Have Frizz Free Hair Days with the New AVON Lotus Shield.

What if I told you that I had the secret to eliminating bad hair days? You'd love me forever, right? Ha! Well, with the introduction of this latest product from AVON, I think you will do just that.

Avon's first anti-frizz product, Lotus Shield, keeps hair manageable and well-behaved for three smooth and sleek days. Yes, it is true. Inspired by the lotus leaf plant, Lotus Shield adds a "waterproof" layer to the hair, actually repelling moisture. And it works in even 97% humidity.

To use, simply shake the bottle to activate the lotus complex, and apply to your damp hair, and style as normal. You will be amazed as you easily  achieve expertly styled hair right in the comfort of your own home.

AVON Lotus Shield is available right now from your AVON rep or by purchasing online for just $12.00 (on sale for $9.99 right now). Try it out and let me know what you think. It will change the way you feel about your frizzies!

*Press sample(s) of the product(s) featured was provided by brand or brand representative for editorial consideration.

Temporary Touch Up with TouchBack.

I swear that I see gray hairs popping up around my hairline more and more often these days. Usually, I am good to wait three weeks into a coloring before I have to use my Root-Touch Up to hide the grays. Not anymore. In about 10 days time, I am starting to see those pesky grays peek through. When I pull my hair back, they are really noticeable and I need a disguise. My new mask? TouchBack.

TouchBack is like a temporary, yet stubborn, marker for the hair.  But this temporary fix is different. It bonds to the hair and blends in like no other product I have tried before. Yet, it washes out when I shampoo.

"TouchBack's patented formula uses certified hair colors, but without harsh chemicals — no ammonia or peroxide — so, it's gentle on your hair."

The marker is genius with it's specially designed tip. So genius, in fact, that it won an Insiders Choice Beauty Award from CEW this year.  You see, the color flows out of the tip with gentle pressure and it comes out evenly as you run it through the hair. And it dries quick so you don't need to worry about any kind of drip marks at all. When dried, you can even brush it through and nothing comes off - no flakes, no color. It simply stays put until it is washed out.

TouchBack is available online for $29.95 and is now available in Ulta stores as well. It comes in a range of eight shades (I use Golden Blonde) so there is always an easy match to your hair color.

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4 Quick Tips for Healthy and Sexy Summer Hair.

Healthy hair is always in fashion says Riccardo Maggiore from the Riccardo Maggiore Salon. The summer months can be fun but at the same time can be a nightmare for your hair. The Vidal Sasson protégé believes if you follow the below four tips, your hair will look healthy, sexy, and definitely summer fun ready! 

1. GET A GOOD HAIRCUT: Split ends or porous hair can cause further damage due to its quick absorption of the sun’s rays, chlorine and salt water. For that reason, during summer months get your hair into excellent shape with a thorough haircut or trim. If hair is in very bad condition, you should consider a shock, reconditioning or hydrating treatment.
2. SPF FOR THE HAIR: More people are realizing the importance of protecting not just your skin, but your hair from the sun as well.  While soaking up the sun, be sure to use hair products that provide some UV protection, otherwise you could wind up with really dry, broken strands at the end of the season.  Riccardo is also a big advocate of large floppy hats for the summer, which not only protect your hair from the sun, but your scalp too. Use sun specific products with a UV protectant, like Riccardo Maggiore Gel-Vitale Moisturizing Styling Gel, which contains sunscreen agents to protect hair from damaging UV rays.
3. DRINK IT UP: Hair tends to be drier and more prone to breakage in the summer, so feed your thirsty strands with a deep conditioning treatment to help restore moisture and elasticity.
4. EAT WELL:By including plenty of good sources of essential fatty acids in your diet you can give your hair back its strength and shine. By eating salmon, seeds, nuts, olives and avocados you can keep your hair beautiful and healthy.