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Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
We have always wanted to see a little curl in our editorial assistant’s hair. She has worn it pretty much poker straight, or in a ponytail, since we’ve known her - and that’s been quite a few years. We decided to visit Antonio and his crew at Salon Tocci, in Toronto, and asked them how to create soft bouncy waves in Steph’s fine hair. Here is the step by step: (more…)
Written by Ellen Mirza | share a comment | print this | tell a friend
Categories: Conditioner, Hair Styles, How-Tos and Tips, John Frieda, Redken, Saijojo, Schwartzkopf, Sexy Hair, Shampoo, Styling Products
Tuesday, April 21st, 2009
We were aimlessly wandering around the aisles of Walmart recently, when we came across their health and beauty section. We had no idea how huge it was, and how many great brands that they carry. It’s quite the one stop beauty shop, and the prices are truly excellent! (more…)
Written by Ellen Mirza | share a comment | print this | tell a friend
Categories: Beauty For Less, John Frieda, L'Oreal, Nivea
Friday, January 9th, 2009
Everyone who knows us knows we have a love affair with big hair. We’re not talking 80s hair, mind you, we’re talking luscious curls, lots of volume and maybe, just maybe a little bit of backcombing. That’s why the new John Frieda Luxurious Volume collection has been a staple in our showers every since we got our hands on it. (more…)
Written by Jennifer Sgro | share a comment | print this | tell a friend
Categories: Conditioner, John Frieda, Shampoo, Styling Products
Friday, March 7th, 2008
No matter if you spend $200 at the salon on highlights or use a $10 box of home colourant - fading is still a reality and a nightmare.
Here are a selection of products designed to maintain and extend colour between treatments and to provide nourishment and vitamins to enhance natural and infused hair colour.
Redken’s Interbond Conditioning System and 360 Protective Complex deliver UV filters, anti-oxidant vitamin E, conditioning silicone, ion blockers, and ceramide to help shield, stabilize and secure colour vibrancy. The shampoo gently cleanses and protects to leave hair manageable, refreshed and shiny, whilst the conditioner detangles and smoothes hair for a finish full of colour reflection.
DOVE Advanced Colour Therapy
Also available in a version for Highlighted Hair.
www.dove.ca www.dove.com
Ted Gibson Glimmering Gold


Ted Gibson’s Shimmer Gold shampoo and conditioner deposit temporary colour and intensive moisturizers to enhance gold and honey tones in light to medium blonde natural, and colour treated hair. Ingredients such as jojoba extract, silk protein and wild orchid extract work to protect hair from harmful environmental damage while leaving a vibrant shine.
Also available in Brazen Brown for brunettes and Captivating Copper for red heads.
The Color Resist formula contains Vitamins B3 and B6, Fructose, Glucose, and a UV filter to assist in protecting the the hair fiber, keeping it stronger, shinier and more resistant to the effects of repeated washing.
An easy-to-use product that enhances colour and shine in just three minutes. Just wash and condition your hair and then apply to extend the life and luminosity of your coloured hair.
Also available in Sheer Blonde, Brilliant Brunette, and Radiant Red.
www.johnfrieda.ca www.johnfrieda.com
Schwarzkopf Professional Seah Hairspa Shine Spritz
A leave-in treatment containing Cell-Cohesion-Complex to detoxify and regenerate, Cactus blossom extract to provide lustrous, brilliant colour and their Photonica formula with Shadeglow that prevents hair colour from fading.
www.schwarzkopf-professional.ca www.schwarzkopf-professional.com
L’Oréal Professionnel Colour Show Volume Mousse
This mousse protects colour with apricot oils and UV filters, whilst giving locks serious body, shine and hold.
Written by Ellen | share a comment | print this | tell a friend
Categories: Conditioner, Dove, Garnier, John Frieda, L'Oreal, Schwartzkopf, Shampoo, Ted Gibson