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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…)

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…)

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…)

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 Color Extend

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.

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DOVE Advanced Colour Therapy

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.

www.tedgibsonbeauty.com