We’re entering into AWARDS SEASON & PAGEANT SEASON!! And here at Ready for the Red Carpet we have put several hair products to the test! We narrowed down the Best of the Best and are now sharing which product(s) are THE recommended choice for their category! ARE YOU READY? SHAMPOO This is one of those categories where different opinions roar across the industry, however Many brands – even the usual ones that celeb hairdressers use can fail. The primary reason why this is not as easy a category as it seems to make a product in is because of the balance between natural ingredients and effectiveness. Believe it or not, a run of the mill Pantene can get you some pretty good results TEMPORARILY – but natural ingredients are important to hair health in the long run. Unless you only plan on hitting ONE holiday event or photoshoot for your entire life, finding the balance between HEALTHY and EFFECTIVE takes some skill. THE WINNER: American English Youth Repair Shampoo AVAILABLE HERE: http://amzn.to/2iW1RZO This is a Luxury Vegan Brand – which at first hearing of the word “vegan” you naturally think this is not going to work too well or worse, run the risk of weighing down your hair. But American English is smart, they have some proven “standard” ingredients mixed in with the all natural ingredients striking a really great balance. No worries, it is still sulfate free and won’t strip you of color. It smells like oranges, crossed with grapefruit – or more apt, like a dreamsicle! Again, you can grab yours here: http://amzn.to/2iW1RZO OILS & SPRAYS We combo’d this category because there is no need to use both. Some people like sprays, some like essential oils. They’re both oil based, or at least should be. Silicone works for a photoshoot or a last minute finish before stepping onto the red carpet BUT most people don’t want to use it. These days there is no need for silicone when there are every day options that work as well without weighing you down. THE WINNER (for effectiveness): Kerastase Elixir Ultime Oleo-Complexe Versatile Beautifying Oil AVAILABLE HERE: http://amzn.to/2z7gXQ9 THE WINNER (for ingredients): FATCO Revitalizing Hair Oil AVAILABLE HERE: http://amzn.to/2iWq81M It is nearly impossible to find an all natural essential oil hair product on the market, and run of the mill Coconut Oil is often the way to go. However, ideally you want to mix several essential oils and do so in the right ratios – which is ultra time consuming. FATCO wins an honorable mention in this category because of a nearly perfect multiple all-essential oil list of ingredients. BEST PRODUCT FOR CURLY HAIR For those Sexy Curly Hair Types, you know better than all that you need to avoid silicone products like the plague! Shine + Hold + No Frizz but yet don’t want it to be crunchy to the touch. BUT DON’T STRAIGHTEN IT no matter how frustrated you are. Ruining your ultra sexy super curly hair is ultra rude to straight-haired folk. I know, the grass is always greener – but seriously, there’s no need. That’s why you read this blog, this category will save you. THE WINNER: ECRU New York Curl Perfect Defining Styling Potion AVAILABLE HERE: http://amzn.to/2xPIKmJ ALSO ADD: ECRU New York Curl Perfect Moisture Mist AVAILABLE HERE: http://amzn.to/2Ad9O0X HAIR MISTS Hair Mists are the coolest invention ever, but most mists are just fragrances. Which is a total waste. I bet if you walked into a salon and asked people what a hair mist is for, they would say “perfume.” NOT TRUE. A Hair Mist, although usually smells good, is a pro’s leave-in hydrator/shine-creator/hair food sprayer. It has to have healthy ingredients or it just nonsense. And good “stepping-out-in-public where people will have cameras” hair mists will double as texturizers and volumizers. THE WINNER: American English Wind & Sea Mist Nourishing Sea Salt Spray AVAILABLE HERE: http://amzn.to/2iqegBr MASQUES This might be the toughest category in terms of competition. Intensive hair masques are amazing. We had t
