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Wednesday, June 22, 2011

Protect Your Hair! (and save money)

Happy summer!!! summer is officially here in jersey however the temps have been super high for may. this little lady is not complaining one bit! I love love LOVE the heat and sun. As far as protecting my self from the sun that's a little different. as a child of the 80's i can remember tanning beds being sold out of magazines, and by my sophomore year i had a monthly membership to my local tanning salon, (as they say Gym, Tanning. laundry.) So now that I am older (shutter) and "wiser"I have stopped indoor taning.I know my hair is my identity & I love my hair, so I need to protect it. today's lesson goes for EVERYONE!weather you have highlights,or single color, or even sigh* box job it. THE SUN FADES YOUR COLOR, CHLORINE FADES YOUR COLOR FASTER,SEA SALT DRYS OUT YOUR HAIR! summer is so hard on your hair, give your hair some LOVE. the more you protect your hair the longer you can go between colors (saving you money YAY)

3 steps to protect your hair.
first block out as much as you can!
try:
Aveda Hair Veil.

A lightweight, water-resistant UV defense mist that forms an invisible screen to help protect hair from sun exposure for up to 16 hours, to minimize color fadage, damage and dryness.UVA/UVB filters derived from wintergreen and cinnamon bark oils help protect hair from sun damageanti-oxidizing blend of green tea extract, certified organic sunflower seed oil and vitamin E helps protect against free radicals
certified organic shea butter, coconut and palm oils condition and detangle
light tropical aroma blend with 100% certified organic essences of neroli, ylang ylang and wild-crafted cistus
frugalista opition:
a mist type sunblock like , it will make your hair feel sticky tho
second WASH it out!!
try:
Sun Care Hair and Body Cleanser

A color-safe formula that gently and effectively removes chlorine, salt and product build-up, while helping to maintain moisture balance.
corn-derived chelator removes minerals found in chlorinated pool water which cause discoloration
babassu-derived cleansing system removes chlorine, salt and product build-up
Frugalista option:
REDKEN COLOR EXTEND SUN AFTER-SUN SHAMPOO
Step 3 pamper your hair!
try:
Sun Care After-Sun Hair Masque

An intensive cream masque that restores sun-exposed hair, moisturizes, and helps defend against free radicals.
frugalista option:
leave your conditioner in for 10 min.
(s/n:all masques are pricey, but the are worth it! Mystique has trial size masques check us out)

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