Archive for the ‘Hair Care’ Category

We’re happy to welcome a new addition to our brand offering this year.  12 Benefits Hair Care offers 12 Great benefits to your hair every time you use their products.

12 Benefits is created by hairstylists and brand developers with over 60 years experience in the beauty industry.  12 Benefits  immediately transforms hair with instant, visible results. Supple, silky smooth, youthful hair is achieved. Hair concerns are overcome. Only the highest quality ingredients such as natural silk protein and Moroccan argan oil are incorporated into 12 Benefits products. Our formulas are free of sulfates, glutens, salt, formaldehyde based preservatives, animal ingredients and petrochemicals. 12 Benefits is not tested on animals.

12 Benefits includes a Rapid Blowout Argan Oil Blow Dry Spray and an Instant Healthy Hair Treatment.  Read more about these products and this brand by clicking on the links.

Have you used 12 Benefits before?  Leave a review on the product pages or in our comments section.

We’re not lying when we say this, and we’re confident that you’ll love it as well.  Smart Solutions Flexible Hold Hair Spray is the BEST Hair Spray that we’ve ever tried.  It is the first “waterless” hair spray, which prevents the “sticky-ness” and “wet-ness” that you would normally see with traditional hair sprays.  It is quick drying, provides great shine, last all day, never tacky, humidity resistant and workable!  It also washes out of your hair easily.

Currently on sale for $8.99.

Some more information:

Water Free To Keep Hair Weightless
Ultra Fine Drying Mist is Humidity Resistant
Crystal Clear Creating High Shine
Never Stiff or Sticky So It’s Brushable for Easy Styling
Easy to Wash Out, Light Fragrance
Flexible Hold From Light To Firm
Doesn’t Flake, Easy To Wash Out

What does Flexible Hold mean?

Flexible Hold allows the stylist and the client to choose whether they want a soft hold or a firmer hold by simply layering on the fine mist aerosol spray. The spray is workable in its first application, then as it is reapplied the hair becomes firmer.

What are the benefits of being Water Free?

By being water free FHS is able to dry faster without weighing the hair down. The formula keeps the spray crystal clear for maximum shine.

How is the Fragrance?

As the ultra fine mist comes out, a pleasant citrus scent with a grapefruit overtone is noticed. After a few seconds it fades to a fresh, light fragrance, and is not noticed at all after a few minutes so as not to conflict with any fragrance that the user might be wearing.

What does ‘Workable Styling’ mean?

Workable Styling refers to how brushable a spray is on the hair. A stylist when doing updos and upstyles needs a spray that can be applied, then brushed without pulling on the client’s scalp, to get the hair into the desired form. A client wants the spray to be brushable for styling purposes as well as being able to comfortably brush through it in the evening before going to bed.

FHS will not stick to curling irons or flat irons. It is excellent for doing updos and upstyles, with all day hold. Don’t let its light hold fool you, it holds great even in windy conditions.

We have updated the hair brush section of our website to make it much easier for you to find the perfect hair brush.  When you first go to our hair brush section, you will notice that you have the option to “click here“, which will open up a PDF to help you find your perfect brush.  Then, you can easily navigate through different types of hair brushes on our site, perfect for your styling needs.

If you’ll notice on the “left navigation” you can browse by “Round, Cushion, Vented, Wig, Sets, Shampoo Brushes, Combs and Accessories”.  You can also browse by Brand, Price and More!

If you click on “Round Brushes”, you’ll see even more subcategories, which breaks down the brushes by bristle type and composition of the brush.  All of this will allow you to find your perfect hair brush!

I know, it can be extremely confusing.  Manufacturer’s are always coming out with “new” technologies to try and spruce up their products.  But does anyone know what they actually mean?

Thankfully for us, LaunchPad Magazine recently did a feature on these terms to help you make the right buying decision.  Let’s take a walk-through, shall we?

Beveled Plates

What:  Hair iron plates with beveled edges

Why:  Improve ability to straighten or create curls, waves, flips and ringlets

Ceramic:

What:  An inorganic crystalline material

Why:  Ceramic hair iron plates and blow dryer parts retain heat better than metal and host tourmaline particles (see Tourmaline below)

Far-Infrared Heat:

What:  Smooth, gentle heat wave that penetrates the cuticle without burning.

Why:  Minimizes heat damage; distributes heat more evenly and gently; accelerates dry time

Lithion Ion Battery/Technology:

What:  Rechargeable battery technology popular for use in portable electronics.

Why:  Lithion ion batteries hold charges longer than non-chargeable lithium batteries and can be recharged more times than other rechargeable battery types; better for the environment and more convenient for stylist.

NanoTechnology:

What:  A science that works with matter on a molecular level-a nonometer is one-billionth of a meter in size.

Why:  Smaller particles of certain materials and substances can better penetrate hair for more effective results.  Examples:

Nanosilver:  Silver particles kill harmful microbes inhabiting human skin and hair to optimize results.

Nanotitanium oxide:  Titanium (see below) particles sterilize and purify, lifting deposits and odor during styling, and inhibiting chemical buildup.

Negative Ions/Ionic Technology:

What:  Negatively charged particles naturally produced from the semiprecious gem stone tourmaline.

Why:  Neutralize harmful particles and deposits; reduce positive static charge to minimize frizz and create smoother, silkier hair.

Titanium:

What:  Chemical element also known as “space-age metal”

Why:  In hair irons, a very durable and excellent conductor of heat; enhances the effect of the ions produced by ceramic tourmaline components.

Tourmaline:

What:  Crystal silicate mineral compound classified as a semiprecious gem that emits a measurable ionic charge; can be suspended in ceramic

Why:  Seals in moisture, protects hair, reduces static electricity and enhances shine

UltraSonic:

What:  Technology that produces sound waves and vibrations in frequencies beyond human hearing ability

Why:  An alternative to heat; can help hair products penetrate more deeply

Which technology is your favorite in hair tools?  Do you use a combination?

Nioxin has recently updated their products and formulations to provide you with Thicker, Denser looking hair in 30 days.  The new Nioxin products will also provide your hair with more shine.

Did you know that thinning hair is a broad issue affecting 78% of female and male salon clients?  The 3 signs of hair thinning are:

• Fewer Hair Strands
• Finer Hair Strands
• Unhealthy Scalp Environment for Hair to Grow On

Whatever issues you have, they can be combated with Nioxin.  Nioxin finds inspiration in skincare and uses this approach to treat the concerns of clients with thin-looking hair.  As an extension of our facial skin, the scalp requires the same attention and care.  The 3 step approach is to “Cleanse, Optimize and Treat”.

New to Nioxin?  Try their System Kits to help with the transition.  They include the 3 steps needed to help re-grow your hair.

System 1 Kit:  For Normal to Thin-Looking, Fine Hair–> Natural (no hair color or chemical treatments)

System 2 Kit:  For Noticeably Thinning, Fine Hair–> Natural

System 3 Kit:  For Normal to Thin-Looking, Fine Hair –> Chemically Treated (Hair Color, Straightening Systems)

System 4 Kit:  For Noticeably Thinning, Fine Hair–> Chemically Treated

System 5 Kit:  For Normal to Thin-Looking, Medium to Coarse Hair–> Natural Hair/Chemically Treated Hair

System 6 Kit:  For Noticeably Thinning, Medium to Coarse Hair–> Natural Hair/Chemically Treated

You can also watch videos about Nioxin Products here

Bio Ionic Professional Hair Tools is the leader in Ion Powered Hair Dryers, Flat Irons and Curling Irons.

It is a revolutionary, patented system that harnesses the power of natural negative ions to help recondition and retexturize hair.

Bio Ionic’s salon-only, professional-use products contain Nanolonic™ Complex (a blend of natural-occurring minerals) that emits Natural Negative Ions in to the hair. Nanolonic™ Complex is powerful enough to break down clusters of water molecules into fine particles that penetrate the hair shaft, to re-hydrate, re-condition and restore moisture balance.

See and feel the difference! After using the Bio Ionic product system, hair feels smooth, super-soft and looks silky shiny.

Try the following:

Bio Ionic OnePass Nano Ceramic Flat Iron

The Fastest Straightening Iron Ever! The OnePass Iron represents a true break-through in straightening iron technology. The OnePass allows users to straighten hair in half the time compared to traditional irons. This is the professional’s #1 choice in irons!

Bio Ionic PowerLight Nano Ionic Professional Hair Dryer

The lightest, most powerful dryer ever!

BioIonic StyleWinder Rotating Styling Iron- Available in 3 easy to use sizes

The simple and unique rotating barrel makes styling hair so easy that with a flick of the thumb to spin StyleWinder’s clamp, you can instantly create perfect curls, styles and waves! Each StyleWinder Iron also comes with a FREE DVD featuring Bio Ionic Style Master Fernando Romero as he shows us how to clamp, wrap & roll.

One N Only Argan Oil Hair Products

To go along with their best-selling One N Only Moroccan Argan Oil Hair Treatment Oil, One N Only has decided to make an entire line of products featuring their key ingredient, the Argan Oil!  The line consists of:

Argan Oil Moisture Repair Shampoo

One ‘n Only Argan Oil Moisture Repair Shampoo is a gentle, sulfate free daily cleansing formula that hydrates and restores moisture levels.

Argan Oil Moisture Repair Conditioner

One ‘n Only Argan Oil Moisture Repair Conditioner is a daily conditioner that helps reconstruct, detangle and replenish moisture levels, instantly revitalizing dull, weak, and damaged hair.

Argan Oil Restorative Hair Mask

One ‘n Only Argan Oil Restorative Mask moisturizes to help revive and nourish dry and damaged hair

Argan Oil Curl Cream

One ‘n Only Argan Oil Curl Cream is a leave-in conditioning curl cream that defines and enhances curly hair

Argan Oil Styling Cream

One ‘n Only Argan Oil Styling Cream elimates frizz, adds definition and shine with a soft hold. Creates texture necessary for styling.

Argan Oil Hydrating Hair Mask

One ‘n Only Argan Oil Hydrating Mask hydrates and restores hair’s natural moisture balance. Repairs dry, damaged hair.

One of the world’s rarest oils, argan oil is derived from the Moroccan argan tree. Its moisturizing properties help revive and nourish dry and damaged hair.

You won’t find a better savings for Argan Oil products then One N Only!