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July 1, 2008 By: Nicole Palmieri American Salon

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Botanicals are becoming increasingly popular as the demand for natural ingredients soars.

Moisturize

Moisturizing is crucial to achieving healthy, shiny hair, and there are many botanical ingredients that can help. The Aveda Men Pure-formance line of haircare and styling products contain a variety of botanicals to deliver superior results and address the specific needs of men. Pure-formance Shampoo contains certified-organic oils of spearmint, vetiver and lavender to soothe and relieve scalp irritation while conditioning and moisturizing hair.

Olive oil, widely known for its skin-restoring and-moisturizing benefits, is a key ingredient in the CHI Organics Olive Nutrient Therapy line, where it provides these same benefits to the hair. The shampoos, conditioners, treatments, and styling and finishing products also contain 12 other beneficial organic nutrients, including basil, lemongrass, peppermint, black cumin seed, thyme and watercress, which enhance the effect of the olive oil.

Abba Pure Performance Hair Care products contain an Herbal Protein Complex that features proteins and extracts to help rebuild and strengthen hair internally and externally. Abba's newest additions are Herbal Remedy Leave-In Treatments that work to penetrate the hair shaft and hydrate the cuticle. Soy proteins in Herbal Remedy Color Protect, for example, help to strengthen and rebuild chemically treated and fragile hair; palm oil in Herbal Remedy Moisture deeply moisturizes hair to improve its manageability; and wheat proteins in Herbal Remedy Volume provide volume and strength while hydrating the hair's cuticle.

Refresh

Several companies incorporate mint into their products for its invigorating and refreshing qualities. The Keune So Pure Natural Balance line is made with all-natural botanicals to keep hair silky, smooth and refreshed. The line includes Refreshing Hairbath and Refreshing Caring Emulsion, which contain a blend of essential oils like rosewood and peppermint to leave hair and scalp with a relaxed and refreshing feeling. Also utilizing the refreshing, stimulating and energizing benefits of peppermint is Redken For Men Mint Clean Invigorating Shampoo and Cool Finish Invigorating Conditioner. Similarly, Back to Basics Fresh Mint Energizing Shampoo and Conditioner is infused with mint, gingko biloba and lemongrass to cleanse and energize the pores of the scalp and soothe and nourish the hair.

Hydration

Lack of hydration can leave hair brittle and dry, but products with botanicals in them can help hydrate hair and leave it shiny and soft. Eufora Hydrating Shampoo contains certified-organic aloe vera gel, as well as extracts of rosemary, chamomile, yarrow, hops, horse chestnut, lemon and passionflower to cleanse hair and deliver nutrients, proteins and moisture.

Infused with organic ingredients and Micro Emulsion Technology, P2 Smart Styling Treatments from Philip Pelusi style hair while nourishing, hydrating and protecting it from fading. Botanicals found in the line's products include aloe leaf extract, soy, sugar cane, red algae, blackberry, grape seed, sage, green tea and sunflower.

Botanical ingredients in Sexy Hair Healthy Sexy Hair Pumpkin Potion Leave-In Conditioner With Ginger Root help to revitalize dry, brittle and damaged hair. Part of the complete Healthy Sexy Hair Pumpkin collection, the product contains a combination of pumpkin enzymes and ginger root, plus safflower and jojoba seed oils to mend split ends.

Treat

Botanicals have proven to be effective sources in treating hair disorders like dandruff. The products in the Biolage Scalptherapie Antidandruff line from Matrix help rid the scalp of flakes, dryness and irritation with the exclusive Bio-Cushion Complex, consisting of a combination of green tea to tone and soothe the scalp, mallow root to care for color-treated hair, and water droplets that form a protective cushion against stress irritants.

PureOlogy DandruffScalpCure Shampoo and HairCondition contain a certified-organic botanical blend of mushrooms, green tea and burdock root to calm and soothe the scalp while protecting, strengthening and hydrating hair. —NICOLE PALMIERI

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