Loving the NEW Pureology Perfect 4 Platinum Strengthening System for High Lifted and Highlighted Hair. Much needed for my super blond highlighted hair. Main magic ingredient is keravis “nature’s most powerful anti-breakage hair fortifier” according to Pureology. It’s a “vegetable protein that replenishes and plumps keratin gaps to strengthen the hair.” Targeted to combat dry hair, increase shine and manageability for blonds with 4+ level of lift.

L to R: Pureology Perfect4Platinum ReconstructRepair and Pureology Perfect4Platinum shampoo

Expert hair tip:

” To achieve best results, begin with Perfect4Platinum shampoo and Conditioner,” explains Natasha Sunshine, Pureology Colour Ambassador and owner of Byu-ti Hair Therapy, Pureology’s flagship salon. “Apply MiracleFiller before blowdrying to fill in gaps in the hair’s cuticle, which will leave highlighted hair stronger after each use. I recommend clients use the Perfect4Platinum ReconstructRepair as a weekly treatment and rebuild hair.”

Pureology Perfect4Platinum is available July 2011 in salons nationwide.

Super excited about the NEW Pureology colour stylist hair care collection. I simply love anything Pureology! The scent: vanilla, rose and mandarin promote a positive sense of well-being. Ingredients: naturally derived Keravis, exclusive blend of potent antioxidants and full spectrum UVA/UVB sunscreens, olive, camelina and coriander, and orange oil. Launch/Availability: November 2010 in salons nationwide.

L to R: Pureology colour stylist cuticle polisher shine serum ($26), nourishing nectar sculpting gel ($26), fortifying heat spray protective primer ($22), antisplit blowdry styling cream ($28), silk bodifier volumizing mousse ($24), and strengthening control zero dulling hairspray ($24). Photo by Marta Walsh.

The Pureology colour stylist hair care line address all finishing needs from priming the hair to creating volume to perfecting blowouts while protecting your colored hair or hair color.

My favorite shampoo and conditioner these is anything by: Redken, Pureology, and Morrocanoil. I alternate between the three. Sometimes I use a Redken shampoo first to cleanse my hair from any build up and shampoo right after with a Pureology or Morrocanoil and finish with their conditioners. My hair love these hair care products! Simply the BEST.

Pureology introduces Hydrate LightCondition and HydraWhip.

Fine hair is easily desiccated by daily aggressors and requires products that moisturize to nourish, soften and protect. Pureology Serious Colour Care welcomes two new products to the award winning Hydrate System, Hydrate LightCondition and Hydrate HydraWhip, created for fine colour-treated hair in need of moisture while protecting colour radiance. The new tingling-free, silky cream condition and velvet soft soufflé provide lightweight moisture for finer hair types and clients sensitive to menthol.

Many moisturizing products tend to be heavy on fine hair, making it limp and appear thinner and greasy. To address this need, Hydrate LightCondition and Hydrate HydraWhip provide moisture that will not weigh down hair, but provides nourishment to soften and protect using organic botanicals of peppermint, rosemary, sage, and green tea to provide condition and shine for light, naturally radiant and healthy hair. The exclusive AntiFadeComplex neutralizes free radicals to maximize colour retention.

The new Hydrate LightCondition contains Hydrating Micro-Emulsion Technology formulas to deliver moisture from within, improving hair condition. Natural jojoba and shea butters, with strengthening multi-weight proteins of soy, oat and wheat moisturize and restore suppleness without weighing down fine hair. Hydrate HydraWhip contains an emollient-rich soufflé with avocado, jojoba and shea butters to restore moisture and softness to fine colour-treated hair from root to tip.

The complete Hydrate system includes the following products:

- NEW Hydrate LightCondition

- NEW Hydrate HydraWhip

- HydrateShampoo

- HydrateCondition

- Hydrate HydraCure

- Hydrate ShineMax

Marta Walsh says: “Pureology Hydrate hair care line is one of the best hair care collections out there, their products work every time.”

I loved Nicole Richie’s look at Oscars 2010: the Reem Acra gown and the hairdo.

Hair Tutorial: Here’s how to get Nicole Richie’s Oscars 2010 Classic Bun with Pureology hair care products

1. Blow hair dry with Pureology SuperSmooth RelaxingSerum (also Marta’s ultimate favorite) from hairline towards the back of the head.

2. Create a horseshoe section from recession to the crown to the recession. Clip away neatly.

3. Secure the remaining hair in a smooth ponytail in the center back.

4. Using SuperSmooth SmoothingElixir, smooth sides and work all the way through the end of the tail.

5. Form a bun with the tail by wrapping it around the base of the ponytail until you run out of hair. Secure with bobby pins.

6. Gently lace the top section and then smooth the surface with TextureTwist towards the existing bun.

7. Pinch the hair, then twist and secure with a bobby pin.

8. Tuck the ends up under the bun, secure with bobby pins.

9. Finish with GlossingMist for shine and InChargePlus for hold.

On my visit to New York City for Fashion Week this month I had the luxury to stop by at the Elizabeth Arden Red Door Lounge at the W Hotel. There I met with the Red Door Spa National Creative Director, Zahir Ziani, and also had one of the most va va voom blow outs of my hair history by the fabulous Billy Dee Williams (he’s a true artist). Well, see for yourself. Thank you the Red Door Spa team!

Visit www.reddoorspas.com to find the nearest Red Door Spa to you!

 
Marta Walsh at the Red Door Lounge. with Billy Dee Williams my hairstylist who swears by
Pureology hairspray!

Marta Walsh with a Va Va Voom Red Door Spa hairdo:)

And viola! THE hair. Me and Billy Dee Willams for Red Door Spa

Pureology Serious Color Care, the pioneer in ZeroSulfate shampoos, is working towards a more sustainable future and is proud to continue its support of Global Green USA, the U.S. affiliate of Green Cross International. Founded in 1994, Global Green’s mission is to help solve the world’s most pressing environmental challenges. Pureology will be offering the Hydrate To Make a Difference promotion featuring the best selling Hydrate System (March – June 2010 in salons).

“Pureology is excited to continue its ongoing support of Global Green USA and will make a $20,000 donation in conjunction with these promotions,” states Kirsten Marsh, Assistant Vice President of US Marketing for Pureology. ”Additionally, consumers will receive $10 off their PureGreen Membership from March 1 – June 30, 2010, with this promotion. PureGreen Members receive a subscription to Global Green USA’s Quarterly e-newsletter, Global Green USA pin, and personalized Global Green USA membership card.”

Hydrate to Make a Difference

Pamper your hair with Pureology’s award-winning, moisturizing, super-concentrated Hydrate Shampoo. This extra gentle, non-colour stripping, ZeroSulfate formula enhances colour brilliance and maximizes colour retention.

Hydrate Shampoo 10.1 oz
Hydrate HydraCure Intense Moisture Masque 5.2 oz
Hydrate Condition 2.0 oz
Available March – June, 2010, in Salons at $54.00

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

This holiday season Pureology gifted Hollywood with the Holiday Hydrate Kit to keep hair hydrated during the winter months. This kit comes in an eco friend box perfect for that sustainable conscious star in need of a bit of pampering. The gift set includes Pureology’s top selling HydrateShampoo, HydrateCondition and GlossingMist.

Recipients of the Pureology gift include: Sarah Jessica Parker, Heidi Klum, Victoria Beckham, Jennifer Lopez, Marc Anthony, Ricky Martin, Salma Hayek, Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, Drew Barrymore, Sharon Stone, Eva Longoria Parker, Fergie, Josh Duhamel, Faith Hill, Carmen Electra, Natalie Cole, Cate Blanchett, Jennifer Love Hewitt, Halle Berry, Miley Cyrus, Justin Timberlake, Charlize Theron, Courteney Cox Arquette, Reese Witherspoon, Teri Hatcher and Oprah Winfrey.

Celebrate the Holidays with a Gift from Pureology: Whether it’s a stocking stuffer or a hostess gift at the next holiday party, Pureology offers the perfect gift for that special someone.

Holiday NanoWorks Hostess Gift: Present this beautiful gift box featuring Pureology’s super luxury system and aromatherapy candle to the “hostess with the mostest.”

NanoWorks Shampoo (2.0 oz. petite)
NanoWorks HairCondition (2.0 oz. petite)
Aromatherapy Travel Candle
Price: $28.00

Holiday Hydrate Kit: Hydrate hair during the winter months with top selling HydrateShampoo and Condition! Products come in an eco-friendly box perfect for a bit of pampering.

Retail size HydrateShampoo (10.1 oz. retail)
Retail size HydrateCondition (8.5 oz. retail)
Retail size GlossingMist (4.2 oz. retail)
Price: $54.00

PureVolume Stocking Stuffers: Pump up holiday stockings with the petite size PureVolume System. In addition, seal split ends with EssentialRepair SplitEndCorrectingTreatment.

PureVolume Shampoo (2.0 oz. petite)
PureVolume Condition (2.0 oz. petite)
PureVolume BlowDryAmplifier (2.0 oz. petite)
EssentialRepair SplitEndCorrectingTreatment (2.0 oz. petite)
Price: $21.00

Availability: October 2009 in salons while supplies last.

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