Give your hair a colour lift. Then tame the frizz for all-day styling.
Choose the type of colour
| Type |
What it does |
It lasts |
| Demi-permanent (short term) | Gives your hair a shiny finish and a subtle gloss. Also referred to as a rinse. |
about 4 weeks |
| Semi-permanent | It better defines your current colour and also gives good grey coverage. Tends to cover damage and adds shine. |
about 5 weeks |
| Permanent | It can lighten hair up to four shades and also is ideal to darken hair. Gives total grey coverage. |
about 4 weeks |
| Lowlights / Highlights | Gives strips of colour either lighter or darker than your own colour. Gives your hair a real lift and is easy-care compared to all-over colour. |
about 5 weeks |
Be in control
Great styling that lasts for a long day starts with hair that is under control. The biggest challenge is hair that is curly or frizzy. The twists and turns in curly hair can cause the cuticle to lift, exposing the internal structure of curls and leaving them rough and dry.
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LaCoupe Argan Oil Smoothing Shampoo Start with a good shampoo enriched with ingredients like shea butter, silk amino acids, and panthenol to help strengthen and repair hair from within. $7.99/750ml. Available at Shoppers Drug Mart, Jean Coutu, Loblaws. |
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Moroccan Oil Frizz Control controls frizz and static, protects against humidity and dryness and tames and relaxes hair with just a few mists. $32/100ml. Available exclusively at salons. |
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OSiS + Magic Anti-Frizz Serum Apply to dry hair to smooth away the frizz for a soft, glossy mane. $19.50/50 ml. Available at salons. |
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Got2b Smooth Operator Smoothing Lustre Lotion is fortified with real cashmere. This product has surprising hold considering its soft and light texture. $7.99. Available at most mass retail locations including Shoppers Drug Mart, Walmart, Loblaws. |
Originally published in Today’s Bride magazine, Spring/Summer 2013.
