[Healthy Hair]: Redken Extreme Anti-Snap

Have you finished washing, drying and ironing - basically full-on abusing- your hair to find that the bathroom floor is covered with broken ends? Yeah, it really sucks. It turns out that this kind of breakage is what keeps your hair from growing longer! However, there is hope yet!

Redken Extreme Anti-Snap is the solution to help stave off breakage. This product was recommended to me by a hair consultant at JCPenney salon, so I decided to give it a try. She said it was perfect for dry hair that has split or brittle ends.

Why It Works:

• Helps fortify hair that's prone to breaking, splitting or snapping off
• Gently smoothes the cuticle
• Reduces friction from brushing and helps prevent further damage
• Leaves hair healthy, shiny and resilient

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In my experience, I found that this was the perfect leave-in conditioner. I really liked that it was lightweight and didn't make my hair sticky. I hate when a product leaves my hair with residue, making it feel heavy. Anti-Snap was just the opposite. Also, I noticed significantly less breakage. My barometer was my bathroom floor and hairbrush.

I applied Anti-Snap after my normal shampoo and deep conditioner, then proceeded with the "abuse" of blow drying and ironing my hair. I noticed that my hair was softer and my ends were still intact! Also, I really like how Redken products smell. It leaves your hair with that clean, yet not overly fragranced smell.

When I finish my travel bottle, I will definitely be purchasing the full-size bottle. The verdict is... Get It!

The full size, 8.5 oz bottle is available at basically any salon that you go to. It ranges in price from $13.99 to $17.69 or so. It is kinda pricey, but it is worth your hair's health to purchase this product. A way to beat the system is to buy the travel size bottle, available at Ulta for $3.95. It is a non-committal way to see if you really like Anti-Snap before buying the big size. The travel size will last you a while if you use it once a week as a fortifying treatment.

Check out some more reviews at Epinions.

Beauty Q&A: Hair Conditioner Help!

We received our first reader question today, from Lisa in Miami!

She asks:

Q: What hair conditioner do you recommend? I bought Pantene Pro V conditioner and I wasn't ecstatic about my results! It was such a waste of money. Can you help me find something that will help me maintain my look between visits to the hairdresser and keep the moisture locked in?

-Lisa, 21

A: Hey Lisa! Thanks for sending in your question. If you have dry hair, the summer can be hell on your strands. If you don't use a good conditioner, it will be extremely hard to maintain that moisturized, "just-in-from-the-salon" look.


For everyday or weekly use (depending on how frequently you wash your hair), the best conditioner to use is...Nexxus Humectress. It's slightly pricey at $24.99, but that is for the 33 ounce bottle, and trust me when I say it lasts FOREVER. This will make your hair so soft and easy to detangle. After you wash your hair, squeeze out the excess water and squeeze out 2 pumps of this amazing stuff. Make sure you comb the conditioner through your hair with a wide-tooth comb to prevent breakage. Leave the conditioner on for a few minutes while you shave your legs or something. Then, wash it out and voila -soft, salon-ish hair!

To keep your moisture game up, I also recommend that you try bi-weekly deep conditioner treatments.
I love Organic Root Stimulator Olive Oil Replenishing Pak, $1.29. You can grab it at any Walgreens, CVS, Wal Mart - basically anywhere! One pack is good for about 2-3 uses, depending on how much you use. Use this in place of your regular conditioner, every other week. Again, get rid of the excess water from your hair and apply this liberally. Comb through your hair and make sure there aren't any tangles. Once you do this, put on a shower cap or clear plastic cap to seal in the moisture. If you have a dryer that you can sit under, this is the time to use it. Sit under it for 20 minutes. If you don't have one, just leave the cap on for 45 minutes. Sometimes, I leave mine on for a couple of hours on my "cleaning Saturdays" while I take care of chores. When you wash this stuff out, you will be AMAZED at how silky your hair is.

I hope that this helps, Lisa. If you try these products, let us all know how it works out!

Discount Beauty Finds at TJ MAXX

Wow, this is just a great week for the young, broke and fabulous! First the fab, new makeup lines at Target, and now great finds at one of my favorite stores in the world, TJ MAXX!


I always knew that TJ MAXX was the best place to go if you want great, discounted department store fragrances, body lotions, and the like, but they have definitely expanded their repertoire. They now feature exclusive makeup and haircare products!

This caught me by surprise the other day - and a great surprise, at that!

As I was wandering the beauty aisles, looking at a random bottle of lotion, a small, silver box caught my eye. I literally did a double take! Lo and behold, that tiny box turned out to be Brows in Bloom by Anastasia Beverly Hills. In case you don't know, Anastasia is the eyebrow guru to all of the Hollywood celebs. She has a line of products that retail up to $65 dollars. I found Brows in Bloom, in Brunette, for......

$12.99!

That's basically a 50% off discount because it normally retails at stores like Sephora for $28.50. This was so perfect because I have been searching for the perfect brow kit for a while now, to no avail.

Brows in Bloom is a great alternative to poor quality, compact brow kits, like the previously reviewed dud that was the Milani Brow "Fix" Brow Kit. According to Sephora, Brows in Bloom is "a must-have grooming kit for keeping newly grown-out brows looking fabulous and fashionable." Basically, it's great for when you are in between waxing or doing your own home maintainance.

Brows in Bloom includes:

.07 oz Eyebrow Powder, .02 oz Wax Cream, .03 oz Highlighter Cream and a mini brush. It comes in 2 shades, blonde and brunette, with two shades of brow powder each so you can customize your perfect shade. With this kit, perfect looking brows are easy to achieve.

• "Custom blend the two shades of Brow Powder using the angled brush, for a clean and precise application.


• Apply the Cream Highlighter along the brow bone to lift and accentuate the eyes.


• Apply Wax Cream to hold a perfect shape from day to night. "

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All in all, this kit is a winner.

More Fabulous Deals

TJ MAXX also features discounted Frederic Fekkai and Biosilk haircare products. I saw items such as Fekkai Glossing Shampoo for $14.99, which is a little cheaper compared to the normal price of $22 for an 8 ounce bottle. Also, they have the big bottle of Biosilk Silk Therapy (the holy grail for people with dry, processed hair such as myself) for $23 bucks. Way better than nearly $40, I'd say... and it lasts forever.




Make sure you get to TJ MAXX with a quickness because these items might not be there for long. Also, the problem with TJ MAXX is finding something more than once, so if you see these products or any others that you like - buy them right then. Don't wait! Brows in Bloom in patrticular is difficult to find because it's currently sold out on Sephora!

Happy bargain hunting!