Cold weather curly hair must-have - Sebastian Professional Twisted Mask!

I sometimes cover curly hair products but don't generally have much to say about them because my straight hair couldn't hold a curl if my life depended on it! So I am thrilled to be able to recommend a product that come winter and cold weather, my curly haired friend swears by:

Sebastian Professional Twisted Elastic Treatment For Curls Mask - 150ml - $24.95 - nourishes and strengthens the hair fiber while shielding against humidity, fighting frizz and adding moisture.

Part of the Sebastian Professional Twisted collection - with ingredients inspired by the hidden depths of underwater plants to infuse curls with Flexi-Alg Complex - a breakthrough technology that gives curls the same elasticity and ability to resist environmental forces as underwater plants with a unique blend of carrageenan extract, red seaweed, elastic polymer and glycerin that form an elastic coating around each individual hair strand to to achieve optimal elastic flexibility, bounciness, moisutre, anti-frizz and definition for up to 48 hours. Making it easy create the perfect custom curly hair regimen for your exact curly hair type - whether you have natural curls, or use hot tools to change your look with waves and curls.

Available now at participating hair salons and specialty boutiques across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Fight curl droop with Live Clean Super Fruit Waters Quenching Curls Shampoo & Conditioner!

The worst thing about summer for curly hair is the high moisture level in the air that can make your curls go all droopy and of course frizzy - help combat it with: 

Live Clean Super Fruit Waters Quenching Curls Shampoo  - 350ml - $7.99 - with a moisture rich formula containing micellar water and a blend of certified organic extracts: watermelon seed, aloe vera and papaya - to cleans without stripping moisturizing while ridding hair of product build-up as it hydrates, nourishes and helps de-frizz.

Live Clean Super Fruit Waters Quenching Curls Conditioner - 350ml - $7.99 - provides just the right amount of curl hydration while taming the dreaded frizz to leave hair wonderfully soft and silky for light, buoyant, moisturized curls.

I don't have curly hair but I confess I've been using them just because I love the fruity smell so much!

And as with all Live Clean products, they contain biodegradable ingredients that are free of silicone, petrolatum, paraben, SLS, dye, DEA and phosphates with recyclable packaging.

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at well.ca and walmart.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Curly hair must have - Sebastian Whipped Crème

Sebastian Whipped Crème - 157ml - $22.95 - a luxurious, nourishing, lightweight styling whip to define bouncing curls and soft waves. The protein-rich formula strengthens and nourishes hair as it whips up sensual curvaceous shapes, while conditioning and protecting hair for a silky soft and gloss, shiny finish, without leaving hair dry or crunchy.

It's easy to use, just shake well and dispense downwards into the palm and distribute evenly into damp hair. Then air dry for sleek waves or blow-dry for tousled locks or set for glamorous, bouncy curls.

Available at salons and Trade Secrets stores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Curly hair tamers from Aveda, Revlon Professional and Herbal Essences!

Aveda Be Curly Curl Enhancer - 200ml - $36 - a styling creme that intensifies curl, combats frizz and boosts shine on curly or wavy hair with a wheat protein and organic aloe infused formula styling creme expands when hair is wet and retracts when hair is dry to help intensify the curl or wave. Of course the best part, as with all Aveda products is the pure-fume aroma with certified organic lemon, geranium, bergamot, orange and other pure flower and plant essences.

Available at Aveda salons across Canada and online at aveda.ca.

Revlon Professional Style Masters Curly Orbital - 150ml - $23.95 - a flexible curl activator and  moisturizer that creates defined, flexible curls while it moisturizes the hair, leaving it free-moving and light with natural volume and shine; reduces split ends, repels humidity and eliminates frizz; and protects hair from heat and helps to preserve colour.

Available at Revlon Professional salons across Canada.

Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Curl Boosting Hair Mousse - 187g - $6.99 - helps boost and define touchable curls and keep your style in line with a 3-level strong hold formula that delivers all-day humidity and frizz control. Best of all it has a delicious berry scent and contains 0% parabens, silicones, gluten or colourants.

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Sebastian Professional Twisted Collection adds elasticity for curls!

The Twisted Collection from Sebastian Professional taps into the hidden depths of underwater plants to infuse curls with Flexi Alg Complex - a break-through technology that gives curls the same elasticity and ability to resist environmental forces as underwater plants. With a unique blend of carrageenan extract, red seaweed, elastic polymer and glycerin form an elastic coating around each individual hair strand to result in 70% more elastic flexibility, bounciness, moisture, anti-frizz and definition for up to 48 hours.

With a full range of six products designed to protect hair's natural elasticity, both in natural and hot tool styled curls:

Twisted Elastic Cleanser Shampoo - 250ml - $17.49 - gently washes in moisture, injecting each hair strand with elasticity for easier styling.

Twisted Elastic Detangler Conditioner - 250ml - $18.95 - locks in moisture and boosts elasticity for easier styling and touchable, flexible curls all day long.

Twisted Elastic Mask - 150ml - $22.95 - nourishes and strengthens the hair fiber as it helps fight frizz, add moisture and shield against humidity.

Twisted Curl Magnifier Styling Cream - 145ml - $22.95 - polishes and defines curls without extra weight, stiffness or crunchiness while helping fight daily frizz and dryness for touchable, natural-looking definition and bounce.

Twisted Curl Lifter Styling Foam - 200ml - $19.95 - boosts hair elasticity and controls frizz with no stickiness or crunchiness for curls that bounce with renewed energy.

Twisted Curl Reviver Styling Spray - 100ml - $24.95 - an instant on-the-spot lift that makes curls bounce into place, renews manageability and controls frizz for weightless definition.

There are lots of ways to combine the products - for natural and hassle-free waves, apply Twisted Curl Magnifier Cream on wet hair and spray the Twisted Curl Reviver Spray - then let hair dry naturally to obtain beautiful waves.

Available now at participating hair salons and specialty boutiques across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Design.Me offers beauty, fun and innovation for your hair!

Design.Me -  a new Canadian-based brand, introduces a full-line of innovative hair care and styling products that offer top salon quality formulations and benefits at reasonable prices in fun, colourful packaging and that are sulfate, paraben, gluten and cruelty free!

My faves from the line:

Fab.Me The Mother Of All Hair Treatments - 100ml - $13.50, 230ml - $24.50 - a light, multi-benefit, leave-in detangling mist that adds hydration, shine, control and smoothness. Just mist on clean damp hair, comb through, blow dry and style.

Puff.Me Volumizing Cloud Mist - 9g - $19.50 - the first ever volumizing powder in a pump for adding extreme volume body and texture to normal to thick hair in an easy, odour and mess free pump. Just spray 2-4 inches from hair, focusing on the roots and style for instant volume.

Also available is Puff.Me Light for fine to medium hair.

Power Dry.Me Blowdry In A Flash Mist - 100ml - $10, 230ml - $19.50 - a blowdrying lotion that decreases blowdry time by half, smooths, conditions and protects, controlling frizz and leaving hair looking great. Just mist onto damp hair from roots to ends, dry and style.

Also available in the line:

Hold.Me Three Ways Hairspray - 330ml - $22 -  a unique adjustable hairspray that offers 3 levels: light, medium and high - of hold in 1 can. Just adjust nozzle to desired control level and spray on hair in short bursts.

Bounce.Me Curling Cream - 250ml - $22 - offers hydration, heat protection and frizz control for long lasting curls. Just apply to clean dried or damp hair and distribute evenly.

Available at Trade Secrets and select salons across Canada - check out https://designmehair.com/salon-locator/ to find one near you.

- Lisamarie -

Get creative with your curls with the T3 Convertible Collection!

If you like to change up your curls but don't fancy owning several different curling irons the T3 Convertible Collection is a great space-saving way to do it!

Start with a T3 Convertible Base - $130 - enhanced with intelligent Digital T3 SinglePass technology to ensure even, consistent heat and fast healthy styling, that works in just one pass. An internal microchip controls temperature fluctuation ensuring even, optimal heat with five adjustable heat settings (260 to 410°F / 127 to 210°C) that provide the optimum heat level for any hair type. 

Then customize your own styling tool kit by adding individual T3 styling barrels:

Cascading Waves 0.75"-1.25" Reversed Tapered Barrel - $110 - creates shiny, long-lasting cascading waves.

Voluminous Curls 1.5" Clip Barrel - $110 -  creates shiny, long-lasting voluminous curls.

Loose Waves 1.5" Straight Barrel - $110 -  lets you achieve chic, loose waves.

Tousled Waves 1.25"-0.75" Tapered Barrel - $110 - creates shiny, long-lasting tousled waves.

Undone Waves 1" Straight Barrel - $110 -  lets you achieve stylish, undone waves.

Defined Curls 1" Clip Barrel - $110 - creates shiny, long-lasting, defined curls.

Polished Curls 1.25" Clip Barrel - $110 - lets you achieve perfectly polished curls, waves, or volume.

What I found most notable is how easily and smoothly the barrels switch out - I had a similarly concepted product back in the day that was a curling iron, flat iron, crimping iron that I was forever fighting with to get in and out of the base -  the T3 has a camera lens-inspired locking mechanism that makes changing barrels fast and secure - the ease of which really impresses me!

Available at Murale, Sephora and Hudson's Bay stores across Canada and online at T3Micro.com - where you'll also find lots of gift sets perfect for holiday giving!

- Lisamarie -

Help for curls from Kérastase, Herbal Essences and Pantene!

Kérastase K Curl Fever Radiant Curl Shaping Gel - 150ml - $41 - offers medium hold in a delicate pearlescent rosy gel enriched by hydrating agents that smooths the capillary fiber to bring exceptional softness and shine to the curls while it tonifies, sublimes and defines to perfection the curl shape.

Available now in Kérastase salons across Canada and online at kerastase.ca.

Herbal Essences Totally Twisted Curl Silkening Detangler - 252ml -  $6.99 - silkens and detangles for soft curls and silky waves by helping smooth and separate each strand - with a sparkling mixed berry fragrance so your hair will smell as good as it looks. 

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

Pantene Pro-V Curl Defining Mousse - 187g - $7.99 - a lightweight, frizz-taming foam with styling actives that support curly hair’s structure to separate and boost curls and guard against frizz for curls that are soft, defined and manageable even in high humidity.

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Dove Advanced Hair Series Quench Absolute brings new life to dry, wavy, curly hair!

The new Dove Advanced Hair Series Quench Absolute line for dry, wavy curly hair delivers 4x more defined, natural curls and provides five key benefits for all curl needs including: improved manageability; quenched dryness; smoothness; strength; and nourishment.

The formulas are infused with Buriti Oil, a precious oil derived from the fruit of the Buriti Tress in Brazil which is known to be rich in Omega 9 and nutrients to provide a nourished, smooth finish helping to achieve softer, nourished, more defined natural curls with every wash.

Available in the collection:

Ultra Nourishing Shampoo - 250ml - $8.99 -  gently cleanses curly hair, leaving it feeling soft and smooth with a nourishing formula that leaves hair strengthened from the core.

Ultra Nourishing Conditioner - 250ml - $8.99 -  absorbs effortlessly into the hair and increases manageability of curls for a smooth finish. Naturally curly hair is revived and strengthened from the core.

Supreme Creme Serum - 97ml - $10.99 -  a fast-absorbing, lightweight and creamy leave-in nourishing treatment serum that contains high levels of glycerin to penetrate and nourish - that can be used on wet or dry hair.

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

- Lisamarie -

Summer hair must-haves from Marc Anthony!

Marc Anthony has expanded their Hydrating Coconut Oil & Shea Butter line with a couple of new products:

Hydrating Coconut Oil & Shea Butter Volume Hairspray - 300ml - $10.99 - provides extra volume, fullness and shine with a non-water based, fast drying formula  that offers volume and hold without stickiness or flaking and creates a luminous finish and shields against humidity.

Hydrating Coconut & Shea Butter Curl Cream - 175ml - $10.99 - offers extra frizz control and adds moisture to dry brittle curls while providing extra curl styling control with humidity resistance for shinier, more defined curls that are tangle-free.

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

- 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 -

TRESemmé Perfectly (Un)Done Waves

TRESemmé Perfectly (Un)Done Waves was designed to give women the right tools to achieve any gorgeous wave look. With a formula including Sea Kelp Extract, each of the salon-quality products activate to form effortless, natural looking waves that will last all day.

Available in the collection:

Weightless Silicone Free Shampoo & Conditioner - 739ml - $5.99 - the shampoo carefully cleanses hair, creating the perfect base for natural waves with every wash while the advanced lightweight conditioning molecules are designed to ensure that hair is nourished but never weighed down, for a look that’s full of body and shine.

Wave Creation Sea Foam - 150ml - $7.99 - with an ultra-light formula that creates beautiful waves with a sumptuously soft finish.

Sea Salt Spray - 200ml - $7.99 - recreates textured beach waves with a non-sticky formula which helps define each strand to achieve a full-bodied, tousled style.

Ultra-Brushable Hairspray - 218ml - $5.99 - offers long-lasting control without the sticky finish, to tame frizz while holding full-bodied waves and still brushes out with ease.

Available now at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Marc Anthony Kinky Girls with Wild Curls Collection

It's true, I have the least curly hair known to man so can tell you nothing from experience about this line but man, I sure do love the name - so how could I not share:

Marc Anthony Kinky Girls with Wild Curls -  takes natural curls to the pro level and is meant for someone looking for the elusive perfect curl - a mix of softness and spring without looking contrived or dry - leaving them full of moisture, shine, softness and shape.

Available in the collection:

Sulfate Free Shampoo - 250ml - $10.99 - gently cleanses unruly curls while hydrating, adding shine and blocking humidity.

Sulfate Free Conditioner - 250ml - $10.99 - detangles unruly curls into soft, manageable, frizz-free curls with shine while it blocks humidity.

Exotic Oil Treatment - 50ml - $10.99 - smoothes frizz and blocks humidity while defining, softening and adding shine to extra coarse, dry curls

All the products benefit from a coconut, avocado and argan oil blend that carries the moisture where it is most needed, beneath the cuticle. The molecular structure of these oils are formed in such a way that they can penetrate the cuticle, not only assisting in bringing their nutrients into the hair, but also leaving a bit on the surface of the hair as their saturation rate is not 100% - along with shea butter to help nurture damaged hair while adding moisture to help prevent future breakage and drying.

Available now at retailers across Canada including Shoppers Drug Mart, Pharmaprix, Walmart and Loblaws.

- Lisamarie -

Kiss InstaWave Automatic Curler - for instant curl gratification!

Kiss InstaWave Automatic Curler - $69.96 - a fully automatic curler that instantly creates beautiful, natural long-lasting curls with the touch of a button. Offers ceramic ionic technology for healthy, shiny styling results, two heat settings - low/high and a max temperature of 420 degrees F along with an auto shutoff after 90 minutes. What makes it really nifty is the Curl Dial which allows you to curl to the left or right for versatility and is designed to ensure tangle-free operation.

Available at Walmart stores across Canada.

Not having long enough hair to curl, there's not much I can tell or show you on my head so here's the official tutorial so you can see it in action:

- 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 -

Dippity-Do Girls With Curls - 'cause curls just wanna have fun!

Dippity-Do Girls With Curls is a new collection targeted specifically towards the budget-conscious girl   looking to get smooth, supple and voluptuious curls and waves without weighing down her hair. Botanically enriched with natural shea butter, coconut oil, aloe and vitamin E to calm and smooth frizz while moisturizing, nourishing and defining curls for springy, long-lasting bounce.

Available in the collection is:

Curl Shampoo - 400ml - $6.99 - a sulfate and paraben free cleanser ideal for all types of curly and wavy hair formulated to eliminate frizz, silken and define curls for long-lasting bounce. Enriched with coconut oil and shea butter to enrich curls keeping them moisturized without weighting them down and preventing breakage.

Curl Conditioner - 400ml - $6.99 - parben free and ideal for all types of curly and wavy hair formulated to eliminate frizz, control static and hydrate. Contains wheat proteins to fortify the hair along with shine enhancing ingredients to leave hair supple and smooth while helping to seal split ends and fortify damaged and frizz prone areas without adding buildup or weight.

Curl Shaping Gelee - 340g - $6.99 - the perfect styling tool for all types of curly hair to define your curl or wave, allowing you to shape smooth and separate curls while eliminating frizz with a light hold so curls have a natural feel.  The alcohol and paraben free formula is enriched with aloe and vitamin E to help calm curls and add gloss for supreme shine while sealing in and restoring moisture for healthy and nourished curls.

Curl Deep Conditioning Treatment - 250ml - $6.99 - nourishes, detangles and restores moisture to dry, damaged hair and is ideal for all types of curly hair. Enriched with coconut oil and shea butter to help eliminate frizz and fly-aways and add shine and botanically enriched with an exclusive blend of avocado, jojoba and borage oils to help nourish and repair hair from within and seal in and restore moisture for healthy looking hair.

Curl Leave-In Curl Defining Cream - 125ml - $6.99 - a colour safe and paraben free weightless beauty balm ideal for thick to medium, curly or wavy, dry frizzy hair to nourish and style, reduce breakage and control static. Humidity resistant with specialized curl shaping polymers to control volume and frizz and sunflower seed oil and UV filters to help prolong colour vibrancy.

Seeing as I have the total opposite of curly hair, I wasn't able to test it out myself but I did have a friend give it a try and she loves the scent, said it makes her curls look great without being the least bit crunchy and offers amazing shine. She also loves how girly the pink packaging is!

Available now at select retailers across Canada including Shoppers Drug Mart, Walmart, Jean Coutu and London Drugs.

- Lisamarie -

Vidal Sassoon Pro Series Waves Collection

The latest edition to the Vidal Sassoon Pro Series line is the Waves Collection which features effective technology to create fashionable waves and perfectly defined curls while leaving hair shiny and touchable with long-lasting frizz control.

Available in the line are:

Waves Texturizing Shampoo - 750ml - $5.29 - cleanses hair and helps enhance natural waves and curls, leaving hair beautifully shiny and soft.

Waves Texturizing Conditioner - 750ml - $5.29 -  intensely moisturizes and detangles hair, helping to achieve fashionably weightless waves to leave curls re-energized with shine and long-lasting softness.

Waves Hair Primer Spray - 150ml - $7.99 - offers a light conditioning hold that lightly coats the hair's surface giving it a desirably bouncy look. Contains rich CurlCare active ingredients that are blended with an elastic shield formula to create a hybrid treatment that delivers 7 benefits in one use: lightweight conditioning, flexible hold, radiant shine, anti-frizz, luscious body, softness and heat-activated protection.

Waves Creme Pomade - 100g - $4.99 - provides a flexible, light hold while nourishing curls and waves with a creme formula that lifts waves to create bounce, while accentuating hair's natural curl pattern.

Waves Foam Mousse - 284g - $4.99 - helps achieve moveable, shiny curls with long-lasting frizz control and 24-hour medium hold that leaves hair with moveable structure and the feel of soft waves.

Waves Texturizing Gelee - 247g - $4.99 - offers a firm hold for salon-inspired waves and fashionable curl definition with no crunch feeling with a 24-hour firm hold formula that helps lock out frizz, leaving hair shiny as well as refreshing second day waves and curls.

Waves Hairspray - 397g - $4.99 - provides 24-hour flexible hold and humidity resistance for wavy to curly hair for soft curl definition, leaving hair fashionably shiny and frizz-free.

It's all enough to give me even more curl-envy then I already have!

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

If I had long hair...and how I would get it with BaBylissPro and Remy Extensions!

BaBylissPro MiraCurl - $288.99 - a professional grade curl machine which creates the most luxurious curls with ease by gently sucking the hair a la vacuum style into a nano titanium chamber which beeps when ready for the most perfect curl. Allows total control over styling time, temperature and curl direction allowing for luxurious flowing waves, soft swirls or defined curls. And rather then taking an hour to curl a full head of hair now it will only take 15-20 minutes for luscious locks.

But honesty this is the kind of thing you need to see for yourself:

Available throughout Canada mid-September at professional beauty dealers and salons across Canada.

This is the kind of thing that makes me wish I had long hair...

which is why I've been contemplating hair extensions and have been getting quite the eduction from Paul's Hair World in the UK - I never realized that there was such a variety of extensions and how easy it would be to buy the wrong ones! From what I gather the best ones to get are:

Remy/Remi Hair Extensions - come from hair that has been collected by a hair donor. The cuticles are not stripped and remain aligned in one direction. Most human hair sold in the hair extensions industry undergoes a cuticle-stripping process called an acid-bath. Then, a silicone is placed over the cuticles to give the hair a faux shine and smooth appearance. This silicone wears off when the hair is washed, therefore, the cuticles are disturbed and return back to their unruly state, causing the hair to mat and tangle easily. Remy couture hair does not mat or tangle because all the cuticles are aligned and intact without the use of silicone.

Brazilian Hair Extensions - come from 100% natural remi hair that has not been coloured and this is why the colours available are very limited and shades do vary between packets. It can be coloured to suit your own hair colour but must be done by a hairdresser.

They're not the cheapest hair extensions of course but this is the kind of thing where you get what you pay for - check it out at: www.pauls-hair-world.co.uk

- Lisamarie -

Organix Smooth Hydration Argan Oil & Shea Butter Collection

Get your smooth on with the Organix Smooth Hydration Argan Oil & Shea Butter collection - great for any hair type and texture with a lightweight formula that contains a creamy blend of moisturizing shea butter to balance hair and scalp while weightless argan oil restores luster and shine, giving you silky smooth strands that resist breakage or soften your natural curls for hydrated perfection..

Smooth Hydration Argan Oil & Shea Butter Shampoo and Conditioner - 385ml - $7.99 - with a lightweight and intensely moisturizing formula designed for all hair types to leave hair touchable and shiny.

Smooth Hydration Argan Oil & Shea Butter Moisture Restore Mask - 237ml - $7.99 - a weekly deep conditioning treatment for extremely damaged and coarse hair.

Smooth Hydration Argan Oil & Shea Butter Moisture Restore Weightless Oil - 118ml - $7.99 - a non-sticky, lightweight, leave-in moisturizing oil designed for all hair types and can be used wet or dry.

Smooth Hydration Argan Oil & Shea Butter Curl Enhancing Yogurt - 237ml - $7.99 - locks moisture into every curl or wave to create soft, spring curls that are smoothed and hydrated.

Even considering how smooth and silky that the products leave the hair feeling the best thing about the line has got to be the scent - it reminds me of being on a tropical vacation!

Available now at Walmart.

- Lisamarie -

Curly haired girls get help from John Frieda, Sally Hershberger and Saryna Key!

With my poker straight hair and curl envy, I'm not much of an authority on the subject of curly hair products but I asked some friends who as so blessed and this is what they listed as their faves:

John Frieda Frizz-Ease Dream Curls Style Starting Shampoo and Conditioner - 250ml - $10.99 -  developed for wavy, curly, frizz-prone hair and is safe for colour treated  - a shampoo that nourishes and brings life to your natural curl pattern for gorgeous, shiny spirals. Formulated with targeted moisturisers, frizz-fighting silicone and curl-defining complex to smooth the hair cuticle and keep curls glistening and frizz-resistant.

and a conditioner that energizes your natural curl patterns for smooth spirals, with lasting definition. Formulated with moisturising conditioners, frizz-fighting silicone, and a curl-defining complex, it hydrates for well-defined, frizz-resistant curls.

Sally Hershberger Curvaceous Elasto-Curl Treatment - 150ml - $12.99 - smooths, hydrates and tames dry, coarse, unruly curls while providing soft wave definition and bounce. Contains chamomile blended with keratin and silk proteins to nourish and improve hair texture for softer, more manageable curls without stiffness or frizz and UV absorbers to help protect hair colour from sun damage.

Available exclusively at Shoppers Drug Mart and Pharmaprix.

Saryna Key Professional Hair Therapy Liquid Glaze Strong Curl Control - 500ml - $28 - a medium hold product for wavy and curly hair types that lasts all day and doesn't feel stiff while allowing flexibility to style hair as desired. It builds curls and sculpts them naturally, adds volume, seals split ends, and leaves hair feeling soft and manageable.

Available at selected salons and Trade Secrets - www.tradesecrets.ca.

- Lisamarie -