Clairol Professional's First Ever Hair Care and Styling Line + Hair Care Tips on Using.

After being the #1 expert in hair color for over 80 years, Clairol Professional is launching its first-ever hair care & styling line. The COLOR SAFE collection just launched in beauty supply stores and the products are the perfect complement to the brand’s existing color portfolio. The collection of products provides professional results at an affordable price.

The products make up three care lines or regimens: Repair, Smooth and Curl. It also includes two styling products: Volume Mousse and Shaping Gel.

The product line up:

Clairol Professional Repair Shampoo, Rinse-Off Conditioner and Leave-In Conditioner:

• Ideal for dry, damaged and/or color-treated hair
• Helps to repair and condition damaged hair
• Leaves hair strong and smooth, with  shine

Clairol Professional Curl Shampoo and Leave-In Conditioner:

• Ideal for naturally curly, permed and/or color-treated  hair
• Gives curls amazing shine
• Leaves curls soft and flexible for beautiful, defined, bouncy style

Clairol Professional Smooth Shampoo and Leave-In Balm:

• Ideal for frizzy and/or color-treated hair
• Sleeks hair after just one application
• Leaves hair shiny and smooth

Clairol Professional Volume Mousse:

• Extra strong mousse with non-sticky formula
• Provides fullness and body for all-day volume

Clairol Professional Shaping Gel:

• Extra-strong hold gel defines and accentuates any style

Celebrity Hairstylist Torsten Witte, who works with A-listers such as Penelope Cruz, Michelle Monaghan and Colbie Caillat, is the face of the collection. He gave me a few great tips on how to use his favorite products in the line up.

He explained, “Achieve an effortless, undone style by applying Clairol Professional Color Safe Curl Leave-In Conditioner to dry hair in the morning. Just use your fingers to run the product through your hair, tousle it, and you’re good to go.” He thought it was very important to note, “Clairol Professional Shaping Gel is not a traditional hair gel. I love this product for curly hair because it tames the frizz for nice, well-defined curls that aren’t crunchy or wet looking. It also helps to keep buns well-coifed throughout the day, and it’s great for guys!”

Torsten also gave me a few overall hair tips that work this season. “Play with a variety of strong parts this fall. This simple change will create versatility without actually requiring a haircut. Strong parts will be everywhere this fall.” He also suggests “Show off your neck line by playing with asymmetric hairstyles such as a low side bun or a French braid that lays to one side. Asymmetric hairstyles will help you to feel more current with the large accessories and patterns that are so popular this season.”

The products range in price from $9.00 - $12.00 and are available nationwide right now, at beauty supply stores.

Paul Mitchell Curl's Collection.

Last month when I told you about the fun Paul Mitchell The Truth About Curls campaign, I mentioned that there are some new Paul Mitchell products made just for curly hair. I promised I would tell you more about them, and here they are!

The new Paul Mitchell Curls Collection products:

Spring Loaded Detangling Shampoo™ - This sulfate-free shampoo cleanses hair while leaving hair hydrated and conditioned yet not weighed down. Curls are fizz free right out of the shower.

Full Circle Leave-In Treatment™ - This lightweight conditioner is left in hair to keep hair soft and manageable, while not weighing down the hair so curls can look their best.

Twirl Around™ - This double duty product is a gel and cream that is mixed together right in the bottle so you get the perfect amount of each. The hybrid helps to manage curls, while shaping them and keeping them soft and looking pretty - never crunchy.

Ultimate Wave™ - This styling cream is the ultimate helper for wavy or curly hair. After hair is styled, rub a small amount of this into curls to separate and add texture into the hair.

I hate waves that just sit there, so Ultimate Wave is my new favorite hair styling product. I usually just style, hair spray and go. By using just a bit of this cream, and I mean a bit - like the size of a pea, my hair has movement and looks more natural. I rube the cream into my hands and just run them through my hair. The cream defines defines the wave, while it adds more volume to my look.

To buy these new hair care wonders, you can find a salon with the handy salon locator from the Paul Mitchell website.

Don't forget about the special The Truth About Curls Facebook page. In case you haven't checked out all of the Curl Confessions over on the site, be sure to do so. Take a few mninutes to share you very own curl confession to be featured live on the site. I love to hear how real women deal with their hair dilemmas. It makes me realize that I am not in this alone. Plus, I learn new ways to manage my very own love/hate relationship with my hair. If you do leave your own Curl Confession, please let me know so I can check it out!

Disclosure: This is a sponsored post from Paul Mitchell.  For more information, please see my disclaimer page.

Clear Scalp & Hair Beauty Therapy.

Have you seen the beautiful Heidi Klum in the Clear Scalp & Hair Beauty Therapy commercials? The premise behind the new line of shampoo and conditioners is that beautiful hair begins with a beautiful scalp.

You know I firmly believe that beautiful makeup begins with beautiful skin (meaning heavy duty skin care), so I can definitely relate to this. It's true. To feed the ends of the hair, we have to nourish where hair begins, and this is the scalp. All of the Clear Scalp & Hair Beauty Therapy products are designed to do just that, and fast. In just 7 days after using Clear Shampoo & Conditioner, your hair will be so much better for doing so.

Select the perfect products according to your hair needs.

Total Care - for all hair types
This duo is formulated with an advanced moisture complex of vitamins and nutrients, to gently cleanse and nourish as it helps to restore the scalp's natural moisture balance.

Damage & Color Repair - for damaged and colored hair

This formula is gentle and color-safe to cleanse and nourish the scalp. It also adds advanced protection from daily damage.

Volumizing Root Boost - for hair in need of volume

This special nourishing, lightweight formula allows all day volume and body from root to tip.

Strong Lengths - for weak hair prone to breakage

This formula contains a rich, strengthening serum to nourish and protect hair that is prone to breakage.

Moisturizing Dry Scalp - for dry scalp and hair
This extra rich formula contains two times the moisturization to cleanse and nourish the dry scalp and help restore natural moisture balance.

Complete Care - for dandruff prone scalps and hair
This formula is specially formulated to nourish the scalp deeply and help eliminate dandruff.

Ultra Shea - for extra dry scalps and hair

This formula is infused with Nurtium 10 Moisture Lock, which is a non-greasy nourishing complex, enriched with shea butter and natural oils to quench dryness while locking in moisture.

Have you tried these new products yet? Look for the complete line up at drugstores and mass retailers now. Each bottle retails for around $5.00 depending on where you live.