Wednesday, March 26, 2008

Top 9 Products for Dry, Damaged Hair

Dry, damaged hair tends to be coarse and sometimes curly. The secret to adding moisture to dry or damaged hair is deep conditioning. Try products rich in vitamins that are cream-based. Here, we rundown the best products on the market, tried and tested among the beauty industry's top stylists and beauty editors.


1. Best (Pricey) Shampoo for Dry Hair: Kerastase Bain de Force

Kerastase is hands-down the best shampoo on the market, however, you will pay a price for perfection. Bain de Force is a vitamin-infused shampoo created for parched, dry hair. According to InStyle Magazine, which named it a 'Best Buy' two years running, Bain de Force contains a 'bond mender' that strengthens weakened hair.

Runner up: Bain Satin which contains cationic polymers that targets damaged hair and cuts down on frizz.


2. Best Hair Mask: Kerastase Masquintense

Ultra-rich and packed with moisturizing proteins, Kerastase Masquintense is known to give salon results. The deep conditioner detangles quickly, softens and won't weigh hair down. A must for coarse, dry hair.


3. Best Repair Cream: J.F.Lazartigue Vita-Cream with Milk Proteins

Applied after shampooing to the driest parts of your hair, this protein-enriched conditioner uses Vitamin F and lacteal (milk) proteins to rebuild, detangle and protect dry hair.


4. Best Thirst Quencher: Phyto Phytosesame Express Hydrating Conditioner

Another fabulous conditioner to be used after shampooing, Phyto Phytosesame Express Hydrating Conditioner softens and detangles the coarsest hair. It's about the same price as the better known (and hyped) Kerastase products.


5. Another Great Conditioner: Redken All Soft Heavy Cream

Another fabulous salon conditioner, Redken All Soft Heavy Cream won't weigh hair down or leave residue as it moisturizes and detangles. This deep conditioner is great for de-frizzing.


6. Best Inexpensive Conditioner: Herbal Essences Replenishing Conditioner

Bought at any drugstor, you'll find Herbal Essences Replenishing Conditioner will give you salon-quality softness for a fraction of the price.


7. Best Straightening/Anti-Frizz Product: Kerastase Oleo Relax Serum

Dry, coarse hair tends to be curly hair. To get stick-straight blow-outs, stylists use Kerastase Oleo Relax Serum on wet hair before blowdrying. The protein-enriched conditioners bind to each strand while straightening them to a high shine.

Another fabulous de-frizzer: Phytodefrisant Hair Relaxing Balm, a great lightweight choice that won't leave hair greasy.


8. Best Shine Serum: Kerastase Nutritive Vernis Nutri-Sculpt Ultra-Shine Top Coat

It's a fight to get dry hair looking silky and soft. Finish off a blow dry with Kerastase Nutritive Vernis Nutri-Sculpt Ultra-Shine Top Coat. The glistening micro-droplets give blow-dried hair dimension but won't weight down hair.

Another great bet is Kerastase Nutritive Serum Nutri-sculpt Lustrous Repair, which is silicone-based and lightweight.


9. Best Rejuvenating Oil: Philip B.

Bring dry locks back to life with Philip B. Rejuvenating Oil. These oils penetrate deep within the hair shaft to restore needed oils to damaged strands.

Great inexpensive option: V05 Hot Oil Shower Works. You can get this deep conditioner from your local drugstore.


source from http://beauty.about.com

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