Color Protection with Pureology

We all know to protect our skin from the sun’s harsh rays, but what about our hair? The perfect solution to protect your hair during the hot summer months and beyond is Pureology Serious Colour Care. Colour treated hair requires protection from fading caused by free radicals in the atmosphere. These free radicals are unstable molecules formed when ultra violet light interacts with oxygen, water (moisture) and pollutants. Free radicals attack freshly colour-treated hair, causing hair to weaken, fade, and dull.

Pureology's solution to free radicals and colour fading is the exclusive AntiFadeComplex® included in all* Pureology products, protecting hair colour from start to finish. Pureology's AntiFadeComplex is a proprietary blend of potent antioxidants to counteract free radicals before they reach specific parts of the hair, helping to prevent distress and damage to already fragile colour-treated hair:

Heliogenol: Sunflower seed cake extract prevents colour loss from photo oxidation from UVA & UVB rays

Vitamin C & E: Powerful, natural antioxidants to counteract free radicals

Melanin: Herbal melanin retard oxidation and enhance colour hair radiance UVA & UVB Sunscreens: Shield hair from absorbing damaging ultra-violet light which oxidize and fade coloured hair

My grandmother is a huge fan of the Pureology Hydrate collection with AntiFade Complex, because her hair is dyed and she hates to have to re-dye it because the color faded. The AntiFade Complex in the line helps her keep her color looking fresh and vibrant and also keeps her hair soft and healthy. It's a win-win situation.

DevaCurl is a Winner!

Devacurl is the proud recipient of 6 awards from NaturallyCurly.com's Annual Beauty Awards!

Devacurl won Best Second Day Hair with Mist-er Right, Best Cleanser with No-Poo, Best Daily Conditioner with One Condition, Best styling gel with AnGEL, and Best Brand!

So tell me ladies, have you tried Devacurl products? If so what is your favorite product?

No Frizz Shampoo & Conditioner!

Be the First to Try New No Frizz Shampoo and Conditioners!

No Frizz, the amazing frizz solution that has become one of the hottest launches of the year, is adding shampoo and conditioners to its line of frizz-fighting products. Sephora stores across the country will be decked out in honor of No Frizz from July 16th through August 6th (check out the amazing windows in the attached photo). While you’re there, stay for a consultation and snag a free sample of the new shampoo and conditioner (supplies are extremely limited so don’t wait).

Yours truly already has some of the shampoo and conditioner so expect full reviews shortly!

Post Beach Condition

When I went to Miami I did not expect the heat, salt water, and sand to complete take away any trace of moisture in my hair. So much so that the conditioner I brought along (Aussie Moist) was not helping at all. Thank goodness (and my boyfriend) for making sure there was a Sephora within walking distance from our hotel.

I knew exactly which two products I had to pick up. Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment. The large 5 oz. tub because it's a better deal and I know I'll use it all up. Plus, the Ojon Revitalizing Mist to help soften my hair post showers. The Ojon Restorative Hair Treatment did the trick and fast too. It's worth every penny of the $55 that it costs, trust and believe that. The only thing is the scent, which I can luckily say faded rather quickly. A few nights I decided to apply some to the ends of my hair before bunning and then smooth a bit over my edges to smooth away fly aways. It worked very well and my hair felt amazing the next day, only to be submerged again in the beautiful ocean. Hey... it was vacation. Next time, I know which conditioner to bring and which one to leave at home. Ojon definitely makes it into the travel bag from now on!

Summer Solutions Giveaway

I'm back from Miami and now I want to do something special for all my loyal readers. How about a giveaway?!? The Anti Hair Slave and Dr. Miracle's have teamed up to give 10 lucky winners a Dr. Miracle's Summer Solutions Package including:

*My Goodbye Acne System
* Braid Spray, 2-n-1 Shampoo and Conditioner
* Leave-in Conditioner
* Healing Serum
* new Super Packet Deep Conditioning Treatment

This contest is limited to US & Canadian readers. Please only enter once & Good Luck!

Baby Puffs

You know when a little girl's hair is growing, but not quite long to make it into one puff? I love this style so much for little girl's that I had to feature it here, with a quick how-to for mom's who are just all thumbs when it comes to their daughters hair.

This style is easiest accomplished after washing baby's hair. When it's still damp run some Miss Jessie's Baby Buttercreme through the hair to help define the curls and keep hair soft. The part the hair and secure an elastic around each portion. You might choose to use a soft baby brush to help smooth each section. Make two puffs on each side and then one in the back. Quick, easy, and so cute!

**Thanks Miss Paige for modeling!**

Instyler Curls

I'm sure you have seen my video review of the Instyler Rotating Hair Iron on my youtube channel. If not watch here, www.youtube.com/antihairslave. Anyway, I recently tried out the Instyler on my Gram's hair after I dyed it. Gram's hair is a little longer but a lot thicker than my hair. So I wanted to put the Instyler to the test and try it out on her hair.

Here is the before picture, where her hair has been blow dried and curled with a curling iron about a week prior.

This picture was taken after I dyed her hair, washed, conditioned, blowdried, and then styled with the Instyler. I did not use a curling iron or other type of flat iron, the only tool I used was the Instyler and it came out fantastic! She was really happy with the results and I must say the Instyler is easier to use on someone else than it is on yourself.

Airplane Hair

I'm off to Miami tomorrow! I'm really excited to finally be going on a vacation, even if it's just a few days. Anyway, I really don't like flying. Not because I'm scared of flying or anything like that, but I hate the dried out feeling I have once I land. Everything my skin, hands, hair, whole body just feels depleted. So this time I plan on using a hair and scalp oil, prior to leaving and leaving my hair in a high bun during travel. My oil of choice: Suki Hair & Scalp Conditioning OilSuki Pure Hair and Scalp Conditioning Oil. I will be using this oil because it's specifically made for both the hair and the scalp and the scent reminds me of the spa so if I catch whiffs while in flight I'm hoping it'll relax me.

Tip: Only use a small amount to ensure you don't leave oil marks where ever your head ends up. In my case, my boyfriends shoulder.

Advanced Grey Solution

Basically I've taken over in the hair care department for my Gram, it's cheaper and she says I do just as good of a job as the salon. It's a plus for me, because I get to try out new products on her hair. Most recently, I dyed her hair using Clairol Professional Advanced Solution in Dark Brown.

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION - Beautiful Collection Advanced Gray Solution is an easy-to-use semi-permanent hair color developed specifically for relaxed or textured hair. Now you can you enjoy both convenience and moisturizing benefits, because you can relax and color the same day. Clairol Professional Advanced Gray Solution contains the new-to-the-world SynAIRgy™ technology that deposits rich, vibrant color to gently cover more gray-- up to twice as long as Beautiful Collection Moisturizing Color, but simpler and without any harsh, damaging effects. Plus, it comes in five great shades!

AHS thoughts: I absolutely love using this hair color. There is no mixing, no mess, and most importantly the texture of the dye is thin enough to move through the hair but thick enough to not be all runny and messy. Downside: you have to buy your own gloves. The dye covered my gram's grey way better than other products I have used in the past. This product is right up there with her favorite dye and that's Bigen.

Stay Tuned because tomorrow I will show you guys the finished results including what I used to style her hair!

Hair Rules: The Salon

Check it out! Hair Rules creator Dickey has his own salon. Click the image to enlarge and get the deets!