Be A Wax Artist!

Hair wax can add unbelievable texture and extreme definition- or, when used incorrectly, it can flatten your style in a matter of seconds! To apply hair wax without a hassle, try the following tips:

• Look for a water-based wax, like Garnier Fructis Brilliantine Shine Wax ($3.99). It’s more pliable, which means no hardening or stiffness, and makes hair easier to style.
• Less is more! Scoop out just enough to cover the pad of your finger. Remember, you can always add wax as you go!
• Rub the wax between your fingers before applying to hair. This warms the wax, making it easier to apply, and also distributes it evenly across your fingers to avoid clumping.
• For “blown back” or softer styles, lightly run your fingers through the hair to shape. For more intensely defined styles, try putting a small amount of wax on both hands, gripping the section of hair you are styling, and sliding both hands down the section from root to tip with ample pressure.

Boost Your Styling Products

Pump up your favorite styling products with Sally Hershberger Supreme Head Style Primer ($12.49). This product enhances your other styling products by acting as a base to thicken and add fullness to thinner or flat hair, making it easier to style. Apply to towel-dried hair after washing, starting at the forehead and raking through hair to the ends. Allow the product to sink in to hair, then apply your other styling products, and style as usual. Hair won’t be greasy, just thick and smooth, all day long!

ARCONA’s Different Kind of Hairspray

When you hear “hairspray”, you often think “sticky” and “stiff”. Get flexible, long-lasting hold and UV protection in one package with ARCONA Hair Finish Extra Holding Spray ($18.00). This mist contains natural food grade alcohol for a quick-drying strong hold, and beneficial botanical infusions like green tea, lavender, sweet orange and neroli. Citrus oils help create natural highlights and shine, while wheat protein and jojoba oil offer an extra splash of moisture. Consider this your all-in-one styling product!

Start a New Hair Ritual!

Intrigued by Ojon’s hair care line but not sure where to start? The “Try Me” 5-Piece Hair Ritual Kit ($45.00) is a great place to start. This set contains five great products for damaged, dry and dull hair, all containing the most superior exotic natural ingredients. First, wash with Ojon Ultra-Hydrating Shampoo (2 oz) and follow up with Ultra-Hydrating Conditioner (2 oz). For extra repair and conditioning, try the Restorative Hair Treatment (1.35 oz) with 100% pure palm nut oil, shea butter, sweet almond protein and babassu to hydrate and detangle for more manageable, silky hair. Prep your hair for styling with the Revitalizing Mist ($.85 oz), a leave-in conditioner that strengthens hair to help it resist breakage and styling damage. Maintain your healthy look with the Shine and Protect Glossing Mist (.85 oz) which intensifies hair color and shields it from sun damage, which controlling the effects of humidity on hair. Whether you’re looking for travel-friendly products or just want to try something new, this is a fabulous sampling of Ojon’s natural hair care.

A Dose of Vitamin C For Hair

Vitamin C isn’t just good for your body, it’s good for your hair. MOP C-System Shaping Serum ($16.00) fortifies hair with Vitamin C and fruit extracts to add glossy, reflective shine. This product, ideal for fine to medium hair types, maximizes fullness and gives hair amazing bounce. Liven up your hair by applying evenly through damp hair (using a soft bristle brush to distribute) and blowing dry.

Refresh Your Style

Give your ‘do a mid-day (or midnight!) pick me up with Aveda Light Elements Reviving Mist ($16.99). This formula actually helps remove buildup and oil that have accumulated throughout the day to make hair feel lighter and refreshed. Spray on to reactivate styling products or prep hair for new styling. It’s even a great option when there’s no time to wash (but you really need to!). Your hair won’t be weighed down or flattened, just fresh and clean!

The Skinny on Straight Hair

Keep thick, coarse hair in check with AVON Salon Skinny Serum ($3.99). This humidity-resistant serum coats each strand to add smoothness and control. Volume is kept proportionate for more manageability and straight, sleek looks that you never thought possible! This product seals and protects the cuticle, so you’ll get better results from heat styling. Just a few pumps applied to wet hair will give you reflective shine and super skinny hair all day or night.

Sake For Your Hair

Indulge in another product in the popular Fresh Sake scent line with Fresh Sake Hair Cream ($26.00). This non-greasy formula helps control frizz and flyaways without making hair appear weighed down. Beyond beautifying your hair, this product uses anti-flammatory gotu-kola extract to encourage lipid production and discourage dry, irritated scalps. Hair is protected from the elements with antioxidant olive fruit oil, and grapeseed oil smooths and seals ruffled up cuticles. Apply to wet or dry hair for styling control and another way to enjoy the tart citrus scent.

Make A Little Go A Long Way

Trying to get the most out of that expensive conditioner that you finally splurged on? Or, are you saving the tiniest bit of your now discontinued favorite product? Make conditioner go farther by trying these tips:

• Before applying conditioner, squeeze out as much excess water from hair as possible. Otherwise, the conditioner will be diluted, and may drip off of hair rather than being absorbed.
• Apply conditioner only to your “trouble spots”- for example, your ends- rather than all over your hair. Unless your hair is very dry, the midsection of hair will probably not need much conditioning. And if you have oily hair, conditioner applied to the roots might actually be making your hair more flat. Experiment with applying conditioner to certain sections of hair and observe the difference.

• Have a great scented conditioner that just gets covered up by other styling products? Use it to replace anti-frizz or shine serums to get amazing smelling (and looking) hair. Rub a small amount between your palms and smooth over hair. Use a small travel shampoo bottle like these to take it wherever you go for a scent and style touch-up!

Give The Best Tressed Gift

Give a luxurious, pampering gift to a special lady in your life! Carol’s Daughter Best Tressed Gift Set ($58.00) includes five favorites from their collection of hair care. Refresh yourself with Rosemary Mint Shampoo with Sea Moss (8 oz), and follow with a yummy Black Vanilla Leave-In Conditioner (8 oz). Try out the versatile Lisa’s Hair Elixir (8 oz), which is both a shine serum and a hot oil treatment. Or, try out the curl-defining, conditioning Hair Milk (4 oz). Mimosa Hair Honey (4 oz) is a sweet treat- this pomade is free of water, making it perfect for fighting frizz. The products are contained in a reusable jute bag.

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