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“The pair moisturizes and smooths my dry,color-treated strands, leaving them soft and shiny.”
Photographed by: Lucie Rox. Fashion stylist: Jaime Kay Waxman. Hair: Tomo Jidai. Makeup: Michaela Bosch. Manicure: Naomi Yasuda. Set Design: WayOut Studio. Models: Sherry Shi, Simona Kust. On Set Production: Tiffany Bloomfield.
But that’s only scratchinger…shampooingthe surface.
Maria Nila Head & Hair Heal Shampoo and Conditioner have changed that.
“My hair felt super clean afterward, too.”
Senior audience development director Lexi Herrick applies the Cécred Reconstructing Treatment Mask to her long blonde hair during a bath.
“Rogaine is just about the only thing that I can guarantee will help you grow new hair.
That’s because minoxidil is one of the only ingredients clinically proven to do so.
And yes, you might share the softening, sugar-based formula with the rest of your body, too.
Tester Feedback:“I really like how fine the grit is in thisscrub.
“It also smells nice but not overpowering.”
Why It Won:Beyonce wants you to know that Cecred Reconstructing Treatment Mask isnota deep conditioner.
Tester Feedback:“This is amazing,” says Herrick.
“The consistency is like honey and clouds.
It smells very luxurious and leaves my hair so shiny and smooth.”
And with its high levels of hydration, it practically serves as aleave-in conditioner, too.
Why It Won:There’s no greater proof of how muchhair gelhas evolved than Ceremonia Pequi Styling Gel.
Tester Feedback:“Thistexturizing spraygives my hair so much volume,” says Herrick.
“It’s excellent for prepping before curling and really helps hold the structure.
It also smells like Fruit Loops (yum!)
and lasts forever.”
“This one brings out my wave pattern but doesnt make my strands look greasy.”
Tester Feedback:“This is one of my O.G.
curl essentialsit stands the test of time,” says Richards.
It gives my curls healthy shine without frizz.”
“Besides controlling frizz, the formulareallymakes myblondeshine!”
Quite a magic act.
Tester Feedback:“So good!
Tester Feedback:“Volumeand my hair have never been friends, says Silva.
Why It Won:We love when an effortless look is actually effortless.
“But I’ve done a full 180 since discovering this one.
It’s also responsible for the longest-lasting blowout I’ve ever had.
It’s a miracle product to me.”
Why It Won:At this point, monuments should have been built to honor Batiste Original Dry Shampoo.
And even with such concierge-level service, it’s still significantly more affordable than a salon appointment.
Why It Won:Ciao, chalk!
Senior audience development director Lexi Herrick applies the Cécred Reconstructing Treatment Mask to her long blonde hair during a bath.
Wash it out when the day is through without leaving a trace.
Tester Feedback:“These bring me back to my hair-chalking days,” says McGrath.
“My big issue with home hair-coloring is the whole in-and-out of the shower situation.
I use the golden blonde shade to brighten my blonde highlights and smooth my mind-of-their-own grays.”
Tester Feedback:“A 60-second treatment that will brighten your blonde, remove brassiness,andnourish your hair?
Yes, c’mon,” says Stables.
Tester Feedback:“I gave up on hiding my grays a couple of years ago.
My approach now is to just blend them.
“The blonde duo brushed along my part line brings a lot more harmony to my roots.
Senior audience development director Lexi Herrick applies the Cécred Reconstructing Treatment Mask to her long blonde hair during a bath.
This peroxide- and ammonia-free formula can also be used to camouflage thinning, filling in roots for realistic results.
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Social media manager Bianca Richards slicks back her hair using the Ceremonia Pequi Styling Gel.
Social media manager Bianca Richards slicks back her hair using the Ceremonia Pequi Styling Gel.
Shopping director Shanna Shipin rakes and scrunches the Crown Affair Texturizing Air Dry Mousse into her curly hair.
Shopping director Shanna Shipin rakes and scrunches the Crown Affair Texturizing Air Dry Mousse into her curly hair.
Content director Kara McGrath spritzing her day-three hair with the Batiste Original Dry Shampoo.
Content director Kara McGrath spritzing her day-three hair with the Batiste Original Dry Shampoo.
Content director Kara McGrath “paints” the Hally Shade Stix in Purple into her blonde hair.
Content director Kara McGrath “paints” the Hally Shade Stix in Purple into her blonde hair.
