OUR 2015 PRODUCT PICKS

Written by Kim Light, Manager of Urban Betty Salon

With the new year upon us, its time to start taking extra care of those tresses.

There are so many options out there it’s no wonder most of us are a little lost when it comes to which product is the best and what works. I believe the answer is in the numbers. Here are top 10 most used and bought products by our salon guests at Urban Betty:

 

#1: MILK BY REVERIE

Anti-Frizz Leave-In Nourishing Treatment

MILK is carefully handcrafted in California using the finest organic ingredients from sustainable origins from around the world. MILK protects the hair and scalp, while promoting growth and restoration.

 

 

 

HYDRATE SHAMPOO, SULFATE FREE BY PUREOLOGY

Features & Benefits

  • Concentrated formula
  • Luxurious lather, easy rinsing
  • Extra gentle cleansers
  • Does not strip colour
  • For concentrated natural conditioning
  • Luxurious fragrance for a multisensorial, spa-like experience

 

#3: PUREOLOGY – HYDRATE CONDITIONER

Reveals soft, lustrous hair while protecting colour vibrancy with this luxurious, concentrated daily hydrating conditioner. The exclusive AntiFadeComplex maximizes colour retention.

Features & Benefits

  • Intensely hydrate without weighing hair down
  • For concentrated natural conditioning
  • Awakens the senses with an energizing, refreshing fragrance
  • Replenishes parched hair with movement and manageability
  • Rehydrates lightened and chemically relaxed hair
  • Minimizes static

 

#4: PUREOLOGY – STRENGTH CURE SHAMPOO

Gentle, concentrated ZeroSulfate®shampoo helps fortify micro-scarred, damaged colour-treated hair and provides a velvety soft finish.

Features & Benefits

  • Concentrated fortifying sulfate free shampoo for damaged hair including heat or mechanical damage, environmental damage and chemical or colour damage
  • Removes dulling residues with maximum respect for the scarred, sensitized cuticle
  • Leaves hair fortified inside, soft outside
  • Helps protect colour radiance

 

#5: PUREOLOGY – STRENGTH CURE CONDITIONER

Opulent formula with our exclusive AntifadeComplex™ detangles, strengthens and conditions to improve hair’s touch and light reflection.

Features & Benefits

  • Concentrated daily conditioner helps strengthen hair from heat or mechanical damage, environmental damage and chemical or colour damage
  • Instantly conditions and detangles
  • Improves hair’s touch and light reflection
  • Helps protect colour radiance

 

#6: BUMBLE AND BUMBLE – FULL FORM MOUSSE

  • What: A cushiony creme mousse inflates hair as you add heat to lift, sculpt and hold full-bodied silhouettes
  • Who: All hair types and textures, especially fine. Appropriate for use on color treated hair.
  • When: On damp hair, before heat-styling.
  • How: Shake well, then dispense into palm and spread through fingers. Work through hair, roots to ends, then blow-dry. For the illusion of more hair, layer and build.

 

#7: BUMBLE AND BUMBLE – THICKENING SPRAY

  • What: Begins styling lift-off for any hair type (thick, thin or otherwise); moderate hold.
  • Who: Anyone.
  • When: Anytime; after Prep or Tonic Lotion and before heated tools (or any sort of setting).
  • How: Spray on damp hair evenly by sections; work through and style.

#8: PUREOLOGY – MIRACLE FILLER

Miracles happen! Daily leave-in treatment fills in gaps in hair’s cuticle, leaving high-lifted or highlighted blonde hair 78% stronger after one application!

Features & Benefits

  • Daily blow-dry reparative lotion
  • Provides increased strengthening with continued use
  • Contains 15x more Keravis than other Perfect 4 Platinum products to help hair recover up to 78% of the strength lost during chemical lightening
  • Protects hair against mechanical stress

 

#9: BUMBLE AND BUMBLE – DRYSPUN FINISH

  • What: This translucent dry spray creates instant fullness and texture to spin hair into an airy silhouette.
  • Who: All hair types and textures, especially fine. Appropriate for use on color treated hair.
  • When: On dry hair, after heat-styling.
  • How: Shake well, hold can 10 inches away from dry hair and spray in even strokes where you want lift and airy texture.

 

10: BUMBLE AND BUMBLE – SUMO TECH

  • What: It’s not a wax, not a paste and not a creme, but a midweight moulding compound that’s a combination of all three (and a miracle of modern technology).
  • Who: Anyone; a natural for short hair; won’t overwhelm fine hair; perfect for highly textural cuts.
  • When: Anytime; after Prep or Tonic Lotion; use on damp or dry hair to style.
  • How: Spread a dime-size dab or two onto palms and work through barely damp or dry hair with fingers and style; work quickly and try not to overwork; spray down with Tonic Lotion (or Shine On Finishing Spray) to rework or to cut hold.