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You've spent months growing a beautiful head of hair, why would you want to lose it to brittle, broken ends? Long hair needs lots of moisture and vitamins to keep it strong and healthy and to prevent breakage. Try one of these products, there is something for every price point.


1. Herbal Essences Long Term Relationship Shampoo C$4.59/US$3.75
Red raspberry and Brazilian silk strengthen...

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If you colour your hair regularly you’re no stranger to the disappointment you feel after the first and second wash, wondering why your new hue looks to be washing down the drain. There are many shampoos on shelves to help you fight the fade, check out these six:




1.Garnier Fructis Color Shield Shampoo C$6.57/US$2.78
Acai berry (an antioxidant) and grape seed oil (adds shine without being greasy)...

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In recent years, consumer demand for products that have fewer additives and more eco-friendly ingredients has resulted in a flood of hair care products coming to market.  Here is a round-up of 20 Shampoo and Conditioner options that are paraben-free but still maintain the high standard of quality you've come to expect:

Under $10
Burt's Bees Shampoo and Conditioner, $9ish
Pantene Nature...
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Nothing gives a boost of confidence like a fresh and vibrant hair colour. Like fashion, hair hues follow specific trends.  Here's what we're expecting for Spring 2011:

Blondes

Jason Wu, Carlos Miele, Rodarte (all S/S 2011)

It's all about warm honey tones:  platinum and ashy shades are out. Wella Professionals Colour Ambassador Aura Friedman (via Refinery29) advises you stay "
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Any girl who dyes her hair knows it's important to ration your shampooing sessions. The chemicals in shampoo not only speed up the fading process, they also remove natural oils which increases hair dryness.

While we'd be cautious to suggest you stop shampooing entirely (though recently some of us are warming to the idea), we're taking a closer look at 6 products that let you skip a day...
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Last year we saw the topknot, the pixie and ombré colour as the big hair trends.  Early in 2011, all signs are pointing to The Ponytail.  And the reason we're so excited is that at last we have a hairstyle most of us know how to recreate at home.

(Looks like all those bad-hair-turned-ponytail days paid off in spades, no?)

We saw it on the Spring/Summer 2011 catwalks...
Jessica Jensen...
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Step aside pigtail-wearing pre-tweens and hand over those hair barrettes.  Seen in multiple Spring 2011 runways shows including Cynthia Rowley, Badgley Mischka and Rodarte, the hair barrette is officially back as a big girl's accessory.

Badgley Mischka (left) and Rodarte, Spring 2011

These accessories can be worn to accent or secure low slung buns and ponytails, or to hold side-swept hair...
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Last week we told you about an exclusive review opportunity, where 5 lucky selectees will receive Clairol’s latest home hair colour product in their chosen shade from Clairol plus a video camera to vlog their experience and to keep!  Amazing, right?

Well, it’s amazing for the 5 who will be picked, but our friends at Clairol would hate for anyone to be left out.  That’s why...
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Wouldn't it be fun to have long hair without having to grow it for 3 years and pay upwards of $2,000 dollars for salon extensions? I have been wearing clip-in extensions daily for the past 3 years and after 1000+ run-throughs I have learned the hard way what works and what doesn't.

Check out my 9 tried 'n true steps to master this technique:

Lauren "before"

You Need: A brush, a fine...
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The Ballerina Bun was one of the trendy hairstyles in 2010 and we expect it to transition smoothly into 2011.  It's easy to do and works for both daytime and evening.


Sarah Jessica Parker's go-to style of the year has also been spotted on other celebs like Kate Bosworth, Sienna Miller and Rachel McAdams.


Here's how to get the look:

Step 1: Using a hairbrush, smooth your hair into a...
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