobeys West stores and online at well.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Hair gets a clean start with Live Clean, Neutrogena and Matrix!

If your hair is looking dull and feeling heavy - and no matter how much you wash it doesn't get any shinier or lighter then you might be suffering from product build-up. Just using a clarifying shampoo for a week every month or two can easily solve this problem - and once the week is up, you will notice that your regular shampoo and conditioner will work even better!

My only caution is for those with colour treated hair - these shampoos will probably strip a bit of your old colour. There is an upside to it though - use it the week before you are going to re-colour - getting rid of all that residue makes the new colouring job much easier and will look more vibrant! Also, if you ever find your fresh colouring job is too bright/dark/not what you wanted, a clarifying shampoo will help get rid of/tone down the unwanted colour!

Live Clean Apple Cider Clarifying Shampoo - 350ml - $6.95 - a gentle, vegan daily shampoo for oily hair and a weekly deep cleanser to clarify all hair types. Made with Bragg's Organic Apple Cider Vinegar to gently remove dulling residue without stripping the hair, while the vinegar's high acidity and powerful enzymes support a healthy scalp along with certified organic botanicals of Chamomile and Sunflower Seed extract to restore moisture and shine.

Available at Rexall, Shoppers Drug Mart, Target, Walmart and Uniprix stores across Canada.

Neutrogena Anti-Residue Shampoo - 350ml - $7.99 - a mild, non-irritating shampoo treatment that works on all hair types to instantly remove up to 90% of dulling residue caused by shampoos, conditioners and styling products - for hair that is clean and residue-free.

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

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.

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

- Lisamarie -