Paris Hilton & Pam Anderson's Stylists Indicted on Felonly Hair Abuse!

Okay, it isn’t true, but it should be if their stylists sent them out looking like this! However, lots of us who don’t have paparazzi following our every move step out our doors every day sporting something just as bad. In Florida , it could just be the humidity, but over-processed hair can end up just as frizzy.

Frizzies can be caused by any number of things; sometimes its a lack of conditioner and sometimes its over-conditioned. That's right, over-conditioning porous chemically treated hair can give it that 'just stuck my finger in a light-socket' look.

Some conditioners work by attracting moisture out of the air, thus causing the cuticle to expand; the hair swells and appears dry when it's actually over-saturated with moisture. Usually this happens when the hair is lacking in protein, which in turn is caused by over processing! (Grounds for the indictment?)

A skilled stylist knows that you must use a protein replacement before conditioning. Too much protein without moisture could also make your hair look like stuffing torn from inside the Wizard of Oz's Scarecrow. It's best to check with a trusted beauty professional to help you select the proper balance of protein to moisture.

Once you've achieved the proper balance, silicone Protectants and other potions and polishing agents can add control to seal and protect it from the various elements that can cause it to frizz out of control. Flat ironing to straighten the hair is a technique used by many women to flatten and shine unruly hair. However, it's always best to use Protectants and sealants on your hair first so you don't do more damage to the hair's keratin and leave it looking even frizzier when it dries naturally.

Don't just take the advice from some beauty editor in a national magazine! Egg whites and mayonnaise aren't going to help. Trust your hair to someone who knows it; your stylist. And if your stylist is giving you these types of results, find another! Paris...Pam...I'm talking to you!

~Heather

Clarisonic Skin Care Brush

As a licensed esthetician I've known about Clarisonic and it's incredible sonic-brush for a couple of years now. In fact, I use them during my facial treatments and keep several at home for myself and my teenagers. It's as essential to their daily skin routine as any product.

Created by the same people who invented the sonic-care toothbrush, the Clarisonic facial brush uses much of the same technology. The oscillating head moves back and forth at a sonic frequency of over 300 movements per second and the two zones work with the skin and not against it. The first zone flexes and buffers between the inner and outer brushes and works deep within the pores to remove dirt and oil. The second zone is the inner brush and cleanses, clarifies, and stimulates the skin.
The Clarisonic's main claim to fame is its ability to cleanse the skin better than any other system I've used, up to 6 times more cleansing than by using a washcloth alone. For teenagers or anyone struggling with acne or for women who wear make-up (ladies I know you love your Mac cosmetics, but you've seen what it does to your skin), this item is indispensable.

Although the price-tag is a little steep at $195.00, it is money well spent. It works with any skincare system that you are currently using and you will be amazed by the results. You can order it directly at: http://www.clarisonic.com/shop/store.php or use their store locater if you don't want to wait the 4 weeks for delivery.

~Heather

Eco Friendly Blowdryer

Would you use a microwave to dry your hair every morning? I certainly hope not, but that's essentially what each and every one of us is doing when we pick up our trusty blowdryer as we get ready each morning.

The average blowdryer emits 200-400 mG of harmful EMF radiation, which is more than a microwave! Does this mean that the 'dry-head' is dead? Should we all be hanging our heads out of our car windows as we drive to work for a 'natural' blowdry? No. The BarBar ECO-8000 is the answer.

This little beauty uses a ceramic block instead of a metal coil. Not only is it safer and performs better, but it only emits 1.9 mG of EMF! You can't get lower than that unless "Pablo the Poolboy" is fanning you with palm fronds and most of us aren't that lucky.



The ECO-8000 also out performs the 1800 watt blowdryers on the market while only using 1000 watts. You can cut your drying time in half while saving electricity and helping the planet and still look good!

For those readers that are interested, you can find the BarBar ECO-8000 at hairflixshop.com which is an authorized reseller. Here's a link: eco-dryer. You can also save an additional $20 by entering the promo code "Heather" in the shopping cart when you check out. Hey, that 20 bucks you save might not be enough to hire Pablo, but maybe you can put it in your 'poolboy' fund!

~Heather