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New Clairol Herbal Essences Hydralicious Shampoo and Conditioner Collection

Have you noticed the incredibly colorful new Herbal Essences Hydralicious Shampoo and Conditioner Collection?  It stopped me cold in theTarget beauty aisle; bottles of bright colors swirled together. I had to know more.

The Hydralicious shampoos and conditioners contain swirls that are actually two different formulas and when the swirls combine with water, moisturizers are released to repair and protect hair.  The swirls release moisturizers when combined with water. The products are lightly fragranced.

The new Herbal Essences Hydralicious collection includes three shampoos and conditioners:

• Featherweight Hydrator was created for hair that needs body, as well as hydration, to counter the effects of styling and other damage.  This formula, which includes Water lily nectar and passion fruit will coat the hair, but not weigh it down. (Gold swirls)

• Self Targeting Hydrator was created to help get the right balance of hydration in damaged parts of the hair.  Red vanilla and whipped aloe in this formula help to provide extra conditioning only where you need it, such as dry, damaged or split ends. (Pink swirls)

• Reconditioning Hydrator was created for overall dry, damaged and frizzy hair that needs extra conditioning.  This could include color-treated or heat-damaged hair.  Shea, moisturizers and Hawaiin sea silk are blended into this formula for a maximum moisturizing treat. (Purple swirls)

You can mix and match to find the best formula for your hair.  For instance, I liked the Self Targeting Hydrator shampoo paired with the Reconditioning Hydrator conditioner.  You don't need alot of product to get good results; I only use about a dime-sized amount.  The formula is rich, lathers and rinses well without leaving a residue. My hair feels fuller, more moisturized and handles well when styling, without being weighed down or greasy.  The products are budget friendly and value-priced.

Clairol Herbal Essences Hydralicious Shampoo and Conditioner Collection is available at food, drug and mass market retailers nationwide.  You can get more information at the Herbal Essences website.

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Ojon Tunu Elastik Hair Smoothing Cleanser and Conditioner

Ojon Tunu Elastik Hair Smoothing Cleanser and Conditioner

Ojon Tunu Elastik Hair Smoothing Cleanser and Conditioner is formulated with Tunu Rubber Elastik, which helps to smooth the hair cuticle while adding flexible bounce. 

Found deep in the Central American rainforest, Tunu is a rare elastic fiber extracted from the bark of the Tunu rubber tree.  Combined with Ojon oil and other oils, Tunu Elastik Cleanser and Conditioner helps hydrate, strengthen and restore dry winter hair.

I've been using the Ojon Tunu Elastik Hair Smoothing Cleanser and Conditioner and have really found them to be effective at keeping my hair moisturized and controlling static.  I appreciate the fact that this shampoo and conditioner are environmentally-friendly; there are no sulphates in the formula.  That takes a little getting used to, but I prefer to use hair products without sulphates. Both products have a slightly "organic" fragrance to them, like most in the Ojon line.

Ojon Tunu Elastik Hair Smoothing Cleanser and Conditioner are available at Sephora (store and website) and QVC.

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L'Oreal EverPure Sulfate-Free Color Care System: Shampoo and Conditioner Review

L'Oreal has introduced EverPure, a complete sulfate-free color care system that takes out the harsh ingredients that can dull color-treated hair and cause damage.  Research shows that harsh sulfates, surfactants and salts can strip and fade color, as well as dry hair.  New EverPure uses gentle ingredients and natural botanicals to deliver rich lather without stripping shine.

When I first tried L'Oreal EverPure Moisturizing Shampoo, I squeezed about a quarter-sized amount of product into my hand, expecting to need more, since I knew it wouldn't "lather".  Whoa--not necessary.  EverPure works up into a really luxurious, creamy foam that nourishes your hair without stripping the color. 

The EverPure Moisturizing Conditioner protects hair with UVA and UVB filters, without weighing it down.  L'Oreal EverPure products smell amazing--an herbal infusion of rosemary, juniper and mint extracts provide a sensory experience.  The EverPure products are also 100% vegan.  Both the EverPure Shampoo and Conditioner are excellent products; I wouldn't hesitate to re-purchase these.

L'Oreal EverPure Sulfate-Free Color Care Sytem has a suggested retail price of $ 6.99 and is available chain drug, food and mass market retailers nationwide.  For more information, go to www.lorealparis.com.

Aveda Dry Remedy Hair Care Collection

Aveda Dry Remedy is a collection of hair care products, shampoo, conditioner and treatment masque,  that improved the moisture level of hair by 63%, when used together. 

Aveda's patent-pending Deep-Moisture Complex, a blend of buriti oil, pomegranate and palm-derived conditioners penetrate hair for deep moisturization without weighing it down.  The three products, Moisturizing Shampoo, Moisturizing Conditioner and Moisturizing Treatment Masque work together improve moisture in dry, brittle hair.

All of the Aveda Dry Remedy products smell amazing.  And I absolutely loved how they improved my color-treated hair, making it shiny and soft.  I've been using all of the products and definitely feel like my hair is in better shape than when I first started using the Dry Remedy system.  I was worried that with all of the oils used in the products, my hair would be greasy or flat.  I am happy to report this wasn't the case at all.  My color-treated, hot tool overworked hair seemed to drink in the moisture these products provide.  I can highly recommend the Dry Remedy Collection.

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