Treat your hot flashes with cool products from Marcelle, Justice and Nivea!

Menopause, it's the plot twist no one asked for.... but here we are... It's a word that strikes fear into the hearts of women everywhere. Sure, there are perks. No more periods - imagine being able to wear white pants whenever you want! But then there’s the… let’s call it less glamourous side: hot flashes, mood swings, rebellious skin - you name it, it could happen.

 

Amanda Thebe, bestselling author, menopause educator and advocate for women's health offers some great advice: “The worst things you can do for yourself during menopause are to ignore your symptoms, try to power through in silence and neglect the changes your body is going through. I know from experience how isolating and confusing that can be. I spent years misdiagnosed and struggling with symptoms like dizziness, depression, dry & irritable skin, without realizing they were connected to perimenopause.” 

 

While it's true that lot of it is out of your control or at least more in control of a medical professional - the personal care side of it is something you can help yourself with, once you find the right products of course! 

 

The biggest project can be your skin which suddenly goes haywire and starts doing the opposite of what you are used to - Amanda agrees finding that her skin has lost elasticity and has become much drier, dull, and more sensitive as a result of menopause, so finding the right hydration & product was a priority. Using science-backed products designed specifically for menopause like Marcelle’s Revival+ Vitality collection has been a game changer for her. The collection uses a breakthrough formula, made with antioxidants, vitamin D, turmeric, hyaluronic acid, urea and squalane, leaving skin feeling firmer, more hydrated and just healthier overall. Amanda feels that "it’s lovely to see visible concrete results while knowing the formula was co-created with 400 Canadian women in menopause with sensitive skin."  

 

Revival+ Vitality Redensifying Day Cream - 50ml - $39.95 

This comforting, hydrating cream is like a support bra for your face - it lifts, firms and helps counteract all those delightful effects menopause brings. It’s been tested and recommended by Canadian women in menopause with sensitive skin and it helps restore comfort, hydration and bounce for plumper, happier skin. 

Also worth grabbing: Revival+ Vitality Redensifying Eye & Lip Cream - 15ml - $39.95 - because crow’s feet and fine lines have had enough fun, thank you very much.

 

Available at drugstores across Canada and online at marcelle.com. 

 

And let’s not forget the mane event - thinning hair. If you’re not ready to commit to the “re-growth journey” and just want fuller, thicker-looking hair now, reach for:  

 

Justice Hair Care Volume Boost Shampoo & Conditioner - 250ml - $28.99 each 

Specially made for fine or thinning hair, this duo cleans without weighing it down. Cotton extract, hibiscus vinegar, and soy proteins keep hair hydrated and shiny without build-up, while adding body and bounce. Think of it as your hair’s daily pep talk. 

Top it off with Volume Boost Texture Spray - 250ml - $28.99 for that “oh, this old volume? I woke up like this” finish. It adds lift from the roots, protects from pollutants, and leaves hair feeling soft, full, and alive again. 

 

Available at Healthy Planet stores across Canada and online at well.ca. 

And because menopause loves to suck the moisture out of everything - yes, even your lips - keep your lip balm close, I like: 

 

Nivea Vanilla Buttercream 24H Moisture Nourishing Lip Balm – 2 x 4.8g – $4.99 

It’s basically dessert for your lips! The shea butter, avocado, and jojoba oil formula melts in like frosting, keeping your lips soft, smooth and hydrated for a full 24 hours. Sweet, creamy, and totally mood-swing approved!

 

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada. 

 

At the end of the day, you can't avoid menopause so your best defense is to arm yourself with information and educate yourself - there are so many great books and blogs out there! A few you might find useful:

 

Menopocalypse: How I Learned to Thrive During Menopause and How You Can Too! by Amanda Thebe

 

Millennial Menopause: Preparing for Perimenopause, Menopause and Life's Next Period by Lauren Tetenbaum, LCSW

 

The Menopause Manifesto: Own Your Health With Facts and Feminism by Dr. Jen Gunter

 

All are available on amazon.ca.

 

- Lisamarie - 

Smooth, shiny and fragrant hair made easy thanks to Avon, The Knot Dr. For Conair and Yves Rocher!

Avon Chi Essentials Revive Keratin + Bonding Collection - helps rebuild, revive and protect hair from damage while dramatically improving the look and elasticity, helping prevent breakage and adding intense hydration to help restore softness and shine. Available in the line: Restoring Shampoo - 355ml - $35 - cleanses, moisturizes and protects against split ends and frizz; Restoring Conditioner - 355ml - $35 - helps restore dry, damaged and brittle hair; and Protecting Serum - 88ml - $59 - adds smoothness, shine and UV protection to wet or dry hair. All products are free of sulfates and parabens and are pH balanced so great for even coloured hair.

Available online at avon.ca.

The Knot Dr. For Conair All-in-One Mini Oval Dryer Brush - $64.99 - provides salon performance  to style, dry, detangle, de-frizz and volumize - with a travel-friendly compact design that does it all at home or anywhere else. Featuring painless Knotectomy detangling with 120 flexalite bristles with epoxy tips and the perfect spacing for painless detangling; a tourmaline ceramic coated barrel along with advanced Ionic Conditioning to leave hair luxuriously smooth, shiny, and frizz free; and a choice of settings from cool, low or high heat along with a cool shot to lock in your look. gliding down your hair. 

 

I've always been a regular hair dryer person that I use with one hand while I brush with another - a hard thing to do on yourself if you aren't a pro - the dryer brush really is a game changer - smooth hair with a minimum of effort!

 

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

And so it smells as good as it looks:

 

Yves Rocher Energizing Perfumed Body and Hair Mist in Peach Star Anise - 100ml - $16 - To top up your energy, our Botanical Beauty researchers have combined Star Anise essential oil* and a Peach extract to create a mist with an energizing perfume to spray on your body and hair. Our commitment: • This formula contains more than 97% ingredients from natural origin • Colorant free • Vegan** • Recyclable bottle containing recycled plastic

 

Available at Yves Rocher stores across Canada and online at yvesrocher.ca.

 

- Lisamarie -

Great Gifting - Alterna Haircare Hair Care Holiday Gift Sets

Alterna Haircare, known for their transformative formulas based on the science of skincare is offering up 5 limited-edition hair care sets containing a luxurious cleaning and conditioning system paired with a complimentary styling gift - and in such a pretty box, no additional gift wrapping needed! The perfect gift for the hair lover in your life or to revive your own holiday tired locks:

 

My newest fave: CAVIAR Anti-Aging - Restructuring Bond Repair Holiday Set - $94.00 -  Featuring a new formula with sustainably sourced Maracuja Oil, clinically proven to reduce breakage & split ends by up to 99% with exclusive Caviar Bond Enforcing Technology that helps mend damaged strands to restore hair to its healthiest look & feel. Best for weak/damaged hair. Includes a free gift of Caviar Professional Styling Rapid Blowout Balm.

 

You won't believe how soft and smooth your hair will feel after just a week or two of using - split ends? what the heck are those?!

 

My Hair. My Canvas. Holiday Set - $86.00 - a gentle vegan moisturizing shampoo & conditioner that enhances shine, adds smoothness and improves manageability. For most hair types. Includes a free gift of Any Way Texture Spray - a vegan texturizing spray for effortless natural waves, frizz-fighting & humidity protection for up to 24 hours. 

 

CAVIAR Anti-Aging - Smoothing Anti-Frizz Holiday Set - $94.00 - effortlessly control the level of humidity affecting your hair with a blend of Caviar extract and nourishing oils. Best for medium to thick hair. Includes a free gift of Caviar Professional Styling Rapid Blowout Balm.

CAVIAR Anti-Aging - Multiplying Volume Holiday Set - $94.00 - create instant volume and thickness with the help of the unique Marine Plumping Complex. Best for fine, thin hair. Includes a free gift of  Caviar Professional Styling Rapid Blowout Balm.

 

CAVIAR Anti-Aging - Replenishing Moisture Holiday Set - $94.00 - infuse your moisture-starved strands with outstanding manageability, shine and texture to achieve youthful and healthy locks. Best for dry and brittle hair. Includes a free gift of Caviar Professional Styling Rapid Blowout Balm.

 

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

 

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Vichy Dercos Fortifying Treatment 5!

I don't know about you, but I've found the last year or so stressful AF - not only have I not been able to get a haircut, but I have been finding large quantities of my hair in the shower drain - I mean I've got enough hair for a comb-over now but I'd really prefer not to have to go there! Whether it is stress, fatigue, seasonal changes or even internal fluctuations, Vichy has come to the rescue with something to shore up weakened hair...

 

Vichy Dercos Fortifying Treatment 5 - 21 x 6ml ampoules - $74.95 - with 5 targets for anti-hair loss: hair breakage reduced after 1 application; thicker, more resistant hair; helps promote stronger hair fiber; fortifies the scalp skin barrier through hydration; and sooothes scalp discomfort due to dryness.

 

With a formula that is an exclusive combination of Aminexil, the gold standard anti-hair loss molecule with proven clinical efficacy, using 5 active ingredients for comprehensive action - from root: helps anchor hair in the scalp - to tip: promotes strong, resistant fiber + scalp strengthening action: reduces micro-imbalances of the scalp and boosts the scalp's resistance to promote hair growth. For great results in just 3 weeks: scalp is strengthened, hair becomes more resistant and stronger - after 6 weeks: hair  loss is reduced.

It's easy to use and can be applied on dry or wet hair. For intensive treatment: 1 monodose per day for 6 weeks. As an upkeep hair care treatment: 3 monodoses per week.

And to compliment the treatment there is Vichy Dercos Energising Fortifying Shampoo and  Conditioner - 200ml - $19.95 - Enriched with vitamins Niacinamide + Panthenol the shampoo brings vitality and vigor to hair to help fight against hair loss due to breakage. Revitalized, hair is less fragile; while the conditioner enriched with Aminexil and a complex Niacinamide + Ceramide, has a fortifying formula that nourishes the hair and targets fragilized zones to reinforce the structure of the hair fiber and envelop it with a protective film.

 

Available at drugstores across Canada and online at vichy.ca.

 

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Amika new and improved Kure Collection!

The Kure Collection we all love from Amika just had a huge revamp - they've added bond cure technology, plant butters and vegan proteins to the formulas to repair, strengthen and bring dry, damaged hair back from its breaking point!

 

A little more info about the new ingredients: Bond Cure Technology - an innovative complex that targets the most abundant bonds in hair; Plant Butters - rich in nutrients like omega fatty acids, vitamins and minerals; Vegan Proteins- made up of essential amino acids which can provide keratin-like benefits from a plant source; and Sea Buckthorn - one of the most potent natural ingredients on the planet, this "superfruit" is one of the few known plant sources of the fatty-acid Omega 7 typically found in fish oil - it's also rich in vitamin C & A and contains antioxidants, making it the ultimate holy grail ingredient for hair and scalp.  

 

Available in the collection are favourites with the new formula:

 

Amika The Kure Bond Repair Shampoo - 300ml - $24 and Amika The Kure Bond Repair Conditioner - 250ml - $29 - repairs and strengthens all hair types and textures with damaged strands caused by everyday stressors, heat, and chemical treatments.

 

and new to the lineup:

Amika The Kure Multi-Task Repair Treatment - 200ml - $37 - restores hair's elasticity for stronger hair that has bounce, body and the ability to hold a style/curl by strengthening hair, reinforcing the cuticle and preventing future damage and breakage. Can be used 2 ways: apply to damp hair and leave on for at least 60 seconds and rinse; or for deeper repair, apply to damp hair and leave in.

And if you also despair of ever having another hair cut and have a head full of split ends to show for that lack then you are going to love:

Amika The Closer Instant Repair Cream - 50ml - $33 - a lightweight, two-in-one leave-in treatment and styling cream for all hair types that instantly seals 96% of split ends while repairing and strengthening hair - it's like magic in a bottle!

Available at Sephora stores across Canada and sephora.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Love Beauty & Planet Smooth & Serene Shampoo and Conditioner

Love Beauty & Planet Smooth & Serene Shampoo and Conditioner - 400ml - $12.99 - boosts moisture and adds nourishment to smooth out hair with a 100% vegan formula infused with argan oil - sourced from a women's co-operative of local Berber women along with ethically sourced French lavender and free of colourants, silicones and parabens.

The shampoo delivers a nourishing cleanse that gently removes dirt while lightly moisturizing and infusing your hair with a decadent scent of French lavender.

After which the conditioner seals moisture into hair to keep frizz at bay for enviably smooth, glossy hair. It also has fast-rinse technology for light weight conditioning which also saves water since the conditioner breaks down faster.

The wonderful scent comes partly from French lavender, grown using the traditional ‘prefane’ technique - the lavender is cut by hand and left to dry in the fields for 2-3 days - adding to the unique fragrance of soft, floral notes balanced with slightly fruity overtures that are rounded out by sweet balsamic notes.

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Treat your tresses to Voir Haircare!

Washing your hair just became a much more pleasurable experience thanks to:

Voir Haircare Sunrise Rituals: Signature Shampoo - 240ml - $30 and Sunset Rituals: Signature Conditioner - 240ml - $30

A botanical-infused duo that is formulated with a breakthrough blend of of hyaluronic and lactic acids (think skincare, but for your hair and scalp) and annatto seed extract - to protect against sun and pollutants.

The shampoo gives you everything you need for flawless hair: body, volume, hydration, strengthening, smoothness and shine, while the creamy conditioner nourishes each strand to smooth frizz, boost moisture and restore shine.

The two things about the pair that really stand out to me: the volume claim is no lie as proved by the oomph my straight, fine and rather limp locks now enjoys; and the scents are amazing - the shampoo is bright and citrusy while the conditioner has a softer warm scent - definitely worth checking out!

Available at select beauty retails including some Hudson's Bay stores across Canada and online at voirhaircare.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Sebastian Professional Dark Oil Collection

Sebastian Professional has launched an all-new line-up of Dark Oil products that deliver reflective shine, a lightweight finish and hair that is 3x smoother thanks to an infusion of a special blend of oils including argan and jojoba - along with sandalwood and cedarwood that makes them smell great!

Available in the collection:

Dark Oil Lightweight Shampoo - 250ml - $17.48 - offers radiant shine and lightweight body.

Dark Oil Lightweight Conditioner - 250ml - $18.98 - smooths and detangles while keeping hair lightweight and full of body.

Dark Oil Fragrant Mist - 200ml - a lightweight mist that delivers a silkening effect making it perfect for quick touch-ups.

Dark Oil Lightweight Mask - 150ml - $22.95 - nourishes while keeping the hair's natural body to leave it looking shiny and feeling silky.

And the product that started it all:

Dark Oil - 95ml - $26.99 - replenishes hair from the inside-out to smooth the cuticle and add body. Created with DiffusX, a self-evaporating technology that disappears into the hair with no oily residue and smooths for up to 48 hours and protects against UV damage.

Available at salons across Canada - check out sebastianprofessional.com to find one near you.

- Lisamarie -

Maui Moisture Detoxifying + Volcanic Ash uncovers fresh hair!

Dull and congested hair can uncover fresh, uncongested strands thanks to  the Maui Moisture Detoxifying + Volcanic Ash collection!

Maui Moisture Detoxifying + Volcanic Ash Shampoo & Conditioner - 385ml - $10.99 - deep cleans with sulfate-free surfactants and then conditions - then once a week treat hair to:

Detoxifying + Volcanic Ash Scalp Care Mask - 340g - $10.99 

The line's formula has an aloe vera juice base blended with coconut water along with exotic volcanic ash, citrusy bergamot oil and zesty ginger extract, to leave hair moisturized and refreshed with a shiny, healthy glow.

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Effortless texture is yours from Sebastian Professional!

Say hello to creative freedom and perfectly imperfect hair with a new texture-building routine from Sebastian Professional!

Sebastian Reset Anti-Residue Clarifying Shampoo - 250ml - $16.50 - with a colour safe formula gentle enough for everyday use and rids hair of residues in just one shampoo.

Sebastian Preset Texture Building Conditioner- 250ml - $17.50 - a clear, colour-safe conditioner that preps hair for styling as it brings grip and texture to hair
along with heat protection.

Sebastian Shaper iD Finishing Texturizing Spray - 169g - $19.90 - instantly adds texture and definition to dry hair as it offers UV and 48 hour humidity protection in a non-flaking formula.

Available now in participating salons or online at sebastianprofessional.com.

- Lisamarie -

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 -

Fine hair must have - Dove UltraCare Weightless + Volume Mousse Conditioner!

Dove UltraCare Weightless + Volume Mousse Conditioner - 198g - $8.99 - a lightweight mousse conditioner perfect for fine, dry hair that moisturizes hair without weighing it down leaving it nourished, smooth and detangled.

As all of us blessed with fine hair know - the more nourishing the product, the heavier the formula  seems to be. But fine hair demands something lighter that is still just as moisturizing - and this is it! Formulated with the lightest level of Dove Micro-Conditioning Complex technology, for all the  moisture without the weight!

It's easy to use, after washing hair, shake this foaming dry hair conditioner well to activate the foam formula. Pump a generous amount into the palm of your hand, then smooth evenly throughout wet hair, focusing mostly on mid-lengths to ends. Leave for just one minute before rinsing away for nourished, smooth hair - use daily for best results.

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

OGX Active Beauty Green Tea Fitness Collection

Help recover exercise-weary strands with a fitness-inspired line from OGX - Active Beauty Green Tea Fitness - infused with rich in antioxidant green tea and refreshing lotus to keep hair feeling, looking and smelling fresh while adding healthy-looking shine!

Available in the collection:

Green Tea Fitness Shampoo - 385ml - $10.99 - refreshes hair with an extra cleansing blend to help extend time between washes.

Green Tea Fitness Conditioner - 385ml - $10.99 - boosts lightweight hydration to increase intervals between washes.

Green Tea Fitness Dry Shampoo Foam - 175ml - $10.99 - a quick drying foam that helps extend your style, soak up sweat and oil to add volume and keep hair looking, feeling, and smelling fresh with no white residue.

Green Tea Fitness Air Dry Cream - 177ml - $10.99 - helps keep strands refreshed and curls frizz-free with no heat while adding lasting moisture.

Available now at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Instant hair nourishment from Wella Invigo Nutri-Enrich!

Wella presents Invigo Nutri-Enrich - perfect for dry or damaged tresses looking for instant nourishment, smoothness and hair full of vitality!

The formula contains panthenol - to provide moisture and nourishment, vitamin E - to protect from further stress; and goji berry - known to be extremely rich in vitamins, minerals and peptides.

I'm a fan of the whole line but have a special place in my heart for:

Nutri-Enrich Wonder Balm - 150ml - $18.50 - with an extra rich, leave-in formula that melts into the hair, penetrating the fiber to provide instant deep nourishment for smoothness, manageability and movement. It's easy to use, just apply to damp hair lenghts and ends and style as usual. As an added bonus it makes my hear smell great too!

Also available in the collection:

Nutri-Enrich Deep Nourishing Shampoo - 250ml - $16.50 - nourishes dry or stressed hair leaving it full of vitality.

Nutri-Enrich Deep Nourishing Conditioner - 250ml - $17.50 - instantly moisturizes dry stressed hair for nourished hair full of vitality.

Nutri-Enrich Deep Nourishing Mask - 150ml - $18.50 - deeply replenishes and moisturizes dry and stressed hair with a nutri-enrich complex.

Nutri Booster - 100ml - $18.50 - revives dry and dull hair into nourished and luscious locks.

Available at professional salons and online at wella.com.

- 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 -

Hydrate hair without the weight with Maui Moisture Lightweight Hydration + Hibiscus Water Shampoo & Conditioner!

Blessed with fine hair and looking for lightweight hydration? Uncover soft, smooth and weightless strands with:

Maui Moisture Lightweight Hydration + Hibiscus Water Shampoo & Conditioner - 385ml - $10.99 - contains  pure aloe juice, exotic hibiscus water, lush passion fruit and juicy watermelon for a sulfate-free  blend that is perfect for easily weighed down, low porosity hair as well as a scent that will instantly transport you to a tropical island!

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

- Lisamarie -

Help is here for damaged hair with John Masters Organics!

Bring your damaged, brittle, over-processed hair back to life this spring with a little help from John Masters Organics for Damaged Hair. With a natural formula starring organic honey and hibiscus flower extract, to infuse hair with nutrients that deliver moisture, strength, resilience and shine.

The perfect rehab program for anyone with dry, brittle, breakage–prone, dull and listless hair caused by chemical processes, blow dryer burnout, and mechanical damage such as over-brushing. With just 3 steps to gorgeous looking and feeling locks:

John Masters Organics Shampoo for Damaged Hair with Honey & Hibiscus - 177ml - $29 - has a silky, sulfate-free  formula that gently sweeps away debris, dirt and buildup without drying the scalp and builds resilience from the root, helping prevent future damage, breakage and split ends. Perfect for damaged, chemical and colour-treated hair, this daily shampoo restores the integrity of brittle strands and helps prevent future damage.

The formula contains: organic honey - coats hair in essential nutrients and draws in needed moisture;
organic hibiscus water and flower extract - work to gently slough off dead skin and dirt, while balancing scalp’s natural oil production; and coconut-derived foaming agent - provides a rich, gentle lather that won't strip essential oils

John Masters Organics Conditioner for Damaged Hair with Honey & Hibiscus - 177ml - $29 -  an intensive, silicone-free conditioner with an ultra-rich formula that deeply conditions as it repairs damaged, brittle hair and guards it from future breakage.

The formula contains: nourishing shea butter; organic honey - coats hair in essential nutrients and draws in needed moisture; organic hibiscus flower extract - rich in amino acids, it helps restore strength, elasticity and a silky texture; and sunflower seed oil - rich in fatty acids that help to retain moisture over time.

John Masters Hair Mask for Damaged Hair with Honey & Hibiscus - 125g - $39 - a rich and decadent silicone-free hair mask for weekly intensive care for extremely dry, damaged hair that rebuilds broken bonds to restore strength, movement and shine and protect hair from further damage.

The formula contains: mongogo oil - to replenish strands; organic honey - coats hair in essential nutrients and draws in needed moisture; organic hibiscus flower extract - contains amino acids to repair and strengthen strands; and bacuri butter - intensely softens and nourishes hair.

There's a lot about this line to love - not only does it leave your hair super soft and shiny, but also smells so good you'll never want to leave your shower! 

Available online at johnmasters.com.

- Lisamarie -

Bring dry hair back to life with Sebastian Professional Drench

Fight damaged, dry and frizzy hair with the Sebastian Professional Drench line. With an intense, nourishing formula that rehydrates dry, frizzy and chemically treated hair leaving it shiny, nourished and brilliant.

Available in the collection:

Drench Moisturizing Shampoo - 250ml - $15.75 - nourishes and hydrates dry and chemically treated hair with an intensive a nutrient rich formula that eliminates frizz while protecting the hair leaving it clean and soft.

Drench Moisturizing Conditioner - 250ml - $15.75 - nourishes and rehydrates dry, frizzy and chemically treated hair with nutrient rich, colour-safe ingredients that invigorate and revitalize while untangling hair and leaving it looking silky.

Drench Deep-Moisturizing Treatment - 150ml - $16.95 - a twice-weekly treatment that dramatically controls frizz as it deeply nourishes dry and unruly hair with a formula that reinvigorates hair, leaving it hydrated and healthy with movement and suppleness.

Available now at professional hair salons and boutiques across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Strengthen and rebuild hair with Joico Defy Damage!

Joico Defy Damage is here to protect all hair types from the ravaging effects of daily heat styling, UV exposure and environmental pollution - that all lead to dry, dull, lackluster locks! With a damage-defying formula with moringa seed oil and a protective lipid and SmartRelease Technology - a one-of-a-kind liposome delivery system that provides a trifecta of healthy-hair ingredients that continuously release rose hip oil, arginine and keratin - repairing, strengthening and protecting hair from the cumulative effects of daily styling.

Available in the collection:

Defy Damage Protective Shampoo - 300ml - $24.95 - with a rich, luxurious lather that gently cleanses, swiftly sloughing away dirt, impurities and build-up without roughing up the hair cuticle or stripping colour and protects hair with damage-prevention ingredients for hair that is shiny, smooth and clean.

Defy Damage Protective Conditioner - 250ml - $25.15 - a daily conditioner that instantly detangles, replenishes moisture and builds resilience everyday without weighing hair down. leaving hair soft, shiny and looking healthy.

Defy Damage Protective Masque - 150ml - $27.65 - infuses hair with brilliant, bond-strengthening defense to prevent breakage and proactively build hair's resistance to damage to leave hair touchably soft and shiny.

Defy Damage Protective Shield - 100ml - $27.65 - guards against damage caused by the harsh effects of daily styling - making hair 4X more resistant to breakage during heat styling - and exposure to UV and environmental pollution as well as protects against colour fade to leave hair soft, shiny, vibrant and healthy looking.

Available now at salons across Canada - go to joicocanada.com to find one near you.

- Lisamarie -

Klorane Nourishing with mango butter for nourished, soft and radiant hair!

Dry and dehydrated hair has a new best friend in Klorane's latest range: Nutrition! Plant-based products with 96% of natural ingredients - the star of which is mango butter - harvested and extracted in a responsible way, it's rich in fatty acids and polysaccharides that offer amazing nourishing and protective properties for hair that is left soft, supple and shiny from the very first application.

Available in the collection:

Nourishing Shampoo - 200ml - $11.60 - cleans and nourishes dry hair without weighing it down while protecting the hair shaft. Once nourished and protected from dryness, the hair regains suppleness, softness and shine.

Nourishing Conditioner - 200ml - $12.60 - nourishes and perfectly detangles dry hair without weighing it down.

Nourishing Leave-In Cream - 125ml - $12.95 - nourishes and enhances dry hair without weighing it down - acting as a protective coating over the full length of the hair, especially the split ends - to restore silkiness and bounce while making hair easier to style.

Nourishing Mask - 150ml - $15.25 - a highly nutritious, creamy and generous treatment that restores the hair fibre to life by providing suppleness, softness and shine in just 5 minutes.

And as wonderful as the formula will leave your hair looking, the best thing about it has got to be the scent - wonderfully fruity, fresh-cut mango - yum!

Available now at drugstores across Canada and online at shoppersdrugmart.ca.

- Lisamarie -