Two new products help you live the Joico Blonde Life!

Being blonde was never so easy thanks to two new products from Joico Blonde Life that solve a couple of problems unique to blonde hair to keep it shining bright:

Many oils have a yellow, gold, brown or bronze cast to them. When these oils are applied to blonde hair, the hair picks up the cast of the product (especially if blow drying or using any heat tools on the hair), and the blonde tone will turn a degree of brassy. Products that are not formulated to solve or guard against issues
for blondes can make blonde colour dull - problem solved with:

Joico Blonde Life Brilliant Glow Brightening Oil - 100ml - $27.65 - seals in moisture and instantly revs up the radiance of even the lightest hair, nourishing, stengthening and protecting each delicate strand with a mega-watt gleam while banishing frizz and leaving it silky and soft to the touch.

Losing tone or going brassing between colours? Problem solved with:

Joico Blonde Life Brilliant Tone Violet Smoothing Foam - 200ml - $25.95 - a super-light, dual-action styling breakthrough that instantly tones blond hair, banishing brassiness while smoothing and polishing each strand and leaves hair exceptionally smooth, frizz-free, super soft and bright.

Available now at participating Joico salons - to find one near you call 1-800-267-4676 or at  joicocanada.com. 

- Lisamarie -

Blondes have more fun with L'Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Blondifier!

Keep blonde hair shiny, nourished and radiant with L'Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Blondifier - an entire haircare system made for natural, highlighted, coloured and bleached blondes. Formulated with Brazilian acai polyphenol derived from the dark purple berries and already used in skincare for its antioxidant benefits - it's the perfect superfood for blond hair!

Available in the collection:

Blondifier Cool - 300ml - $26 - gently cleanses and revives cool blonde hair with a formula enriched with polyphenols and purple pigments, neutralizing unwanted yellow tones for a cool blonde effect.

Blondifier Gloss - 300ml - $26 - gently cleanses and emphasizes the multidimensional shine of blonde hair while providing intense nourishment and smoothing for damaged hair.

Blondifier Conditioner - 200ml - $29 - restores and illuminates blonde and highlighted hair while instantly improving the hair texture and hydration leaving hair soft, shiny and easy to detangle from lengths to ends.

Blondifier Mask - 250ml - $38 - with a highly concentrated formula of polyphenals, ceraminde and vitamin E to instantly replenish, smooth and nourish sensitized hair leaving blonde hair with multidimensional shine and radiance.

And when in-salon check out the first professional correction system tailor made to long-lastingly seal the perfect blonde in between two technical blonde services with three blonde boosters that neutralize or enhance depending on what is needed:

Blonde Perfectors - Sun-Kissed Blonde - anti-copper blue additive for medium blonde; Warm Blonde - beige additive for highlighted or warmer blonde; Cool Blonde - anti-yellow violet additive for light blonde.

Available now at L'Oréal Professionnel salons across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Joico K-Pak Color Therapy Luster Lock Multi-Perfector Daily Shine & Protect Spray

Joico K-Pak Color Therapy Luster Lock Multi-Perfector Daily Shine & Protect Spray - 200ml - $26.20 - a powerful leave-in perfecting spray that combines the hydrating benefits of exotic oils with a unique damage-control formula to instantly detangle, soften and hydrate, leaving colour-treated hair healthy and strong. 

This wonder-product maintains over 89% of the colour vibrancy after 10 washes and leaves hair 2x stronger and protects hair against UVA/UVB rays and against damage during heat styling with a formula made up of: manketti and argan oils - to regenerate and strengthen dry, brittle hair while smoothing the cuticle and providing brilliant shine; vitamin E - for natural environmental protection for colour fading; quadrabond peptide complex - a  special blend of powerful peptides that repair and strengthen hair's outer protective layer; UV protection - to guard against damage due to UV exposure while also protecting hair colour and tone; and arginine - helps restore hair surface and makes it more hydrophobic, thus minimizing colour loss and offering colour protection.

Just shake well and apply to clean, damp hair to keep colour looking fresh and hair shiny and frizz-free!

Available now at select salons across Canada - visit www.joicocanada.com to find one near you.

- Lisamarie -

Maui Moisture Color Protection + Sea Minerals Shampoo and Conditioner

It's hard to believe that it might ever be warm again but I promise, it will - and when it is, your coloured hair will love:

Maui Moisture Color Protection + Sea Minerals Shampoo and Conditioner - 385ml - $10.99 - keeps colour treated hair glowing all year long with a 100% aloe juice based formula that incorporates the nutrients of sea minerals, algae and sea kelp to shield coloured hair from early fading from heat or too many dips in chlorine filled pools for hair that stays soft and vibrant through any adventures that the summer  season brings!

Of course there's no reason you can't use it now - hair colour doesn't have quite as many stressors during the colder months - but if nothing else, it has a tropical-like scent that will help you forget the cold and remind you that warmer days are ahead!

Available now in drug and mass retailers across Canada including Walmart, Shoppers Drug Mart, Rexall, Jean Coutu and London Drugs. 

- Lisamarie -

Phyto Phytomillesime for hair colour that looks like new day after day!

Anyone who colours their hair knows the joy of fresh colour and the agony of colour fade-out even when just a week or two old...

Now with Phyto Phytomillesime there is an innovative hair care ritual that prevents color stripping all  thanks to the anti-fading action of extraordinary anti-oxidative powerhouse Red Love Apple contained within each formula along with apple blossoms and fruits and hibiscus extracts - for colour that has a vibrant intensity and dazzling shine, like the first day of application.

Available in the collection:

Washing no longer needs to be the enemy of colour retention thanks to:

Color Locker Pre-Shampoo - 100ml - $48 - with a unique gel in oil texture, the gel smooths down the scales of the hair and the oil strengthens the natural protective film - together they form a cosmetic mesh that traps the leakage of pigments when washing the hair while a complex of plant-based active ingredients rich in amino acids, delicately coats the fiber.

It's easy to use - just apply on dry hair from the roots to the ends, leave on for one to two minutes then, without rinsing, proceed directly with the shampoo - protected against stripping, colour remains intact and intense, its shine is maintained and lasts longer.

Color Enhancing Shampoo - 200ml - $30 - with a delicate sulfate-free lather that gently washes the scalp and hair while preventing colour from fading with exclusive care formula that also contains edelweiss flower extract.

Color-Enhancing Mask - $54 - with a thick, creamy texture and a formula containing argan butter - rich in fatty acids and protective vitamin E - to nourish and repair fibers - for hair that is incredibly soft, supple and shiny.

Beauty Concentrate Leave-in - 150ml - $45 - makes styling easy, strengthens the hair fiber and gives it a radiant shine, while protecting the hair against daily aggressive factors - caused by the environment and successive styling - which alter colour intensity and radiance - for hair that doesn't frizz, falls sensuously and has a radiant shine. Can be used on hair that is wet or dry every day to enhance or protect the hair.

Color Protecting Mist - 150ml - $40 - keeps colour from stripping while enhancing and helping hair colour last longer - as well, it contains  hibiscus extract to boost shine and sunflower extract for its photo-protective properties to protect the intensity of the reflections.

I have the best hair in the world to really test out this line, not only is it coloured, it's red - the hardest colour there is to maintain! And I must admit, I am totally sold on the pre-shampoo - the vibrancy and shine of my colour 3 weeks now after colouring is amazing, by now my colour would normally be really faded but it looks like I just had it done! The other product I really love is the mask - it makes my hair so super-soft!

Available now at drugstores across Canada and online at phyto-canada.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Keep hair colour fresh and vibrant with Alterna Caviar Infinite Color Hold!

Looking for something that will preserve hair colour, vibrancy and shine, replenish lost moisture and provide powerful colour-fade protection? Then you need to check out the Alterna Caviar Infinite Color Hold line and bid farewell to dull hair color and brassy tones. Containing ingredients like real caviar extract, hydrating Seasilk and Age-Control Complex, each product in the range was curated to show each strand of hair the love and nourishment it needs to retain color.

When used together, the line works to provide 70-day vibrant colour along with a synergy of anti-aging benefits and powerful UV protection to help prevent wash-out, dry-out, and fade-out for healthy-looking hair.

Available in the collection:

Caviar Infinite Color Hold Shampoo - 250ml - $42.50 - features dual capture complex to provide UV protection, minimize colour fade for lasting colouring vibrancy and replenish lost moisture.

Caviar Infinite Color Hold Conditioner - 250ml - $42.50 - features dual capture complex to replenish moisture while reducing oxidative color damage with a synergistic blend of natural UV filters including red raspberry leaf oil and sunflower seed oil.

Caviar Infinite Color Hold Vibrancy Serum - 50ml - $42.50 -  an innovative dual-use serum that  can be used as a leave-in treatment to add shine, tame frizz and provide protection against UV exposure, or mixed with any Alterna conditioner to transform it into a color recharging mask - boosting the level of conditioning and adding radiance to hair. 

Caviar Infinite Cold Hold Topcoat Shine Spray - 125ml - $40 - with an ultra-lightweight formula that nourishes and protects instantly providing multidimensional colour and reducing oxidative colour damage with a synergistic blend of natural UV filters and providing powerful colour-fade protection. 

If you don't want to commit to a full sized products before trying or are looking for a great travel set - the shampoo and conditioner also come in 40ml sizes along with a 25ml Topcoat Shine Spray for $31 at sephora.ca.

If you're going to test out products for their colour retention abilities, I have the perfect shade for it - red - normally after fresh colour I can see it start to fade in about a week and also become really dull. It's been about 3 weeks and I won't say there hasn't been any colour fade with this line but to be fair, red is a really hard colour to retain - what I have noticed is how shiny my hair has stayed, making the colour look richer which really makes the fading less noticeable!

Available at select salons across Canada - check out their store locator to find one near you at:  https://www.alternahaircare.com/pages/store-locator - as well as online at sephora.ca.

- Lisamarie - 

OGX Fade Defying + Orchid Oil Shampoo & Conditioner

We spend so much time protecting our skin from sun damage that we forget that colour treated hair is also affected by UVA/UVB rays - so add some hair protection to your beauty routine with:

OGX Fade Defying + Orchid Oil Shampoo & Conditioner - 385ml - $9.99 - protects colour treated tresses with a high potency blend containing orchid extract and grape seed oil. Not only does it help to slow premature fading and locks in colour, but it also moisturizes and replenishs strands for multi-faceted tones and salon perfect colour that lasts!

Available at retailers across Canada including Shoppers Drug Mart and Walmart. 

- Lisamarie -

Goldwell Kerasilk Color Gentle Dry Shampoo

Anyone with coloured hair knows, the less you wash your hair, the longer and more vibrant colour stays! Sadly though if you have fine hair it's hard to go even a day without washing so here's the next best thing:

Goldwell Kerasilk Color Gentle Dry Shampoo - 121g - $35 - cleanses and refreshes colour-treated hair without the need of water as well as protecting colour from premature fade-out while maintaining shine with tamanu oil.

It's easy to use just shake well, spray onto dry hair and comb through - to add some extra body, aim it at the roots with your head turned upside-down, flip back up for instant porn-star hair! 

 Available wherever Goldwell products are sold - check out www.goldwell-northamerica.com to find a salon near you.

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Phyto Phytocitrus Color Protect Radiance Mask

Phyto Phytocitrus Color Protect Radiance Mask - 200ml - $44 - a colour-preserving hair mask designed to extend the radiance of hair colour thanks to a  formulation of citrus fruits and proteins including: grapefruit extract, sea buckthorn and hibiscus - that effectively lock in colour and restructure the hair fiber - boosting its vibrancy making hair look just coloured, longer.

The formula is especially effective because it's pH-balanced - which helps it avoid stripping colour out - and then seals the surface cuticle so that colour pigments are locked in - it's meant to be used for two weeks after colouring along with Phytocitrus Color Protect Radiance Shampoo, then once to twice a week to keep colour rich and create mirror-like shine, leaving hair intensely nourished and regenerated. It works in as little as 5 minutes but I like to slather it on before I take a bath and let it really soak in for 30+ minutes - you won't believe how incredibly soft your hair will feel and how good it will smell afterwards!

Available at Murale and Sephora stores across Canada and online at sephora.ca and beautyboutique.ca.

- Lisamarie -

StriVectin Hair - cracking the science of ageless hair with 3 new collections!

You already love StriVectin skin care - get prepared to love their new hair care line - StriVectin Hair just as much! 10 years in the making, the line pioneers the science of ageless hair by tackling the ten most common signs of aging hair including: hair fall & thinning; split ends & breakage; dullness; dryness; brittleness; frizz & porousness; coarseness; flat & lifeless; lackluster & loss of colour; and unruliness.

There are 3 collections, each of which targets a particular concern: restoring, volumizing and colour care - and all of the products include patented NIA-114 technology which works to immediately and cumulatively: nourish and rejuvenate the scalp; revitalize hair from root to tip; and improve hair health, appearance and manageability.

Ultimate Restore Collection - for women with weak or thinning hair who want to restore strength, fullness and resilience from root to tip with a formula that deeply nourishes and revitalizes hair while reducing breakage and rebuilding resilience and strength root to tip for a total transformation of damaged strands for thicker, fuller looking hair. Available in the collection is:

Ultimate Restore Shampoo - 250ml - $25 - gently balances the scalp's pH to comfort and cleanse without stripping hair's natural oils. Formulated with NIA-114 technology,  Kerapepitide Strengthening Complex - a powerful combination of Hydrolyzed Sweet Almond Protein, Soy and Keratin and Lemongrass Extract - to coat hair and protect it from environmental stressors and penetrate into the cortex of the hair fiber to deliver vital nourishment fir improved tensile strength.

Ultimate Restore Conditioner - 250ml - $25 - regulates moisture to minimize breakage and protect against future damage caused by environmental stressors such as heat styling, colouring, UV exposure and chemical treatments. Formulated with NIA-114 technology, Kerapepitide Strengthening Complex - a powerful combination of Hydrolyzed Sweet Almond Protein, Soy and Keratin, Argan Oil, Panthenol and Shea Butter - that hydrates the cuticle and provides moisturization to minimize breakage and split ends to repair weak, brittle hair leaving it softer, shiner and stronger.

Ultimate Restore Deep Repair Mask - 160g - $39 - intensively treats scalp surface to restore essential hydration, repair damage caused by environmental stressors and dramatically improve the condition of overworked strands. Formulated with NIA-114 technology, Fibramend Ceramide complex - a potent blend of ceramides, Sugar Alcohols Lactitol, Xylitol and Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein - to reinforce hair follicles and cuticles for improved resilience and strength while deeply nourishing for renewed shine, enhanced manageability and increased softness from root to tip.

Ultimate Restore Densifying Foaming Treatment - 90ml - $44 - rebuilds strength and resilience to minimize hair strand loss and support natural anchoring of hair. Formulated with NIA-114 technology, Vitacycle Optimizing complex - that includes plant bio-technology inspired phyto-extracts Larix Europaea Wood Extract and Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Pea Sprout Extract and Polyquaternium-68 - to nourish hair follicles and normalize the scalp, crating the optimal environment for a new hair cycle for hair that is thick, strong and revitalized.

Max Volume Collection - for women with fine or flat hair who are looking for volume and radiance that won't weigh hair down by plumping strands to deliver weightless luster, lift and fullness while amplifying body and bounce. Available in the collection is:

Max Volume Shampoo - 250ml - $23 - gently lathers to cleanse the scalp and hair of excess buildup and impurities. Formulated with NIA-114 technology, Protensile Amplifying Complex - a powerful combination of hydrolyzed soy and vegetable proteins, Panthenol, Silicone Quaternium and Sunflower Seed Extract - to form a film around the hair shaft to protect strands while amplifying overall body and bounce for weightlessly cleansed ahir that appears full, soft and radiant.

Max Volume Conditioner - 250ml - $23 - nourishes and increases strand diameter for improved thickness, manageability and strength without weighing hair down. Formulated with NIA-114 technology, Protensile Amplifying Complex - a powerful combination of hydrolyzed soy and vegetable proteins, Panthenol, Silicone Quaternium and Moisturizing Complex - a combination of wheat proteins and starch - to form a film around the hair shaft to protect strands while amplifying overall body and bounce for weightless and conditioned hair that appears full, soft and radiant.

Max Volume Root Lifting Spray - 150ml - $26 - delivers volume from root to tip while priming hair to achieve maximum body and bounce that lasts all day. Formulated with NIA-114 technology, Polymer Plumping Complex and Panthenol - to coat the hair shaft in a non-sticky film to lift from the root while plumping and invigorating the finest strands of hair, imparting weightless, workable hold.

Max Volume Bodifying Radiance Serum - 50ml - $35 - increases radiance and luster without weighing hair down. Formulated with NIA-114 technology, Lumiphyto Complex - containing Hydrolyzed Mullein Flower, Beet Root Extract and Rice Seed Protein - to enhance strand volume and shine on even the finest hair with a non-greasy formula that absorbs quickly and leaves hair soft and radiant with visible lift.

Color Care Collection - for women with colour-treated hair who want to protect colour fade while enhancing vibrancy and addressing damage due to treatments, it fortifies over processed hair to deliver strength, shine and colour vibrancy.

Color Care Shampoo - 250ml - $23 - gently cleanses with a sulfate-free, non-stripping formula while forming a shield around the hair cuticle to defend against colour fade. Formulated with NIA-114 technology, Chromalast Protein Complex - a combination of Artichoke Leaf Extract and Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, and Panthenol - to strengthen damaged hair by balancing each strand's moisture level and promoting normal keratinization to nourish, hydrate and cleanse scalp and hair without stripping strands.

Color Care Conditioner - 250ml - $23 - fortifies over processed strands to maintain the integrity of colour treatments. Formulated with NIA-114 technology, Chromalast Protein Complex - a combination of Artichoke Leaf extract and Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Beet Root Extract, Conditioning Quaternized Honey, Sunflower Seed Extract and Shea Butter - to soften and hydrate stressed strands while protecting against the fading caused by environmental factors and styling.

Color Care Vibrancy Booster - 125ml - $27 - enlivens natural or coloured tones while infusing hair and scalp with moisture. Formulated with NIA-114 technology, Revitaglaze Complex - comprised of Baobab Seed Protein and Beet Root Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Sunflower Seed Extract and Tamarind Seed Extract - to target signs of damage and smooth the hair shaft while hydrating and strengthening strands for improved condition and luster.

Color Care UV Protective Spray - 90ml - $29 - a lightweight spray that shields hair root and fibers from oxidizing UV rays and environmental stressors damaging to colour's condition. Formulated with NIA-114 technology , Multi-Shield Antioxidant Complex, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Flaxseed Extract, Tamarind Seed Extract, Sugar Alcohols Lactilol and Xylitol - to form a protective, soothing barrier for the scalp while helping to preserve keratin levels for stronger hair strands.

That's a lot of new products and my big question was if I had to stick to just using the products in one collection or if it was okay to mix and match from all three lines - I have coloured hair, which is also fine, and at this time of year, dry - and I was assured that it was absolutely fine to do that and is the way the line is meant to work - like making a personal prescription for your hair! So I prescribed my hair the Color Care Shampoo & Conditioner, Max Volume Root Lifting Spray and Ultimate Restore Deep Repair Mask - to help combat all of my hair concerns and leave it looking soft, shiny and fabulous!

Available now at retailers across Canada including Murale and Shoppers Drug Mart.

- 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 -

Coloured hair help from John Frieda, Kevin Murphy, Rene Furterer and Vidal Sassoon!

John Frieda Luxurious Volume Touchably Full Shampoo & Conditioner For Colour-Treated Hair - 250ml - $12.99 - formulated with specialized volume booster and lightweight colour protection technology, the duo works to protect hair from fading while maintaining volume for touchably full and luxuriously soft hair.

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

Kevin Murphy Angel Masque - 200ml - $43 - a strengthening and thickening conditioning treatment for fine, coloured hair. Contains strengthening tripeptides from citrus and bamboo to promote hair growth and cellular regeneration; silk proteins and aloe extracts which work to improve hair elasticity, resilience and restore moisture balance; vitamin rich jojoba esters to provide extra strength and thickness to the hair; and quinoa proteins to bring moisture and repair deep into the hair while making it shiny.

Available now at salons across Canada - check out www.kevinmurphy.com.au to find a location near you.

Rene Furterer Okara Light Activating Conditioner For Highlighted, Bleached Hair - 150ml - $33 -

a highly nourishing conditioner that enhances the radiance of highlighted, bleached hair as it deeply restructures and detangles damaged, fragile hair. Softness and shine are restored, and highlights are enhanced. Contains natural honey extract to nourish hair and for its antioxidant action to prevent fading and yellowing; okara extract - a protein from the soybean similar to keratin to repair and rebuild the hair; and vitamin B5 for moisture - combines to leave hair soft, supple and infused with sunlight. Best part is the scent - grapefruit, peach, raspberry and rose!

Available at salons - go to www.renefurterer.com to find one near you.

Vidal Sassoon Pro Series VS Color Spray Color Protect - 150ml - $5.99 - a professionally inspired formula which contains a lightweight conditioning complex to help protect hair from styling damage which can cause dull colour and keep hair from looking fashionably vibrant.

Available at drug, grocery and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Protect your colour with a shampoo and conditioner from Joico, Nexxus and Be.Better!

Joico K-Pak Color Therapy Shampoo & Conditioner - 300ml - $12.69/$14.99 - preserves colour and repairs damage thanks to a bio-advanced peptide complex that offers longer-lasting reconstruction and increased strength and elasticity to balance hair and give it a soft, shiny and supple feel for hair that is dramatically stronger and healthier even after just one use.

Available at fine spas and salons across Canada.

Nexxus Color Assure Vibrancy Retention Shampoo & Conditioner - 400ml - $9.46/$13.96 - with exotic white orchid that helps seal and protect the hair cuticle to prevent colour from seeping out for long lasting luminous colour that keeps hair looking remarkably vibrant.

Available at drug, grocery and mass retailers across Canada.

Be.Better Coconut Oil Colour Protection Shampoo & Conditioner - 390ml -$9.99 -the shampoo combines nourishing coconut oil with organic Peruvian inca inchi oil to repair damaged hair and horseradish tree oil for UV protection - to leave hair full-bodied and vibrant; while the conditioner combines nourishing coconut oil with organic Peruvian incha inchi oil to repair damaged hair along with grapeseed, jojoba and sesame oils for intense hydration. works instantly to detangle and help repair colour-treated hair leaving it light, silky and vibrant.

Available exclusively at Rexall stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Keep colour from fading with the Vidal Sassoon Pro Series ColorFinity Collection!

The Vidal Sassoon Pro Series ColorFinity Collection provides a full regimen of advanced technology hair care and styling products that help lock in long-lasting vibrant colour, prevent shade shifting, and maintain the precision of vibrant, dimensional hair color - to help keep hair looking bold for more than 40 washes!

Available in the collection:

ColorFinity Shampoo - 750ml - $6.99 - the formula includes antioxidants that combat free radicals found in water (copper) in order to help eliminate chemical reactions on the hair’s surface that speed up the colour processing and result in less vibrant initial colour. By reducing free radicals, colour processing can take place inside the hair cortex rather than at the surface, providing optimal pigment uptake for long-lasting, vibrant hair colour.

ColorFinity Conditioner - 750ml - $6.99 - contains moisturizing agents that help prevent water fading by sealing in moisture without weighing hair down.

ColorFinity Smoothing Cleansing Conditioner - 500ml - $6.99 - offers one step cleansing and conditioning with a low-lather formula that contains gentle cleansers that leave coloured-hair looking and feeling clean, while smoothing out the hair cuticle. The cleanser contains a moisture-rich formula that helps protect hair and colour intensity.

ColorFinity Dry Shampoo - 140g - $5.99 - in Rich Darks and Intense Blondes - contains a tailored to the shade amount of tapioca starch, an absorbent ingredient that effectively refreshes hair without leaving excess white, visible residue.

ColorFinity 2 Minute Shade Precision Treatment - 58ml - $6.99 - contains durable silicones, a hydrating ingredient that helps protect hair from colour fading. The silicones mimic the layer of hair lost during the colouring process, and thereby help restore hair’s waterproofing properties.

ColorFinity Finishing Hairspray - 397g - $6.99 - provides the long-lasting hold and volume for up to 24 hours without weighing hair down. Its extra strong hold formula is resistant to humidity and helps prevent flyaways for fashionable control all day long.

Available now at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Senscience celebrates 20 years of great hair and gets a new look!

Senscience is celebrating 20 years of luxurious hair products by relaunching the line with new packaging and new and revamped products!

They have maintained the revolutionary technology that repairs, nourishes, moisturizes and strengthens hair from the inside out as well as the invigorating fragrance that we know and love and have made things easier to find by separating the line into 3 colour categories: platinum pear for shampoos and conditioners, metallic lilac for styling and burgundy for treatments.

I have been a long time fan of the True Hue Shampoo and Conditioner for Color-Treated Hair and recently discovered an amazing addition to that routine: Senscience True Hue Color Protecting Treatment Beads - 27ml - $30.49 - infused with a special blend of silicone, vitamins A & E and silk protein to help protect and repair hair's inner structure and seal in hair colour to help prevent fading while sunscreens help protect hair from sun damage - to leave colour treated hair fresh, vibrant and shiny. This is an especially great find if you have a hard to maintain shade like mine (red) that tends to fade extra-fast without some extra help!

Also notable is Senscience Renew Advanced Shine Serum - 50ml - $19.19 - a lightweight treatment with a special blend of argan oil and hydrolyzed coix seed that restores manageability and softness, repairs split ends, provides natural shine and protects stressed and aged hair while improving the elasticity, smoothness and flexibility of the hair and preventing future damage - leaving hair silky, luminous and strong!

And new to the line is Senscience Perfect Smooth Blow Dry Hair Balm - 150ml - $14.19 - protects hair from environmental stressors, heat styling and breakage caused by daily styling - it softens, nourishes, smooths and moisturizes hair to leave it more manageable and reduce breakage without leaving it feeling sticky or weighed down.

Available exclusively at professional salons across Canada. To find one near you go to www.senscience.com.

- Lisamarie -

Join the Hollywood Blonde Hotlist with Schwarzkopf Professional Blondme!

Actually being a celebrity doesn't seem like much fun to me, but having hair like one sure would be - and if you're going to have their hair then you're probably going to be blonde! Schwarzkopf Professional together with celebrity stylist Kim Vo, who is also their global ambassador have put together four of the trendiest and hottest blonde looks from Hollywood making it easy for your hairdresser to easily turn you into the perfect iconic blonde...

Glamour Blonde - ideal for 1st time blondes turning up the glamour by working with multi-tonal reflexes to keep hair looking natural but head-turning

Blonde Perfection - ideal for all blondes aspiring to make their shade the perfect blonde through colour correction by treating roots, mid-lengths and ends separately for even and smooth result for a supreme blonde look.

Pastel Blonde - great for existing blondes wanting a pastel twist - ultra blonde with pastel highlights.

Blondré - perfect for newbies or brunettes testing blonde waters - the brown base is lightened with a mixture of blonde highlights and ombré for a perfect sunkissed look!

And to help you out with maintaining your blonde perfection, Schwarzkopf has relaunched the Blondme product range which features innovative KeraLamination Technology for diamond-like clarity to keep your blonde locks glowing! Available is:

Keratin Restore Blondme Shampoo - 250ml - $16.95
Keratin Restore Blondme Conditioner - 200ml - $17.95 - a range developed for blondes of all shades, to maintain and condition in between salon visits. Keratin strengthens hair against breakage after lightening procedures and leaves hair smooth, soft and shiny
Keratin Restore Blondme Mask - 200ml - $25.95 - adds a boost of moisture and repair

Color Enhancing Blondme Shampoo (Cool-Ice) - 250ml - $16.95
Color Enhancing Blondme Shampoo (Rich-Caramel) - 250l - $16.95 - shade perfection shampoos designed to enhance and refresh blonde tones and leave them free of dullness and brassiness.

Shine Enhancing Spray Conditioner - 150ml - $16.95 - boosts luminousity on all blonds with golden shimmer pigments for a subtle gorgeous glow.
Color Correcting Spray Conditioner (Cool-Ice) - 150ml - $16.95 - instantly neutralizes unwanted yellow tinges.

Available now at Schwarzkopf Professional salons - check out www.schwarzkopf-professional.ca to find one near you.

- Lisamarie -

Refresh and revive hair colour with John Frieda, Shu Uemura and Joico!

As a redhead, I spend a lot of time trying products that promise to keep my red from fading, sadly they almost never work so I've taken to using products that refresh the colour so that I at least don't have to colour as often. Red is the worst of the shades for fading but every colour has its challenges staying vibrant so here are a few products I've found that will do the job:

John Frieda Colour Refreshing Gloss -177 ml - $12.99 - restores vibrancy and tonal dimension between colouring sessions to counteract fading and neutralize colour change, correcting the appearance of dull, washed out colour with a gentle, ammonia and peroxide free non-damaging process that refreshes the tone of colour, regardless of the brand of colour you use at home or at the salon.

Available in 6 shades:

for cool blondes - neutralizes brassiness for a brighter blonde colour;
for cool brunettes - restores deep espresso colour and eliminates red-orange tones for rich brunette colour;
for cool reds - restores vivid red tones and counteracts fading for intensified, vibrant red colour;
for warm blondes - restores golden tones and eliminates dullness for fresh blonde colour;
for warm brunettes - restore rich chocolate tones and eliminates dullness for multi-dimensional brunette colour
for warm reds - restores fiery copper tones and counteracts fading for rich, vibrant red colour.

Available now at drug, mass and grocery retailers across Canada.

Shu Uemura Art of Hair Color Lustre - 200ml - $50 - a silicon-free balm that provides an effective medium to channel a high concentration of micronized pigments to adhere strongly to the hair fiber for colour that lasts up to 5 shampoos. Includes 2 ingredients known for their colour protection virtues: linseed oil - helps provide an evenness of shade revival along the hair fiber; and rose musk oil - rich in fatty acids and anti-oxidants to nourish the hair and help prevent the oxidation and fading of colour.

In 5 shades that can be used as touch-up maintenance between colourings; a correcting tool for highlights; or a toner for natural sensitized hair:

Cool Blonde - refreshes platinum tones and neutralizes unwanted yellows.
Golden Blonde - refreshes golden tones on coloured or highlighted hair.
Intense Red - boosts colour on red hair and accentuates warm burgundy highlights on brown shades.
Radiant Chestnut - refreshes caramel tones on chestnut hair and adds warmth and radiance to neutral brown hair.
Cool Brown - neutralizes yellow tones on chestnut hair and helps avoid red tones on dark browns.

Hair is left with beautiful colour and an ultra-glossy shine - available at participating Shu Uemura Art of Hair salons and online at www.shuuemura.ca.

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Available at shu uemura Art of Hair Salons and online at www.shuuemura.ca - See more at: http://www.beautycrazed.ca/2013/07/sleek-and-shiny-hair-is-yours-thanks-to.html#sthash.ivBsdcvX.dpuf

The red in this line is great for perking up red hair or if you are looking to do something a little different without the commitment:

Joico Vero K-Pak Color Intensity - 118ml - $13.99 - extremely concentrated pigments create vivid, on-trend, insanely intense shades

Available in 7 shades: Red, Yellow, Orange, Pink, Indigo, Cobalt Blue and Peacock Green along with a Clear Mixer, that can be used straight from the tube or mixed and matched to create your own custom formula.

Each hue can be used with or without the Clear Mixer, for a range of intensities from extreme to moderate to less intense. Ideally applied to pre-lightened hair, results from these highly-pigmentized semi-permanents can last up to 8 shampoos, depending on hair's condition and porosity and it reconstructs as it colors, thanks to Joico's exclusive Quadramine Complex. Hair emerges shiny, healthy and manageable.

Available at professional salon suppliers and online at www.canadabeautysupply.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Perk up your summer look with a Clairol Colour Tapestry hair look by Luis Pacheco!

Looking for something fun and easy you can do with your home hair colour that won't be too complicated and still end up looking amazing...?

Clairol Colour Expert, Luis Pacheco of Hair on the Avenue in Toronto shows us how to get this beautiful beachy and sunkissed look which he recommends as being best for hair that is currently dark blonde, light or medium brown.

You'll want to start by choosing the lightest blonde shade of Clairol Nice 'n Easy that you can find - in a neutral or warm tone (for dark blondes) or neutral tone (for brunettes).

To prep: do all the usual stuff you would do before colouring your hair: read the  instructions, perform allergy test, strand test ect. and prepare your colour.

For Application:

1. Part your hair evenly down the centre (from the top of your forehead to the nape of the neck) into two large sections.

2. Starting from the centre part and moving down toward the ears, further divide each half of the hair into smaller 2 inch sections (this should yield a total of 8 to 10 sections with 4 to 5 on each side)

3. Twist each section into a tight spiral one 9this should yield a total of 8-10 smaller, twisted sections).

4. Using your fingers, apply the prepared colour to the outer layer of each twist, about 2/3 of the way up the length of the hair (or to desired height).

5. Allow the colour to process in the twisted sections and wash out as normal.

If I hadn't just chopped all my hair off I'd be all over this one - it sounds easy enough that even I could do it!

- Lisamarie -

Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Royal offers high definition colour!

Schwarzkopf Professional Igora Royal offers true colour in high definition with great coverage, ultimate colour intensity and excellent durability under any styling conditions. It delivers 100% reliable results in every situation, meaning: true, vibrant and lasting colour - even on damaged hair. The updated Igora Royal assortment includes 111 exciting new shades which means there isn't a colour you can think of that it can't deliver!

I was recently had the opportunity to try Igora Royal myself with the help of Schwarzkopf Professional Essential Looks Artist, Joey Marchese who changed my drab and faded copper into a rich and vibrant medium auburn!

What makes it different then some salon colours - there is absolutely no scalp burning, stinging or tingling and although I had a bit of a cold so can't confirm this for sure, I'm told there is no harsh smell - and since the colouring did not clear out my sinuses the way I would normally expect it to, I have to believe it!

And check out the results:

I especially love all the dimension my new colour has - this is strictly a one step process - no highlights were added!

You can get your own Igora Royal colour in all Schwarzkopf Professional partner salons - for more info or to find one visit www.schwarzkopf-professional.ca and if you're in Toronto you can find Joey at the Bob + Paige Salon at 239 Danforth Avenue - 416-850-9719.

- Lisamarie -