The GHD Gold Christmas Glamour Set was launched for 2007, but is still proving to be very popular. It includes the latest GHD IV Styler, a GHD ultra-stylish gold metallic clutch bag and purse, GHD diamante encrusted gold compact mirror, GHD thermal protector spray and GHD creation spray. There are a few number of approved GHD stockists that still have this great item in stockCompare prices below for GHD Xmas Glamour Gift Box and click on the retailer to buy your product. A number of websites are selling copies of the GHD Xmas Glamour gift set but the few websites i mention below only sell genuine GHD sets.

The Funky Group £130 P&P £4.95

Miss Bollywood £145

With massive popularity of heat styling tools, especially hair straighteners it is becoming more and more important to protect your hair from the extreme heat that hair straighteners, curling tongs and hairdryers extert on your hair. No matter how good the tools you use are – any extreme heat will sooner or later have a damaging effect on your hair. Causing the hair to split or breaking and making the colour of your hair fade.

I so have decided to look at a Heat Protection Cream that has proved to be mighty popular in our Hair Salon. So what is this product and what does it do. Well, it’s Kerastase Ciment Thermique. Basically it is a Thermo-cosmetic reconstructing milk which reinforces weakened hair – which is often the result of constant straightening, blowdrying and colouring of the hair. Activated by heat, Ciment Thermique covers the hair fibre adding a layer of protection and moisture to the hair. The hair is left firm, supple and strengthened with added shine. The best thing about Kerastase Ciment Thermique is that one application of the cream before styling your hair lasts for 3-4 washes, so there is no need to apply every time you style you hair in the morning.

Buy Kerastase Cimnet Thermique

Go To Lookfantastic £14.65

Looking for a heat proof mat to protect your surfaces from the heat of your GHD straighteners or any other straightener for that matter? Well, if you take a look around most stores are selling some horrible looking black mat which looks more like a shoe shine clothe. So want something a bit different then check out these great heat proof mats by South Beach Rocks. A gorgeous designer Heat Mat Wrap from South Beach Rocks with a great print and stylish design that’s practical too! They are neat, foldable and portable with two pockets to store your straightener, clips and tools. The SBR Lazy Days Heat Mat Wrap unfolds for you to rest your hot styling equipment on, whilst still using the two durable pockets.

These heat proof mats Incredibly useful for transporting your styling tools, especially hair straighteners safely and stylishly – just pop it into your bag. And a must have for resting your hair tools on at home too – as they will protect your surfaces and carpets from the heat of your hair stylers or curling tongs.

Now it’s here, the designer SBR Lazy Days Heat Mat Wrap is a total essential – and no more heat damage to your table top, or carpet! South Beach Rock heat proof mats for hair straighteners are exclsuive to HQHair and cost only £9.95

Through advanced reserach and development using the latest technological advances Phyto have created Phytocolor – a colour chart containing 14 fantastic shades. Phytocolor is the very first hair treatment with high levels of tinctorial plant extracts (57-60% based upon the specific shade you choose). This unique formula provides longer lasting, perfect coverage of grey hair, while optimally respecting the sensitive nature of the scalp. Reducing the chances of you having a allergic reaction. Please note though that we would always recommend carrying out a skin test before going ahead with any in salon or home hair colour.Phytocolor also treats the hair as it is rich in sweet orange essential oil and formulated with a UV filter, which provides the hair fiber with deep down nourishment and provides added shine to the hair colour. Phytocolor is a rich cream with does not run, making the application process easy and allowing a more even coverage from the root of the hair all the way down to the very ends. Phytocolor is the very first home hair color kit available through online pharmacies which is recognised by hair and beauty professionals.

Revlon Intragen 5 patches are a discreate hair loss treatment patch that can be placed on your shoulder. They save time compared to other hair loss treatments because the application process is so simply and quick. Each box contain enough patch for one month - based upon using one patch a day. Within the range there is also the Revlon Intragen daily shampoo and tonic spray. For best results we would recommend using al three products, however if you are limited for time you will still notice results by using the patches.

So why is this product so good then. Revlon Intragen 5 patches have a multi-active patented formula which acts on the 5 main causes which upsets the hair’s normal growth cycle by;

1. naturally blocking the normonal agent.
2. Protecting capillary cell from premature aging.
3. Helps stimulates oxygenation and cellular nutrition.
4. Will increase the products of new cells.
5. Reduces the build up of ecess sebrum in the scalp with can effect hair growth.

The Revlon Intragen 5 patches work from within by strenghtening the nucleus of the hair follicle by gradual and progressive release over 24 hours.

EFFECTIVE
75% more hair density **
72% stronger and revitalised hair **
** Satifaction test carried out on 290 men and women in Europe.

+22% HAIR DENSITY. Double resistance to hair loss *
* live clinical study of the efficacy of intragen 5 carried out on both men and women by ISPE (Institute of skin and product Evaluation) of Milan, from six weeks onwards.
For a intensive treatment to combat hair loss use the Revlon Anti hair loss patches – one patch a day for 8 weeks. (one months rest between treatments) The application of anti-hair loss shampoo is recommended as reinforcement. Between treatments, use the daily tonic to add needed nutriants to the hair and scalp.

Having highlights in your hair is now hugely popular with both women and men. hair colour is also a very expensive salon service, so you should be doing everthing possible to prevent your new hair colour from fading out.. It is important to realise that highlighted hair needs specific haircare to help lock in the vibrancy and shine of the new colour.

A great product range for protecting your hair is the new Chroma Riche range from Kerastase. Kerastase Croma Riche has unique ingredients that help give highlighted, sensitised hair long lasting results. The combination of these unique ingredients work together to improve the appearance and condition of your hair and colour. The Chroma Riche Technology incorporates the Aqua-lonic System which immerses the hair with an emollient to activate shine and intensity of the hair. A Chroma Riche is a wonderful range from Kerastase to keep those highlights beaming with colour definition. The collection includes Kerastase Bain Chroma Riche – a shampoo. Kerastase Masque Chroma Riche – a hair treatment and Kerastase Fluid Chroma Riche – a shining hair serum for coloured hair.

You can get the complete Kerastase Chroma Riche Range at HQ Hair and Haircare Heaven who have some great extra value deals on these products.

GHD have done it again, they have now launched the Pink Kiss GHD Styler set. Be the first to own GHD’s new 2008 Pink styler. This new Pink GHD Set comes in a sizzling new glossy pink finish. The 2008 GHD Pink Kiss styler also comes with a funky set of 3 luscious lip glosses (Dare, Dazzle and Demure) in a GHD pink case and mirror for application ‘on the go’ – Now they no reason you can’t look utterley kissable all the time.

The Pink Kiss GHD Styler package also includes a ‘How to Style’ DVD. With a funky new sleek design, rounded barrel for improved curling and styling, auto adjust for international voltages, stronger cable and a new sleep mode which turns itself off after 30 minutes. The Pink Kiss GHD are trictly Limited stock and the pink model is produced in support of Breakthrough Breast Cancer. GHD donates £10 to Breakthrough Breast cancer fwith every set sold. Last GHD help raise over £1million for the charity and with how good these sets look they are sure to surpass that amount.

Very limited edition. Pre-order now to avoid disappointment Limited quantities. Below is a list of approved stockists that you can buy the Pink GHD Kiss IV Styler sets from.

Buy Pink Kiss GHD Stylers

Haircare Heaven £130 and Free Delivery & Pink GHD Heat Protection Spray or £125 for just The Pink GHD & UK Delivery

Girlz Night £120 Free Postage

The Shampoo Shop £125

Lookfantastic £129.99 & Free Delivery use the Promotional Code KISS and get a extra £10 off

Jason Shankey £124.95 including delivery – use the code PINK to get the stylers for this price

The Funky Group  £120.00 + £4.95 P&P

Gorgeous Shop  £129.99

HQHair £125 & Free Delivery

Beauty Bay £124.99 & £3.50 P&P

Exclusive Brands £129.99

It is possible to tell from looking at a pair of GHD’s if they are fake or not. the problem with this is if you are buying from a website or online you don’t get to see the product in person. So, you many only discover you have bought counterfeit GHD hair straighteners once the crooks have taken your money. As many use official or stock images to try and con you. Therefore prevention and caution is the best cause of action when buying GHD IV stylers.

The first thing to know is that counterfeit GHD stylers are often sold through auction sites such as eBay, Ebid, Cqout and Gumtree. Look at where the goods are being shipped from. If the item is being shipped from the Far East e.g. China or Hong Kong or the shipping time is more than 3 or 4 days, it is likely to be a fake product. These products are not licensed to be made in these countries. but factories out there are able to produce cheap GHD copyies. This is why the price looks attractive.

Look carefully at the price: If the price being offered looks too good to be true, it usually is a reflection of the product’s poor quality. prices starting from £60-£80 should set of alarm bells, If someone is selling a set of GHDs for this price they are making a heavy loss – and why would they do that. It’s not like the GHD is a hard product to sell – people love them.

Remember that the sellers of fake goods will try to deceive you. Statements in the seller’s auction of ‘genuine product’, ‘holograms and security seals’ do not guarantee the authenticity of the item. Many of the fake GHD sellers are copying the hologram and the security seal. You may thing whats the harm in buying a fake GHD, you get fake watches, CD’s, DVD’s, hand Bags, Clothes etc and they are goods copies. Well apart from it being illegal. Buying a fake electrical item is also very dangerous. The fake GHD hair straighteners have passed to EU safety tests and have been made with total disregard for safety. Also all you are buying is a GHD casing with a low grade poor quality straightening technology inside. A £9.99 hair straightener is a GHD case. With a GHD its the performance you want.

As i have mentioned before, there are only a handful of approved only retailer. I have again listed these below. All these websites are either run by salon owners with GHD blessing and knowledge or they have been approved to do so.

These Are Genuine GHD Retailers

		£99	ghdhair
	Free World Wide Delivery	£95.50	Feel Unique
	Free 150ml ghd Thermal Protector (worth £9.99) or Free Heat Mat (worth £9.99) and Next Day Delivery.	£93.50	The Funky Group
	Free 150 ml ghd Thermal Protector (worth £9.99) or Lipstick. Free Fast Delivery.	£92.50	Lookfantastic
	Free Next Day Delivery	£89.50	HQHair
	Free Delivery included in the prices.	£92.50	Amazon

When your hair is dry it will often appear dull and brittle and become difficult to style. This dryness is due to insufficient sebum and water due either sabaceous glands not producing enough sebrum or chemical, physical or climatic factors. Such as colouring, blow-drying, sun, wind, chlorinated water and sea water. Phyto have devloped a collection of products to protect your hair from dryness and add nourishment to the hair’s fibre. These are Phytojoba shampoo, Phytosesame conditioner, Huile D’Ales oil treatment and Phyto 7 hydrating cream in the Phyto Dry Hair range. Phyto is a fantastic French product which has a great peputation for results. The brand has been around for many years and has stood the test of time. Phyto products are made from natural planted based extracts and is made in a enviromentally friendly way.

If the hair remains untreated it’s condition will deteriortae and lose essantial components of Keratin, such as amino acids and thescales of the hair will not lie flat, making the hair porous, fragile and hard to detangle. if this occurs you will need to step up your Phyto treatment to the next level and use the Phyto range for ultra-dry hair. this includes Phytonectar shampoo, Phytonectar oil treatment, Phytokarite conditioner and Phyto 9 nourishing cream.

Phytojoba shampoo

Phytojoba shampoo is a gentle acting, creamy shampoo with fantastic hydrating properties which will enhance the natural protection of the hair and maintain its good condition. Ingredients including Jojoba oil and cornflower will help to hold in moisture at the core of the hair’s fiber – resulting in your hair rapidly regaining a natural shine and suppleness. I hope you noted that i said a natural shine. Phyto, unlike other brands do do pump there products full of chemicals. So the results you achieve are natural and in the long run, much better for your hair.

Phytosesame Conditioner

Phytosesame express hydrating Conditioner is fast acting which provides dry hair with the important nutriants it lacks. full of nourishing ingredients - such as sesame, jojoba, castor plant oils, cocoa and shea butter – Phytosesame ensure nouirshments its provided deep-down in the hair fiber, helping to re-build the protective film covering the hair. the rapesees oil derivative will instantly detangle the hair withouit weighing it down like chemically formulated products can. After sahmpoing your hair with Phytojoba, leave Phytosesame on for about 2 minutes to restore strenght, shine and softness.

Phyto Huile D’Ales

The Phyto Huile D’Ales Intense hydrating oil treatment is a unique combination of essentails, specially formulated by the experts at Phyto to moisturise, smooth and restore shine to dry hair. With a water soluable formula, Huile D’ales can be rinsed out easily and preserves the texture of even the finest of hair. if applied before colouring, Huile D’ales will provide the very best protection for the hair and scalp, without interfering with the chemical action of the colour - making the hair colour appear more soft, vibrant and smooth.

Phyto 7

A great hair cream - Phyto 7 is a plant-based cream consisting of seven diffferent plant extracts for the natural world, which have proven hydrating and replenishing properties (Calendula, Sage, Burdock, Willow, Soybean, Rosemary and Althea). This creamy but non-greay forula works to enhance the natural protection of the hair and maintain mositure level in the hair fiber. Phyto 7 can be used on towel-dried hair afer shampooing with PhytoJoba or applied to dry hair throughout the day as and when your hair needs it.

When i’m working in my hair salon in Leicester i get a lot of customers looking for soultions to hair loss and thinning hair. We stock a few different brands that cater for hair loss including Kerastase Aminexil, Kerastase Bain Prevention, Kerastase Densitive and the Revlon Intragen range. They are all very, very good products and have there advantages. However, one brand that i really have a soft spot for is the Phyto range. Phyto is a French brand whose products are plants. They have a great selction of hair loss product for Women – including Phytocyan, PhytoPolliene and Phytophanere. For Men, they have - Phytoaxil, Phytotrixil and again Phytophanere.

I think unfortunatley Phyto suffers from a brand image problem. We have members of our salon team who are often reluctant to recommens the Phyto hair products. I think its a combination of the lack of advertising, the packaging (they use to be in glass bottles) and the often unappealing smell – but come on its a natural products, it smell that way because its natural and not pumped with perfume and chemicals like other hugh profile brands. It should be whats in the bottle what counts and based upon the results Phyto has produced for the clients that have taken Phyto home with them its is definately right up there.

As i mention earlier Phyto has a excellent thinning hair and hair loss range  – which is all natural, so the great results you get for real on cosmetic like other products which use temporary bulking agents, which give the appearance of thicker hair and more body. I urge you, if you are looking for a great thinning hair product you can’t go wrong with Phyto – and to be honest the smell is not that bad and its gone when rinse your hair anyway. If all you want is great smelling hair go with the chemicall riddle mega brands and supermarket crap……its you want healthy, good looking hair that is actually in good condtion the go for Phyto. Phyto is available for UK Delivery at Haircare Heaven and world-wide delivery at HQHair.

Kerastase have recently launched a product to there ever increasing hair care family, that fall into the Kerastase Nutrients range. The product is called Kerastase Densitive, which is packet of 60 daily anti-thinning, anti-hair loss dietary supplement for hair which is experiencing ageing or natural hormonal changes in the body which can lead to hair loss or thinning hair (such as menopause, post-pregnancy etc.) If you feel your hair is thinning, or not as full of life as it could be then Kerastase Densitive is defientaley worth a try. It works by maintaining a healthy hair bulb to give hair the best start and nourish it properly from the start of the growth cycle. Kerastase Densitive is also a great product to use if you are experiencing temporary hair loss due to pregancy or chemothrerapy treatment.These normally retail for £24.70 but you can get them from HQHair for £20.40 or from Lookfantastic for £21

Extreme heat from blow drying and straightening your hair can cause damage to the hair – resulting is breakage or a dull appearance. as a way of over coming this problem the people at GHD have developed the GHD Thermal Protector (please note this replaced the old GHD iron oil).

The spray is specially formulated to deflect and absorb heat, protecting the hair shaft and also protects against UVA.

There are 3 GHD Thermal Protector products available, one for each hair type. Select the hair type which most applies to you from “Normal To Fine Hair”, “Weak And Damaged Hair” and “Dry To Course Hair”.

For best results use the protector on slightly damp/towel dry hair prior to blow drying and straightening. If you are in a rush you can still use it on dry hair. just be careful that you don’t over apply otherwise your hair could become slightly sticky or tacky.

Remember to protect your hair from dmage caused by heat styling – this is a area that people often overlook – damaged hair does not look great!!!!!

Phytospecific have developed a high-tech innovative product which has exceptional natural relaxing ingredients. The Phytospecific formula naturally and perfectly relaxes all types of curly and frizzy hair with maximum safety as with all phyto products, the Phytospecific relaxers are 100% natural plant based products.

Questions and Answers on PHYTORELAXER

What is PHYTORELAXER?

It is an orginal and exclusive relaxer which is able to straighten all curly and frizzy hair typess perfectly and for a long time. There are two different strengths of PhytoSpecific Relaxer Index 1: which is for delicate and fine hair types and Phytospecific Relaxer Index 2: for normal, curly and resistant hair.

What is the innovating concept of PHYTORELAXER?

It relaxes the hair without the aggressive properties of most chemical based relaxers which often contain lye or hydroxides.

Does the PHYTORELAXER contain a chemical relaxing active?

No. The straightening cream used in the PHYTORELAXER is formulated with a natural active extract: using egg.

Is the PHYTORELAXER permanent?

Yes. It provides lasting relaxing because it acts on the structure of the hair itself.

How often should the PHYTORELAXER be used?

This will all depend on the ntaural exture of your hair and the speed and degree of your re-growth. The more frizzy your hair re-growth is, the more often the relaxer should be used, that is every 2 months. Each PHYTORELAXER kit come with one all over apllication and two touch up appliactions.

You must remember to wait for enough re-growth to facilitate the application of the relaxer. For curly hair, relaxing is less frequent. Please note, as in all cases of relaxing, only apply PHYTORELAXER on the re-gtrowth and not to already relaxed hair.

Can the Relaxer damage my hair or irritate the scalp?

As with any type of hair relaxer, pay careful attention to the instructions provided by the manufacturer. When used correctly, the relaxer should cause no irritation to your scalp. Please follow the instruction carefully. A Hairdressers i have spoken to have recommended that you carry out a skin test first and tesing a small strand of hair.

How is relaxed hair treated and looked after?

The Phytospecific range contains a variety of highly moisturizing and repair treatments for the beauty of relaxed hair. There is the Phytospecific Intense Nutrion shampoo and the Phytospecific Intense nutrition masque which will help maintain the softness and condition of the hair. You could also apply the beauty cream daily for complete hair care maintainence.

You can buy Phytospecific Relaxers and Phyto Specific at Haircare Heaven

Kerastase Biotic is a new range for senitive scalps. The family contains two shampoos and a at home destressing treatment.

Kerastase Biotic is the first ircare range to have a “synbiotic-like” action. It helps to prevent scalp irritations occuring and rebalances and reactivates the slp’s natural defences, leaving the hair softer and healthier looking. They have three products in this range:

Kerastase Biotic Concentre Bio-Recharge

The new Kerastase Biotic Concentre Bio-Recharge is a bio-replenishing treatment programme that reinforces the scalp’s natural defences. This advanced formulation from Kerastase helps keep the scalp in optimum condition to produce hair that looks and feels beautiful and fantastic.

After 5 applications of this Kerastase Biotic Concentre Bio-Recharge with 5% dosage of bioflorine, an ingredient naturally rich in vitamins, minerals and micro-nutrients, the scalp is reinforced, balanced and replenished with moisture.

Kerastase Bain Bio-Recharge for normal/ combintaion hair

Kerastase Bain Bio-Recharge for normal/combination hair is the first bio-energising hydrating shampoo that reinforces the scalp’s natural defences for healthy-looking, beautiful hair.

The Kerastase Biotic Bain Bio-Recharge for Combination Hair contains 2.5% bioflorine, which has a purifying action. This shampoo will hydrate and purify your soft tresses and roots, whilst nourishing the lengths of your hair without burdening. It soothes itching and irritated scalps to give immediate freshness.

Kerastase Biotic Bain Bio-Recharge for Dry Hair

The new Kerastase Biotic Bain Bio-Recharge for Dry Hair is the first bio-energising hydrating shampoo that reinforces the scalp’s natural defences -helping your hair to feel and look healthy and beautiful.

The Kerastase Biotic Bain Bio-Recharge for Dry Hair contains 2.5% bioflorine, which has a purifying action. This shampoo will hydrate and purify your soft tresses and roots, whilst nourishing the lengths of your hair without burdening. It soothes itching and irritated scalps to give immediate freshness.