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Double Duty Beauty

January 4th, 2011 . No Comments »

Your beauty basket runneth over. Some of that stuff you bought because you needed it (or at least you really thought so). Some of it wooed you with great advertising. Some of it was just too gosh darn cute.

The good news is, many products are a lot more than just a one trick pony. They morph into a multi-use affair with the addition of common ingredients found around the house, or even as they are.

Conditioner

A good daily use conditioner is a necessary staple, especially for those who need to wash their hair often. It has to get the job done without being too heavy or creating build up. Paul Mitchell’s The Conditioner is an excellent buy that has stood the test of time. It was part of the original three products that launched the line back in the 80′s and it still garners praise from the industry.

Double Duty: If your hair tends to be dry, or if you are a curly, you could really stand to skip the shampoo step all together and do a conditioner-only wash. These products have enough mild surfactants to cleanse without the stripping and tangling. For a clarifying wash, add a bit of baking soda to your conditioner. This will help get rid of any product build up and freshen the scalp.

Get this – you can also use conditioner in place of shaving cream!

Mild Facial Cleansers

A gentle, emollient, water soluble (easily rinsed) cleanser is a good idea for all skin types. Even if you have oily skin, deep cleansing products aren’t necessary every time you wash your face. You want to retain moisture balance without stripping the skin. At night, when you want to remove your makeup and get rid of impurities from the day, Dermalogica UltraCalming Cleanser is a gel-cream that will sooth the skin and effectively remove cosmetic products and dirt.

Double Duty: A mixture of equal parts baking soda and gentle cleanser make a great exfoliating scrub. As you age, the skin does not slough away dead cells on its own as easily as younger skin. Exfoliating boosts cell turnover, gets rid of flaking skin, and leaves you with a healthy glow.

Moisture-Rich Conditioners

Especially if you are coarse or curly, your hair constantly craves moisture. Thick, rich conditioners are needed to tame your tresses and keep things manageable. Moroccanoil Moisture Repair Conditioner reconstructs the hair with keratin and argan oil. ISH Rescue Ionic Conditioner is an awesome detangler and protects the hair from heat styling.

Double Duty: Turn your conditioner into a luxury hair treatment with hot oil. Take a spoonful each of olive oil and castor oil. Castor oil is an excellent humectant and it’s also great for sealing the hair cuticle. You can also use your other favorite oils like jojoba oil and coconut oil. Heat them in the microwave for 30 seconds and mix them into 1/4 cup of conditioner. Apply to the hair and let it sit for about 10 minutes. It will work best with heat, and Hair Therapy Wrap will keep your hair warm for up to 30 minutes. Your hair will be super hydrated and the oils will give your hair a lovely sheen.

The 411 On At-Home Straightening Treatments

December 15th, 2010 . No Comments »

You’ve gotten the 411 on Professional Hair Straightening Treatments. For many women that’s the way to go. Hey – you’re a busy lady, you want what you want when it comes to your hair, and all that study and research on better hair care is best left to people who get paid for it.

But for many women, enslavement to expensive salon regimens is not something they want in their life. You are tired of always paying to have your hair look good, and you are ready to take back your hair. Perhaps you are one of the many women who have abused your hair with store-bought relaxer kits, and you know good and well that your hair is brittle and unhealthy as a result. Does your hair pass the strand test? Pull a strand and stretch it. If it quickly snaps, the answer is NO.

No matter what your hair type, there are three keys to healthy straight hair that is shiny and has body and movement. They are:

Moisture, conditioning, and a smooth hair cuticle
A skillful blowout with an ionic hair dryer
Sealing the cuticle tightly

Many women could achieve the straight hair they want with a minimum of products but don’t know it, because they are neglecting to address one or more of these key elements. Many women layer one bad hair habit on top of another and ruin their hair because they don’t understand their hair (or their products) and are guessing instead of educating themselves on proper care. Lets try to break the cycle of bad DIY relaxers, frying with heat, and hair that may be straight, but – let’s be honest – doesn’t really look good AT ALL.

#1 – Moisture, Conditioning, and a Smooth Hair Cuticle

If you were running a race, would you run BEHIND the finish line and then try to catch up later? Many women’s approach to hair care is just that senseless. Somewhere we were taught that lather=clean. We scrub and scrub our hair until we get that lather! Well… now we can’t comb it so we need two or three applications of conditioner and a jar of hair grease. Lo and behold, the grease makes our hair greasy and limp. We are convinced that we need a touch-up on our relaxer. It never occurs to many of us that if a product leaves our hair tangled and breaking off, then it is NOT GOOD for our hair.

Break the shampoo habit. All that shampooing roughs up the hair cuticle and raises it, thus making it much harder to straighten. Occasional clarifying is fine to get rid of build up, but you can be gentle and your hair will be healthier. Look for a sulfate-free cleanser that will not strip your hair of the natural oils it needs.

#2 – A Skillful Blowout With an Ionic Hair Dryer

It’s been discussed at length and in detail on this blog, but in case you missed it…

The Great Straight – It’s All About the Blow Out

The Great Straight – It’s All About the Blow Out (Part 2)

#3 – Sealing the Cuticle Tightly

This is why keratin hair products are all the rage. Coarse and curly hair tends to be very porous, and that is THE major difference from straighter hair types. Keratin hair products really fill in those holes! Silicone based products are also a major help, even though many people don’t like the buildup that they can create – moderate use is key. Silicone based products provide a protective coating that repels humidity and keeps the cuticle from swelling. After all that work getting the cuticle smooth, the last thing you want is swelling!

This step is crucial to the longevity of your style. It keeps you from running back to your flat iron and abusing this wonderful tool. Ceramic flat irons actually help with this, because they are ionic and help to neutralize the hair.

FHI Heat Platform Series Flat Iron 1″ & FHI Heat Carbon Based Comb

There is no magic bullet product for effortless self-styled hair that looks like you just stepped out of the salon. If you slap some expensive product on dry, brittle hair that is not well conditioned, and follow this with faulty styling, don’t expect a miracle. However!

Some products will really help you achieve optimum style. Straightening balms can be a great help for hair that is less coarse. One product that’s gotten great reviews is Liquid Keratin. This breakthrough product is an answer to those expensive salon keratin treatments. They recently came out with Liquid Keratin Bold for Dark Hair, but many women with African American hair have used the original formula with great results.

Liquid Keratin 30 Day Straight and Smooth

Keratin Complex by Coppola Intense Rx is another great product. The Coppola salon treatment is a very popular version of the Brazilian Keratin Treatment, and this product is meant for at-home use to extend the life of that treatment. It is deep penetrating and infuses Keratin into the hair. It is 25% pure keratin and only contains a couple of very lightweight silicones. Many women use it as a DIY substitute for what you would get at the salon.

You can also try silicone-based serums. Two serums that work really well are Moroccanoil and Alterna Caviar Polishing Serum.

Moroccanoil

Alterna Caviar Polishing Serum

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Ooooh… Santa, Baby…

December 8th, 2010 . 1 Comment »

Sexy Santa from mrcostumes.com

Have you been naughty or nice? OK… how about naughty – but in a really, really good way?

It’s Christmas, and it’s time to spoil your favorite beauty junkie (especially if you are that junkie). Nothing makes a girl feel loved like a little something to feel pretty or get pretty. A new hair dryer or flat iron is both fun and functional, a gift that will be put to use well past the holiday season. If you are not quite sure what to get, it’s hard to go wrong with a good-smelling bath product. Here’s a few suggestions.

Hey, Big Spender!!!

FHI Heat Technique Limited Edition Kit (Pink)

This kit is the perfect marriage of fun and function, and a great value at 45% off of retail. This limited edition kit comes with the FHI Technique G2 Iron 1″ with PINK Self-Adjusting Plates, the FHI Heat Brush, the FHI Heat T Rex Clips (2), and the FHI Satin Thermal Carrying Clutch. The Technique series line of irons are the perfect combination of quality and value.

Big Heart, Small Wallet

Moroccanoil Luxurious Carrying Case (90% OFF!!)

This is one of those miracle gifts that lets you look like Daddy Warbucks on an Orphan Annie budget. This large carrying case is roomy enough for all of your favorite hair products. It’s under ten bucks! At that price you can add a few stocking stuffers, like a mini or full-size of the award-winning Moroccanoil and some unique, exotic wooden hair sticks.

And, of course, festive holiday soaps and bath products are always great for last minute gifts.

Posted in Beauty, Beauty Brands, Beauty Products, FHI Heat, Frizzy Hair Products, Hair Products, Hair Products For Curly Hair, Moroccanoil, Salon Hair Products

The Great Straight – It’s All About The Blow Out (Part 2)

November 12th, 2010 . 8 Comments »

A skillful blow out really does make all the difference in the style of your hair. A bad blow out will singe your hair and dry it out, leaving it susceptible to damage. A great blow out means silky smooth hair and style that lasts. So how do you learn the secrets to working your hair like a pro?

Meet Rachel Swire, owner of Salon Cabelo in Atlanta, GA. An amazing stylist, Rachel is all about healthy hair and keeps her own hair relaxer-free. She really exploits the full potential and versatility of her natural texture, switching easily from straight hair to two-strand twists to Farrah Fawcett curls for a fun change of pace. If you still have questions about achieving your best blow-dry technique, check out her videos.

Great styling starts with great hair. Try some of Rachel’s favorite tools and products.

FHI Heat Nano Weight Salon Pro 1900 Turbo Dryer

We’ve said it before here at Frizzy2Silky. The BEST blow dryer. Period.

You may also want to try some of those nifty FHI T-Rex clips Rachel mentioned in her video – in red, pink, black, and white.

If you have natural hair, one problem you will have to combat is reversion – reverting back to the natural texture. Many women make the mistake of flat ironing their hair EVERY time it starts to poof and frizz and frying their hair in the process. If this is you

STOP!

You need to re-evaluate your hair care. If your hair is healthy and properly blow-dried, you can probably get about a week from one flat ironing. According to Rachel, sealing the cuticle to keep out the humidity is critical to the longevity of your styling. Two of her favorite sealing products to prep the hair for blow drying are…

Moroccanoil (also available in travel size)