This week I'm obsessed with... Conair Xtreme Instant Heat Rollers and Joico Heat Hero!

Looking for an easy way to add some extra bounce and maybe even curl to your hair? Check out:

 

Conair Xtreme Instant Heat - $45.99 -  with ceramic infused technology for better heat transfer and longer lasting curls from 12 flocked rollers in two different sizes: 8 x 1 1/2" and 4 x 1 3/4" to smooth, curl and add volume and 12 jumbo flexible wire clips for a secure hold without crimp marks.

Those of you who like instant gratification will really appreciate how fast they heat up - only 85 seconds!

I have fine shoulder length hair that refuses to hold a curl so my hopes for this was smoothness and body... and it didn't disappoint! I get the best results by letting them cool completely in my hair before removing - so about 8 minutes and finger combing after, no brushing. 

 

I also make sure to use a product before and after that protects my hair from the heat and add extra shine - my pick: Joico Heat Hero Glossing Thermal Protector - 145g - $24.99 - infused with nourishing hydration for strong, super-shiny, well-defended hair thanks to heat deflecting polymers that provide light style retention and help to protect hair from damaging thermal tools and moringa seed oil - a rich source of antioxidants, vitamins A & E and silica - all fundamental to creating healthy, strong, damage-resistant hair while helping to boost shine and softness.

 

Available at mass retailers across Canada and online at amazon.ca.

 

- Lisamarie -

L'Oréal Professionnel Mythic Oil Seve Protectrice - protects hair from damaging heat!

L'Oréal Professionnel Mythic Oil Seve Protectrice - 150ml - $26 - an oil-in-cream that offers protection for the hair from the damaging effects of heat styling (up to 230 degrees) with a rich, nutritious formula enriched with black cumin oil - an anti-inflammatory that soothes inflammations and stimulates the immune system - that coats the hair in a protective veil to keep your blow dryer, curling iron or flat iron from frying your hair.

You only have to use a small amount and it can go on damp or dry hair, my only caution is if you have fine hair, go easy on how much you use - the formula is rich!

My favourite thing about it is the scent - a fruity floral with top notes of grapefruit, green lemon and melon; heart notes of apple, jasmine, muguet and pineapple; and base notes of musk, orange blossom and peach - it really does double duty as a perfume for your hair!

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

- Lisamarie -

Your flat iron's best friend is here from Joico, Revlon Professional and Vidal Sassoon!

The season of frizz in upon us - and since there's nothing we can do to control the weather and we can't live without our irons and blow dryers we need something to protect our tresses from their damaging effects - like:

Joico Ironclad Thermal Protectant Spray - 233ml - $19.25 -a fine mist, dry spray that goes on light and helps control and protect strands from damaging appliances including flat irons, curlers and hair dryers - with heat protection up to 450 degrees, while ensuring a beautiful end result - hair that is strong, shiny, smooth and static-free with 72 hour frizz reduction.

Available now at select professional salons across Canada - go to: www.joicocanadacom to find a salon near you.

Revlon Professional Style Masters Smooth Iron Guard - 150ml - $23.99 - applied on damp hair, it acts as a protective straightening balm that facilitates smoothness and protects hair from from the heat of appliances - for a smooth, healthy natural look.

Available at Revlon Professional salons across Canada.

Damage already done? Help repair it with a great leave-in conditioner like:

Vidal Sassoon Pro Series VS Repair Spray Repair & Finish - 150ml - $5.99 - creates a conditioning shield to help protect damaged hair from breakage and repair smoothness for silky hair with a flexible hold that seals in style and tames flyaways.

Available now at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Heat protection for hair from Rene Furterer, Herbal Essences and Pantene!

Rene Furterer Lissea Thermal Protecting Smoothing Spray - 150ml - $25 - a smoothing and nourishing fluid with a thermal protecting complex that protects hair from the damage of heat styling and provides anti-humidity protection. Blow drying is easier, and hair is left smooth, shiny and full of movement and smelling amazing with the scent of Bergamot, Ginger, Cardamom, Jasmine, Tea, Rose, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk - yum!

Check out www.renefurterer.com to find a salon near you that carries the line.

Herbal Essences Set Me Up Heat Protection Spray - 160ml - $5.99 - helps you take the heat and protect against it, too with a heat protection spray that delivers a smooth look and silky shine so you can keep on loving your blow dryer, flat iron or curling iron as well as the lily bliss fragrance.

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

Pantene Pro-V Heat Potion Serum - 50ml - $8.99 - helps shield hair from heat damage - up to 450F heat protection - while instantly transforming heat-damaged hair into soft, silky manageable hair by leaving hair smooth, sleek, and shiny with weightless heat-activated oils that offer guilt-free styling.

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -