Conditioning While You Color

For years, women who colored their hair accepted the ugly fact: Hair color made their hair feel lousy. But few people wanted to give up the glow of golden tresses or the rich disguise of unwanted gray hair. Numerous "after color conditioning" products saturated the market, but were never able to completely alter the condition of the hair, only band aide the damage.

That's no longer the case. The best new colors and lighteners contain conditioning agents that effectively improve hair condition and texture. Joico's professional KPAK Color contains color molecules spun with Keratin protein and their own Quadramine Complex, which consists of four separate proteins that strengthen and smooth hair fiber. These magic ingredients actually penetrate deep into the hair shaft as the color develops. 

Blonding elixirs like L'Oreal's Platinium Plus and Redken's Blonde Icing contain ceramide proteins and leave lightened hair looking and feeling strong and healthy. 

These salon only products can mean only one thing: That super-charged coloring products will find their way to the consumer market in the almost immediate future. And that's good news for anyone choosing to enhance or change their natural hair color.  thanks to www.dailyglow.com

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sun screen for different skin types

Warmer weather means that many of us will be spending more time outdoors and showing some skin. Even if you're not a sun worshipper, you're vulnerable to UV rays when you're driving, walking across a parking lot, or even sitting by a window on a bright sunny day. You'll be more likely to use a sunscreen every day if you find one that feels good on your skin, so here are some of my favorite sun protection products for different skin types:

• If you have normal-to-dry skin, look for a lotion or cream with hydrating ingredients like glycerin. Try Shiseido Extra Smooth Sun Protection Cream SPF 38 or Neutrogena Spectrum Plus SPF 70 — Jennifer Garner is a fan!
• If you have oily or acne-prone skin, look for an oil-free sunscreen fluid that dries quickly and won't feel greasy or heavy under your makeup. Clarins UV Plus Day Screen SPF 40 contains zinc oxide to block UVA (aging) rays, and dries to a matte finish. Solbar PF Liquid SPF 30 is lightweight and not sticky.
• For sensitive skin, look for mineral sunscreen ingredients like zinc oxide and titanium dioxide, which are less likely than chemical ingredients to react with your skin and cause irritation. Try Origins Sunshine State Sunscreen SPF 20 with microfine titanium dioxide or Coppertone Sensitive Skin Faces SPF 50, which has no alcohol, dyes, or fragrance that can irritate skin.

Lips can get sunburned too, so don't forget to protect them. A sunscreen stick is easy to reapply and won't leak; plus you can put it in your pocket. Try Banana Boat Ultra Defense Sunscreen Stick SPF 50 or Clinique Sun SPF 45 Targeted Protection Stick.

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Top Five Hair Tips

Top Five Hair Tips

No matter what your hair woe—frizz, flatness, gray roots, oiliness, or dandruff—it only takes five simple moves to get gorgeous hair.

BY ABBIE KOZOLCHYK

FRIZZY HAIR

Frizz is as common as humidity in August. But with these tips, it doesn't have to be.

1. STAY HYDRATED. Frizz occurs when dry hair absorbs water from the air, but cream-based moisturizing shampoo and conditioner can prevent it—just be sure to rinse well so hair doesn't look dull or greasy. And lather up only a few times a week: "The natural oils that accumulate in the meantime are good frizz-fighters," says hairstylist Nathaniel Hawkins.

2. DRY THE RIGHT WAY. To keep waves smooth, apply styling lotion to damp hair, then let it air-dry—and resist the urge to tousle. "The more you put your hands through it, the more likely you are to create frizz," says hairstylist Garren. To make straight hair sleek, point the dryer toward the ends— "going against the grain, even a little, can cause frizz," he says. And keep blow-drying until every bit of dampness is gone.

3. COAT WITH CAUTION. Use silicone drops or spray to combat frizz, but don't overdose. Apply a drop or spritz to your palms first, then rub them together and pat them over frizz, starting at the ends and working toward the crown (you can always add more later).

4. OIL WELL. To further ward off frizz, give your hair a twice-weekly oil treatment (pros like jojoba oil). Work about a tablespoon through dry hair, first with your hands, then with a synthetic-bristle paddle brush (boar bristles would just soak up the oil). Leave it on for as long as possible before shampooing as usual; even five to ten minutes helps.

5. CUT AND COLOR CORRECTLY. Avoid overlayering, which makes short pieces stick out and get fuzzy. If you have coarse or curly hair, stay away from razor cuts, as they rough up the cuticle and exacerbate frizz. By contrast, nearly blunt cuts can help weigh down frizz. As for color, steer clear of a full head of highlights or a solid blonde: "Bleaching deteriorates the outer layer of the hair, making it coarser and frizzier," says Hawkins.   found: allure.com

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