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Bumble & Bumble BB Straight Shampoo & Conditioner

Written by Deanna P

Bumble & Bumble started its flagship store in 1977 in NYC.  The salon became very popular & it became the go to place for all things hair.  They now have an uptown & downtown salon in NYC & a network of salons worldwide.  The company currently has also expanded to include education, editorial,  & a full line of products. I received& tried some bumble & bumble product recently BB Straight Shampoo & Conditioner.I am always thrilled to try something that says straight as I have naturally wavy hair that tends to frizz in humid weather & is not that easy to blow dry.  

 

BB Straight Shampoo comes in 8.5 oz/250 ML and retails for $31.00.

 

BB Straight Conditioner comes in 8.5 oz 250 ML and retails for $34.00

 

Using both the Shampoo & conditioner is the most optimal way to tame your hair.  The combination is best for thick, curly, unruly hair.  I used it on my dry wavy frizzy hair & was pleased with the results.  It is easy to use as all you do is wet hair. add shampoo &  lather, than rinse well.  The conditioner you add & comb or work in with your finger & then rinse it well.  It is sulfate free & contain no parabens.  It is also safe for color treated hair.  I also must comment on how much I liked the smell of the shampoo & conditioner.  It was very pleasant & had a natural scent. The shampoo & conditioner is rather expensive, but I do believe it is worth trying.  It worked well on my hair.  It was easier to blow dry & it made it straighter than normal which I was very pleased with. It also had less flyaways & looked shiny.  After using inexpensive shampoos & conditioners for some time, you really can tell the difference when you upgrade to a more expensive option.  I feel occasionally it is good to splurge on your hair health especially if it results in beautiful healthy hair.  

 

 

 

It can be purchased at Sephora or the Bumble & Bumble website

Here is the Bumble & Bumble website:

http://www.bumbleandbumble.com

Living Proof Timeless pre-shampoo treatment & Living Proof frizz nourishing styling cream review

Written by Deanna .P 

I first heard of Living Proof when I saw Jennifer Aniston advertising the product.  When I delved a little deeper, I realized Jen has invested in the company & swears by their products.  Jen who has had famous tresses since the show Friends aired, has gorgeous hair & I definitely was game to try anything that made her hair look so damn good! I tried sample sizes of 2of the products in the line. Living Proof Timeless pre-shampoo treatment this is used to fortify hair & lock in the color.Comes in 2 sizes

2 oz for $10 / 6 oz for $26

Works to lock in color & prevent aging of the hair.  It also works to prevent breakage & helps hair grow. It is to be used before shampooing.  It is recommended that you start using it in your 30s.

Living Proof frizz nourishing styling cream

Used to stop frizz, Comes in 3 sizes.

2 oz for $15 /4 oz for $27 / 8 oz for $37

This formula eliminates frizz, by smoothing your hair strands & leaving your hair shiny & tame.   It is not heavy or greasy.  Using OFPMA which is the healthy hair molecule( biggest breakthrough in 30yrs)  it blocks humidity 70% better than oils & silicones, nourishes hair, & keeps hair cleaner longer.  It can also be used safely on color & chemically treated hair. The company started in 2004 & took a scientific approach to invent their hair product line. There Philosophy speaks volumes about what the company stands for & I had to share as I was super impressed by it.

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After 

We are not a traditional beauty company.
We are more than that.
We believe in rethinking conventional wisdom.
We believe when you can’t find something that works, you invent it.
We believe the answers are found in science.
We believe that beauty and brains are the best formula.
We believe a product should keep its promises.
We believe every day can be a good hair day.
We believe beauty is more than skin deep.
We believe in day-making, bliss-creating, confidence-boosting results.
We believe you are the living proof.

I liked both products & actually tried the frizz formula on a rainy humid day.   I am happy to say it definitely worked.  I would recommend trying both products.  They smell great & work very effectively.