Every now and again my hair seems to feel dry, distressed, and overworked and in need for some help. It happens to the best of us. This morning I used Redken extreme shampoo and NEW Redken extreme strength bulder plus fortifying mask, and anti-snap leave-in treatment for distressed hair. These hair care products made my hair feel like silk. Wow. It’s not an oily treatment which sometimes I find to weigh down my hair. It’s an intense protein and ceramide treatment. Not greasy at all just silky.

Redken extreme Hair care Line

Did you know that: ” Redken was the first brand to introduce protein into professional haicare in the 60′s..and now, Redken unvails a new generation of protein science with the dual-patnted Fotfying Complex and Interlock Protein Network, enebling penetration of the hair shaft more than ever before”-Dr. David Cannell, Redken’s R&D expert.

Redken extreme Hair care Line L to R (image above):

New & Improved anti-snap leave-in treatment-provides heat protection and reduces friction from brushing and helps prevent breakage and spilt ends.

NEW extreme Strength Builder fortifying rinse-out mask

extreme conditioner

extreme shampoo

extreme CAT protein reconstructing treatment

NEW extreme strength builder plus fortifying rinse out mask (this stuff is amazing!!) which contains the highest level of ceramide in the range to provide intense repiar, conditioning and strength to the core of higly distressed hair (bleached hair, dry hair, color treated hair, over worked hair).

Redken’s NEW  extreme Hair care regimen will be available in Redken salons begining May 2011 and Redken will roll-out the interlock protein network in the shampoo and conditioners of their best-selling All Soft, blonde glam, Body Full. Color Extend ranges throughout 2011.

It’s been a long but fun beautiful year here at Talking Makeup. I’ve tried many beauty products and fell in love 100 plus times. Here is the list of my favorite hair products for 2009! I really hope you all enjoy “The List” and love them as much as I do:)

Marta Walsh is having a great hair day thanks to Avon Advanced Techniques Dry Ends Serum:)

Shampoo & Conditioner

For Blonde Hair:

1. Pantene highlighting expressions
2. John Frieda Collection sheer blonde
3. Redken Blonde Glam

Frizzy hair, dry hair, color treated hair:

1. Pantene Smooth Vitality
2. Pureology supersmooth and Pureology hydrate
3. Living proof no frizz
4. Paul Labrecque Repair
5. Moroccanoil moisture repair
6. L’Oreal Professionnel Paris vitamino color
7. Pantene Pro V Restoratives Frizz Control
8. L’Oreal EverPure Moisture
9. Leonor Greyl nourishing shampoo for long and dry hair

Dry Shampoo
Oscar Blandi pronto

Thin hair in need for volume:
Redken Body Full

Healthy scalp and normal hair:
John Frieda Collection root awakening

Deep Hair Conditioner and Hair Mask

1. Kiehl’s Sunflower Color Preserving Deep Recovery Pak
2. Pantene Pro V Restoratives Time Renewal Replenishing Mask
3.  L’Oreal Professionnel Paris vitamino color Masque-Gelee
4. Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask
5. Leonor Greyl Paris softening mask for frizzy hair

Marta Walsh is experiencing great hair day today thanks to L’Oréal Professionnel Série Expert Vitamino Color Shampoo and Conditioner:)

Hair Styling Products

Blow Drying and Heat Protectors

1. Redken hot sets 22 thermal setting mist (total classic, been used over and over backstage at the tens during New York Fashion Week)
2. Living proof straight making styling cream (keeps my hair super straight and tamed for days)
3. Advanced Techniques Dry End Serum by Avon (the BEST hair serum because it never seems to weight down my hair not matter how much I apply. Quite magical!)
4. John Frieda Frizz-Ease Hair Serum Thermal Protection (A classic. The John Frieda hair serum revolutionized my beauty life forever!)
5. Moroccanoil Hydrating Styling Cream (quenches dry hair after shower and smell delicious!)
6. Kerastase Nutritive oleo-relax (tames very rebellious hair in an instant)
7. Redken satin wear 02 ultimate blow-drying lotion (makes frizzy hair give up!)
8. Leonor Greyl Eclat Natural styling cream for dry hair
9. Paul Labrecque Straight Style anti frizz smoothing balm

Curling Volume and Root Lifting

1. Redken aerate 08 bodifying cream-mousse (was the “it” hair stying choice for hair stylists backstage at many of the shows during New Fashion Week Spring 2010. This isn’t your grandmother’s mousse! It is far more superior and does all: gives you volume, tames frizz, feels like a cream but has great hold. Magic!)
2. John Frieda Luxurious Volume Bountiful Body Mousse (great for all your root lifting and updos)
3. John Frieda Frizz-Ease Take Charge Style-Managing Mousse
4.  Redken Body Full instant bodyfier
5. ShearForce by Allen Edwards Thickening Spray Mist (created my the man who invented The Farrah for Farrah Fawcett you know it’s good!)

Finishing Hair Products

Shine
1. Redken Real Control Mineral Elixir
2. Moroccanoil Glimmer Shine Spray
3. Redken Blonde Glam crystal flash
4. Aveda Light Elements smoothing fluid
5. Ojon Hair Revitalizing Mist

Hairspray

1. Bumble and Bumble Bb Classic Hairspay laque
2. Redken quick dry 18
3. L’Oreal Studio Fix Ultimate Spray Finishing Hairspray Extreme Hold

Hair Styling Tools

Blow Dryer
1875W SuperSolano Professional Hairdryer

Styling Iron
1. FHI Heat Platform SE
2. Go styling iron by FHI Heat

Food Inspired Beauty: GOT MILK? – It’s like treating your hair to a glass of milk, an ageless beauty aide for its nourishing and conditioning properties. Wella System Professional Hydro Milk instantly conditions hair and makes it noticeably smoother and more supple. This multi-faceted daily leave-in treatment actively protects against dry-out as it detangles, nourishes and conditions hair without creating buildup.

Wella System Professional Hydro Milk

· Conditions hair without creating buildup
· Leaves hair feeling smooth
· Provides long-lasting moisture
· Protects against dry-out
· Excellent detangler 

Tip: For optimal results apply Wella System Professional Hydro Milk to the hair shaft and especially the hair ends, as this is where dry hair first appears.

Watch Marta’s vlog talking about her favorite haircare products for the winter. Marta is giving winter hair tips and she is all about Pantene Pro-V Restoratives Time Renewal Shampoo Conditioner and Mask.

Products mentioned in Marta’s vlog:

Pantene Pro-V Restoratives Time Renewal Shampoo
Pantene Pro-V Restoratives Time Renewal Conditioner
Pantene Pro-V Restoratives Time Replenishing Mask

Visit  www.pantene.com for additional product details.

*Products in Marta’s video blog for today were provided by Pantene.

Talking Makeup has just found out that Miley Cyrus has been using the following Leonor Greyl haircare products daily.

Mousse au Lotus Volumatrice ($36): Volumizing Styling Mousse Formulated without silicone or alcohol, this divinely scented product will detangle, style and protect hair in all weather with discretion and performance.

Voluforme ($31): Volumizing Setting Spray. This spray was created for those who don¹t have a lot of time on their hands to style their hair. Using Voluforme reduces both the temperature and time of drying your hair, thus avoiding damage or dehydrate to the hair because of over heating.

Eclat Naturel ($36): Daytime Nourishing and Styling Cream for Dry Hair The cream repairs damage caused by perms, straightening, tinting, sun exposure or blow-drying. It also gives shine and makes styling easier, keeping the hair light.

This weekend I’ve decided to let my hairdresser blow dry my hair because lately my hair is just not behaving! Do you all know the feeling? My hair just didn’t get straight and silky even after spending a whole precious hour in my very busy mom’s life. LOL. My hair finally looks fabulous and I can easily get used to this lifestyle. Till then I need to learn how to perfect my blow drying techniques and maybe try new hair products that work well with my hair. While at Sachi salon in Scottsdale I got obsessed with the L’Oréal Professionnel NEW Série Expert Liss Ultime collection. I want it! Once I try it I will share my thoughts. Meanwhile here is a little bit about the line.

 L’Oréal Professionnel NEW Série Expert Liss Ultime: We all know how stressful dry, frizzy, unmanageable and rebellious hair can be. Beyond the obvious styling issues, factors such as genetics, the environment and climate, as well as day-to-day weather changes, are all to blame. L’Oréal Professionnel Série Expert has built upon the success and technology of Liss Extreme and re-launched the line as Série Expert Liss Ultime, a collection made especially to treat coarse hair and result in softer, more manageable tresses.

Frizzy hair is caused when the cuticle layer on the hair shaft becomes rough and stands straight up. Once humidity is factored in, the hair shaft absorbs the extra moisture in the air and expands, causing the cuticle layers to stand out even more. This exposed cuticle layer leaves the hair susceptible to further damage, whether from chemical and environmental aggressors, or even from simple brushing or styling. The end result is hair that feels coarse, lacks shine, and looks lifeless.

The Liss Ultime line infuses the latest technologies from L’Oréal Professionnel into their products. Oil Incell is a combination of nutritive oils (argan + olive) and Incell technology that provides internal nutrition to the hair fiber while smoothing the cuticle layer. Polymer AR is a double-action technology of nutritive oils (argan + olive) and a shielding polymer that maintains the nutrition of the hair fiber and provides humidity protection. Polytensium are ultra charged smoothing polymers that leave hair with lasting, defined smoothness and intense shine. Together, these technologies are designed to bring smoothness, nourishment and humidity protection to unruly and troubled hair.

The Liss Ultime at-home maintenance range includes the following products:

Liss Ultime Smoothing Shampoo: A luxurious, enriched shampoo that nourishes unmanageable and rebellious hair while providing lasting smoothness and frizz control. Oil Incell provides internal nutrition to the hair fiber while smoothing the cuticle. 8.45 fl. oz. – $21.00, 16.9 fl. oz. – $28.00

Liss Ultime Smoothing Masque: A richly textured masque that provides deep conditioning for unmanageable and rebellious hair. Polymer AR double-action technology (nutritive oils and a shielding polymer) maintains the nutrition of the hair fiber and provides protection from humidity. 6.7 fl. oz. – $30.00

Liss Ultime Smoothing Treatment (Leave-In): A leave-in treatment that provides conditioning care and discipline to hair, while protecting it from humidity and moisture. The combination of Polymer AR and Incell technology strengthen and nourish the hair fiber. 5.0 fl. oz. – $23.00

Liss Ultime Shine Perfecting Serum (Leave-In): A fluid serum that provides control, shine and suppleness for unmanageable hair in a single step. Using Reflexium, an ultra-light shine and control agent, Shine Perfecting Serum helps facilitate blow-drying, controlling rebellious strands to leave hair glossy and smooth. This great formula is the same as Liss Extrême Shine Perfecting Serum. 4.2 fl. oz. – $23.00

Liss Ultime Nuit (Leave-In Smoothing Night Treatment ): After a night’s rest, hair frequently appears unruly in the morning – especially unmanageable and frizzy hair. Liss Ultime Nuit is the perfect addition to one’s nighttime regimen. The smoothing night cream acts as a luxurious leave-in treatment to be applied at night, nourishing and taming hair while you sleep, when the body is in its natural reparative state. The night treatment is a non-greasy gel cream that nourishes and conditions the hair fiber overnight for improved manageability in the morning. Using Polymer AR and Incell™ technology, Liss Ultime Nuit penetrates deep into the cuticle to condition and enhance texture. Hair may be washed and styled as usual in the morning, or, for more intense benefits, just brush and style without rinsing. 4.2 fl. oz. – $35.00

EXCLUSIVE IN-SALON TREATMENT:

Power Define: High Definition Smoothing Treatment: For the launch of Liss Ultime, Série Expert created a new exclusive in-salon treatment that reinforces its expertise in backbar services. To manage unruly hair, Power Define treatment is applied to sectioned hair, fiber by fiber. Using Polytensium, an ultra-charged smoothing polymer, Power Define targets the cuticle and surface to provide instant, visible results that leave hair shiny and supple. Similar to other Série Expert Powerdoses, the benefits of Power Define can last up to 6 shampoos. (Suggested Salon Charge $15 – $20)

For more information please visit www.lorealprofessionnel.com  for a salon near you.

I love L’Oréal Professionnel Série Expert everything! It works amazing on my frizz prone dry hair! This is why I’m excited about their latest addition: L’Oréal Professionnel NEW Série Expert Force Vector targeted reinforcement to strengthen fragile, weak hair. Force Vector is uniquely formulated with Glycocell technology to provide intense and cumulative reinforcement to hair without weighing it down.

The Technology: To achieve today’s hottest looks, women often rely on excessive styling, heat appliances or chemical treatments, which, over time, can traumatize and weaken the hair structure. As the surface of the hair shaft erodes, the cuticle and cortex are exposed to further damage, leaving the hair fiber fragile and weak with decreased elasticity and resiliency. As a result, hair feels coarse, lacks shine and is difficult to style.

New Force Vector counters this damage with Glycocell, the latest in haircare technology from L’Oréal Professionnel. Glycocell combines Incell technology and Royal Jelly Extract to deliver targeted strength and reinforcement to fragile, weak hair. Incell strengthens the natural cohesion of the hair and increases its resistance to external stressors, for long-lasting conditioning results. Royal Jelly Extract is a nutrient-rich substance produced by bees that provides concentrated essential amino acids and vitamins to the hair. Together these technologies are designed to reinforce hair that has been compromised due to external aggressions, leaving it stronger and more resistant to breakage.

The Products

Série Expert Force Vector is a collection of five NEW products, including one exclusive in-salon treatment and a new star retail product:

• Force Refill Intense Reinforcing In-Salon Treatment: Force Refill is a new intensive haircare treatment offered exclusively in L’Oréal Professionnel salons. Applied evenly through thoroughly washed and towel-tried hair, this reinforcing treatment helps fortify the hair fiber against damage from external stressors. Incell Max technology delivers the maximum level of reinforcement and strength with the highest concentration of Incell of all Série Expert products. (Suggested Salon Charge $15 – $20)

• Force Vector Reinforcing Anti-Breakage Shampoo: This translucent shampoo gently cleanses fragile, brittle hair with a light foaming action. Glycocell technology (Incell and Royal Jelly Extract) reinforces and strengthens the hair fiber with 5x more reinforcing agents than traditional Série Expert shampoos. Due to the high dosage of Incell, this shampoo produces a concentrated, rich creamy lather instead of the traditional foamy lather. 8.45 fl. oz. – SRP $21.00

• Force Vector Reinforcing Anti-Breakage Conditioner: This lightweight conditioner fortifies the hair, leaving it detangled and soft. Glycocell technology (Incell and Royal Jelly Extract) reinforces and strengthens the hair fiber. Palm Oil adds light moisture and manageability. 5.0 fl. oz. – SRP $21.00

• Force Vector Reinforcing Anti-Breakage Masque: This light creamy masque treats and fortifies the hair leaving it soft, manageable and protected. Glycocell technology (Incell® and Royal Jelly Extract) reinforces and strengthens the hair fiber. Avocado Oil, rich in proteins and vitamins, provides deep conditioning. 6.7 fl. oz. – SRP $30.00

• Force Vector Reinforcing Anti-Breakage Thermo-Active Treatment:  This silky leave-in cream was designed specifically for the 87% of women in the US who habitually use heat-styling appliances.1 Blow dryers and flat irons can reach temperatures in excess of 400°F, which can damage the integrity of the hair and lead to split ends and breakage. As a result, women with fragile, weak hair are often forced to choose between styling their hair and preserving the structural integrity of the cuticle. With this in mind, Série Expert introduces its first thermo-active leave-in treatment, Reinforcing Anti-Breakage Thermo-Active Treatment that not only protects against heat damage but also works in synergy with heat to create a true at-home treatment for the hair. 5.0 fl. oz. – $19.00

Please visit www.lorealprofessionnel.com  for more information, or to locate a salon near you.

Fall will soon be turning into winter- wreaking total havoc on your hair! Did you know that in order to keep hair healthy during the winter months, you should begin preparation now?

“The winter months tend to dry out hair, causing lots of static and frizz,” says Jackie Stevens, expert stylist at Gatsby Salon (www.GatsbySalon.com ) in Green Brook, NJ. “Static is the result of lack of moisture in the hair fiber- so once static becomes apparent deep conditioners should be applied to the ends of hair in an attempt to re-nourish the hair fiber as quickly as possible. This will ensure your hair stays healthy during the cold winter weather.”

Kerastase NUTRIDÉFENSE is an excellent conditioning treatment that replenishes and saturates the hair with a lightweight softness while offering anti-dryness protection to counter the effects of harsh external elements.

I’m a sucker for soft hair and frizz-free hair. I just dicovered Mineral Elixir Dazzling Smoothing Oil by Redken which I spray on after I blow dry my hair straight to keep my hair glossy and silky. I also like to use it on days I don’t wash my hair to fresh up my hairdo. And, it smells amazing! Redken knows their stuff!:)

The description from Redken’s website: 

Mineral Elixir Dazzling Smoothing: A glistening shine spray that provides very light conditioning and control with intense frizz-fighting power.

Replenishes and restores dense, dry, sensitized hair with dazzling shine. Ultra-smoothing mist delivers shea butter and ceramid to lock in moisture, help block humidity, smooth split ends, and provide intense frizz-fighting power. Hair is smooth and glistening with lustrous shine.

Key Ingredients:

Cationic condtioners deeply nourish and conditioner
Protein and Ceramide provide durable internal strengthening and lasting protection
Shea Butter provides smoothness and controls frizz

How To Use: Spray evenly on dry hair. Reapply for extra shine, moisture, and control.

Andy Lecompte Takes Leonor Greyl Products on Tour with Madonna!

Madonna Sticky and Sweet Tour 2009..
Image via behindthehype.com

Celebrity hair stylist Andy Lecompte took the following Leonor Greyl products with him to use on Madonna during her current tour:

 Eclat Naturel styling cream for dry hair

Laque Souple gentle hold setting spray

Voluforme volumizing setting spray

 Sources told us the “She (Madonna)  is loving the products so far!”

visit www.leonorgreyl-usa.com for additional product details.