Hair and Now

Spring is in the hair! It's time to run to the salon for something a little different for this season. Spring is all about vibrant colors and fresh new looks, so it's important to keep your hair vibrant and looking fresh too. Sun exposure can cause your color to fade faster and turn lighter. Protect your color by using product to prevent fading, such as Redken's Color Extend line. Too much exposure can also damage hair, causing it to dry out. Everyone knows of the dangers of chlorine and sea salt. Good insurance against this sort of damage can be found in Redken's Sun Shape line, which utilizes sunscreen and other protective agents to keep your hair healthy when you're spending a lot of time in the sun-whether it's at the pool or at the beach.

There's nothing better than feeling the cool spring breeze in your hair, especially when it's blowing through your thick, voluminous hair. If you're looking to pump up the volume, Redken just came out with a new line you'll love. The Body Full line offers anti-gravity shampoo and conditioner and two styling aids: thickening lotion and weight lifter. The weight lifter is applied to the root for extra volume, and the thickening lotion can be applied to wet hair to help add some extra volume when you style your hair. This complete line is great for fine hair or hair that needs a little extra plumping.

Looking for a sleek look for those warm evenings out? Align, an ultra straight balm by Redken, has a medium hold and will help control coarse, unruly hair. Or to fight that summer humidity, you might try Satinwear, a blow-drying lotion that's very light weight and will help smooth fly-aways and frizz. Satinwear also protects your hair from the heat of blow-drying. Straightened or curly, it truly makes your hair feel like satin.

Don't forget about your feet; they've been stuck in shoes all winter. A relaxing pedicure will help rejuvenate your feet by getting rid of calluses and dry skin and, at the same time, will help you relax and unwind. Get those toes ready for sandals, and check out all the bright, fun nail colors from OPI.

The most important thing to consider is that being outside in the sun can really damage your hair. Try to keep it covered by throwing on a cute hat or scarf, but, if absolutely necessary, there are ways to protect your hair.

What better time to make a change? Get to the salon, and get an intense new look for spring. TPW