WINNERS: Pureology Hydrate Giveaway

Thank you to all those who entered the Pureology Hydrate Shampoo & Conditioner Giveaway via the site here and on Twitter.  Please continue to view as there is another great giveaway opportunity coming before the end of the week.

Congratulations to our winners

haircarelover

patty0749

anna d.

mindee7

mildasw

Winners were chosen at random.  Please check your emails, ladies, and send me your shipping information so I can send out your Pureology goodies.  You are going to loooove this line. xo

Award Winning Pureology Hydrate + Giveaway

This makes my heart sing.  Pureology's Hydrate system is up for About.com's 2011 Readers' Choice Award for Best Shampoo.  Pureology's Hydrate Shampoo and Hydrate Conditioner have taken awards for years; among their top winnings Favorite Prestige Shampoo, Favorite Prestige Conditioner, Favorite Color Protecting Product and more through the hair industry's prestigious Behind the Chair Stylist Awards (2010). And, they're up for awards again this year!  It's also up for TotalBeauty's 2011 Beauty Awards for Best Shampoo.  Vote your pick here!

Readers have heard me extoll praise of Pureology as a prestige haircare brand and in particular their Hydrate products for years, so no surprise I voted for these lovelies in the open ballots.  Feels great to swim in the pool of fans, stylists especially, who also appreciate the fabulous-ness of this system.

As one who spends a fortune on color-treatment [all well worth it, Kirstin, (my stylist), not complaining], I am really thankful for a shampoo and conditioner that not only treats my hair well for moisturization and health but helps conserve the color.  Now that I'm a quasi-redhead (ok, with a few blonde highlights), I especially appreciate the color protection Pureology offers as red has a tendency to fade and lose integrity more quickly than other shades.
Visit Pureology.com to learn all about Hydrate and their other gorgeous lines of haircare products.  And for a chance to be one of five (5) winners to have this extraordinary system delivered straight to your doorstep, please enter the giveaway below courtesy of Pureology and For the Love of Beauty.

To enter the giveaway:

1) Follow Pureology and For the Love of Beauty (aka ftlob) on Twitter;
2) Like Pureology and For the Love of Beauty (Roxy Howe) on Facebook;
3) Finally, leave a comment below letting me know why you'd like to try Pureology Hydrate and include your email so I may contact the winners for shipping addresses.

That's it!  You may also view and enter directly as a Twitter follower under the tag #pureologylove. One set of Pureology Hydrate Shampoo and Hydrate Conditioner will be awarded to five lucky winners. Contest open to residents of USA only this time.  Will have more giveaways for my international friends soon, please visit again. xo

REVIEW: Pureology SuperSmooth Relaxing Serum for Super Soft Hair

I've had my bottle of Pureology SuperSmooth Relaxing Serum on my dresser for the longest time as I hadn't finished the styling serum I was using (and liked lots by the way).  So who knew, all this time, super soft, shiny, manageable hair was there for the taking?

Here's what Pureology promises with this product.
Smooth flyaways and unruly hair as you blow-dry, and intensify natural shine while protecting colour vibrancy. This lightweight serum delivers smoothing oils of camellia, sesame and shea butter for multi-layer balancing and conditions hair with a natural botanical of geranium. Pureology's exclusive ThermalAntiFadeComplex helps provide heatstyling protection and maximizes colour retention.

Guess what. They deliver!

SuperSmooth is Pureology's reformulated SuperStraight, which on its own had won beauty, editorial and consumer awards.  As SuperStraight, the formulas came in those creamy blue bottles, as SuperSmooth they were reborn donning the golden rose bottles with an updated raspberry mimosa fragrance to indulge the senses. Pureology always takes special care to ensure their products are sensory pleasing. I liked the formulas before; I love them still reformulated.

For my color-treated, naturally curly shoulder length hair, I pump a quarter size amount of the clear serum into my hand, warm the serum slightly by rubbing my hands together, then finger through damp hair.  I either let my hair dry naturally or blow dry.  The result is always super soft, manageable, shiny, touchable hair with a fresh, light scent. Love it!  Pureology's 100% vegan formulas are always extremely gentle on my color-treated hair; I never have to worry about color fading using these products.



Always wanted to try Pureology formulas?  Here's your chance. Pureology lets you experience serious color care from start to finish. Haircare and styling products offer exclusive AntifadeComplex® maximize color retention. Their naturally based, 100% vegan formulas condition with organic botanicals. Each month, a different category of hair products will be featured on the Pureology website, beginning with Pureology hair treatments in June! With the launch of Pureology's monthly sample giveaway you could win one of the following miniature products of your choice:

• SuperSmooth Smoothing Elixir - Reparative treatment silkens, replenishes and smoothes highly sensitized, chemically-treated hair, and intensify natural shine while protecting colour vibrancy.
• SuperSmooth Relaxing Serum - Lightweight serum smoothes flyaways and unruly hair as you blow dry, and intensifies natural shine while protecting colour vibrancy.
• SuperSmooth Smoothing Cream - Deep nourishing styling cream that helps control frizz and unruly volume, and intensifies natural shine while protecting colour vibrancy.
• EssentialRepair Split End Correcting Treatment - Intensively nourish distressed hair and seal split ends while protecting colour vibrancy. Delivers high-performance thermal protection and defense against split ends from mid-length to ends.
• EssentialRepair Instant Repair - Reinforce distressed hair and fortify against damage while protecting colour vibrancy. Lightweight leave-in conditioner renews strength and manageability.
• EssentialRepair Colour Max - Fortify and help repair distressed hair while delivering extra colour protection and radiant shine. Lightweight spray contains UV filters to help defend against colour-fading and free radical damage.

 This giveaway runs through June 30th. Click HERE to enter.

Pureology SuperSmooth Relaxing Serum retails for about $23 a 5.1 oz bottle. You are only guaranteed authentic Pureology products when you purchase them in a salon. For more information on Pureology's SuperSmooth products or any of their other systems, visit Pureology.com.

Pureology Hydrate to Make a Difference

Pureology Serious Colour Care introduces the limited edition Hydrate To Make A Difference set featuring retail size HydrateShampoo®, HydrateCondition® and travel sized bottle of RootLift Spray Mousse with a complimentary eco-tote made from recycled plastic bottles, perfect for all shopping needs!

Promote environment sustainability with this fun, fresh and graphic bag. The eco-tote rolls into its own tiny package for convenient storage and is roomy enough to hold all the favorite Pureology products.

Pureology’s ZeroSulfate® HydrateShampoo and HydrateCondition keeps colour radiant with the combination of organic botanicals including rose, sandalwood and green tea as well as Pureology’s exclusive AntiFadeComplex® to optimize colour retention. Pureology's Hydrate line remains one of my all-time faves, both for the results I get for my hair as well as the sensory experience in shower - just divine.

Build amazing volume and control with RootLift – this high performance, alcohol-free styler enhances colour brilliance while giving hair a boost for fullness and control.

The Hydrate To Make a Difference promotion retails for $54.00 and is in salons in June while supplies last. Visit Pureology.com to locate a salon in your area.

WINNERS: Pureology Hydrate Shampoo & Conditioner

Thanks to all of you who entered our Pureology Hydrate System Giveaway. Pureology Hydrate products may be found at salons nationwide and pureology.com. Read more about it here.

Congratulations to our winners:

Megan

Entry # 0SYL853UG5BU

Katelynn

Entry # ZABXSDS48ILZ

tammgirl

Entry # MHTAV7GYMG54

Marguerite

Entry # HZNKBFGNUB2K

Carly

Entry # SKX02T4U630F

Emails have already been sent to the winners. Please reply with your mailing address and your prize will be sent to you directly. Many thanks to Pureology for bringing us such a fantastic giveaway! As always, stay tuned, many more giveaways coming soon.

GIVEAWAY: Pureology Hydrate Shampoo & Conditioner

Pureology's much loved Hydrate System is designed for color-treated hair in need of deep hydration, nourishment, and color protection. Enhanced with advanced hydrating technology and pure natural ingredients, this system restores dehydrated hair while the ZeroSulfate shampoo and AntiFadeComplex maximizes color retention.

Hydrate Shampoo and Conditioner are staples in my shower. I always have them, even while indulging in Pureology's other lines (which I also rate highly). Here's what you'll come to love and appreciate in these products:

HYDRATE SHAMPOO
Gently cleanse without stripping color with this luxurious moisturizing shampoo. The ZeroSulfate formula delivers a rich lather while infusing hair with essential hydration and color protection. The exclusive AntiFadeComplex maximizes color retention.

ORGANIC BOTANICALS
Rose, Sandalwood, and Green Tea

INGREDIENTS

• AntiFadeComplex
• ZeroSulfate
• Advanced Hydrating Micro-Emulsion Technology
• Multiweight Protein Complex -Soy, Oat, and Wheat
• Signature Aromatherapy Blend - Ylang Ylang, Bergamot, Anise, and Patchouli

HYDRATE CONDITION
Reveal soft, lustrous hair with this daily hydrating conditioner. The concentrated formula delivers deeply penetrating multi-weight proteins to revitalize and nourish hair while protecting color vibrancy. The exclusive AntiFadeComplex maximizes color retention.

ORGANIC BOTANICALS
Peppermint, Sage, and Rosemary

INGREDIENTS

• AntiFadeComplex
• Advanced Hydrating Micro-Emulsion Technology
• Multiweight Protein Complex - Soy, Oat, and Wheat
• Jojoba Esters and Shea Butter
• Signature Aromatherapy Blend - Peppermint and Corn Mint Essential Oils

Want to try Pureology's multi-award winning Hydrate formulations? Here's your chance. We have a number of sets of Hydrate Shampoo and Conditioner to give away. To enter, simply complete the little form below. Due to the weight of this price, it is only open to residents of USA. (sorry, int'l angels ... next time! x)

NOTE: One (5) winners will be chosen at random to receive this prize. Duplicate and incomplete entries will be disqualified. Some restrictions may apply. Entries will be accepted through 11:55 pm on Sun., 4/5/09.

Pureology products are 100% vegan. They are available at fine salons everywhere. For more information or to find a retailer near you, visit pureology.com.

Golden Globes 2009: Hair Tips by PureOlogy

Kate Winslet won two Golden Globes!


As the 2009 award season commences, the look of the night was simple and tasteful hairstyles. Pureology PureArtists, Mary Katherine Hecht and Sherilynn Smart give us the latest hair trends from last night’s red carpet event and tips how to achieve the look at home.


The top three trends seen on the red carpet…
1. French Twist as seen on Kate Winslet, Eva Mendes and Christina Applegate
2. Classic Upsweep as seen on Evan Rachel Wood, Amanda Seyfried
3. Modern Chignon as seen on Anna Paquin, Eva Longoria, Kate Beckensale

How to achieve…

French Twist:

1) Blow dry hair using a cocktail of Pureology NanoGlaze and PureVolume BlowDryAmplifier.
2) Use a curling iron to set hair using Pureology SprayGel and alternate barrel size and direction for that old Hollywood glamour.
3) Softly twist hair and pin while taming flyaway’s with Pureology NanoWorks ShineLuxe.

Classic Upsweep

1) Blow dry hair using a cocktail of Pureology NanoGlaze and PowerDressing.
2) Set hair away from the face in hot rollers with Pureology SuperStraight HotIronProtectionSpray.
3) Remove the rollers when cool.
4) Finger rake the hair with Pureology NanoWorks ShineLuxe working it all the way through to the ends.
5) Without combing or brushing the hair, pull the hair back using your hands only into a loose ponytail opposite of the nose.
6) Take the ponytail and separate into 3-5 sections depending on the thickness of the hair.
7) Smooth each section with a soft brush to shine the hair, and place in a large pincurl. Use a bobbypin to secure it around the ponytail.
8) Continue to pin each section around the ponytail until all the sections are pinned up.
9) Finish up with Pureology GlossingMist for shine and InChargePlus for hold.

Modern Chignon

1) Apply Pureology StylingLotion from root to end. Blow dry.
2) Section the head from the highpoint of the head to the ears separating the front of the head from the back.
3) Using Pureology InCharge for added texture lightly backbrush the crown area.
4) Cocktail Pureology DryShine and ShineMax and work through the front section from hairline to the ends. Use this cocktail on the ends of the back section to lend pliability to the hair.
5) Using a soft brush smooth the hair into a low ponytail in the center of the nape opposite of the lips.
6) Fold the hair under and pin at the hairline.
7) Finish with Pureology InChargePlus for amazing hold.

source: PureOlogy, images: getty

WINNERS: PureOlogy Volume Booster Sets

Congratulations ...

Carolyn and Ann

These ladies are our final two winners of PureOlogy's LE Volume Booster Sets. I can't thank all of you enough for sharing all your personal stories, thoughts, and prevention tips on the subject matter of cancer awareness. I wish I could give a set to each and every one of you! There are more giveaways upcoming, though, so please keep reading and keep sharing your comments with us! xo

Thanks to PureOlogy for sponsoring this wonderful event and for supporting Breast and Ovarian Cancer Research through their promotions.

WINNERS: PureOlogy Volume Booster Sets

Congratulations ...

NM and Linda F

These ladies are the next two winners of PureOlogy's LE Volume Booster Sets. If you've not entered yet, it's not too late. We're giving away two sets every Friday through the month of October. And if you've already entered but didn't win, you still have one more chance, one more Friday this month, to scoop up on this winning haircare combination. Two winners are chosen by random each Friday in October.

Click HERE for more information or to enter now!

Thanks to PureOlogy for sponsoring this wonderful event and for supporting Breast and Ovarian Cancer Research through their promotions.

WINNERS: Third of Five Fridays - PureOlogy Volume Booster Set

Congratulations ...

WiserNow and Sue

These ladies are the next two winners of PureOlogy's LE Volume Booster Sets. If you've not entered yet, it's not too late. We're giving away two sets every Friday through the month of October. And if you've already entered but didn't win, you still have two more chances, two more Fridays this month, to scoop up on this winning haircare combination. Two winners are chosen by random each Friday in October.

Click HERE for more information or to enter now!

Thanks to PureOlogy for sponsoring this wonderful event and for supporting Breast and Ovarian Cancer Research through their promotions.

WINNERS: Second of Five Fridays - PureOlogy Volume Booster Sets

Congratulations ...

Tina and Carrie C.

These ladies are the next two winners of PureOlogy's LE Volume Booster Sets. If you've not entered yet, it's not too late. We're giving away two sets every Friday through the month of October. And if you've already entered but didn't win, you still have three more chances, three more Fridays this month, to scoop up on this winning haircare combination. Two winners are chosen by random each Friday in October.

Click HERE for more information or to enter now!

Thanks to PureOlogy for sponsoring this wonderful event and for supporting Breast and Ovarian Cancer Research through their promotions.

WINNERS: First of Five Fridays - PureOlogy Volume Booster Set

Congratulations ...

Carol H. and Jessica T.

[NOTE: Jessica - the email you provided is coming back to me as an invalid address. Please email me your info so I can verify and send you your prize : ) - click here to email me.]

These ladies are the first two winners of PureOlogy's LE Volume Booster Sets. If you've not entered yet, it's not too late. We're giving away two sets every Friday through the month of October. And if you've already entered but didn't win, you still have four more chances, four more Fridays this month, to scoop up on this winning haircare combination.

Click HERE for more information or to enter now!

Thanks to PureOlogy for sponsoring this wonderful event and for supporting Breast and Ovarian Cancer Research through their promotions.

GIVEAWAY: Get Involved with PureOlogy

Back in September we reported on PureOlogy's committment to supporting the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition. PureOlogy is excited to evolve its partnership with the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) as the organization’s official haircare and styling partner. Continuing the month of October, PureOlogy will offer a Limited Edition Break the Silence Volume Booster promotion which includes PureVolume Shampoo, 10.1 Oz. and PureVolume Conditioner, 8.5 Oz. Also included is a complimentary, tortoise shell style brush with NOCC’s signature teal color bristle pad. The box features information about the signs and symptoms of Ovarian Cancer to educate women about this disease.

“In conjunction with Limited Edition Break the Silence Volume Booster promotion, PureOlogy will donate $25,000 to the NOCC,” explains Karen Fuss-Zipp, Senior Vice President of Marketing for PureOlogy. “PureOlogy and the NOCC will continue our year long campaign to facilitate a greater dialogue that will lead to earlier diagnosis, improved survival rates and quality of life for women with ovarian cancer.”

PureOlogy wants to reach out even more to help women become aware of these issues, get them supporting the cause, and share information on prevention and what each of us can do to make a difference. As such, they're sponsoring a wonderful giveaway of their Limited Edition Break the Silence Volume Booster sets this month on For the Love of Beauty. All month long, on each Friday in October, we will anounce two winners who will receive one of these sets. There are 10 sets to be given, and ten lucky winners will receive a set.

TO ENTER:

Fill out the little entry form below and share a fact about Breast or Ovarian Cancer Awareness with your entry.

Each Friday, two new winners will be randomly selected. One entry registers you for the entire month so if you don't win the first time around, you'll still have four more opportunities to win. NOTE: 10 sets will be given away to 10 unique winners (winners may not win more than once for this giveaway). Duplicate and incomplete entries will be disqualified. Contest open to residents of USA only. Some restrictions may apply. Entries will be accepted through 12:00 pm (noon) on Fri., 10/31/08.


The Limited Edition Break the Silence Volume Booster promotion is available for $52. Visit PureOlogy online for salons and spas. For more information about this event, please visit pureology.com/nocc for NOCC & PureOlogy’s Walks to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer

WINNERS: PureOlogy Dandruff ScalpCure Giveaway

Lots of wonderful entries were received for our PureOlogy Dandruff ScalpCure Shampoo & Conditioner set giveaway - thanks to all who submitted an entry. I'm pleased to announce the following winners:

Heidi L, IL

Karin A, MN

Naomi P, OR

Kam A, WI

Beeb A, OR

Olivia S, FL

Michele P, ME

Nevin M, MI

Thanks to PureOlogy for sponsoring such a fantastic giveaway. You winners are in for a huge treat with this set; 'tis fabulous! xo

GIVEAWAY: PureOlogy Dandruff ScalpCure Sets

Recognizing that most dandruff treatments, while effective in fighting the symptoms of dandruff, have proven to be harsh on color-treated hair even sometimes stripping hair color, PureOlogy set out to change that.

A gentle, effective approach to dandruff for color-treated hair, PureOlogy Dandruff ScalpCure is an anti-dandruff shampoo and conditioner combination with a doze of 2% Pyrithione Zinc, which helps fight the scalp scaling, itching and flaking associated with dandruff as well as prevent the recurrence of dandruff-related symptoms with regular use.


Dandruff ScalpCure contains a certified organic botanical blend of mushrooms, green tea and burdock root to calm and soothe the scalp while protecting, strengthening and hydrating hair. In addition, it not only treats, and prevents the symptoms of dandruff, it also features the latest ingredient technologies to enhance color radiance and shine, while providing color protection. For my review of PureOlogy Dandruff ScalpCure, please click here.


I have a number of PureOlogy DandruffScalpCure Shampoo and Conditioner sets to give away. If you'd like to be one of the lucky winners to try these amazing haircare products, all you have to do to enter is this:

1) Post a brief comment to this article in the comment section below letting me know WHY you'd like to try PureOlogy DandruffScalpCure (a short response is fine),
2) Complete the little form underneath with your contact information so I can mail you the prize if you win.

MAILING ADDRESS WILL NOT SHOW ON BLOG OR WHEN VIEWING ENTRIES (hidden) NOTE: I have a number of sets to giveaway for this prize; there will be multiple winners. Duplicate and incomplete entries will be disqualified. Contest open to residents of USA and Canada only. Some restrictions may apply. Entries will be accepted through 11:59 pm on Sun., 09/07/08.

PureOlogy: Break the Silence Volume Booster

PureOlogy is excited to evolve its partnership with the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition (NOCC) as the organization’s official haircare and styling partner. During September and October, PureOlogy will offer a Limited Edition Break the Silence Volume Booster promotion which includes PureVolume Shampoo, 10.1 Oz. and PureVolume Conditioner, 8.5 Oz. Also included is a complimentary, tortoise shell style brush with NOCC’s signature teal color bristle pad. The box features information about the signs and symptoms of Ovarian Cancer to educate women about this disease.


“In conjunction with Limited Edition Break the Silence Volume Booster promotion, PureOlogy will donate $25,000 to the NOCC,” explains Karen Fuss-Zipp, Senior Vice President of Marketing for PureOlogy. “PureOlogy and the NOCC will continue our year long campaign to facilitate a greater dialogue that will lead to earlier diagnosis, improved survival rates and quality of life for women with ovarian cancer.”



Throughout 2008, NOCC and PureOlogy and will host 21 NOCC & PureOlogy’s Walks to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer around the U.S. with a national walk in September during Ovarian Cancer Awareness month taking place in Los Angeles, California. NOCC’s national spokeswoman, Eva LaRue of CSI: Miami, is scheduled to attend the national walk to help increase awareness of the work NOCC and PureOlogy are doing to educate women about the symptoms and risk factors for ovarian cancer.

Additionally, PureOlogy will be on-site at each walk, distributing travel-packs containing HydateShampoo®, HydrateCondition® and teal PureOlogy wristbands, to walk participants. If you're interested in helping to Break the Silence on ovarian cancer, please consider participating in one of the upcoming 2008 fundraising walks in your area:

August 23 – Wichita , KS
September 6 – NATIONAL WALK in Los Angeles
September 7 – Dayton , OH
September 13 – Philadelphia , PA
September 14 – Pittsburgh , PA
September 14 – Providence , RI
September 14 – Nashua , NH
September 20 – Sacramento , CA
September 20 – Omaha , NE
September 20 – Long Island , NY
September 20 – Toledo , OH
September 21 – Boston , MA
September 21 – W. Orange , NJ
September 21 – Columbus , OH
September 27 – Cincinnati , OH
September 27 – Dallas , TX
September 27 – San Antonio , TX

The Limited Edition Break the Silence Volume Booster promotion is available for $52. Visit PureOlogy online for salons and spas. For more information about this event, please visit pureology.com/nocc for NOCC & PureOlogy’s Walks to Break the Silence on Ovarian Cancer dates, locations, and registration information.

REVIEW: PureOlogy DandruffScalpCure

Surprise, surprise, surprise!
(Remember when Gomer Pyle used to say that? - some of you will be too young to remember I know)

Well, that was what I thought after using PureOlogy's newest products - DandruffScalpCure Shampoo and DandruffScalpCure Conditioner. I was really amazed with the results.

But let's not put the cart before the horse; let me share some background info first:

The Claim:

eliminate dandruff while maintaining hair color

Recognizing that most dandruff treatments, while effective in fighting the symptoms of dandruff, have proven to be harsh on color-treated hair even sometimes stripping hair color, PureOlogy set out to change that. As PureOlogy is the expert in color care and maintenance, it's only natural (pun fully intended, more on their ingredients coming up) that they would introduce this new zero sulfate dandruff care line, which includes a unique blend of dandruff fighting ingredients and calming, hydrating formulas to keep hair color radiant and healthy.

A gentle, effective approach to dandruff for color-treated hair, PureOlogy DandruffScalpCure is an anti-dandruff shampoo and conditioner combination with a doze of 2% Pyrithione Zinc, which helps fight the scalp scaling, itching and flaking associated with dandruff as well as prevent the recurrence of dandruff-related symptoms with regular use.

Says Dalia Levi, Director Global Marketing for PureOlogy, "Using an intense 2% dose of Pyrithione Zinc is something that sets these products apart from others in the industry."

More of the goodstuff, as promised above - the other ingredients: DandruffScalpCure contains a certified organic botanical blend of mushrooms, green tea and burdock root to calm and soothe the scalp while protecting, strengthening and hydrating hair. In addition, it not only treats, and prevents the symptoms of dandruff, it also features the latest ingredient technologies to enhance color radiance and shine, while providing color protection.

Review: You know, when I thought about trying this line, I was a little hesitant as I assumed, despite its claims, it would make my color-treated, leaning toward the dry side, thick head of hair puffy and lost of hydration. Not the case!

I am biased toward PureOlogy, I have to admit. My three favorite haircare lines are PureOlogy, Redken and pRAWduct. Yet even I, a diehard PureOlogy fan, doubted that these products would perform the way they claimed they would; dare I say it - the way I hoped they would. There's nothing worse than turning to a dandruff shampoo or conditioner with the humble hopes of ridding your scalp of unsightly scalp flaking and NOT getting that result. So with fingers crossed, yet mind full of doubt, I tried these products.

During use, although there was a nice lather and lovely scent to the shampoo, I wasn't feeling the hydration I thought would be necessary to keep my hair and color "unstripped". The shampoo rinses nicely without a pronounced squeaky feel (and I prefer that over the squeaky clean feel). I had the same experience with the conditioner. It did feel hydrating but definitely not AS moisturizing as most PureOlogy conditioners feel on/in my hair; still the same fantastic scent and rinsed well.

So, I was a little concerned my hair would result in a dried, frizzy look even after blow drying and flat-ironing. I applied my pRAWduct Flat Factor gel, as I always do as a styling product, then blew dry and flat-ironed as usual.

Oh my gosh!

Wow - what a surprise. Not only was my scalp free from any flaking [a definite sometimes issue, yes, I admit it ; ) ], but my hair was shiny, hydrated looking and feeling, and I received compliments on my hair all day. I was completely amazed, still am, that a dandruff line could yield this kind of result. Yippee .... ladies and fellas, these products really worked and they gave me the results I hoped for!

Now, all I have to really do is keep my darling 14 year old daughter from snatching it from the shower. She's already commented positively on my hair (hey, that's a plus on its own), asked about what I used, and scoped out the bottles when I first got them. Ohhhhh ... the trials and tribulations of passing on beauty addiction to a teenage daughter. Heaven help me!

PureOlogy DandruffScalpCure launches this month so be sure to check online or in salons near you for this great new line. Even if you don't have a dandruff issue, these products are fantastic for your hair and as always with PureOlogy, 100% vegan.

WINNER: PureOlogy Luxurious Hair Masque

AND THE WINNER IS

Tiffany

Thanks to all of you who entered our PureOlogy Giveaway! It's so much much fun having wonderful products to give to our readers.

We love ya!

Stay tuned as there is another wonderul giveaway coming up later today ...

Winner selected randomly among entrants via Custom Random # Generator

GIVEAWAY: PureOlogy Nanoworks Luxury Hair Masque

It's time again for another beauty treat! We're giving to one lucky winner a PureOlogy NanoWorks LuxuryHairMasque, which comes with its own little hair comb for easy application. Here is what you should know about this luxurious product:

Your hair will be treated to the ultimate anti-aging indulgence with PureOlogy NanoWorks® LuxuryHairMasque, the latest addition to PureOlogy’s NanoWorks® System. This innovative new luxury treatment works to revive and restore hair while also providing thermal and colour protection.

NanoWorks® LuxuryHairMasque combines powerful ingredients to strengthen, repair, condition and boost colour radiance and shine. PureOlogy’s Antioxidant Fruit Synthesis of acai berry, pomegranate and blueberry expels oxidizing agents to deliver a youthful sheen and intense colour vibrancy and depth. This luxe masque also includes Certified Organic Botanicals of three types of antioxidant rich Mushrooms (Mucor Miehei, Shiitake, Mannentake) that penetrate with high quality proteins and soothing anti-inflammatory properties to help moisturize and restore hair to a healthy condition. It also contains an EU Compliant Allergen-Free fragrance including jasmine, vanilla, amber and rose, which is ideal for sensitive skin.

Rejuvenate, Strengthen and Smooth
Ideal for hair that needs to be revived, replenished and protected, this luxurious hair treatment helps return hair to its youthful condition. NanoWorks® LuxuryHairMasque is perfect for those with colour-treated hair in need of strength, repair, colour retention and protective shine.

LuxuryHairMasque’s thick luxurious texture penetrates deep within the hair cuticle. It also features the latest ingredient technologies to enhance colour radiance and shine, while providing thermal and colour protection, including:

• Nano Technology: Moisturizes, repairs, conditions and protects. Brightens, boosts colour radiance and shine with thermal and colour protection.
• Anti-AgeComplex: Anti-age silicones and ingredients including green tea, sugar cane, citrus and wine extracts and unique vegetable proteins, help to rejuvenate, smooth, strengthen and return hair to its optimum, youthful condition.
• AntiFadeComplex®: Potent antioxidants and UVA/UVB sunscreens extend the life and vibrancy of colour while maximizing colour retention.

Just like the other super-luxury products in the PureOlogy royal family, NanoWorks® LuxuryHairMasque is 100% Vegan and never tested on animals. NanoWorks® LuxuryHairMasque, 5.2 oz., will be available in salons nationwide in April. Suggested retail price: $60.

TO ENTER THE GIVEAWAY:

• 1) Post a comment to this feature letting us know what appeals most to you in a haircare product;
• 2) Send me an email with GIVEAWAY in the subject line, and include your email address and US or Canadian mailing address (failure to send this information will prevent me from being able to send you the product, thus disqualifies the entry)

That's all there is to it! Some restrictions may apply. Contest open to residents of USA and Canada only. Winners will be chosen at random from among entrants. This giveaway is limited to one winner. Duplicate entries will not improve your chances of winning. Giveaway sponsored by PureOlogy and by For the Love of Beauty. Entries will be accepted through 11:59 pm on Sun., 06/08/08.

THE BEAUTY BOWL: 2008

Are you ready for some football?

How about some beauty product star players?

In honor of this weekend's Super Bowl, we beauty fiends are show-casing some of our personal favorite offense, defense, special teams, and MVP products! Ready for the show?

Most Valuable Player (MVP)

For a FREE trial of this fabulous mascara, click here (S&H - $2); for more information and purchasing see Mirenesse

Team Offense

Showcasing for the offense is a bevy of luscious, pigment packed, technologically advanced products for your best looks this season.

Giorgio Armani for purchasing info, $55

Prescriptives for purchasing information

Sephora for more info and purchasing, $28

OPI for more info and where to buy

Team Defense

These products not only hydrate, but they're multi-taskers protecting skin and hair from the sun and other elements, as well as offering numerous vitamins and botanicals for your ultimate care, comfort and pleasure.

boscia for purchasing and more information

Sephora for purchasing info

REN Skincare for more information

For more info and purchasing, see DERMAdoctor, $36

LUSH for more information and purchasing, $6

PureOlogy for more information and where to buy

Special Teams: LIPS

These products are brought in to SCORE the epitome in beautiful, full, moisturized, healthy lips

beauty.com, Lancome and Sephora for purchasing info

Thanks to Nancy over at beauty411 for creating this fun event and to Christina at 15 Minute Beauty Fanatic for the fabulous banner - yea team!!!!

Please enjoy other Beauty Bowl 2008 pics and winners at these gorgeous blogs

The Beauty Bowl Lineup:

15 Minute Beauty Fanatic: http://15minbeauty.blogspot.com/
A Touch of Blusher: http://atouchofblusher.blogspot.com/
Beauty411: http://www.beauty411.typepad.com/
Canadian Beauty: http://www.canadianbeauty.com/
For the Love of Beauty: http://for-the-love-of-beauty.blogspot.com/
Grayburn: http://grayburn.blogspot.com/
Steeping Beauty: http://www.steepingbeauty.com/
The Beauty of Life: http://beautychick101.blogspot.com/
Urbane Girl: http://allaboutjohnica.blogspot.com/