3 things worth picking up during the Shoppers Beauty+ Event from Drunk Elephant, Wella and Quo Beauty!

If you've been looking to stock up on your beauty supplies now is the time to do it so you can take advantage of the Shoppers Beauty+ Event which runs in-store and online until October 4th. You can shop more than 2,800 beauty products and earn loads of PC Optimum points on select beauty offers. It's also the perfect time to explore new brands including Tealogy, Reyal, Wella Hair Care, PMD and Drybar as well as exclusives like Kylie Cosmetics, Jason Wu and about-face. 

 

Here are 3 new-to-me products I discovered that are well worth a try:

 

Drunk Elephant C-Luma Hydrabright Serum - 30ml - $92 - formulated with a gentle blend of 10% vitamin C and a triple-antioxidant brightening complex to fade the look of hyperpigmentation and post-breakout marks, improve skin's clarity and reduce blemishes, all while delivering hydration instantly and over time; replenishing sodium hyaluronate, squalane and marula oil nourish skin and help prevent moisture loss; while potent antioxidants fortify skin against everyday environmental stressors and collagen-depleting pollution. The result is a noticeably clearer, plumper, and more luminous complexion that looks and feels healthier with every application. 

 

This has become my new favourite night serum - I have combo skin so moisture-wise it's perfect for - me but I imagine someone with dry skin might like to layer a bit of moisturizer on top of it!

Wella Ultimate Repair Miracle Hair Rescue Leave-In Treatment - 30ml - $40 - a luxury leave-on spray that repairs hair damage in just 90 seconds leaving hair visibly transformed in just one use: less breakage, 12x smoother and legendary shine that lasts up to four washes. With a formula containing alpha hyydroxy acid (AHA) - to rebuild the inside strength of the hair and omega 9 - to replenish the outer barrier of damaged hair.

 

I love products that claim instant results: it makes it so easy to tell if they actually work or not if I don't have to wait days/weeks/months for gratification. And it's no lie, my hair really did look better with the first use and because results last up to 4 washes you don't need to use it every time - it's a small bottle but it will last!

Quo Beauty Peptide Lip Tint - $13 - in 3 shades: Watermelon, Strawberry and Vanilla Mint as well as Clear Mint if you prefer no colour - enriched with peptides that help keep lips soft and moisturized while  reducing the appearance of fine lines and adding a glossy, high-shine finish and a hint of colour.

I have been wearing it to the gym which has always been a dilemma for me - I feel stupid wearing makeup to the gym but I feel kind of naked without having anything on so this is the perfect compromise!

All available at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and/or online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca.

- Lisamarie -

All the best in hair repair from Fenty Hair, Joico and The Rootist!

Have you heard the news?! Fenty is now doing haircare and it's everything you would expect from our friend Rihanna - innovative products, fun packaging and amazing smells - it was hard to pick a fave but out of everything I tried this is what impressed me the most...

 

Fenty Hair The Comeback Kid Instant Damage Repair Treatment - 150ml - $49, 60ml - $25 - a professional-grade bond-building hair treatment that penetrates deep into the cortex to provide instant inside-out repair, support damaged keratin structures and strengthen strands without the complicated steps or the salon price tag. It works with a proprietary bond-building formula, powered by amino acids - the building blocks of protein; baobab seed extract - to help strengthen and nourish; chia seed extract - to reinforce hair bonds and visibly repairs; and the unique complex Replenicore-5 - for hair that instantly looks and feels healthier, moisturized, softer and smoother with just one use. 

 

It's very versatile - it can be used as a leave-in or rinsed out - use in place of your regular condition, leave on for 10 minutes as a deep conditioning mask or don't wash it out at all! Fair warning - the formula is probably too heavy as a leave in for my fellow fine-haired friends - but if you do want to, use just the tiniest amount - a little will go a long way! I would be tempted to use it just for the warm, ambery floral scent with bright notes of sparkling yuzu, golden amber, soothing florals, coconut, vanilla and creamy sandalwood - yummy!

I should also give a shout out for The Side Stick 3-in1 Edge Styling Tool - $25 - a luxe three-in-one styling tool for combing, brushing, laying edges and precise parting - my good friend who knows about these things has declared it the best tool she has ever used for achieving perfect edges!

Available now at Sephora stores across Canada and online at sephora.ca and fentybeauty.com.

Or maybe you prefer to sleep off hair damage...

 

Joico Defy Damage Sleepover Overnight Nourishing Treatment - 100ml - $28.99 - powered by ingredients that help restore tired, overworked hair while you catch your Z’s, with a hard-working formula including: protective lipid - the exact kind found in healthy hair that acts as a first line of defense to help protect hair against damage; moringa seed oil -  rich source of antioxidants and vitamins A & E; silica -  fundamental to creating healthy, strong, damage-resistant hair, it helps to boost shine and softness; arginine - a naturally occurring amino acid crucial to hair’s strength; and SmartRelease Technology - a one-of-a-kind liposome delivery system that continuously releases rosehip oil, arginine and keratin to help repair, strengthen and protect hair from the damaging effects of daily styling. 

 

Just a couple of pumps spread through wet or dry hair before you go to bed and wake up to hair that is nourished, with strengthened bonds and preserved hair colour. It also reduces the appearance of split ends, instantly softens and smooths hair, boosts shine and protects against pollution. It's not a super heavy formula but again I will caution for fine-haired peoples to go easy on it if you aren't washing your hair in the morning - use too much and you will wake to shiny hair but it also might look a bit greasy :)

 

Available online at chatters.ca and well.ca.

Or check this out if you want to treat your hair and your scalp at the same time...

 

The Rootist BioBrew Fermented Strengthening Serum - 30ml - $68 - a lightweight serum spray for both hair and scalp. For hair, this leave-in serum is clinically shown to control frizz, boost shine, protect from heat, and repair damage for up to 3x stronger hair in just one use. For scalp, this serum is microbiome-friendly, derm-tested and restores balance and hydration. 

 

It's the only strengthening serum with Rootbiomic Ferment - a multivitamin superfood that’s like kombucha for hair – designed for anchored roots, a balanced scalp and stronger, healthier hair. It transforms the look and feel of hair from root to tip; repairs damage, reduces fallout from breakage, instantly detangles, boosts softness and shine, smooths frizz and protects hair from heat. Plus, it's clinically shown to hydrate and balance the scalp so healthy hair can take root; along with: Bio-Peptides (Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein) - helps to strengthen and fortify strands from root to tip by targeting collagen and keratin; and Vitamin C - supports the hair cuticle to improve vibrancy and shine. And it's free of all the nasty stuff you don't want including: parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also cruelty-free and comes in recyclable packaging. 

 

The formula is light so won't weigh your hair down but the best part is the scent - described as a complex, fresh, fizzy floral with a grounding touch of soft woods for balance, depth, and grace - it's amazing!

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

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Avon Elastine PropoliThera Hair Deep Conditioning Treatment Cap!

Shake off the last of your winter hair doldrums by adding some warm-weather body and shine to your hair with:

 

Avon Elastine PropoliThera Hair Deep Conditioning Treatment Cap - pack of 2 - $26 - repairs and strengthens damaged hair  with a nourishing deep-conditioning treatment mask that replenishes moisture in one cap application to keep locks looking silky smooth and voluminous.

 

Made up of a blend of propolis (tree sap and beeswax), honey and royal jelly for healthy-looking body and shine with a wonderful berry, rose and peony scent.  

 

It's super easy to use: after shampooing, remove excess water and cover all your hair with cap and adjust it to size of your head. Lightly massage the cap to help for an even absorption of nutrients - leave on for 10-15 minutes and then just rinse thoroughly. You will love how soft and shiny your hair it leaves your hair! My recommendation - use it while taking a bath - it can soak in while you bathe and the scent adds a relaxing aspect to a lazy soak!

 

Available from your Avon rep or online at avon.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 -

Combat the havoc Covid-19 plays on your face, hair and body with Vichy, Nioxin and St. Tropez!

We are living in Covid times my friends and along with all the other crap it's flung our way, we are also having our personal beauty routines messed with too...

Wearing a mask is the socially responsible thing to do but your skin might not thank you for it - it gives dirt and oil a nice warm place to hang out undisturbed in your pores creating mascne! Keep its breeding ground nice and clean with:

Vichy Normaderm Phytosolution Gel Cleanser - 200ml - $19.95 - the gentle oil and soap-free cleanser you already love has been improved and reformulated -  now charged with 0.5% salicylic acid along with active ingredients to not only target pimples, acne breakouts, pores and oily skin - but also to reinforce skin barrier function.

Vichy Normaderm Phytosolution Double Action Anti-Acne Lotion - 50ml - $29.95 - with a lightweight, serum texture  packed with 2% salicylic acid, probiotics, hyaluronic acid and mineralizing thermal water to help clear up acne concerns, such as pimples, pores and shine, ensuring 24-hour skin hydration.

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

Whether isolation has you pulling your hair out or stress has it falling out - you need something that can help hair regain it's thickness and fullness:

Nioxin Hair System Kit - $59.95 - uses advanced technologies to deliver thicker, fuller, denser-looking hair with 6 sets which include a Cleanser - cleanses to provide thicker-looking hair while it helps remove follicle-clogging sebum, fatty acids and environmental residues from the scalp skin and hair; Scalp Revitaliser - a lightweight conditioner that helps provide hair resilience and control moisture balance; and Scalp Treatment - contains antioxidants and botanicals that help to provide a refreshed scalp environment.

With a different kit suitable for each hair type:

System 1 is specially designed for normal to thin-looking, fine, natural hair. It amplifies hair texture while protecting against breakage, refreshing the scalp and delivering a healthy shine.

The technologies include:
BioAMP - Cystine amino acids and lightweight conditioning and treatment ingredients increase the fullness of each hair strand, reducing hair loss by strengthening against damage and breakage
Transactive Delivery System - Antioxidants, botanicals, vitamins, and purifying agents help clean away follicle-clogging sebum and environmental residues from the scalp skin, giving a clean and refreshed feeling
Activ-Renewal - White tea extract, peppermint oil and cleansing agents help provide a refreshed scalp environment and healthy shine to natural hair.

System 2 is specially designed for noticeably thinning, fine, natural hair. It delivers denser-looking hair and a healthy shine while protecting the scalp and strengthening against damage.

The technologies include:
BioAMP - Cystine amino acids and lightweight conditioning and treatment ingredients increase the fullness of each hair strand, reducing hair loss by strengthening against damage and breakage
Activ-Renewal - White tea extract, peppermint oil and cleansing agents help provide a refreshed scalp environment and healthy shine to natural hair.
Scalp Access Delivery System - Vitamins, botanicals, SPF 15 sunscreen, and purifying agents help clean away follicle-clogging sebum and environmental residues from the scalp skin, while providing sun protection for the scalp.

System 3 is specially designed for normal to thin-looking, fine, chemically treated hair. It amplifies hair texture while refreshing the scalp and providing moisture balance to coloured hair.

The technologies include:
BioAMP - Cystine amino acids and lightweight conditioning and treatment ingredients increase the fullness of each hair strand, reducing hair loss by strengthening against damage and breakage
Glyco-Shield - White tea extract, humectants, peppermint oil and protective conditioning agents help provide protection and moisture balance to colortreated hair, and leave the scalp feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.
Transactive Delivery System - Antioxidants, botanicals, vitamins, and purifying agents help clean away follicle-clogging sebum and environmental residues from the scalp skin, giving a clean and refreshed feeling.

System 4 is specially designed for noticeably thinning, fine, chemically-treated hair. It delivers denser-looking hair while protecting the scalp and providing moisture balance to coloured hair.

The technologies include:
BioAMP - Cystine amino acids and lightweight conditioning and treatment ingredients increase the fullness of each hair strand, reducing hair loss by strengthening against damage and breakage
Glyco-Shield - White tea extract, humectants, peppermint oil and protective conditioning agents help provide protection and moisture balance to colortreated hair, and leave the scalp feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.
Scalp Access Delivery System - Vitamins, botanicals, SPF 15 sunscreen, and purifying agents help clean away follicle-clogging sebum and environmental residues from the scalp skin, while providing sun protection for the scalp.

System 5 is specially designed for normal to thin-looking, medium to coarse, natural or chemically-treated hair. It delivers smoothing control to hair while refreshing the scalp and restoring moisture balance.

The technologies include:
Glyco Shield - White tea extract, humectants, peppermint oil and protective conditioning agents help provide protection and moisture balance to colortreated hair, and leave the scalp feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.
Transactive Delivery System - Antioxidants, botanicals, vitamins, and purifying agents help clean away follicle-clogging sebum and environmental residues from the scalp skin, giving a clean and refreshed feeling.
Smoothplex - Silk amino acids, kukui nut oil and protective conditioning agents help provide moisture balance and smoothing control, reducing loss by strenghtening against damage and breakage.

System 6 is specially designed for noticeably thinning, medium to coarse, natural or chemically-treated hair. It delivers smoothing control to hair while protecting the scalp and restoring moisture balance.

The technologies include:
Glyco Shield - White tea extract, humectants, peppermint oil and protective conditioning agents help provide protection and moisture balance to colortreated hair, and leave the scalp feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.
Transactive Delivery System - Antioxidants, botanicals, vitamins, and purifying agents help clean away follicle-clogging sebum and environmental residues from the scalp skin, giving a clean and refreshed feeling.
Smoothplex - Silk amino acids, kukui nut oil and protective conditioning agents help provide moisture balance and smoothing control, reducing loss by strenghtening against damage and breakage.

Available at salons and retailers across Canada - check out www.nioxin.com to find one near you.

And since it's very unlikely we will be seeing a tropical vacation this year thanks to travel restrictions - treat your sun-starved skin to a faux getaway with:

St. Tropez Self Tan Express Bronzing Gel - 200ml - $54 - an advanced three-in-one hydrating, lightweight gel containing 100% natural DHA along with a hint of translucent, instant bronzer to guide application for a streak-free, natural-looking tan and hyaluronic acid to provide up to 72 hours of hydration. What's nice is it's great for any mood or skin tone - just rinse off after 1 hour for a light tan, 2 hours for a medium tan or 3 hours for a dark tan!

Available at Shoppers Drug Mart and Sephora stores across Canada and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart and sephora.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Fight summer dryness and frizz with OGX Replenishing + Water Drops!

If summer is doing a number on your dry, frizzy, fine hair (like it is on mine) you need some OGX Replenishing + Water Drops in your life! Containing healing ingredients like hyaluronic acid and everlasting flower water, this collection locks in moisture, detangles and softens strands while adding shine.

Choose your hydration without the heft from:

OGX Replenishing +Water Drops 8-in-1 Mist - 200ml - $10.99 - a lightweight spray blended with hyaluronic acid and everlasting flower water to condition, protect, detangle, smooth, soften, strengthen and reduce frizz for smooth and quenched strands. To use: spray on damp hair from root to tip before trying to detangle, to add shine and defined natural style.

OGX Replenishing + Water Cream Hydrating Treatment - 177ml - $10.99 - a moisture-boosting treatment that saturates hair with skincare-worthy hydration with a blend of hyaluronic acid and everlasting flower water to add shine and moisture to dry locks. To use: apply to damp hair for maximum effect; start with two to three pumps, depending on hair length and spread product through strands and evenly distribute with comb.

OGX Replenishing + Water Balm Leave-in Mask - 195g - $10.99 - a weightless, nourishing leave-in treatment blended with hyaluronic acid and everlasting flower water that helps to detangle and soften for smooth and quenched strands. To use: apply to damp hair, focusing on ends and style as usual. Or apply a tiny bit to dry hair for additional hydration and smoothing benefits.

And as an added bonus, the products all smell like a day at the beach!

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

- 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 -

L'Oréal Professionnel Serioxyl takes care of thin hair!

L'Oréal Professionnel Serioxyl is a new intense thickening range that immediately helps hair look denser and lifted while improving the look of the hair fibre density - making it ideal for use on fine hair helping it feel thicker and healthier!

Available in the range:

Clarifying GlucoBoost Shampoo - 250ml - $29.50 - in natural and coloured hair formulas - cleanses the scalp of impurities, excess sebum and residue to provide a feeling of freshness.

Bodifying GlucoBoost + Incell Conditioner - $32 - in natural and coloured hair formulas - creates an instant sensation of fuller hair, caring for the hair fibre without weighing it down.

Denser Hair Serum Everyday Densifying Treatment - 90ml - $74 - apply daily directly on the roots to improve hair density with a formula containing 5% of stemoxydine.

Thicker Hair Fiber Thickening Serum - 90ml - $74 - with a unique formula containing Intra-Cylane that penetrates at the heart of the fiber to thicken every strand instantly for visually fuller hair.

My hair isn't thinning (yet, fingers crossed) but it is fine and usually looks pretty limp - what I like  about this line is the instant body it provides - my hair looks fuller and stays that way all day, without falling flat!

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

- 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 -

Wella Brilliance Treatment for Fine to Normal Colored Hair

Wella Brilliance Treatment for Fine to Normal Colored Hair - 150ml - $28 - an intense treatment that instantly adds vibrancy and brilliant shine to the hair with a formula enriched with diamond dust to leave coloured hair manageable and silky soft.

I've been using the treatment on it's own - 5 minutes, twice a week and it has been great for keeping my fine, coloured hair super soft - but if you prefer to use a complete system there is also a shampoo and conditioner in the line - and if you don't have fine to normal hair they haven't left you out, the same products are available in a collection for thick hair!

Don't have fine to normal hair? No worries, there is also a Brilliance line for coarse coloured hair!

Available now at professional salons across Canada - check out www.wella.com for more info or to find a salon near you.

- Lisamarie -

Say goodbye to bad hair days with the Viviscal Gorgeous Growth collection!

Viviscal's new Gorgeous Growth Densifying hair care range works from the outside to make hair look thick and gorgeous - for hair that will actually appear thicker after just one week of using the range:

Gorgeous Growth Densifying Shampoo - 250ml - $19.99 - with a light creamy lather that gently cleanses the scalp and hair to leave hair looking fuller, thicker and healthier.

Gorgeous Growth Densifying Conditioner - 250ml - $19.99 - with a lightweight formula that moisturizes and conditions hair leaving it looking naturally thicker, fuller and gorgeous.

Gorgeous Growth Densifying Elixir - 50ml - $29.99 - a non-greasy, body-boosting, leave-in treatment for thicker, fuller-looking hair that can be applied morning and night to wet or dry hair.

The line can be used on any hair type including dry, damaged, colour treated, fine and thin and promotes thicker looking hair with Viviscal’s proprietary complex Ana:Tel, which contains clinically tested ingredients from natural sources, including pea sprouts and nourishes strands with biotin, zinc and keratin to leave hair looking fuller and lightly scented with a refreshing botanical fragrance that lasts. 

The new Gorgeous Growth Range works with Viviscal’s clinically-proven hair growth supplements 
as a unique dual-action system, so you can achieve healthy hair growth from the inside, and thicker looking hair on the outside. I've been using the supplements for the past few months - you can see the original post here - and this seems like a great place to give you an update - while my hair wasn't thinning, it's very fine so always looks kind of limp, making me always up for anything to help it look fuller - which it has - my hair has so much more body now which makes it much easier to style!

Available now at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at viviscal.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Nexxus City Shield Collection

Nexxus introduces the City Shield Collection that combats the damage city living does to the hair and offers a reinvigorating veil of protection against environmental damage, helping control frizz, making your hair manageable and giving it a natural-looking healthy shine. Available is:

City Shield Shampoo - 400ml - $14.99 - designed to make all hair types more manageable with a silicone and colourant-free formula containing wheat protein and Indian lotus extract reawakens and smoothes hair that is stressed by urban environments.

City Shield Conditioner - 400ml - $14.99 -  with a salon crafted, Phyto Protein Complex formula that smoothes and nourishes hair, improving hair's manageability while restoring a protective barrier that helps to shield it from damage caused by the urban environment.

City Shield Damage Defense Hair Crème - 60ml - $18.99 - a nourishing, leave-in cream that smoothes and shields straight and fine hair from city-life damage while also providing soft hold for your style. Hair is left protected and nourished, formulated with wheat protein and Indian lotus extract for a refreshing, manageable style that lasts throughout the day.

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

- Lisamarie -

Deep repair for hair with Joico, Pantene and Finesse!

Joico K-Pak Color Therapy Luster Lock Instant Shine & Repair Treatment - 140ml - $26.20 - unlocks the secret to out-of-this-world vibrancy for colour treated hair, while providing deep repair, illuminating shine and the kind of super slip that gives your brush serious glide power.

Contains QuadraBond Peptide Complex - containing deeply nourishing manketti oil and argan oils to repair and seal hair’s outer protective layer to lock in colour vibrancy; while silk, soy, and seaweed extract lend a unique “slip” to prevent damage during styling.

Great for fine or thick hair and can be applied to dry hair as a pre-shampoo treatment for an extra boost of repair and protection or to clean, damp hair - leave on for a few minutes and then rinse.

 Available now at salons across Canada  - check out Joico.com to find a salon near you.

Pantene Pro-V Intensely Strong Repair Creme - 151ml - $8.99 - a leave-in conditioning treatment  with a powerful formula that infuses hair with moisture while it fortifies hair against future breakage to help maintain hair's overall health and appearance and reduces breakage from everyday activities such as brushing and heat styling.

Available at drug, mass and grocery retailers across Canada.

Finesse MAX Deep Conditioning Protein Shot - 50g - $2.37 - restores and strengthens for healthier looking hair that has been damaged from age, heat styling and chemical processes that can strip hair of its natural protein, resulting in hair that is dull and dry. Five minutes a week delivers deep penetrating proteins for stronger, healthier looking hair that is visibly softer, silky smooth and easy to style.

Available at drugstores across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

L'Oréal Hair Expertise Total Repair 5 - for hair that is repaired as if new!

L'Oréal Hair Expertise Total Repair 5 - solves the top 5 haircare woes: strength, density, vitality, shine and silkiness with one easy cicamide + pro-keratine formula that now also contains a healing ceramide complex that fills in micro-cracks in damaged hair fibers to cumulatively repair and strengthen hair.

Available in the collection:

Total Repair 5 Shampoo - 385ml - $5.99, 750ml - $9.99

Total Repair 5 Conditioner - 385ml - $5.99, 750ml - $9.99

Total Repair 5 Mask - 300ml - $8.49 - intensely conditions to help restore visible signs of repaired hair.

Total Repair 5 Instant Miracle - 200ml - $8.49 - blends into the hair fibre and instantly penetrates to repair from deep within.

Total Repair 5 Cica-Creme - 100ml - $8.49 - a leave in treatment with a high concentration of cicamide to transform damaged hair and repair it use-after-use to protect it against further breakage, split-ends and other hair damaging aggressors.

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

- Lisamarie -

Nexxus Emergencée reconstructs strong, beautiful hair!

Nexxus Emergencée was created with marine collagen and concentrated 100% elastin protein to strengthen hair internally by rebuilding the hair’s protein, reinforcing each strand to make hair strong and resilient with a sophisticated reconstructive system: 

Emergencée Shampoo - 400ml - $14.99 - with a silicone-free formula that cleanses hair while rebuilding the broken protein structure of the hair.

Emergencée Conditioner - 400ml - $17.99 - with a specialized formula that restores each strand of hair internally by reinforcing the cuticle wall and repairing the inner fibre of each strand to leave hair beautifully fluid.

Reconstructing Treatment - 4 x 20ml - $19.99 - enriched with a high concentration of proteins, marine collagen and elastin, it reinforces the hair fibre and fortifies hair that has been damaged by chemical  treatments and heat styling to dramatically improve flexibility and reduce breakage.

Available now at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

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Revlon Professional Uniq One Lotus Flower Hair Treatment

Revlon Professional Uniq One Lotus Flower Hair Treatment - 150ml - $19.95 - a leave-in treatment spray that repairs and nourishes all hair types by strengthening hair from the roots to the ends, and restoring it to its natural condition.

It offers the hair 10 benefits:

1.   repair for dry and damaged hair
2.   shine and frizz control
3.   heat protection
4.   sleekness and smoothness
5.   hair colour protection with UVA and UVB filters
6.   easier brushing and ironing
7.   incredible detangling
8.   long-lasting hairstyle
9.   split ends prevention
10. adds body

It's ideal for protecting hair from the damage caused by blow-drying, straightening and the harmful effects of the sun, prevents split ends, detangles and defrizzes even the coarsest hair for soft and silky texture.

What you'll really love is the new scent - a fresh, floral fragrance with light top notes of citrus, waterfruit and mint; floral heart notes of jasmine, lotus flower, lily of the valley and rose; and a woody, musky base - for hair that will smell as good as it looks and feels!

Available now at Trade Secrets, Chatters and uniq-one.com.

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The very best for blondes from Klorane, John Frieda and L'Oréal!

Klorane celebrates 50 years of blondeness by revamping their legendary founding product to bring even more sunshine and light into hair: 

Klorane Shampoo with Chamomile - 200ml - $10.60 - naturally illuminates blonde to light-brown hair with a clean and light formula that doesn't weigh hair down and is gentle enough to be used on children. Along with an enhanced floral honey scent.

Best used with:

Klorane Conditioner with Chamomile - 200ml - $12.60 - with a cream texture that melts into the hair and brings out the hair's blonde highlights and shine while detangling, repairing and softening.

Available next month in drugstores across Canada.

John Frieda Sheer Blonde Go Blonder In-Shower Lightening Treatment - 34ml - $12.99 - helps all shades of natural, colour-treated or hightlighted blonde hair go one shade lighter in one wash while instantly softening dark roots and lights blonde tones for natural, shimmering colour that instantly lightens your look.

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

L'Oréal Root Cover Up - 57g - $13.49 - in 6 shades with 2 being perfect for blondes: Light to Medium Blonde and Dark Blonde - a lightweight, ammonia-free, peroxide-free spray that perfectly matches and blends to instantly gets rid of roots in-between colourings. (If you want to admire the results in red, go here)

Available now at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

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John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Collection

The John Frieda Brilliant Brunette collection allows every brunette to customize the shade of her dreams - whether warm and honey toned or dark and rich - right in the shower and work on natural, colour-treated or highlighted brunette hair. Either way, you’ll get an immediate, visible payoff: a luminous, flattering shade of brunette that’s anything but mousy or dull.

John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Visibly Brighter Subtle Lightening Shampoo & Conditioner - 250ml - $12.99 - gradually brightens brunette tones at home for a soft and subtle colour boost by illuminating  golden tones daily with every wash,revealing a colour that is never orange or brassy.

John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Visibly Brighter In-Shower Lightening Treatment - 34ml - $12.99 - instantly lightens brunette colour up to 1 shade, by removing a type of melanin from the hair shaft that’s particular to brunettes, resulting in a permanent, all-over lightening in just one wash.

John Freida Brilliant Brunette Visibly Deeper Colour Deepening Shampoo & Conditioner - 250ml - $12.99 - saves salon fading by adding a bit of semi-permanent colour daily at home in the shower to gradually deepen brunette tones in between colourings.

John Freida Brilliant Brunette Visibly Deeper Colour Deepening Treatment - 120ml - $12.99 - a semi-permanent in-shower colour treatment that takes you from dull to deep in just 5 minutes by instantly bonding to damaged areas, to produce an all over colour, up to 1 shade darker. The conditioning formula works without the damage of traditional colour and also refreshes fading brunette hues, while restoring their intensity and evenness from root to tip.

John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Multi-Tone Revealing Moisturizing Shampoo & Conditioner - 250ml - $12.99 -  ideal for natural and highlighted brunettes and features a newly improved formula to amplify hair dimension and tone for an ultra-beautiful brunette shade. Now included is added colour protection and moisturizing properties, so this non-colour depositing, cleansing combo helps to extend the life of your colour treatment, while rehydrating and replenishing dry brunette hair.

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

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Nioxin Night Density Rescue Treatment - for thicker, fuller hair while you sleep!

Nioxin Night Density Rescue Treatment - 70ml - $49.98 - a leave-on treatment that works while you sleep to optimize the scalp surface environment while strengthening and thickening existing hair strands to help address two specific areas associated with hair thinning: derma and density. Contains Nioxydine24 technology clinically proven to promote hair density by delivering a powerful mix of antioxidants, including: biotin, caffeine, vitamin E and ginger root extract to the scalp which target and neutralize free radicals, minimizing damage and helping to maintain a healthy scalp surface environment.

The product is applied with a dropper making it easy to get the treatment through the hair and onto your scalp - and if you don't like the idea of a night treatment because it will make a mess of your pillow, not to worry, no residue is left at all. I especially like the soothing scent which is perfect to put you to sleep!

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

- Lisamarie -