HairBoutique Blog

When I started HairBoutique back in 1996-1997 I promised myself I would continue to try all the products that HairBoutique.com sells in their Marketplace.  With that promise in mind I recently did some user testing of Leonor Greyl’s fabulous Huile De Palme.

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HairBoutique.com has been carrying the complete Leonor Greyl line for some years now but I tend to get lazy and not want to swap out from my regulars that I have been rotating through for many years which are cherry picked from Phyto, Rene Furterer, JF Lazartique, Paul Mitchell and L’Oreal.

Yes, there is a recession right now and I am watching my pennies like almost everyone else but because my own hair is naturally wavy/curly and naturally dry, I have been diluting or Conditioning Only (CO) washing my hair for many years now.

I also do regular oil treatments but when one of my faves was discontinued I decided to create my own - HairTopia oil - which I used on a daily basis alternating the oil with the mist.  I love jojoba oil for my hair but it is not for all hair types and textures.

Which brings me to the Leonor Greyl Huile De Palme.  I love all the Leonor Greyl packaging because it is clean and pristine.  Even before Gwen Stefani the No Doubt group made Leonor Greyl product line their hair care of choice for their 2009-2010 concert tour, I loved the company, their customer care and the results the product delivers. (more…)

Be a Beach-y Beauty…(Minus the Beach!)

The cooler weather means it is time to retire the swim suites, (sigh) but we shouldn’t have to forego that sexy, ‘I just walked off the beach’ look.

Luckily - Blow, the New York Blow Dry Bar, has thought of everything when it comes to perfecting the hairstyle you crave.

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It’s easy to prolong sexy, beach-y hair as long as you have Blow’s Beach Blow and Wave Maker.

That ever coveted, sexy “beach” hair can be achieved 365 days a year, 24/7 - no surf or sand required. Simply mist on Blow’s Beach Blow and style to create natural waves. The formula is lightweight to nourish and strengthen hair while still creating a perfect day-at-the-beach hairstyle without feeling stiff, sticky or salty.  Suggested Retail Price: 8.5 oz.: $21 (more…)

Implements - Bridging The Gap Between A Problem & A Solution

As a result of leading technology, implements help bridge the gap between a problem and a solution. While hair products are extremely important when caring for hair, it is the implements that transform clean or dirty hair to shiny masterpieces.

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Moving beyond garden variety skincare products, skincare brands are merging the tried-and-true methods of other beauty categories to enhance the end product for consumers.

Finally, implements are simple responses to supply and demand.

Innovative Implement Trends For 2009

The following are a list of innovative implements that address needs for hair, skincare, and others that you may not know you need.

VibeStyler by HotStyler uses state of the art vibrating technology in its flat iron which realigns the hair cuticle to prevent damage. VibeStyler reduces the friction on the hair gliding through the plates with ease and helps to prevent breakage and tugging, ensuring silky, straight hair with longer lasting results. www.hotstylers.com (more…)

René Furterer Karite For Dry And Damaged Hair

Do you know anyone who doesn’t complain of split ends or dry ends? We don’t.

Whether someone has a low-maintenance short hairstyle and is trying to grow it out, or is a starlet with cascading hair that is styled day-to-day, special attention must be paid to the oldest part of the hair - the ends.

Most of one’s hair is protected and naturally conditioned by oils from the scalp, but the ends are not always so lucky.

Karité or Shea butter and oils have naturally intense nourishing and moisturizing properties, often used for treating very dry skin or hair.

René Furterer Karite Intense Nutrition Oil - Pre-Shampoo Treatment

René Furterer Karite intense nutrition oil gives the hair exceptional softness and silkiness while providing optimal protection and nutrition to the scalp and hair. Applied before shampoo. (more…)

Myrrhea Anti-Frizz Silkening Mask From Rene Furterer

The Myrrhea Anti-Frizz Silkening Mask delivers intense smoothness and radiance to the hair.

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Convenient to use with an express leave-in time of two minutes, this rich, deep-down treatment controls and enhances hair for a soft, supple and easy to style texture.

Essential product to help blow-drying. Rich in natural Myrrh extract, a precious resin with anti-frizz properties and in Avocado oil that has outstanding nourishing properties, helps to get perfect smoothing results when blow-drying. (more…)