Hair's the Scoop

When it comes to hair, spring is the season of renewal. After all, it's an awkward time for your tresses. Winter can leave locks looking dehydrated, dull and damaged from excessive heat styling. And ahead lies summer, with its sun, surf, and humidity.

To restore and protect your hair's natural radiance, look no further than Kerastase Masquintense. It's the perfect transitional treatment, boosting vitality, shine and lightness in (normal to fine) hair that's dry, sensitized, and/or color-treated.

Highly recommended.

Kerastase Masquintense, $58. Available online at Kerastase-USA.com.

EXCLUSIVE OFFER: Enter promo code VIP30 at checkout, and you'll receive a 30% discount on a selection of products and free shipping. Hurry though, this offer is only valid through April 10, 2009.

If you're seeking a defined, frizz-free look, you must try this straightening spray by Nexxus. It's fantastic.

Sleek Memory Straightening Smoothing Spray helps hair become smoother, straighter, and more humidity resistant over time, so your styling routine becomes faster and easier, and your tresses spend less time exposed to damaging tools.

Nexxus' lightweight formula also contains an exclusive, time-released technology which delivers nutrients, antioxidants, and UV protectors to the hair, leaving it healthy-looking and full of shine.

Nexxus Sleek Memory Straightening Smoothing Spray, $10.99. Available on Ulta.com.

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Who says you can't have full and touchable tresses? This volumizing spray gel proves that anything is possible— with a little help.

Never stiffening nor mattifying, Pantene's lightweight, vitamin-infused formula provides hair with a lustrous sheen, while also working to support each strand from root-to-tip. Its continuous and flexible hold helps to keep your locks looking healthy, soft, and full of body through whatever the day (and night) might bring.

A must for those with fine, curly, or short hair.

Pantene Pro-V Root Lifter Spray Gel, $2.99. Available at Walgreens.com.

Are you tired of your current look, but scared to switch things up? Or in need of something silly to brighten your day? If so, my current obsession is sure to become yours too...

Lifetime's Total Beauty Makeover is a simple, easy-to-use tool that can have you— or your favorite pet— looking red-carpet-worthy in a matter of seconds using the latest celebrity hairstyles and trends.

Click here to start styling!

This Sephora-exclusive Carol's Daughter kit is a wonderful way to spoil a loved one this holiday season. From a gentle cleanser to a nourishing leave-in, this herb-infused, all natural trio helps heal the effects of heat styling, chemical processing, and harsh weather, leaving your beloved beauty junkie with healthy-looking tresses for the new year.

Included in Recipe For Great Hair:
- Tui Herbal Shampoo
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Tui Hair Smoothie
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Tui Hair Oil

Carol's Daughter Recipe For Great Hair is available at Sephora.com, $35.

I recently tried one of my favorite holiday shower gels as a shampoo... And, much to my surprise, it did more for my hair than many of the salon products I've tested!

Philosophy's deliciously scented Gingerbread 3-in-1 Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath leaves my locks feeling wonderfully soft (without weighing them down), and their moisturizing formula imparts a beautiful, healthy-looking brilliance to boot.

Gingerbread can also help curb those holiday sugar cravings as it smells as scrumptious as the real thing, sans the calories. Now if that's not a reason to try this multi-tasking wonder, I don't know what is.

Philosophy Gingerbread 3-in-1 Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath, $16. Available at Philosophy.com.

No matter how cool the brand, hair care gift sets are generally more functional than they are fabulous. That is, until now...

Bumble & bumble's new holiday collection excites the eyes as much as it can assist that certain someone in their quest for perfect tresses. Each 'bauble' is composed of a must-have trio of bestsellers, as well as a set of vibrant hair accessories.

Seeking a stocking stuffer? Try their Bandball of colorful hair elastics, which is sure to brighten anyone's day. (They've certainly made my life easier, as finding a band was always such a mission before this brilliant little ball!)

Available now:

Gentle Box
w/Gentle Shampoo, Super Rich Conditioner & Styling Lotion
Luxurious cleansing and conditioning formulas for chronically parched and chemically addicted hair. Styling Lotion offers gentle control and added conditioning. Also includes a Bb.Bandwheel of 30 vibrant elastics. $50.

Creme de Coco Box
w/Creme de Coco Shampoo, Creme de Coco Conditioner & Brilliantine
This cleansing and conditioning duo takes unusual advantage of this hairy fruit by incorporating coconut oil in its purest form to condition and restore moisture. Brilliantine adds extra sheen and definition. Also includes a Bb.Pinwheel of 30 bobby pins. $50.

Bb.Bandball
A ball of cheer that’s not only decorative but useful, boasting 100 bright elastics. $20.

Visit BumbleandBumble.com for additional details.

Happy shopping!

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When I first laid eyes on this Travel Set at a Sephora (Editors) Event in July, I knew I had to have it. And ever since then, I've been counting down the days to share my fabulous find with you all. Thankfully, that time has finally come. (And just in time for the holidays!)

What has me so smitten with ghd's set is the impressive amount of power contained in their pint-sized blowdryer, and the brilliant assortment of products included. No random selections to sort through, no useless tools to bin, this well-edited collection is all you need whilst traveling.

Included:

- ghd Travel Dryer (with a foldable frame, bendable handle, and an air-concentrator (or diffuser) nozzle; Can used with any voltage from 110V to 230V
- ghd Guardian Shampoo
- ghd Guardian Conditioner
- ghd Thermal Protector for Norma-to-Fine Hair
- ghd Obedience Cream
- 2 Hair Clips
- Travel Bag

The total value is $185, but you can get my current obsession for only $135 (w/free shipping) on Sephora.com. Happy shopping!

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I don't know about you, but in my everyday life beauty treatments have to be as functional as they are fabulous – and Bumble & bumble's new Early Bird Blowouts are just that.

As early as 7:30 am, and in as little as 30 minutes (including a relaxing rinse & repeat session), their stylists can have you blown-out and beautiful before your day begins... Did I mention they serve breakfast too? Seriously, it's an experience not to miss.

Of course, with the current state of the economy, a girl's got to be smart about her splurges. So I've asked Pooja, a lovely B&b stylist, for tips on how to make a professional blow-out last longer:

- Avoid the gym, as sweating and humidity can shorten the life of a blow-out. (Finally, there's something it's bad for!)

- When sleeping on your hair, twist it into a loose bun without a hair band or bungee before bed. This helps maintain the bounce and shape of your locks.

- On the second day after your blow-out, spray Surf Spray onto roots and massage into your scalp for volume. Also, you can use Does It All to add volume to the blow-dry and for light hold of the style.

- The best thing to do to keep your look fresh toward the third day is to use a hair powder, like Bumble and bumble's, at the roots. You can match the color to your hair (or use white, which combs out clear). Spray it on and let dry, then carefully shake out the excess to remove oil and add volume to your blow-out.

- Last but not least, try an updo for the last day or so. By then, your hair will have plenty of grip and you’ll be able to easily pin it up into a loose bun with bobby pins.

Craving an a.m. session? There's no appointment necessary at Bumble & bumble, but you can call ahead if you'd prefer. For those outside the NYC area, ring your local salon to see if they'd open a little earlier to accommodate your schedule. Their response may surprise you...

For product information, services, and salon locations visit BumbleandBumble.com.

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I've been a longtime fan of Kérastase, and this latest innovation just confirms their commitment to excellence.

Noctogenist is comprised of two overnight treatments that target different hair types. Voile Nuit ($65) offers protection and restoration for fine hair in the form of a lightweight spray, while Sérum Nuit ($65) provides intense treatment for thicker, coarser hair.

What makes these products so special? Both formulations feature an exclusive technology that combines essential amino acids (to keep hair looking healthy and vibrant) and vitamin E to restore and protect the hair. Then, additionally, each formulation features individual technologies to target your specific hair type.

If you have normal to fine hair (like me), Noctogenist Voile Nuit will help protect against daily aggressors, impart a natural-looking radiance, and prevent breakage – all while maintaining body & bounce (which is key!). Now, if you have coarse or curly hair, Noctogenist Sérum Nuit can recharge your locks with an intense dose of moisture, help restore manageability and shine, and also protect against damage.

Talk about getting your beauty sleep! Noctogenist takes overnight treatments to a new level.

Visit Kerastase.com for additional details and availability.

UPDATE: For the first time ever, Kerastase.com is offering a 20% 'friends & family' discount on all products! Just enter code BLUEMOON at checkout anytime between October 16th and 19th.