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 -

Gone but not forgotten - take 2 - products I have loved and lost and what I am ready to love (again)!

If you caught my post back in the summer about all my fave makeup products that had joined the great empties graveyard and what I have replaced them with - you might have been wondering why I only ever use up makeup - not true! Especially these days when I actually wear precious little makeup and spend a lot more time and product on everything else! This is what has gone into the recycling bin lately - and you can really tell from the cut up tubes how much a really liked these products, desperate to get every last drop out!

 

Jowae Soothing Cleansing Milk - an end of the day must have for getting rid of makeup and the rest of the day off my skin!
Vichy Neovadiol Compensating Complex Densifying and Replenishing Serum - yes it's technically for menopausal women but I liked the feel of it so much that I just kept using it after receiving it to try!

Schwarzkopf Soft Glam Smooth Polish Elixir - this is the only thing that has been going in my hair these days and I will miss it's frizz busting magic!

Bath & Body Works Snowy Citrus Swirl Ultra Shea Body Cream - from the 2019 holiday collection that Santa was nice enough to leave in my stocking and it really just smells so good!

Soap & Glory Heel Genius Foot Cream - a must have for my super-dry tootsies!

And when I do use something up I see if I have anything new to try or rummage through the vaults where I keep anything that I tested already and liked enough to keep - and this is what I will be replacing the empties with:

 

Indeed Labs Hydraluron Cream Cleanser - 100ml - $19.99 - with a luxurious, gentle foaming formula that deeply cleanses to remove all traces of makeup while still keeping skin balanced and perfectly hydrated with hyaluronic acid teamed with a coconut-derived surfactant, papaya enzymes and hibiscus flower acids to help keep skin clean, soft and bright. Available at Shoppers Drug Mart stores across Canada and online at indeedlabs.com.

The cold weather is another excuse to move to a new moisturizer - my combination skin prefers a serum over a cream so I am sticking with Vichy but changing to something that will be more moisturizing for winter: Vichy Mineral 89 Fortifying and Hydrating Daily Skin Booster - 50ml - $41.95 - with a powerful formula that hydrates, plumps and fortifies skin to protect against daily aggressors such as pollution, stress, fatigue and cold weather.  Available at drugstores across Canada and online at vichy.ca. And if you can still find one, I highly recommend the Mineral 89 Fortifying Recovery Mask that was available for a limited time during the summer - it's a mask you mix yourself and it feels heavenly!

And since I haven't touched a hair dryer in months it makes sense to start using something that will work with the whole air-drying thing: OGX Active Beauty Green Tea Fitness Air Dry Cream - 177ml - $10.99 - infused with rich in antioxidant green tea and refreshing lotus to keep hair feeling, looking and smelling fresh while adding healthy-looking frizz-free shine with no heat while adding lasting moisture. Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

I would totally buy Snowy Citrus Swirl again but it doesn't appear to be one of the holiday offerings this year so this is going on my Christmas list instead - Bath & Body Works Snowy Peach Berry Ultra Shea Body Cream - 226g - $15.50 - described as a sparkling, fruity blend of snow-kissed cranberries, frosted peach blossom & shimmering woods - which is right up my alley! Stay tuned for more info on what Bath & Body Works has coming for the holidays in 2020!

After an intensive hunt I found that I didn't have any more foot cream to either review or stashed away  but I did find this: basd Invigorating Body Lotion in Mint - 450ml - $24.99 - it's an excellent body moisturizer that smells like mint which, in my mind, also makes it the perfect foot cream! Available at select health food stores across Canada and online at basdbodycare.ca. I won't be using it for a couple of weeks because I just used a Grace & Stella Dr. Pedicure Foot Exfoliating Mask last night and you aren't supposed to moisturize while it's doing it's thing - if you've never done a foot peel before I highly recommend it - it's wonderfully, disgustingly satisfying!

 

- 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 -

Schwarzkopf Professional Osis+ Session Label Silk Shine Cream

Schwarzkopf Professional Osis+ Session Label Silk Shine Cream - 150ml - $21.99 - helps tame frizz, condition and moisturize hair while maintaining body - to give every strand perfect shine with a smooth, silky feel and subtle texture.

For shine I usually go with a spray because creams can really weigh my fine hair down - but this one is super light and applying it by hand rather then spraying gives more control as to where it actually goes making it a lot more effective!

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

- Lisamarie -

Two new products help you live the Joico Blonde Life!

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

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

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

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

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

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

- Lisamarie -

John Frieda Frizz Ease Forever Smooth Leave In Cream Primer

John Frieda Frizz Ease Forever Smooth Leave In Cream Primer - 90ml - $10.99 - creates the perfect foundation for smooth, all-day style with long-lasting smoothness and 72-hour humidity resistance.

Just dispense 1 pump into the palm of your hand and spread evenly through hair from mid-stand to tip and the formula with Frizz Immunity Complex and pure coconut oil will even out and smooth the hair's surface, block frizz and gradually build a powerful defence against humidity that lasts up to 72 hours - hair is instantly smooth and frizz free for longer.

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Get rid of frizz with Kérastase, John Frieda and got2b!

Kérastase Discipline Keratine Thermique Smoothing Taming Milk - 150ml - $49 - offers blow-dry care for unruly hair with a must-have pre-styling milk that consolidates the hair fiber to restore all of its smooth evenness, ensure protection from humidity by enveloping the fiber with a water-resistant shield all while ensuring high-heat protection up to 180º C/356º F.

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

John Frieda Frizz Ease Forever Smooth Anti-Frizz Primer - 90ml - $14.99 - creates the perfect foundation for smooth, long-lasting, style with a formula containing Frizz Immunity Complex and  pure coconut oil to even out and smoothe the hair's surface, block frizz and gradually build a powerful defense against humidity that lasts up to 72 hours - for hair that is instantly smooth and frizz free.

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

Schwarzkopf got2b Smooth Operator Smoothing Lustre Lotion - 200ml - $7.99 - a decadent lotion insfused with luxurious cashmere to shape, smooth, control fly-aways and impart an amazing weightless lustre and softness while helping to protect against damage from heat styling along with a UV protectant to guard from sun damage..

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Sebastian Professional Sublimate Invisible Finishing Creme

Sebastian Professional Sublimate Invisible Finishing Creme - 100ml - $23.99 - with an invisible formula that offers definition, frizz control, heat and UV protection and tames fly aways with a cashmere-smooth shine for the supreme finishing touch to all hair styles. Contains a flexible, silicon oil-free polymer that forms a smooth film around the hair fiber for more anti-frizz but is so lightweight, it allows you to apply it over and over throughout the day.

It's recommended you apply it to the mid-lengths and ends on wet or dry hair - you only need a tiny amount - and definitely avoid the roots, especially if you are fine haired!

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

- Lisamarie -

Herbal Essences bio renew Repair Argan Oil of Morocco

Herbal Essences Repair Argan Oil of Morocco helps bring hair back to life in just 21 days. The secret is  bio:renew, a signature blend of essential antioxidants, aloe and sea kelp, designed to help purify and protect against impurities - it also  continues to work with each wash so hair will truly get smoother and softer every time - for hair that shines brighter, feeling repaired, and having freedom from frizz.

It also features argan oil from Morocco - which has been used there for centuries for cooking and beauty - derived from fruit of the native argan tree, it's exceptionally rich in natural vitamins and essential fats

Available in the collection:

Argan Oil of Morocco Shampoo - 400ml - $7.99, Argan Oil of Morocco Conditioner - 400ml - $7.99 - both are pH balanced and safe for coloured hair that nurture and repair hair

Argan Oil of Morocco Oil-Infused Crème - 151ml - $7.99 - with a nurturing formula for instant repair, shine and frizz protection for soft, touchable hair.

I have to admit though, my favourite thing about the collection is the multi-layered scent experience that is like going to the warm sands of Morocco - the scent of creamy vanilla followed by a burst of fizzy citrus and lingering exotic spices. What's also nice is that they have absolutely no parabens, gluten or colourants.

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

- 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 -

Kevin Murphy Smooth Again Anti-Frizz Treatment - styles and treats with one easy lotion!

Kevin Murphy Smooth Again Anti-Frizz Treatment - 200ml - $35 - formulated for normal to thick, dehydrated or unruly hair - with styling properties that will smooth out hair and treatment ingredients that will eliminate frizz.

Contains 6 essential Australian fruit extracts chosen for their ability to thrive in harsh climatic conditions and high in antioxidants, vitamins and minerals to hydrate, nourish and rejuvenate hair resulting in a radiant, glossy, smooth finish; Japanese green tea to recycle collagen and elastin and loaded with nutrients such as antioxidants and vitamins E & C; lotus flower extract to regenerate, heal, purify, rebalance and refine hair texture to help repair and rebuild hair's surface; and capuacu seed butter to protect, smooth and soften while boosting the hydration of dry, damaged hair and adding shine and replenishing moisture.

Resulting in hair that is smoother, silkier and more touchable with added heat protection.

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

- Lisamarie -

Take complete control of your unruly hair with the Kérastase Discipline collection!

Kérastase presents their newest line Discipline - the most powerful smoothing care they've ever created containing Morpho-Keratine - a groundbreaking molecule which has been infused into the hair care line to smooth hair and  provide proven anti-frizz and anti-humidity care for 72 hours.

Available in the collection are: 

Bain Fluidealiste Smooth-In-Motion Shampoo For All Hair Types - 250ml - $40 - gently cleanses while also supplying just the right dose of uniform, evenly distributed care without weighing down the hair for hair that is clean, soft, light and detangles easily.

Bain Fluidealiste Smooth-In-Motion Sulfate-Free Shampoo For Over-Processed Hair - 250ml - $40 - with a soft, creamy, pearlescent texture and a sulfate-free shampoo formula specially developed for overprocessed hair that provides a beautifully shiny, smooth, even finish from roots to ends.

Fondant Fluidealiste Smooth-In-Motion Care - 200ml - $45 - a creamy, fluid emulsion that conditions, adds shine and fights frizz to leave hair soft and tangle free.

Maskeratine Smooth-In-Motion Masque - 200ml - $59 - a highly concentrated mask for unruly, rebellious hair that when used once a week or as needed, hair is softened, replenished and puts up no resistance to styling.

Fluidissime Complete Anti-Frizz Care Spray - 150ml - $54 - contains a surface-morphing polymer, which forms a network over the fiber to tame even the most untamable frizz - can be used on wet or dry hair to .reduce friction, protect the fiber during styling and to discipline even the frizziest and most unmanageable hair.

The line is meant for unruly hair and works better on hair that is normal to coarse. You fine haired ladies (like myself) might find that the formula weighs down your hair too much and you won't get the soft, bouncy feeling that less fine hair will - it will be hard to pass up though, the smell is amazing!

Available in October at Kérastase salons and online at kerastase.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Moroccanoil Smooth Collection - for unruly hair that is tranformed to sleek, shiny and impossibly smooth!

Impossible hair beware - the Moroccanoil Smooth Collection is on the scene and ready to end your lifelong struggle with unruly and frizzy hair to achieve instant ease of styling, manageability and lasting smoothness allowing even the most unmanageable hair to obtain shiny, smooth perfection!

The range aims to instantly increase styling manageability while simultaneously strengthening, nourishing and conditioning the hair and includes:

Smoothing Shampoo & Conditioner - 250ml - $28/$29 - gently cleanses hair and scalp and detangles and conditions hair, leaving hair softer, silkier and more manageable than ever before with the signature antioxidant-rich, argan oil-infused formula along with ultra-nourishing argan butter and repairs and strengthens the hair's natural keratin structure from inside out with proprietary AminoRenew ingredient - when used together, hair looks and feels smoother for up to 72 hours.

Smoothing Lotion - 300ml - $32 - a lightweight all-in-one blow dry-lotion that features expertly blended oil-infused technologies to optimize effortless styling while providing long-lasting smoothness and instantly taming and protecting against frizz while offering a medium hold.

Smoothing Mask - 250ml - $43 - highly-concentrated to hydrate, repair and strengthen hair in just 5-10 minutes with a blend of argan oil, argan butter and coconut-derived fatty acids to improve hair's elasticity and manageability and leave it soft, smooth and shiny.

The line is intended for normal to thick hair and should not be used on fine hair - I liked the scent so much that I decided that I would ignore that and my fine hair did not thank me for my efforts - it turned my fine hair limp and stringy. Sadly, I passed it along to a friend with thicker hair who continues to rave about the results every time I talk to her - yes, I'm jealous!

Available now at fine spas and salons and online at www.moroccanoil.ca.

- Lisamarie -

This week I'm obsessed with... Kérastase Elixir Ultime Crème Fine!

It's not easy to find leave-in products for fine hair that don't weigh it down, making it look stringy and greasy - and honestly, when I hear the word "oil" in relation to that I usually run for hills - that is until I found: 

Kérastase Elixir Ultime Crème Fine - 150ml - $54 -

combines the nutritive benefits of an oil with all the gentle softness of a cream with a fine and airy texture which makes it the perfect choice for women who are concerned about their hair being weighed down by an oil-based product.  

It benefits your hair just like a day cream does the skin, by hydrating, repairing and adding UV protection. On top of that it offers frizz control and natural shine.

Apply it in the morning to damp hair, in the afternoon when your hair begins to feel dry, and throughout the day to tame your frizz - and the lovely floral fragrance also gives you a scent perk-up!

Available in salons and online at www.kerastase.ca.

- Lisamarie -

LaCoupe Orgnx Brazilian Keratin Collection for smooth hair all summer!

LaCoupe Orgnx Brazilian Keratin Collection fights humidity and eliminates frizz making it easy to enjoy healthy and shiny hair during these hot and humid summer months - and saves you time and money not having to visit the salon to have your hair chemically relaxed!

The line consists of six amazing sulfate-free products all enriched with certified organic botanicals, keratin proteins, avocado oil, cocoa butter and moringa extract:

Brazilian Shampoo & Conditioner - 300ml - $9.99 - sulphate and paraben free and enriched with a naturally derived complex of hydrolyzed keratin proteins, moringa seed oil, cocoa butter, cocoa nut oil and avocado oil - safe for coloured hair and perfect for everyday care of your smoothing results.

Brazilian Miracle Masque - 150ml - $9.99 - a weekly intensive hair treatment enriched with a naturally derived complex of hydrolyzed keratin proteins, moringa seed oil, cocoa butter, cocoa nut oil and avocado oil - designed for maintenance of your Brazilian straight style.

Brazilian Keratin 14 Day Smoothing Treatment - 150ml - $12.99 - an easy to use, 2-steop straightening kit for long lasting smoothing and straightening - step 1 washes away residue from oils, dirt and impurities; step 2 contains keratin proteins that deeply penetrate to seal the cuticle as it reduces frizz and curl for smoother, shinier hair.

Brazilian Keratin Flat Iron Spray - 200ml - $9.99 - works with the strengthening keratin complex to restore shine and manageability, sealing the cuticle to lock out frizz and humidity

Brazilian Keratin Blowout Styling Cream - 100ml - $9.99 - uses a heat protective hair complex that provides humidity resistance, restores softness, shine and smoothes frizz.

You'll be happy to know that not only will the products help your hair be smooth and frizz free, but also with the purchase of any Orgnx product, LaCoupe donates a portion of the proceeds to help Trees For The Future plant moringa trees in Africa - so you can look good and feel good!

Available now at Shoppers Drug Mart, Jean Coutu and London Drugs.

- Lisamarie -

Hair is perfected with a serum from Rene Furterer, Herbal Essences, Phyto and Pantene!

Rene Furterer Karite Leave-In Repairing Serum - 30ml - $31.95 - with a lightweight, silicone-free  formula rich in shea oil and nourishing active ingredients to deeply repair damaged hair ends while limiting split ends - to leave ends nourished, repaired and perfectly smooth.

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

Herbal Essences Honey, I'm Strong Strengthening Serum - 47ml - $5.99 - infused with honey which helps provide strength against styling damage to leave hair feeling silky.

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

Phyto Paris Phytokeratine Repairing Serum - 30ml - $35.99 - a leave-in treatment that is specifically formulated to repair damaged lengths and ends with botanical keratin and hyaluronic acid - to rebuild the hair fiber's internal architecture and restore optimum moisture levels; ceramides and pomegranate extract - to repair ends and leave hair silky soft; and Brazilian palm oils and silk peptides - to restore silkiness and shine.

Available at www.nailpolishcanada.com.

Pantene Pro-V Smooth Serum - 50ml - $7.99 - an instant frizz fighter that contains argan oil from Morocco to offer lightweight and 24 hour humidity control, silky softness and intense moisturization while combating high humidity and offering brilliant shine.

Available at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie -

Hair shines with Nexxus, Hebal Essences and Live Clean!

Nexxus Color Assure Glossing Tonic - 181ml - $20.99 - a weightless oil-infused fine mist that dries quickly to bring out your color's ultimate luminosity and shine. Features exotic White Orchid Extract to help seal and protect each hair strand; repelling water to keep your colored hair remarkably vibrant longer.

Herbal Essences Naked Sheer Shine Mist - 150ml - $5.99 - lightweight hair shine spray that helps nourish by conditioning to protect from root to tip, and leaves behind the silky shiny hair you love.Adds a  brilliant, lightweight shine that has 0% silicone or colourant.

Live Clean Exotic Nectar Argan Oil Smooth & Shine Cream - 120ml - $7.99 - adds definition and shine while eliminating frizz with added certified organic grape seed and olive oils. Can be applied to damp hair and styled as usual or used as a finishing product after blow drying and styling.

I've found all of them great for my fine hair: the Nexxus and Herbal Essences sprays are nice because they are very light and don't weigh fine hair down. My caution though is to use sparingly, too much and you get a greasy instead of shiny look; The Live Clean cream doesn't add as much shine but it does add some nice texture - also great with fine hair - I like to use it on dry hair after styling as it has a smoothing benefit to help get rid of those flyaways!

All three products are available now at drug and mass retailers across Canada.

- Lisamarie - 

Schwarzkopf Professional relaunches BC Hairtherapy for ultimate hair perfection!

Schwarzkopf Professional BC Hairtherapy was been improved and repackaged for product lines that bring hair as close to natural perfection as has ever seen before!

The secret is their new Cell Perfector technology that works on perfecting both the hair surface and hair structure. In its natural, virgin state, hair has a lipid protection layer which consists of molecules with a chain of 21 carbons. External stress, chemical treatments or use of heat styling devices harm the hair surface, eroding that modecule chain. Until now, hair care technologies could only recreate chains of up to 12 molecules, but this new technology refills gaps in the hair's surface with chains of 18 carbons - bringing your hair closer than ever to natural perfection.Simultaneously, within each strand, the technology acts to rebuild the structure of the hair with hair-identical amino-acids chains to renew the hair with strength, elasticity and shine.

There are 6 Hairtherapies to meet any hair need including: Moisture Kick - with hyaluronic acid derivate for normal to dry hair; Repair Rescue - with high concentration proteolipids for damaged hair; Color Freeze - with reactive silane for colour-treated and bleached hair; Smooth Perfect - with amino smoothener for unruly, coarse hair; Volume Boost - with silicone-free formulations for fine hair; and Time Restore - with Q10 and nutrifiller for mature hair.

As part of the relaunch, Schwarzkopf Professional has also developed 5 brand new high-performing hero products that are must-haves for your individual hair type:

Moisture Kick Beauty Balm - 125ml - $17.75 - contains hyaluronic acid derivate to provide intensive rehydration and protection from heat damage to restore hair back to beautiful at a cellular level and adds a healthy looking shine.

Smooth Perfect Smoothing Cream - 125ml - $17.75 - tames frizz for up to four days while deeply nourishing coarse and rebellious hair while offering optimum heat protection and makes hair easier to brush - brings hair under control, making if feel smooth with a healthy-looking shine.

Color Freeze Gloss Serum - 100ml - $17.75 - reduces split ends, protects hair against breakage and adds a mirror-like shine.

Repair Rescue Deep Nourishing Treatment - 200ml - $24.20 - provides in-depth nourishment and intensive repair even for extremely damaged hair, restoring natural strength at a cellular level.

Moisture Kick Treatment - 200ml - $24.20 - a rinse-out emulsion that deeply rehydrates, softens and moisturizes hair at a cellular level.

Available now at Schwarzkopf Professional Partner Salons - find one near you at: www.schwarzkopf-professional.ca.

- Lisamarie -

Goldwell Kerasilk Keratin Treatment Service - for hair like silk for up to 5 months!

I recently had the opportunity to check out the brand new Goldwell Kerasilk Keratin Treatment at the Haartek Salon in Toronto. What makes it different then the other smoothing services available is that it is entirely customizable to your hair type and desired outcome. Wavy to curly, frizzy to unmanageable - it makes unruly, frizzy hair manageable, softens curls and smooths frizz and reduces daily styling time significantly - whatever the issue, the treatment has a solution!

I was super impressed when I saw the before and after on this lady (although I really hope they treat the other side of her head before she goes home) - frizz ball to sleek and gorgeous! And the other thing I found noticeable was the lack of smell - there were many treatments going on at the same time so some sort of chemical smell would have been expected and yet I could smell nothing!

The Kerasilk Keratin smoothing service utilizes a new generation of technology - consisting of glyoxylic acid, keratin and silk proteins - that penetrates the hair structure and creates a matrix of new keratin bonds that reinforce and stabilize hair for up to 5 months - you can see the amazingly smooth and shiny results here!

My hair wasn't frizzy/curly/scary enough to need Keratin so I was treated to a Goldwell Dualsenses 60sec Treatment instead (sigh, bliss - thanks Dakota!)

There's also a range of at-home products to compliment and maximize the salon service enriched with Kerashape Technology in both Rich and Ultra-rich formulas. The products can even be used if you haven't had a treatment to help smooth hair and control frizz.

The Kerasilk Keratin service takes about 2 1/2 hours and costs $300 and up - depending on the length and condition of the hair. Check it out at Haartek Salon in Toronto at 55 Bloor Street West in the Manulife Centre - 416-962-3355 or other participating Goldwell salons - find out more at www.kerasilk.goldwell.com.

- Lisamarie -

Marc Anthony Oil of Morocco Argan Oil - hydration, smoothing and shine in 3 new products!

Marc Anthony has added new products to their Oil of Morrocco Argan Oil collection to help enhance your hair's experience and to help moisturize, build and protect while leaving it nourished and silky to the touch. All contain oil from argan kernels to give hair lustre and leave it looking shiny, healthy and full of body while restoring smoothness and shine:

Dry Styling Oil - 120ml - $10.99 - with a lightweight non-greasy formula infused with argan and olive oils that bring out the shine without any residue or build-up and keratin to keep dry, damaged hair hydrated, strong and healthy. Smooths frizz and leaves hair shiny and light with lots of bounce and movement.

3-Day Smooth Cream - 200ml - $10.99 - with a keratin infused formula that creates a long lasting cuticle smoothing layer that retains moisture, repels humidity and protects shine leaving smooth, straight hair locked in place while a blend of argan and olive oils help hair lay smooth but not flat and shea butter locks in a smooth, hydrated finish and prevents frizz. Results last for up to 3 days or until you next wash.

Weekly Conditioning Treatment - 50ml - $2.99 - a deep hydrating weekly treatment for dry, overworked hair that's formulated with a dual keratin complex along with argan and grape seed oils that infuse extra moisture and shine and seal the cuticle to stabilize and mend damage while adding flexibility to hair to mitigate breakage and protect during styling.

Just 3 minutes leaves your hair frizz-free, shiny soft and full of body! And keep in mind if you have shorter hair you'll only need half the packet each time so it's an extra good bargain - this is my favourite product from the line and not only does it make my hair look great, it smells amazing too!

Available at Shopper Drug Mart, Pharmaprix, Walmart and other retailers.

- Lisamarie -