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Get Healthy Hair with Modern Organic Products – Brand Spotlight

November 10th, 2010

“Organic” is the punch word of the decade, as women everywhere are striving to live healthier, from their tresses to their toes. One of the leaders of the pack when it comes to organic hair care is MOP – or Modern Organic Products – a brand that puts its promise in its name. 

MOP claims to provide product purity without sacrificing luxury, and so we did our research and put their products to the test.

First a visual inspection: their product labels boast such natural extracts as lemongrass, basil, pear, cucumber, chamomile, peppermint, sage, rosemary, apple cider vinegar, aloe, citrus fruits and even banana. Amazing. And everything is certified organic – a title that is genuinely hard to come by, thanks to some stringent FDA requirements!

So we like what we see, but did we like the results? Indeed we did. All the products we tried from the MOP line felt light and natural, and all had delightfully refreshing scents.

And so, the results are in! Here are the best of their hair care line, when it comes to “beauty products in balance with nature.”

MOP Hydrating Shampoo
This is moisture replenishment at its natural best. Vitamin and fruit extracts infuse this crisply scented shampoo. It’s a pick-me-up that leaves your hair and scalp feeling tingly and clean. It’s sulfate-free, PH balanced and color safe. Get it >>

MOP Glisten High Shine Pomade
Definition and a flexible hold team with an unbelievable shine when you work this product into your hair before styling. The stars of this product are organic oat straw, horsetail and evening primrose oil. It’s non-greasy, lightweight and perfect for long hair up-dos and short hair accents! Get it >>

MOP Mixed Greens Conditioner
We’ve talked about this conditioner before, but it’s so innovative and cool we just had to bring it up again. This conditioner is a green feast of organic extracts of alfalfa, artichoke, cucumber, and watercress, along with a panoply of other ingredients you’d find in the grocer’s aisle. And as you can expect from a product that’s so obviously good for you, your hair gets softness and manageability to the max. Get it >>

MOP Pear Shampoo (for Infants and Toddlers)!
There’s no reason baby can’t enjoy pretty, sweet-smelling hair! This uber-gentle shampoo was formulated specifically for your little ones, with certified organic pear puree and soothing aloe. It has no harsh lather additives or detergents, so what baby gets is clean, fluffy-soft hair with a yummy scent. Get it >>

MOP Orange Peel Molding Cream
It’s fresh texture in a jar, with a citrus scent that’s to die for – and 100% natural! This molding cream gives hold and texture with just the smallest amount applied. And get this: the main ingredients are extracts of certified organic licorice, marshmallow, and orange peel. It’s shape, style and shine time! Get it >>

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Remind Your Hair to Finish its Vegetables!

November 5th, 2010

As health-conscious, beauty-minded women, most of us are already in the habit of scanning labels for natural and organic ingredients when shopping for hair products. And while we already know to look for jojoba-packed, shea-fortified or cocoa butter-enriched products (click links for prime product examples), there’s a whole world of plant extracts that are overlooked by most consumers, but not by hair stylists and scientists.

Several advanced products out there are currently carrying fresh, healthy blends of plant extras that, innovatively, are more commonly found in produce aisles. Intrigued at the idea of vegetables for your hair? We were too.   

As it turns out, vegetable-derived cleansing agents are naturally gentle, are packed with naturally occurring vitamins and minerals, and have properties that protect against weather. Simply consider the source, and it makes sense.

Here are some high end but affordable superstars of the world of hair products that have caught on to the notion that your hair can be healthier… if it goes vegetarian!

MOP Mixed Greens Shampoo
Extracts of cucumber, artichoke, and watercress, in addition to certified organic olive oil and apple cider vinegar make this shampoo super unique, and ultra hair-healthy. As they say, “dry hair will eat it up!” Save 15% on this product >>

MOP Glisten Conditioner
The companion conditioner to the MOP Mixed Greens Shampoo has the same blend of vegetable extracts, plus alfalfa and a dash of rosemary oil for shine, softness, and manageability. It’s light, refreshing, and quenching. Save 15% on this one too! >>

Framesi Biogenol Ultra Deep Masque
This uber-nourishing hair masque combines a spa treatment with a stroll through a garden. Vegetable proteins infuse this cream to rebuild and restore healthy to your hair. You’re your hair restructured, fortified, and energized. What more can a girl ask? How about natural anti-oxidants from the green ingredients too that help prevent hair color from fading? Get it for 10% off >>

Philip B Creme of the Crop Hair Finishing Cream
This is truly one of the best miracle-workers on the market. If you’re shopping for hair products for curly hair, the veggie-derived ingredients in this cream tames flyaways and smooths away frizz. If you’re looking for a frizzy hair product or a product to enhance straight hair, Philip B helps you shine and define it. The secret here is a power-packed green blend of soy, carrot and vanilla extracts, plus a generous helping of silk proteins. Just a dab does wonders! And it’s 15% off here!

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Spring and Shine in a Bottle: The Best Hair Products for Curly Hair

October 16th, 2010

Navigating the world of hair products for curly hair can be treacherous! After all, a wrong turn and the perils you face are frizz, dryness and impossible tangles. As many women with naturally curly hair or salon curls have discovered, the blessing of pretty waves and loops in your tresses can quickly become a curse when you make your hair angry with the wrong products.

Keeping your curls as gorgeous as a siren’s takes some work, and more importantly, a little bit of know-how. When shopping for hair products for curly hair, be aware of two things.

1) That the worst enemy of curly hair – whether in the wavy, curly or kinky category – is dryness, since it leads to frizz and breakage. Dryness is the reasons so many are switching to the “no-poo” or “low-poo” method of curl care, which prescribes avoiding traditional shampoos that are loaded with the sulfates that usually strip and dry hair on contact.

2) That some curly hair can be protein-sensitive, meaning that if you use certain protein-heavy products, they can leave your hair feeling coarse over time, and your curls feeling weighed-down. The key to shopping for products for curly hair that contain protein is to focus on moisturizing proteins, like rice or soy, to help your curls maintain their shine, volume and bounce.

We’ve done our research. Across several popular curly hair sites, here are some of the highest reviewed hair products for curly hair to get you started.

Lather Your Locks…

DevaCurl Low-Poo Cleanser
The coconut-derived low-sudsing formula means your hair maintains its hydration even with daily use. And the starfruit and mango scent is simply bliss. I have friends that swear by this line of products. Get more info >>

MOP C-System Hydrating Shampoo
This shampoo that uses organic ingredients is rich with vitamins, fruit extracts and other moisturizing botanicals… while being sulfate-free! Girls across the web are proclaiming that soft, swishy curls are the result here. Get more info >>

Matrix Sleek-Look Smoothing Shampoo
And if you’re more comfortable with something that’s salon-engineered, here’s a great product by Matrix with a patented formula focused on easing frizz, locking in moisture and smoothing hair so that it’s manageable – a trifecta of effects you want on your curly hair. Get more info >>

 

 …And Show Them Off!

DevaCurl Set it Free 
Refreshing and citrus-scented, this spray-on formula contains beeswax and olive oil to lock moisture into your curls, reduce frizz, and hold the bounce in their shape for up to 48 hours. Get more info >>

Redken Fresh Curls Boost Gel
Want something with some science behind it? Redken spray-in boost gel utilizes their Elasta-Shield Complex, which was formulated for frizz control, shine, moisture-retention, resurfacing and – this is fun for your curls – “spring activation!” Get more info >>

Orofluido Beauty Elixir
And for something a little different and a lot more exotic, give this no-rinse elixir a try! It contains light argan oil, linseed oil, and cyperus oil that locks shine and body into your curls without weighing them down. With ancient Egyptian ingredients, it’s a touch of luxury for your curls! Get more info >>

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