Recently, a number of beauty brands have been sending me products for thinning hair. Interestingly the hair on my head seems to be retaining it’s thickness (although in other regions of the body it is fast disappearing). So let me disclose here that I am not being paid for this post. During my re-set I went through the literally piles of products that are sent to me and as I have promised, ask myself some serious questions before choosing those I introduce you to, endorse and use myself.
For those of us who espouse the natural and environmental friendly way of chosing hair and beauty products, Aveda (who has been doing holistic beauty since 1978, well before it was in fashion), has recently released a 3 Step System, Invati Advanced. I have not tried it myself as thin hair is not an issue for me, but if any of you have, let us know how and if it works. I have tried the Invati exfoliating shampoo because I have to use product to keep my unruly hair (yes every part of me resists) behaving and between everyday and the amount of product involved in photoshoots I need something that is going to prevent build up and give me a good scrub without being harsh. Since I know you are like me and prefer a good story about a brand, more than just seeing a product, here is a link to Aveda’s Mission and History
Another natural plant based hair care brand that has worked well for me is PHYTO, who also has a product to address thinning, Phytodensia. Again, I have not used it but I have used some of the other products such as the Intense Nutrition Mask, and the Exceptional Mask for times where there has been instances of excessive blowdrying, brushing etc. For traveling as Accidental Icon I have been grabbing their travel size assortment, Gorgeous Hair On the Go, and I especially love the foaming Intense Nutrition Shampoo. So for me, my “Re” word for hair is re-vitalize.
So now to my HERO product which was part of creating the above look: Oribe Silverati Shampoo and Conditioner. I have probably tried every silver shampoo and conditioner that has ever been made and no matter how many times I changed the frequency of use, my hair looked purple or blue. Somehow the brands just could not seem to get the amount of blue (to counteract the yellow). just right. I can use Silverati everyday if i chose and still just get white and bright hair. Here is a link to James Pecis telling us why.
So now just for fun, here’s a link to how James created what has become a kind of famous hairstyle called the Flame.
What is your “re” word for hair and do you have any products you would like to share?
I recently went on a camping holiday and forgot my shampoo and conditioner. I had been given a gift set of Aesop products for Christmas and used the geranium leaf body cleanser to wash my hair. I have noticed that grey hair has a corse texture but after washing with this product and no conditioner my hair felt very soft and different. My daughter is a hairdresser and after looking at the ingredients said there was nothing to damage the hair I have continued to use it. I love the idea of using one versatile product in the shower so my re word would be resourceful which is also a great word when you’re camping.
That is what I call creativity!
I really like the volumizing tonic from Aveda, one of the few that makes a big difference without making hair frizzy. And I’m a fan of Korean hair products, especially this rose scented hair serum http://opposablethumbsblog.com/2017/10/fuck-yeah-rose-scented-hair-serum.html
I bet that smells lovely.
Reorder Tigi Catwalk Curls Rock Amplifier, which I started using at least 5 years ago.
I’d highly recommend Davines silver conditioner to reduce any brassiness. If you put it on towel dried hair the effect is achieved more intensely but runs the risk of over correcting. For everything else I swear by Living Proof’s products.
I have gotten some product from Living Proof. On your reco I will give them a try.
You’re such an inspiration. Love this.
http://www.jessicabroyles.com
I’m so glad your recommended Oribe Silverati. I have a purple shampoo from Framesi; it turns my ends lavender and leaves it terribly rough in texture. My hair is incredibly thick and porous, and has gotten thicker the last several years. I just ordered the Silverati. Looking forward to using it. I was happy that I will also receive 2 complimentary products to try, so I chose the conditioner. And I, too, am so partial to a fabulous scent.
Carmen
I sure LOVE your hair! Specially the short style and the bob style,
I have very fine, dry hair so a product with moisture and without weight is important. Last year when I was in Norway I discovered Bjorn Axon’s Argon oil – so beautiful <3 Only problem is I don’t think they sell it in Oz.
Hello. I love all your statement earrings. Could you tell me their brands and where you got them? Thank you so much.
Do you have any suggestions for the hair loss? I am only 25 and it’s scared me!
I use Biotin 5,000 mcg in the morning, and one 5,000 mcg at night. My hair stopped coming out. I only wash it once or twice a week.
Hi there…that link doesn’t work…the one to "how James created the FLAME hairstyle"…it simply opens this page again…and again… thought you may wish to know 🙂