Top 10 Aveda products we love to use in the salon

This is a list selected of our top 10 Aveda products used at Pure by all our stylist's starting at number 10 is.....

10.new dry remedy™ moisturizing oil

One of my personal favourites.

dry remedy^TM  daily moisturizing oil is a 99.9%* naturally derived, daily leave-in treatment that instantly moisturizes dry hair and ends by 41%** with buriti oil, leaving hair soft, supple and shiny.

• buriti oil moisturizes hair leaving it feeling soft, supple and shiny.
• restores shine while controlling frizz and flyaways.
• improves the appearance of dry hair and intensely moisturizes, including dry ends.
• safe for color-treated hair.
• formulated without silicones

*From plants, non-petroleum minerals or water. 
**After 1 application of daily moisturizing oil in laboratory testing.

• Apply 2-4 drops to hands and work through damp or dry hair from mid-lengths to ends. 
• Do not rinse
• For best results, use after dry remedy^TM moisturizing conditioner 

Scored 92% out of 12 reviews

9.phomollient™ styling foam

    

Our patented formula—which includes certified organic honey, burdock and marshmallow root—creates weightless volume on fine and medium hair. Adds shine without build-up or weight. Uses air-infused technology.

• For fine to medium hair types
• Light to medium hold
• Weightless volume
• Detangles
• Builds body

• Use to build body in fine hair. Spray 1-2 pumps into hand. Rub hands together to distribute evenly and apply to damp hair; distribute near the roots for added lift. Use a round brush and blow-dry to create volume.
• Do not shake bottle.

Tips

Blow-dry using an Aveda Paddle Brush to create silky, smooth hair with lustrous shine.

This product scores 89% out of 55 reviews on the Aveda website. 

8.pure abundance™ style prep 

This one's a big hit with Carol 

   

Nature's boost for fine hair, our style-prep infuses all-day weightless volume that feels naturally yours.

·         Thickens strands with a botanical blend of passion fruit, rice bran, 

      acai oil, organic aloe and acacia gum.

·         Boosts volume with a natural corn-derived polymer-helping give fine, limp strands the hold they need for body that lasts all day.

·         Weightless conditioners detangle to help prevent breakage from combing.

·         Helps refresh volume on non-shampoo days-without adding weight.

Usage 

To prep hair for styling, shake well and spray liberally on slightly damp hair. Comb, blow-dry and style as desired. To refresh volume on non-shampoo days, spray liberally onto dry hair, comb and re-style.

Scores 94% out of 18 reviews.

7.volumizing tonic™   

One of our popular products in the salon great for fine short hair.

This remarkable tonic creates maximum volume on fine and medium hair. With certified organic aloe and wheat amino acids to help build body and add shine. Enhanced with a Pure-Fume^TMaroma containing essential oils to uplift your senses.

• For fine to medium hair
• Weightless volume
• Adds shine

• Spray evenly onto damp hair.
• For maximum volume, apply at roots, blow-dry and style as desired.

Tips 

• "Rough-dry" hair using a blow dryer and your fingers until it is about 80% dry. Lift sections of hair and spray Volumizing Tonic near the scalp area; then use a round brush, blow dryer and hands to further enhance volume.
• To create top volume, use Volumizing Tonic on your scalp, then apply Phomollient^TM Styling Foam to the entire hair strand to create contrast within the style.

Scores 88% out of 23 reviews.

6.aveda men pure-formance™ grooming clay

This one's a big hit with all the guy's in the salon looking to create that dry look.

     

Our Pure-formance^TM Grooming Clay adds strong hold without adding shine. Its light-weight, micro-fibers provide the control you need to create any style-with a comb or your fingers. Perfect for adding thickness to hair.

Rich, spicy and refreshing aroma with kunzea, citrus and certified organic essential oils of spearmint, vetiver, and lavender.

scores 100% out of 4 reviews.

5.light elements™ smoothing fluid

A fluid styling formula that adds shine and movement as it restores a healthy look and feel to hair. Plant-based ingredients-like certified organic jojoba-help condition and smooth hair.

• Smooths, and conditions
• Dries with a soft touchable finish
• Adds weightless, free-flowing movement, body and natural shine
• For all hair types

Apply a small amount of Light Elements™ Smoothing Fluid through damp hair. Blow dry and style. For extra shine—or to tame flyaways—apply to dry hair.

Smoothing Fluid is a great prep before applying flat iron heat to hair that has been dried. It will give the hair slip—leaving a smooth, shiny finish.

Scores 100% out of 17 reviews.

4.control force™ firm hold hair spray

Our firmest hold hair spray offers long-lasting hold and humidity defense for all hair types-and has a net-zero climate impact.*

• All-day firm hold and 24-hour humidity defense
• Fast-drying, non-flaking formula
• UV filters and anti-oxidants
• Organic essential oils of Bulgarian lavender, bergamot, palmarosa, and vetiver-calming aroma

*Through Aveda's funding of renewable energy to offset the CO2 associated with the manufacturing, transportation and use of Aveda aerosol hair sprays.

• Use for all-day firm hold and 24-hour humidity defense.
• Hold can 10-12 inches (25-30 cm) from dry hair and mist lightly.
• Layer product for extra hold.

GREAT BIG HAIR: Spray Control Force onto dry hair, with head upside down. Turn head upright and "comb" into shape with hands. Finish with Control Force to set and protect from humidity.

3.smooth infusion™ naturally straight

One of my fav for blow drying really curly hair.

progressively straightens curls with every use

• As you blow-dry your hair, plant-derived fibers help create a locking layer to help hold your hair straight, day after day*
• Organic cassava root helps form a barrier against intense humidity to help you forget about frizz
• Straight styling becomes faster and easier

*After 5 consecutive applications of naturally straight, hair will stay straight for up to 3 washes.

Towel-dry your hair. Thoroughly apply naturally straight styling creme in sections and blow-dry. Flat-iron if you wish. 

TIPS FROM TIPPI SHORTER (Aveda Artistic Director, Textured Hair) 
FOR EXTREME CURL

Begin with smooth infusion„ style-prep smoother  to set the foundation for a beautiful straight style

Apply naturally straight one section at a time to ensure a thorough application. Use a brush and blow dryer to straighten hair.

You can also flat iron if necessary. If you have very tight curl, you'll love the soft, straight finish you get from  flat-ironing hair after blow-drying it.       

Scores 80% out of 10 reviews

2.smooth infusion™ style-prep smoother™

   

                 Makes styling faster, easier.

• Exclusive plant infusion—a blend derived from organic aloe, maize and guar bean—creates a smooth surface on hair
• Organic tapioca defends against humidity for up to 12 hours
• Hydrolized wheat protein protects against surface damage from heat styling

Features our Smooth Infusion^TM aroma, a fresh spicy citrus-floral featuring certified organic bergamot, certified organic palmarosa, Bulgarian rose and Australian sandalwood.

For best results, shampoo and condition with Smooth Infusion^TM Shampoo and Conditioner. Then apply Smooth Infusion^TM Style-Prep Smoother^TM to damp hair. Style. Finish with Light Elements^TM Smoothing Fluid

Pro Tips

• Always begin with freshly-washed hair. This is especially important if you want your sleek/smooth blow-out to last for several days.
• Always blot wet hair with a towel to remove excess moisture. Don't rub—rubbing creates frizz.
• When hair is 100% dry, use cool air to set. This closes the cuticle and ensures your smooth blow-dry will last longer.
• For thick/coarse hair, apply product before bed. This helps maximize smoothness and helps prevent excess volume in the morning.

Antoinette Beenders
Award-winning stylist                                 

Scores 96% out of 44 reviews.

    

1.be curly™ curl enhancer

           

For intensifying curls, taming frizz and heightening shine. Wheat protein blend expands when hair is wet-then retracts when hair is dry-to lock in curls or waves.

• part of our 4-step curl perfecting system that dramatically reduces frizz and defines curl up to 57%*
• For curly or wavy hair
• Intensifies curl
• Tames frizz
• Boosts shine                                r.

Apply Be Curly to towel-dried hair and begin drying with diffuser. Add more product and continue to diffuse. This will enhance hold and coax curls into shape. Once hair is completely dry, use a bit more product to finish the style and add more definition to your curls.

Generously apply Be Curly from ends to scalp, keeping most of the product at tips.

• Twist large sections of hair into tight coils and secure ends to your head using large butterfly clips.
• Cover with a fine hair net to avoid flyaways and frizzies.
• Blow dry with high heat using a diffuser.
• Scores 96% out of 85 reviews.

A few tips for expectant mothers.

A few tips for Mum & Mum to be.

If it’s coming up to the second or third trimester, many of you expectant mothers could be thinking about doing something a bit different with your hair to help flatter your new face shape, or the change in your hair.

What you need to avoid is a look that’s going to make your face shape look rounder. 

  I would recommend you avoid a short sharp bob going above the chin as this style can really enhance any roundness to the face that might be creeping in during your third trimester.  Try and stay a couple of inches below chin level.  I would also avoid short fringes, and try to keep a little bit of length on it or try a side fringe for a change. If it gets in your eyes you can use a small amount of gel or wax just to hold it in place.

If you are going to go for the shorter style, I would suggest soft lines and maybe a bit of a choppy style. Middle partings are a no no! Go for a side parting for a change this will help elongate the face shape and give a bit of height, some long layers will also help and a bit of length at around the shoulders could be a good idea.

Your hair texture could be changing so ask your stylist for advice on how to deal with your new curls if it was once straight, or straight limp hair which could be new to you. Don’t rush in just yet for a perm or a straightening treatment as this could all change back once baby is here.

The hair and scalp does change a lot you could also be dealing with dry hair and dry scalp when it was once greasy or vice versa! I’m going to give you some home remedies for you to try.  As Baby’s not here yet, you will hopefully have a bit of time on your hands, why not pamper yourself!  These are all ingredients you would have at home in your cupboard or fridge so no excuses.

To fight those flakes of an itchy scalp lemon juice and olive oil is a good mixture, the lemons acidity can help clear the scalp of any loose dry flakes, and the olive oil can help moistures the newly exposed skin.

Mix 2 tbsp of olive oil, 2 tbsp of fresh lemon juice and 2 tbsp of water, double the mixture if you have long thick hair. Massage into the scalp and leave to sit for 20-30 minutes then shampoo out and condition. If you do feel your scalp is bad try this procedure every 2-3 days till it eases of a little.

Tip 2 is for frizzy hair which is something you can develop even if you didn’t have it before. I do like this one as it contains avocado as which is great for the skin and hair it’s oils are very light and moist which is similar to our natural skin and they are full of proteins and nutrients which is the best combination for smoothing and weighing down unruly hair.

Mash up half an avocado and massage into clean dump hair, leave it in for 20-30 minutes or if you really want to boost the treatment up and go for something a little stronger for your hair add a couple of table spoons of mayonnaise, try this every two weeks.

The last tip which is an easy one and will help with oily or greasy hair, you need corn flour for this one, pour 1 tbsp of corn flour into an empty salt or pepper shaker and shake it into your hair and scalp until it’s all gone, leave it on for 10minutes then use a paddle brush and completely remove from the hair.

That’s just a few tips for you to try at home all natural and all work.

Dry remedy daily oil.

Dry Remedy Oil AVEDA 

Absolutely loving this product, for me it's a big hit for my salon guests,especially the weekly blow drys. A 99.9% naturally derived product that deliveries instant moisture. My guests hair in the photos are before and afters and as the weeks go on the hair is feeling more and more hydrated and less frizzy I use 4 drops on damp hair before my blow dry and then add one more drop to finish off. This product also leaves a beautiful shine on dull looking hair. 

dry remedyTM  daily moisturizing oil is a 99.9%* naturally derived, daily leave-in treatment that instantly moisturizes dry hair and ends by 41%** with buriti oil, leaving hair soft, supple and shiny.

• buriti oil moisturizes hair leaving it feeling soft, supple and shiny.
• restores shine while controlling frizz and flyaways.
• improves the appearance of dry hair and intensely moisturizes, including dry ends.
• safe for color-treated hair.
• formulated without silicones

*From plants, non-petroleum minerals or water.
**After 1 application of daily moisturizing oil in laboratory testing.

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Smooth Infusion Naturally Straight

Absolutely loving this new product from AVEDA  it's from the smooth infusion range and works great with the prep styler, We've had the product in the salon since the end of March and we have had nothing but compliments on it's ability since. 

 I had pick up naturally straight on a visit to the U.S. after hearing so much noise about it on a workshop I attended at the Aveda institute in February and I'm impressed,  Since trailing it on our salon guests even our weekly guests have complemented how great there blow-dry's have been staying in from week to week. 

How it works.

progressively straightens curls with every use

• As you blow-dry your hair, plant-derived fibers help create a locking layer to help hold your hair straight, day after day*
• Organic cassava root helps form a barrier against intense humidity to help you forget about frizz
• Straight styling becomes faster and easier

*After 5 consecutive applications of naturally straight, hair will stay straight for up to 3 washes.

Towel-dry your hair. Thoroughly apply naturally straight styling creme in sections and blow-dry. Flat-iron if you wish. 

TIPS FROM TIPPI SHORTER (Aveda Artistic Director, Textured Hair) 
FOR EXTREME CURL

Begin with smooth infusion™ style-prep smoother™ to set the foundation for a beautiful straight style

Apply naturally straight one section at a time to ensure a thorough application. Use a brush and blow dryer to straighten hair.

You can also flat iron if necessary. If you have very tight curl, you'll love the soft, straight finish you get from flat-ironing hair after blow-drying it.

Naturally straight will be in salon from June 2014.