The product:KMS California’s ColorVitality Shampoo and Conditioner The price: $23.95 each The tester: Jo, 39. Read Jo’s beauty bio The verdict… I must admit I am somewhat sceptical of shampoo and conditioner promises, having a cupboard full of broken promises. My quest is to find the perfect shampoo and conditioner… … Read more
Written October 2006 How far up the beauty aisle can these beautyheaven readers get with $50? See if they can satisfy their beauty cravings with bargain buys from the supermarket… Hair The shopper Beth is a 30-year-old copywriter who spends far too much time and cash at the hairdresser. She … Read more
If you don’t already know about It hair brand Terax, it’s time you two got acquainted. Madonna, Gwyneth, Liv and other first-name-only types are already devotees of the Original Crema conditioner, $29.95, and now there’s a brand new crop of sulfate-free care products to get locks in celebrity-style order. We’re … Read more
This super lightweight mist gives a gorgeous sheen to any hairstyle you can imagine. It’s perfect for fine hair that finds a serum too heavy and gives soft, natural hold to tousled curls, a straight look or up-dos. Just one spray smoothes down part-line frizzes too. Brilliant.
The product:TIGI S Factor Colour Savvy Sulphate Free Shampoo ($34.50) and Moisturising Conditioner ($36.75)The reviewer: Janet, beautyheaven advertising account manager The verdict… As soon as I flipped the cap on the new TIGI S Colour Savvy Sulphate Free Shampoo, I knew I was going to enjoy the experience. The scent … Read more
Stylists behind the scenes predict the super glossy pony will be a key look on the catwalks at RAFW this week. So here’s a move to master now… To keep models’ ponytails sleek and static-free until they are ready for the runway, celebrity hairdresser Dario Cotroneo wraps long locks in … Read more
A) I would definitely advise you not to use bicarb soda or vinegar. While these will remove product build-up, they will also completely strip the liveliness from your hair colour, leaving it dull and without richness. Clarifying shampoos can be used on coloured hair and won’t act as a stripping … Read more
For super soft and frizz-free hair, add a small, dispersed slather of olive oil to your last rinse before you get out of the shower. Pat it lightly all over, taking care to not concentrate on any area heavily.The result is better than any bought haircare product around. – Kim, … Read more
Written: January 2007 High class hair Celebrity hairstylist Alan Coban directs that Angelina’s up-stylesimply won’t work on dirty hair and recommends a volumising shampoo andconditioner as prep. Then, he says… Spritzsome root booster onto your towel-dried hair, working the product fromthe scalp down to the tips of your hair, before … Read more
Regrowth? What regrowth? To disguise colour regrowth, try spraying your roots with a soft hairspray then pat a little eyeshadow around your hair and part-lines. Choose a shimmery champagne colour for blondes, woody hues for brunettes and a rich titian shade to freshen up copper locks. – Anthony Nader from … Read more
The best way to tame frizzy hair is with silicon-infused products.These calm the hair down, making it easier to control. There are two cuts that can also help: one, keep it at one length to control the hair or, two, allow your hair to fall in random shapes to disguise … Read more
From Anthony Nader, of RAW Anthony Nader in Sydney: Toinject some extra oomph into your ‘do, use some good old-fashioned baby powder or cornstarch. Just sprinkle it generously on the roots and workit through with your fingers – oils will disappear and your hair will appear fuller. This is especially … Read more