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Last week we announced Part I of our fabulous Esencia by Samy giveaway and here comes the second part! In honor of Earth Day we will be giving away another four sets of three of Esencia by Samy's latest products! We will pick the winners of both giveaways via random drawing on Earth Day, April 22!

Four winners will be picked by telling us, in the comments, whose celebrity hair is pictured above. US residents only please!

The Esencia by Samy line is 100% vegan, natural and organic and each set we are giving away will include their White Lotus Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner - both formulated with Barley and Nettle - and their Vanilla Styling Crème which is formulated with Macadamia and Sunflower. The products are free of sulfates, parabens and phthalates - that can strip hair's natural protective layers and fade color - resulting in shiny, healthy hair! Plus how fab is the packaging with the ball-shaped cap (the caps are actually pop up caps as well - the pop button blends in with the cap)!!?

A big thank you to our lovely sponsor Esencia by Samy!

In honor of Earth Day we will be giving away EIGHT sets of three of Esencia's by Samy latest products! We will pick the winners via random drawing on Earth Day, April 22!

Four out of the Eight winners will be picked by telling us, in the comments, whose celebrity hair is pictured above. US residents only please!

The Esencia by Samy line is 100% vegan, natural and organic and each set we are giving away will include their White Lotus Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner - both formulated with Barley and Nettle - and their Vanilla Styling Crème which is formulated with Macadamia and Sunflower. The products are free of sulfates, parabens and phthalates - that can strip hair's natural protective layers and fade color - resulting in shiny, healthy hair! Plus how fab is the packaging with the ball-shaped cap (the caps are actually pop up caps as well - the pop button blends in with the cap)!!?

A big thank you to our lovely sponsor Esencia by Samy!

The onset of warm weather will also bring with it dry hair from sun/chlorine exposure but oily scalp from heat and sweat. I am researching different conditioners right now that will address the dry ends without overloading my scalp. Top of my list right now is Goldwell's Dualsenses 60 sec treatment. It was given the UK Product of the Year Award in the "Hair Care Salon Only" Category. This is the first major award GOLDWELL has won for the dualsenses product in the UK. dualsenses 60sec Treatment is a quick, one minute hair treatment, available in special formulas: ultra volume, rich repair and color extra rich. All of the products utilize the Instant Microfluid technology, producing immediate results you can see and feel. The treatment strengthens and restructures hair in just 60 seconds! The best part is it leaves no residue on my hair so it's feels soft and lightweight but properly nourished. Get the Goldwell Dualsenses 60sec treatment $16 at selected salons or check Goldwell website here for more details.

As the awards season comes to an end we have a special giveaway for you. We are giving away this"Tour Tested Rockstar Approved" Rockaholic Collection from Tiji which was a party favor from the Grammy's. Goes to show that not only can you party like a rock star, but style like one too.
This set includes the Livin' The Dream Sulfate-Free Shampoo + Eneregy that will bring the shine and strength to the wildest of locks. The Livin The Dream Daily Conditioner + Energy gives your strands a daily dose of green tea, goji berry, gotu kola and multi-minerals, it's like a multi-vitamin for your hair! The Rocktastic Hardcore Spray Gel supplies you with a hard hold that will keep your due in place. It also includes the Punk Out Molding Gunk which will seperate and add texture all while moisturizing.

Enter to win the Rockaholic Collection by answering the following: Who is this American Musician who took the Grammy for Best Solo Rock Vocal Performance? Please place your answer in the comments by Fri. March 6th by 11:59pm EST. One entry per person. Please make sure to use an active email address so that we can contact you when you win.

Ever since I returned to my hairdresser, Garrett, I have not had a bad hair day or any grief over my hair. I made the mistake of going to a salon because it was closer to home and more convenient and encountered the worst kind of hair salon horror! I've learned my lesson and am now more than happy to drive the 30 minutes to Muse the Salon.  During my last visit there, Garrett introduced me to a line from Europe called "Unite". Known for its "couture" collection comprised of 25 professional and efficacious shampoos, conditioners, styling products and finishing agents, UNITE Eurotherapy is designed to keep hair in incredible shape, in any climate, in any season.

I bought the "Stronga" purely because it said "for hair that has been through a nuclear blast". How funny is that? Not that mine has been through any kind of stress considering I don't color or even brush my hair but I love trying new shampoos and conditioners so of course I had to try it. Uh, all you need to know is it's amazing and I am all about Unite. My hair is fluffy yet straight, almost like strands of silk. I said almost. Try it for yourself. Call Muse the Salon at 214-821-3434 to order!

My skin suffers because of how dry it gets in the winter, but so does my hair and scalp! Thankfully I got some fabulous tips from the folks at Rene Furterer and Klorane that I wanted to share with you:) First, use a humidifier -- if there is one that can do the trick it's Air-O-Swiss ($229.99), though one might not be enough if your room is very big, which is what I realized my problem was -- sometimes you need two humidifiers! Then, treat the scalp once a week to a purifying massage with Rene Furterer Complexe 5 Regenerating Extract ($45). Massaging the scalp with Complexe 5's essential oils of orange and lavender naturally stimulate the scalp's circulation and create the optimal conditions for the scalp and hair to thrive as well as allowing better penetration of your other hair care products. As far as shampooing people always do it too much -- including me -- so hard for me to take my daily shower and stop myself from reaching over for the shampoo and conditioner, but as we all know that's bad! Too much shampooing can strip the scalp and hair of its natural protective oils. By shampooing a bit less frequently, you'll give your scalp a chance to maintain its natural balance. To keep hair clean and beautiful between shampoos, you can use a dry shampoo such as Klorane Gentle Dry Shampoo With Oat Milk ($18) that cleanses your hair without stripping it. I have to say I get eecked by dry shampoos and had bad experiences previously with one from T3, but as far as they go the one from Klorane was actually soothing. More after the Jump!

I've been coming across countless wonderful beauty gift sets and like Beauty Snob Tina I ended-up getting a few of my faves for most of the people on my shopping list this holiday season! One that stand-outs when it comes to hair care is the gift set from Seva . Seva means "thread" in Sanskrit which the company says implies that all things are connected...nice little holiday message, huh?! Anyway, Seva is a new line of hair care products and they use some of the highest quality ingredients for their products. The line is also sulfate and paraben free, vegan and not tested on animals and given their ingredients Seva hair products are 100% color safe which is essential for me because I only get my hair highlighted twice a year and both times it's abroad (either at Dessange in France or with a German colorist when I go visit my family in Munich), so I gotta keep my highlights safe!! The products are wonderfully light so they won't leave your hair heavy or overly greasy. Plus, all Seva items are produced locally in Los Angeles and their warehouse employs people with disabilities from the La Puente Adult School. With that in mind, check-out the Seva Gift Set which retails for $75 (a $160 value), and comes with all of the products from the Seva line.

I don't like to wash my hair every day and I pride myself in the twice weekly shampoo system I've been on for years. Day One-- I blow dry or get a blow out, Day Two-- I use a straightening iron or hot curlers, and if you see me in a ponytail-- it's day Three. This has enabled me a full head of shiny and very healthy hair; at least that's what everyone tells me anyway. Plus I've yet to find a shampoo gentle enough to use daily without giving me split ends. Last week, I started using Neil George "Every Day Cleanse" and "Every Day Moisture" and I found myself looking forward to shampooing my hair, every day. My hair was really clean without feeling stripped and it was conditioned without heaviness or oiliness. Trust me, I have dozens of shampoos and conditioners in my shower and this is one of the best I've tried and it's not as expensive as it feels. I am now excited to try the illuminating shampoo and conditioner when I take the leap and highlight my hair as well as the mask.  Oh the joys of new discoveries!  It's so fun being a girl!  All at Beauty.com.

Get Neil George Everyday Cleanse $20 here.  Get Neil George Everyday Moisture $22 here.

"Pumpkin, spice, and everything nice collide..."

Its that time of year again...The time when you already feel guilty for the food you haven't even eaten yet!! Not very long ago, I was watching a show on the discovery channel about courtship practices around the world. The specific episode that has remained fresh in my memory was about a family in Africa that was getting the eldest daughter ready for marriage, by feeding her AS MUCH AS POSSIBLE!! Seriously, they weighed her when she began, and then monitored her weight gain for the next few weeks- literally feeding her cream and butter to increase her 'value'!! ...I'm a little jealous. In America weight is a controversial topic. Regardless of what side of the scale you weigh in on, here are two holiday treats we can all enjoy- Guilt Free!! If you haven't tried Philosophy products yet, you either need to. Ever delicious product that comes out of the Philosophy Kitchen ...err, Lab, smells exactly like what it claims to be. Many times I have had to stop myself from dipping a finger into my Cinnamon Buns Shampoo and taking a big lick! I digress- Pumpkin Spice Muffin Lip Shine is a great way to enjoy everyones favorite holiday dessert, zero calories! And what better way to get you into the holiday spirit then lathering up with Pumpkin Spice Muffin Shampoo, Shower Gel & Bubble Bath?

I was telling a friend about Om Aroma's Luxe Collection when she mentioned using Alterna's Caviar Anti-Aging Seasilk Shampoo and Conditioner . They come in either moisturizing or volumizing varieties -- I've been using the moisturizing shampoo and conditioner these past few weeks and I have to say I love the fresh, light smell (green tea and bergamot), and it leaves my hair manageable even when I go to bed with my hair still wet. What really sets this line apart however is the fact that it contains Seasilk to tackle aging hair. Aging hair doesn't only refer to actual age, it also refers to the damage caused by sun, pollutants, the environment and chemical aggressors, which can leads to brittle, lackluster hair that's coarse and difficult to manage or style. The Seasilk helps prevent future signs of aging while imparting a healthy shine:) The Caviar Anti-Aging Shampoos with Seasilk retails for $30 while the Caviar Anti-Aging Conditioners with Seasilk retails for $32. Check-out the luxe line here!

Being in the pool and ocean all summer has made my hair dry and though it's not damaged, I fear it is a mere matter of time. So I am testing out different brands to see how my hair responds. This week I am testing out Kerastase-- a brand long known for luxury haircare (though the parent company is L'Oreal, and I've always wondered how different it is from its drugstore counterpart). I got the Kerastase Creme Richesse because I was told it was the best of the bunch. After using it for a week, my hair doesn't feel healed, it just feels heavy and greasy. So disappointing considering all that I've heard and read about the line. Soleil Sun Exposed at Kerastase.com.

What measures are you taking to reverse the damage to your hair from surf and sun?