Back to School Savings!

We at MyHairNeeds decided that while you're adding to your clothes and shoes why not add to your hair and skin care stock as well?

So, we've decided that from now until August 31^st, we would like to offer you 20% off of your purchase of $50.00 or more! That means everything is on sale. So go ahead, browse our inventory, and find some of the greatest hair and skin care products to make you look fabulous from head to toe!!

As an even greater bonus, your order will qualify for free shipping, as all orders on MyHairNeeds over $39.00 do!

So check it out…some of our great product lines include:

Paul Mitchell
Sexy Hair Concepts
Graham Webb
Back to Basics
Matrix
Modern Organic Products
PureOlogy
Redken
Tigi
Wella

Nailtiques
Hempz
Dermalogica…

And so much more!

Sebastian Unveils New Product Line

As promised, I have included below the information from Sebastian on their newly released line of hair care products. We have a few of the former products and packaging still on hand in our salon and through our online salon at www.MyHairNeeds.com, so if you're afraid to lose what you love, please go online and buy now, they won't be around much longer and are no longer available through our distributors.

We also have available in limited quantity samples of the new line's Shampoo and Conditioner: Light (weightless shine), Drench (moisturizing), and Penetraitt (strengthening and repair.) If you are interested in trying one of these, please email me at kim@myhairneeds.com and include your name, address and sample requested so that I can get it in the mail.

Here is the full changeover of products:

Current Sebastian	NEW Sebastian	Product Benefits
Laminates Sheer (shampoo & Conditioner)	Light Shampoo Light Conditioner	Weightless Shine
Moist, Xtah Hydration (shampoo & Conditioner)	Drench Shampoo Drench Conditioner	Moisturizing
Penetraitt SH, Evokativ (shampoo & Conditioner)	Penetraitt Shampoo Penetraitt Conditioner	Strengthening and Repair
Penetraitt Treatment Laminates Masque	Penetraitt Masque	Deep Strengthening and Repair
	Whipped Crème	Light Conditioning Styling Whip
Evokativ Nudist	Taming Elixir	Weightless Smoothing Crème Serum
Potion 9 Laminates Crema Styler	Potion 9	Wearable Styling Treatment
Laminates Detangling Milk	Potion 9 Lite	Lightweight Wearable Treatment Styler
Sensual Slip Laminates Sheer Curl Wet	Stylixir	Natural Hold Flex-Styler
Body Double Thickefy Styler Laminates Sheer Body	Thickefy Foam	Weightless Thickener
Shaper	Re-Shaper	Brushable, Humidity Resistant Strong hold spray
Megahold, Shaper +	Shaper Fierce	Extra Firm Hold Finishing Hair Spray
Zero G Body Double Hairspray	Shaper Zero Gravity	Dry, Brushable Lightweight Control Hairspray
Hi Contrast evokativ Vicious Laminates Grip+	Gel Forte	Strong Hold Gel
Lustfull	Mousse Forte	Strong Hold Mousse
Molding Mud	Molding Mud	Remoldable Fiber Sculpter
Crude Clay evokativ disobedient In Control Fiber Wax	Craft Clay	Remoldable Matte Texturizer
	Liquid Steel	Concentrated Styler

 

Dry or Damaged Hair in Need of Repair?

Whatever the reason your hair seems to have lost some of its moisture and shine; sun, chlorine, blow dryers, what you eat, flat or curling irons the list could go on and on. Here are a few helpful tips to help you at least reclaim some of the damage you have caused to your hair.

1. Hair cut an option? Sometimes trimming off an inch or even three can help enliven your hair and give you that boost you're looking for. Truly, there is no way to repair truly damaged hair, so a trim is a great solution.
   
2. Evaluate the need or reason for your hair washing. Do you shampoo every day, but maybe don't need to. Your hair needs the oils that your scalp produces to keep it moisturized, so limit your washing to every other day if possible.
   
3. Look at what kind of shampoo you are using. Read the labels and look to make sure that your shampoo has some type of humectants in it (panthenol, pro-vitamin B5, papaya, mango or silicones.) If it doesn't look for another type of shampoo, for example try Graham Webb Velvet Soft Shampoo which adds moisture without weighing down your hair. Another choice is Back to Basics Coconut Mango Rich Moisture Shampoo which is also safe for color treated hair.
   
4. Try combing your hair from roots to ends before bed as well, to distribute your scalp's oils through your hair.
   

Good luck!

What am I using now?

Another beautiful day, and it dawned on me that I never really share what I wear in my hair…so here goes, volume one of what's in my bathroom!

To clean my medium length brown locks, I currently switch daily back and forth. Don't ask me why, I do not think I would be able to provide a very solid reasoning for the switch, it would be one of those answers you give to your three year old after the 100^th 'why' of the day…I just do! So, to get down to it, my two current shampoos of choice are PureOlogy PureVolume Shampoo and Biolage Cooling Mint Shampoo. I follow up the PureOlogy Shampoo with the PureOlogy Hydrate Conditioner, the Hydrating blend. After I suds up my hair with The Biolage Shampoo, I use PureOlogy Nanoworks Conditioner. I am always sure to never apply the conditioner to my roots, because my hair tends to be oily enough already. I always end my shower with a cool rinse through my hair to close up the cuticle.

I always pull the most moisture out of my hair as possible before subjecting it to the brutal blow dryer – so I use the PureOlogy Microfiber towel to do the trick, but truly and microfiber towel will do.

Before blow-drying, I apply Big Sexy Hair Root Pump Plus Mousse to the roots of a few spots on my head, between my part, on the sides and one in the back. Then I use my hands to help distribute the product evenly through the hair. It doesn't take a lot; this product does go a long way. If I want a little shine in my hair, depending on what I'm doing or where I'm going that day, I will rub a bit of the PureOlogy DryShine Styler through hair from roots to ends, a little goes a long way.

I use a round brush to help dry and style my hair. Depending on the style, I will finish with one of two products. If I have added a curl to my hair, then I spray Rusk W8less over curls to look them in, after I have let my hair cool in their curl, I run my fingers through the curl to style and then spray. If I do not add curl, and go for a more tussled, straight look I use Redken Electric Wax (which has a shine to it as well). I place a little in the tips of my fingers, rub until smooth, flip head over and then apply by rubbing hair through hands at ends.

Well, that's it. I will keep this topic for blog going when I switch things up. I have the luxury of being able to try new and use different products but definitely have my favorites!

The Cutting Chair

Are you one of those people who stews hours, days or weeks over the perfect way to cut and style your hair? Do you consult the newsstands on a daily basis in search of the perfect look for your locks? Have you sat down in the 'chair' with that picture, but still been unsure and even a little queasy in the stomach as your fabulous hair dresser begins to sharpen her sheers?

You know it, I know it, we've all been there a time or two!

Well look no further, MyHairNeeds.com has found the perfect solution for you!! It is called The Cutting Chair and my, oh my does it have exactly what you're looking for and so much more!

Like to mimic that to die for new cut from your favorite celeb? The Cutting Chair is the place to go! Featuring now the top 10 favorite celebrity bob hairstyles!

Not sure exactly what you're looking for in a new do, but just know you're ready for a change, well follow this link to The Cutting Chair's Hair Style guide, here you can choose from a variety of attributes, like length, texture and facial shape. Once there, you will see hundreds of options for you, and some even include rankings.

Want to simply take a quick vote, join a forum on hair, read another blog because you're tired of mine, or simply want some great stylist tips…all here at The Cutting Chair. Go ahead, don't fear, check it out and I guarantee you'll be hooked (like me!). I've even added it to my favorites!

Protection from the Sun!

Love the sun? Enjoy the warmth of those rays melting your body like butter? Hate the way it dries out your hair or ruins those salon perfect highlights? Fear no more the suns powerful rays!

Matrix Biolage Sunsorials are your defense against UV damage, salt and chlorine. Their line of products protects your hair before, during and after your day of play.

Biolage Sunsorials After Sun Shampoo defends your hair and cleanses while nourishing your lovely locks. This product is safe for color treated hair.

Biolage Protective Sun Gel is a lightweight styler that creates defined, high-shine, wet looks while shielding against damage. Protects hair from sun, chlorine and salt and is safe for color treated hair.

Looking for Redken's After Sun Line? Sorry to share the bad news with you, it has been discontinued! Sooo, hurry and jump on the ship of www.myhairneeds.com, we've got just a few left!

Discontinued: Redken After Sun Shampoo – if you're a fan of this line, hurry while you can, this product is discontinued and hard to find…only 3 left in stock!

Discontinued: UV Daily Rescue Sun Milk Protective Moisturizer – helps to soothe and replenish scalp's moisture…only 3 left in stock!

Remember, to protect your skin while you're out in the sun as well! Check out Dermalogica's line of moisturizers that include SPF!

 

Damp or Dry?

Ever wondered when you apply products to either damp or dry hair? We did, so after a bit of research here's what we found out:

If your product is a detangler, then you apply it to damp hair. Detanglers neutralize the pH of your hair, where water raises the pH of your hair, thus making it more difficult to comb. Spray a light amount of detangler on your locks to make it easier to comb.

If your product is in gel form, then the polymers in gel tend to attach to damp hair best and offer the most natural result when heat-activated by blow dryers.

Do you use a styling cream? Well, you're in luck, no tough decision here – you may spread styling cream over either damp or dry hair. Use styling cream on damp hair to add texture, while adding to dry hair reduces and smoothes frizz.

Mousse your product of choice, like me? The foam in mousse tends to spread better and dissolve easier when hair is wet; this is what helps to increase volume.

Wax, Pomade or Paste your finishing styling aid – then use it on dry hair to finish your style with hold or texture.

Looking for the perfect styling product for your hair – check out our website's search to locate what you need, or ask by emailing info@myhairneeds.com