Beauty Lab
February 1, 2009 By: American Salon Staff American Salon
FIGHT THE FLAKES
Nioxin Scalp Recovery Soothing Serum hydrates and maintains scalp's natural moisture balance and fights symptoms of scalp irritation and flaking with a formula consisting of antioxidant-rich green tea polyphenols and pyrithione zinc. It can be used post-chemical service to help calm itchiness and dryness. nioxin.com
A CLEAN SLATE
Naturally Clean by Essie is a nail-care system of five products that safely cleanses and restores hydration to hands and nails with a blend of essential oils and botanical ingredients. Shown here, the Purifying Hand Wash rinses away dirt and bacteria and the Purifying Nail Polish Remover removes polish without stripping the nail of hydration. essie.com
TEXTURIZING TREAT
Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Texture is a lightweight paraben-free styling cream that tames frizz and defines curls while providing them with moisture. Containing extract of rhodiola, a plant from Siberia, this formula also helps protect hair from heat styling and UV rays while reducing the damage caused by everyday styling and environmental stress. alternahaircare.com
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A CUT ABOVE THE REST
Millennium Series shears by Kasho Shears are made from a high carbon stainless steel alloy that has superior resistance to corrosion and wear. These shears feature blades that only touch at the point of intersection, which provides cutting edge durability while reducing cutting edge resistance to a minimum and considerably limiting hand fatigue. kasho-usa.com
SMOOTH AS SILK
Redken Iron Silk 07 ultra straightening spray, part of the Heat Styling range, seals in shine and smoothness, as well as strengthens and protects hair when using a flat-iron. Heat-Endure Technology helps to soften hair with conditioning agents while protecting it from thermal damage for ultrastraight frizz-free hair with a weightless, shiny finish. redken.com
SMOOTH OPERATOR
The ProFoil Professional Shaver by Andis contains hypoallergenic titanium foils that combine with high-speed precision cutting for a fast, smooth, irritation-free shave. It also features a machined cutter that doesn't clog, enlarged foil holes for a closer shave, and a precision slide-up trimmer to trim mustaches, sideburns, beards and finish off short, close-cropped hairstyles. andis.com
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