Effortless Extensions.

With the popularity of hair extensions on the rise, so are the complaints.  Although users are addicted to how they provide instantaneous flowing locks, they come with a price and not just a financial one.  There is a new breakthrough in this category, Effortless Extensions.  This time-and-mess-saving  hair accessory requires no clips, no glue, no sewing, no skill, and no assistance. Easy peasy!

Effortless Extensions are the first hair extensions that do not connect to the hair in any way, yet the comfortable crown support circle ensures they will stay in place, even when fully active. They blend seamlessly into your natural hair, in literally seconds, whereas other products take up to one hour to apply.

As most women know, spending the day at a salon and having extensions glued or sewn in can not only be extremely time consuming and costly, but also damaging to the hair. With Effortless Extensions, you can have fabulous hair without creating issues with your natural locks.

Effortless Extensions also help you achieve a natural look since they are made from a new XO synthetic fiber, which is so close to human hair, it's hard to distinguish.  The XO synthetic is the only fiber on the market you can wash, condition, blow-dry, curl or flat iron just like you own hair.

I was surprised at how easy it was to just place the circle of hair on my head, adjust for a snug fit and pull my natural hair over, in and around the extension piece. The color I selected was the closest color in an extension I have ever used. There were highlights and lowlights within the different lengths and layers of the extension making it look as natural as possible.

Take a look at this video that explains it all.

At just $69.98, they are available in three styles and 34 colors. For more information and to order, visit EffortlessExtensions.com.

Italy Hair Fashion Purity Design Products.

When it comes to styling my hair, I am always overwhelmed by which products work and work right for my hair. Finding products that are gentle on my hair while adding volume and providing the proper amount of hold and keeping my hair nourished and hydrated are my number one concerns. I rarely stick with a while line of products as I tend to use a serum from line a, a mousse from line b, hair spray from line c, etc..That is, until now.

I was given the opportunity to test out the entire range of Purity Design products from professional brand Italy Hair Fashion, and I can say it was almost as if the Purity Design line of products were made specifically for my hair type, and more importantly my hair needs!

All of the Purity Design products are made with their exclusive "Desert Blend". This blend is made up of important proteins found in desert plants, including Agave, Joshua Tree, and Cholla Cactus. The scent is divine; it is a clean, hearty scent, but not overpowering.

Look at all the styling products in the line up:

• Pure Style Mousse - Strong
  Firm hold and volumizing mousse that gives shine and control to the hair. I have been using this daily in my routine for lot's of volume and control.
• Pure Style Mousse - Extra Strong
  Extra firm hold and volumizing mousse that gives shine and control to the hair.
• Pure Texture
  Volumizing and moisturizing texturizer that gives body to all hair, even the finest. I use this at the roots of my hair when I am looking for an extra amount of lift when wearing my hair down.
• Pure Glaze
  A light modeling glaze especially designed to protect and to give shine to the hair. I like to use this when I pull my hair back or wear it up for extra definition and shine.
• Pure Creative Gel - Strong
  Strong creative gel, ideal for modeling and creating a unique style. It protects from UV rays, it nourishes and makes the hair shiny.
• Pure Creative Gel - Extra Strong
  Extra strong gel, Ideal for modeling and creating a unique style. It protects hair from UV rays. My up-dos are much simpler when I use this gel. It helps me to create my style and holds my hair inplace.
• Pure Modelling Wax
  A wax ideal for modelling and stressing special hair strains.
• Pure Definition Paste
  This light hold paste is ideal for modeling and stressing special hair strains. I rub a small amount of this paste in between my palms and run it through my hair when I am trying to separate curls or chunky sections of my hair.
• Pure Hair Eco
  Ecological medium hold spray, ideal to model, hold and give volume. I spray this on my hair then brush it when I am pulling my hair back into a ponytail or wearing it up.
• Pure Definition Hair Spray
  Strong hold hair spray that gives volume and a long lasting hold to the hair. I have been using this strong, yet flexible spray on my hair for everyday use. It holds my hair in place while keeping it looking natural - never stiff.
• Pure Water Drops
  The purest drops that are a real concentration of protection and shine for the hair. Philodendron
  are contained in this product and have high hydration to even help prevent split ends.
• Pure Fluid Experience
  Modeling fluid medium hold. It’s high hydration faculty leaves hair extremely soft and shiny.

To see where the line of Italy Hair Fashion is carried near you, as it is only sold in professional salons, navigate to your area in their Distributor Locator Tool.

Behind the Scenes with Pantene at the P & G Hair Lab.

 “Every woman in the world believes, rightfully, that she has damaged hair,” said Bob McDonald, CEO of Procter & Gamble, in the below Cracking the Code on Bad Hair ABC Nightline segment that aired on Monday. Americans spend $6.7 billion dollars each year on hair care products, which is a growing market full of people looking to mend not only their damaged hair, but bad hair days…for good. McDonald even coined a new phrase, “Hair Gymnastics,” that describes sexy hair flips women do to show-off their brilliant movement and shine (and always seen in Pantene advertisements!).

Nightline visited the hair lab at P&G to investigate this quest for “good” hair, and focused on Pantene’s most recent science innovations with its current line-up of products. With more than 1,000 scientists and technical employees that work in P&G’s Research & Development department (they have more PhDs than the combined MIT, Berkeley and Stanford staff!!), this is where the science of healthy hair care begins.

Click here or on the Pantene image to go to the segment.

This is a fun segment to watch and see the work, research and science that goes into making this amazing line of hair products. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did.