Hair Products

I already shared my strong like of the John Frieda Full Repair Shampoo and Conditioner (missed it? read it, here!). So it was really only natural that I try the other products in the line. The John Frieda Full Repair Perfect Ends Sheer Mist is truly amazing. Immediately after I towel-dry my hair, I gather it all together and spritz a couple of sprays of Perfect Ends on the front and then a couple on the back and I comb it through. You only need a little bit and you only apply it to the ends. It helps your ends lock in moisture so that as you blow-dry your hair they don't dry out and show signs of damage. It also doesn't weigh my baby fine locks down one bit. 

We have a confession to make. We hate washing our hair. It's such a process and takes such a long time to get the perfect blowout that once we achieve it, the last thing we want to do is start the process all over the very next day! So when we discovered the Blow The Perfect Shower Cap, we were in heaven.

This oversized shower cap keeps every hair on your head completely and perfectly dry. This is thanks to the soft terry lining that seals out moisture and ensures there's absolutely no frizz. It even comes in its own little carrying case that's perfect for traveling!

And did we mention how cute the shower cap is? The white plastic-like exterior is imprinted allover with Blow's logo in bright, shocking pink. It really jazzes up your shower!

Blow The Perfect Shower Cap retails for $18 at beauty.com.

I recently got my hair cut and highlighted, and the chick who does my hair did such a good job styling it that I was inspired. My hair dryer and fancy round brushes are getting all sorts of use these days and my hair has truly never looked better. But it's not because of the styling tools, it's because of one magical styling product, Davines Momo Moisturizing Anti Aging Daily Cream! This stuff is like a magical potion for my hair, between the heat styling and color treatment one would think my hair would be slowly getting drier and drier by the day. But Davines Momo Moisturizing Anti Aging Daily Cream keeps it soft, manageable and beautiful. I simply take a pea-sized amount and lightly apply it to my hair when I'm all done styling it. I pay extra attention to the ends and I can tell they appreciate it.

For the 47th annual Academy of Country Music Awards, Carrie Underwood hit the red carpet with amped up, amazing hair. All credit for the beautiful 'do goes to Celebrity Stylist Melissa Schleicher and Oribe hair care products.

If you want to get super shiny hair, we've got a great duo for you. You simply have to check out Pantene Pro-V Ice Shine Shampoo and Conditioner.

Your hair will be shiny, lustrous and amazingly manageable after just one use. We love how much lather is created with the shampoo, while the conditioner is rich and thick and coats each strand unbelievably well.

We were happy to find that while we usually have to shampoo our hair twice, this shampoo is so rich it only needs to be done once! We haven't found a shampoo that does this in quite some time.

So if you want your hair to shine with the best of them, be sure to try this shampoo and conditioner. Why not get a little icy?

Pantene Pro-V Ice Shine Shampoo and Conditioner are $6.99 each at drugstore.com.

There is nothing better than silky, healthy, shiny hair. And with these five hair masks, we've found that our hair is all of the above!

Klorane Intense Nutrition Repair Mask with Mango Butter
The mango butter in this formula helps to restore even the most dried out, damaged tresses. And with colder temperatures, it definitely helps to restore shine to dull locks.
$24 at drugstore.com

Neutrogena Deep Recovery Hair Mask
This mask is a true miracle--it works its magic in just three minutes! Even paired with a conditioner that doesn't make your hair manageable, this just does the trick.
$6.99 at ulta.com

Kiehl's Sunflower Color Preserving Deep Recovery Pak
Want a hair mask that smells absolutely delicious? Don't let this one pass you by. Oh, and the fact that it protects your color from fading? A total bonus.
$25 at bergdorfgoodman.com

Frederic Fekkai Advanced Essential Shea Ultra Rich Mask
Ultra rich is right. A dime-sized amount of this mask is super lush and thick, and moisturizes your hair unbelievably well.
$30 at beauty.com

Kerastase Nutritive Masquintense Intense Highly Concentrated Nourishing Treatment
This is the most luxurious of hair masks you could possibly come across. A dime-sized amount from this orange-ish tub is enough to make your hair super soft and shiny in no time flat.
$51.38 at drugstore.com

A large majority of people set working out as a New Year's resolution. As great as exercising is for the body, it can wreak havoc on your hair. The trick is in how you treat your hair during, and after your workouts, here are some simple things to remember.   

A high ponytail is the best way to keep your hair off your neck, keeping you cooler and keeping it away from sweat and grime that can cause damage.  

Try not to wrap ponytail holders so tight that they choke your hair, they should be secure enough to stay in place but not so tight that your hair is pulled from the root.  

If your ponytail needs to be "tightened" remove the holder and start over. Tugging on strands to tighten will cause stress at the point of the holder.  

Use a sweatband or wrap right where your hairline meets your scalp, this helps protect your hair from sweat and keeps it fresh. I hear lots of people raving about the stylish sweatbands (as seen in the picture above) over at SweatyBands.com.

Try out hair powders or freshening sprays in place of washing your hair every day. For many of us, washing our hair every day is not recommended, so this will help prolong your last shampoo session. Bumble and bumble makes a great hair powder, that you can get at sephora.com.

Just keep in mind that the benefits of working out far outweigh the negatives it can have on hair, especially if you minimize them as best you can. 

The holidays are around the corner, and for many this means a time of high glamour and sophisticated parties. Just this past week at the American Music Awards, Katy Perry hit the red carpet and delivered some amazing hair-spiration! If your immediate reaction is to the pink hue of her hair, I suggest you look deeper ... check out the french twist style and the ornate accessory, it's truly a sight to behold. Updos are truly glamourous because they accentuate and elongate the neck and allow you to show off your neck and ear jewelry more prominently.