Kerastase

I use a blow-dryer every time I wash my hair, and unfortunately that sets me on the fast track to Split Ends city. So I try to apply a hot oil treatment, a mask or a deep conditioner on my hair at least once a week to help restore moisture and shine.

My absolute favorite hair mask is a light product from Kerastase called Masquintense ($49.99). It leaves my hair looking shiny, bright and never ever weighed down. Because it's so expensive, I also like to alternate this with the beloved Alberto VO5 Hot Oil Treatment ($3.99). I've said before that I'm a big fan of their products and this is definitely a hair care item that I can't live without. Below are more of my favorite hair treatment picks; what are some of your favorites?

• Leonor Greyl Masque Fleurs de Jasmin ($53) smells like a garden full of fresh cut flowers. It has a light texture that makes hair feel soft and smooth, and it doesn't leave behind any slimy, grimy residue.
• Matrix Logics DNA Color Vitalizing Treatment Masque ($24.99) is so rich that all you need is a little bit on the ends for instantaneous results. It has a fresh, light scent that I love.
• Philip Kingsley Elasticizer ($42-$125) is a great way to add moisture to your hair and help beat out some of the frazzled, frizzy ends. It penetrates deeply since it comes with a plastic cap that you use under heat to activate the ingredients. The result is smooth, energized and sun-protected hair — and it contains SPF, too.

Not only can the harmful rays of the sun affect your skin, they can also be damaging to your hair — especially if it is chemically and/or color treated. Below are three great SPF-enhanced products that will help protect your hair from drying out, breaking and oxidizing while you're frolicking away on a sunny day.

Capri Sun-Shield Spray ($20) is yet another new beauty product inspired by the jet-setting Italian island. The reason? Oscar Blandi loves the sunny locale and feels it's the ultimate Italian paradise. This hair mist works just a sunscreen would act on your skin. All you need is a little bit to lock in moisture, boost shine and protect hair from UVA and UVB rays.

Kerastase Voile Protecteur ($34) is a colorless spray that keeps your strands safe from drying out and oxidizing in the sun. It protects against UVA and UVB rays, salty seawater and the chemicals (generally chlorine) in swimming pools. Plus, it won't make your hair feel greasy and it washes out well.

For one more hair (and body) sunscreen, read more

Now this is what I call getting your beauty sleep. Kerastase has just introduced a new convenient and time-efficient concept in hair care. Noctogenist Voile Nuit ($60) and Noctogenist Serum Nuit ($60) are two leave-in treatments (one for fine hair and one for coarse hair) that work to revitalize dull, lackluster, and environmentally damaged locks while you rest your weary head. The treatments contain antibreaking and smoothing properties that work to regenerate elasticity and softness.

They seem simple enough to use as well. Apply the treatment to towel-dried or dry hair two to three times a week before bed and comb through for even distribution. In the morning, you don't even have to wash it out! Both products are expected to land in stores later this month.

Since I pretty much have Kerastase Masquintense to thank for restoring life back into my hair after dying and frying it blonde a few years ago, I can't wait to test out the Noctogenist Viole Nuit Spray (for fine hair) to see if it lives up to all of the hype. What are your thoughts?

If you're already a fan of Kérastase shampoos and conditioners, you'll be excited about the line's forthcoming styling product. Ciment Thermique, debuting in October, is a heat-activated "reconstructor" styling product. Meant for weak, fine and aging hair, it promises to leave hair shiny, smooth and stronger.

According to Kevin Scerbo, national training director for Kérastase, Ciment Thermique is designed to last up to five shampoos. It's more effective if you apply heat in the form of a hot iron or blast of blow-dryer. Priced at $34, it'll be rolling out to stylists and salons over the next month—a move intended to build buzz and get clients excited about the treatment.

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Does the world need another skincare line? You bet, especially if it's created by an oh-so-luxurious brand that already takes great care of our hair. According to Women's Wear Daily, the Paris-based haircare line Kérastase is getting into the skincare business. Owned by L'Oréal, Kerastase plans to introduce a line of treatment products called Kéraskin Esthetics in December. It will roll out to the U.S. and Canada starting in 2008.

The move is aimed at capturing more sales at high-end salons, where Kérastase is already well-established. According to Jean-Jacques Lebel, VP of L'Oréal's Professional Products Division:

"In the salon business, we've created all kinds of new experiences: Disco salons, spa salons, salons with restaurants, bars, environmentally friendly salons," he said. "Today, we feel that professional skin treatment is one of those niches. Our competition is not necessarily other hair salons but anywhere that offers head-to-toe beauty treatment," he continued.

The challenge will be convincing devoted Kérastase hair customers that they should trust their skin to the brand, too. The Kéraskin lineup will include 34 facial care products, which will be administered by "Kérafacialists" in salons. WWD says the line will include skin cream, makeup remover, toner, and more.

Do you guys like Kérastase hair products? If so, what do you think of this news?

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Just as our skin feels the effects of our harsh environment, our hair does too. Not only does it face similar issues of dryness, dehydration and lifelessness, but because we tend to use heated tools for styling, our hair risks severe and irreparable damage from over-processing.

Once in a while, it's nice to give your hair a healthy glass of water to recharge and revitalize limp locks. These dynamite deep conditioners will help your dreary and dry hair undergo a dramatic change. Here are a few of my favorite products:

Kerastase Nutritive Masquintense Intense Enriching Treatment is often a professional's hair masque of choice. Jennifer Aniston's hairdresser Chris McMillan uses this on her fine hair frequently to add shine and luster. The rest of us are recommended to do this treatment twice a week.

I think that you'll love it. I've been hooked for months now. The smell is great and the jar lasts for a long time because all you really need is a few fingertips full. Leave it on for five-to-ten minutes and then rinse. Buy it here for $44.99 (This is the best price I've seen yet!)

Propoline Hair Mask For Dry, Colored Hair is a great product for travel since it comes in these nifty individually sealed packages. This conditioner is a pretty intense hair masque formulated to condition and moisturize. It contains natural and effective ingredients such as: olives, sunflowers and panthenol. It is also intended to prevent split ends and should help to restore elasticity and shine. Buy it here for $18.

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Besides mascara, the other thing I am constantly searching for is the best flat iron for my hair. I probably have about four that I have replaced for various reasons. I did a little research and of course, wanted to share with you.

According to my research, one of the best and safest flat irons for your hair is the Sedu Ionic Ceramic Flat Iron. Although it's pretty costly (Around $125.00), it smooths any type of hair, leaves no frizz and if blow dried straight first, this iron gives hair a shiny, perfect finish!

To read some tips on what to look for in the perfect flat iron read more