Mischo Beauty: styling product

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Mischo Beauty: Sebastian Professional's Flaunt Collection

It's no secret that I'm a fan of Sebastian Professional products. I've written about the Re-Shaper, as well as the Drench shampoo and conditioner. Oh, and I can't forget to mention how amazing the hair was at the Catherine Malandrino show (a large part due to Sebastian Professional products!) during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week this past September.

Well I've learned that Sebastian Professional recently launched the Flaunt Collection which is an "innovative collection of protective care and styling products designed to up the glam factor".

The complete Flaunt Collection includes: Trilliant (thermal protection & shimmer complex), Shine Define (the ultimate versatile hairspray), Halo Mist (UV filter weightless shine spray) and Liquid Gloss (a unique silicone blend to smooth and shine).

Trilliant is my favorite product from this collection because you can use it for protection from heat styling, as a blow-drying serum because it prevents frizz and adds volume and as a light finishing shine spray.

For those of you who are Charlotte Ronson fans, you should know that a special-offer gift set which includes a limited edition T-shirt by Charlotte, Trilliant and LIGHT Shampoo & Conditioner, will be available for purchase beginning in May. To learn more about the Flaunt Collection, visit SebastianProfessional.com.

Mischo Beauty Pick: Kerastase Reflection

If you follow my Twitter or FaceBook updates then you'll remember the following "Mischo Beauty Tip" from yesterday:

"Invest in products for color-treated hair to help protect, preserve and prevent fading of haircolor between salon visits."

Now I'll be honest and tell you that I love trying the newest beauty products and reporting back to you my findings, but the very one thing I'd like you to take away from my blog is how to properly care for your hair and skin! And with that said, if you're investing time and money in coloring your hair, you should be using products that will help maintain, nourish and protect your investment.

One recommendation for color-treated hair, based on having worked with just about every Kerastase product during my salon apprenticeships, would be the Kerastase Reflection regimen. It includes the Bain Chroma Riche shampoo, Chroma Reflect masque, Chroma Protect leave-in treatment and the Chroma Riche styling aid.

The shampoo eliminates build-up and provides protection, while smoothing the hair's cuticle which adds shine and accentuates your color. The masque is A-MA-ZING and it smells so good! I would advise you to cover your hair with a plastic cap and sit under a hooded hair dryer for maximum penetration into the hair shaft.

The Chroma Protect is your leave-in treatment (formulated with a UV filter) and the Chroma Riche, which also softens and detangles, protects against heat styling and environmental elements. Both are applied to damp hair and work to smooth the hair shaft and add shine.

So I have two questions for you- 1) Have you tried Kerastase products, and if so, what are your thoughts? and 2) For those of you who made resolutions to take better care of your hair- what's your status?

Beautiful hair needs an expert: No Frizz by Living Proof

For those of you who constantly deal with frizzy hair, you'll want to consider trying No Frizz by Living Proof. "Straight Making" and "Wave Shaping/Curl Defining" are styling aids which were developed "to do what silicones can't: eliminate frizz by blocking humidity". I love the fact that these products have a formulation for your specific hair type: fine to medium hair, medium to thick hair and thick to coarse hair.

You all know that I advise on using products for your specific hair, skin or nail needs/issues and so the fact that these products are broken down by hair type and need, makes them worth trying! They are available beginning February 2009 and because I love Tracee Ellis Ross' hair so much I'm recommending this line for her!

Mischo Beauty Product Review: L'Oreal Studio Smoothness

I was recently given the opportunity to test L'Oreal's Studio Smoothness and I gladly accepted because I'm always searching for great styling products. After reading the ingredients, and taking into account the fact that I'd be using this product on the relaxed sections of my type 4a/4b hair, I knew I'd only use it on my hair when wet. I liked the texture of the product- it's thick and creamy, and I liked the fact that it absorbed quickly and made blow-drying easy. For the price, it's worth a try.