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Mary Hart Says Goodbye to ‘ET’
Mary Hart

After 29 years on one of the pioneering celebrity news programs, Mary Hart announces that she will be leaving Entertainment Tonight after this season, which begins September 13. As one of the classiest women in television, she will be missed on the show as well as on the red carpet. We wish her the best of luck in all of her future endeavors. The upside is, without the daily dose of hairstyling, she can let those long forgotten (by the youngsters, anyway”> beautiful ringlets hang out.

—Whitney Burleson

Leela James’ Large Hair

As I was sitting in my room, flipping through television channels, I came across the beautiful, large natural curliness of singer Leela James while she was a guest on the Mo’Nique Show on BET.

She was on the show June 24 promoting her newest album “My Soul” which was released in May. She looked absolutely gorgeous and I couldn’t help but marvel over the abundance of tightly coiled curls that sat atop her head.

All I have to say to Leela James is Thank You for embracing your curls in a major way.

— Toree Roy

Vh1 Basketball Wives Reunion Show

Sunday night’s Vh1 Basketball Wives reunion was drama-filled, to say the least. Suzie Ketcham, former girlfriend of Michael Olowokondi, was arrested during the reunion show after heaving what looked like a bucket of water on Sandra Rose, a “model”/event planner who allegedly messed around with Jennifer Williams’ husband, ex-Celtics player Eric Williams. Suzie and Sandra (nicknamed “Plastic Surgery” by the ladies of the show”> have a history of turmoil which can be seen in an episode of the first season when Suzie threw a drink at Sandra at a restaurant in Miami.

Despite the drama, each wife or ex-wife or ex-fiance rocked some variation of a curly or wavy do.

In the above photo, host Tanika Ray and Evelyn Lozada, ex-fiance of former NBA star Antoine Walker discuss the first season and they both look gorgeous. Tanika is sporting a softer curl which is slightly different from the tight coiled curls she usually wears. Evelyn, wears her long blond hair in cascading waves.

Suzie wore her long brunette hair in loose ringlets and Jennifer Williams sported a side-swept curly do.

— Toree Roy

Katherine Heigl’s Killer Curls

Heigl and Kutcher at the “Killers” premiere

Katherine Heigl poses alongside “Killers” co-star Ashton Kutcher at the Hollywood premiere of the movie on Tuesday, June 1. She looks gorgeous with her brunette locks styled in a short, cute curly ‘do.

Ashton also doesn’t look too shabby, if I do say so myself.

— Toree Roy

Ingredients Commonly Used in Hair Care Products: Cationic Surfactants

Cationic surfactants are quaternary ammonium compounds used to provide conditioning, some detergency, and emulsion stabilization in hair care products.

Behentrimonium chloride

Behentrimonium methosulfate (gentler”>

Benzalkonium chloride

Cetrimonium chloride

Cinnamidopropyltrimonium chloride

Cocotrimonium chloride

Dicetyldimonium chloride

Dicocodimonium chloride

Dihydrogenated tallow dimethylammonium chloride

Hydrogenated Palm Trimethylammonium chloride

Laurtrimonium chloride

Quaternium-15

Quaternium-18 Bentonite

Quaternium-18 Hectonite

Quaternium-22

Stearalkonium chloride

Tallowtrimonium chloride

Tricetyldimonium chloride

Ingredients Commonly Used in Hair Care Products: Proteins

Proteins are used as humectants and conditioners in hair care products.

Cocodimonium hydroxypropyl hydrolyzed casein

Cocodimonium hydroxypropyl hydrolyzed collagen

Cocodimonium hydroxypropyl hydrolyzed hair keratin

Cocodimonium hydroxypropyl hydrolyzed keratin

Cocodimonium hydroxypropyl hydrolyzed rice protein

Cocodimonium hydroxypropyl hydrolyzed silk

Cocodimonium hydroxypropyl hydrolyzed soy protein

Cocodimonium hydroxypropyl hydrolyzed wheat protein

Cocodimonium hydroxypropyl silk amino acids

Cocoyl hydrolyzed collagen

Cocoyl hydrolyzed keratin

Hydrolyzed keratin

Hydrolyzed oat flour

Hydrolyzed silk

Hydrolyzed silk protein

Hydrolyzed soy protein

Hydrolyzed wheat protein

Hydrolyzed wheat protein

Keratin

Potassium cocoyl hydrolyzed collagen

TEA-cocoyl hydrolyzed collagen

TEA-cocoyl hydrolyzed soy protein

Jojoba protein

Blue-green algea

Quinoa seed extract

Read more about proteins here.

Ingredients Commonly Used in Hair Care Products: Amines

Amines are used as emulsifiers and conditioning agents in hair care products.

Behentamidopropyl Dimethylamine

Cocamidopropyl Dimethylamine

Isostearamidopropyl Dimethylamine

Lauramidopropyl Dimethylamine

Myristamidopropyl Dimethylamine

Oleamidopropyl Dimethylamine

Palmitamidopropyl Dimethylamine

Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine

Tallamidopropyl Dimethylamine

Ingredients Commonly Used in Hair Care Products: Chelating Agents

Chelating agents are used in small amounts to react with metal ions present in hair care products or in the water, in order to improve stability or performance of the product.

Diiospropyl oxalate

Disodium EDTA

Disodium EDTA-copper

EDTA

HEDTA

Oxalic acid

Potassium or sodium citrate

Sodium oxalate

TEA-EDTA

Tetrasodium EDTA

Trisodium EDTA

Trisodium HEDTA

Ingredients Commonly Used in Hair Care Products: Miscellaneous Polymers

Miscellaneous Polymers:

There are many, and they are used for a variety of purposes.

Carbomer: Polymer used to provide thickening

Dodecanedioic acid/cetearyl alcohol/glycol copolymer: Polymer used to provide thickening

Hydrogenated C6-14 olefin polymers: Polymer used to form films on hair surface in hair styling products

Hydrogenated ethylene/propylene/styrene copolymer: Polymer used to form films on hair surface in hair styling products

Polyacrylic acid: Polymer used to provide thickening, emulsification, binding, and film forming on hair

Polymethyl methacrylate: Polymer used to form films on hair surface in hair styling products

Polyvinyl acetate: Polymer used to form films on hair surface in hair styling products

Polyvinyl alcohol: Polymer used to form films on hair surface in hair styling products

PPG: Polymer used to provide thickening and to stabilize emulsions

PPG-25-Laureth-25: Polymer used to provide thickening and to stabilize emulsions

PPG-5 Pentaerithrityl ether: Polymer used to provide thickening and to stabilize emulsions

PPG-75-PEG-300-hexylene glycol: Polymer used to provide thickening

PVP (Polyvinylpyrrolidone”>: Polymer used to provide thickening

PVP/VA (polyvinylpyrrolidone/vinyl acetate copolymer”>: Polymer used to provide thickening

Sodium carbomer: Polymer used to provide thickening

TEA-carbomer: Polymer used to provide thickening

Poloxamer (100-407″>: Polymers used as emulsifiers (emulsion stabilizers”> and surfactants (detergents”>

Poloxamine (followed by a number”>: Polymers used as emulsifiers (emulsion stabilizers”> and surfactants (detergents”>

Polyacrylamidomethylpropane sulfonic acid: Polymer used to form films on hair surface in hair styling products

Polyethylene terephthalate: Polymer used to form films on hair surface in hair styling products

Ingredients Commonly Used in Hair Care Products: Anti-Static Agents

Anti-static agents are used in hair care products to reduce static charge build-up and fly-away hair.

Apricotamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate

Apricotamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Lactate

Cocamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate

Cocamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Lactate

Lauramidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate

Lauramidopropyl Ethyldimonium Lactate

Linoleamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate

Linoleamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Lactate

Myristamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate

Myristamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Lactate

Oleamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate

Oleamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Lactate

Stearamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Ethosulfate

Stearamidopropyl Ethyldimonium Lactate

Top Keratin Treatment Brands

Popular Keratin Treatment Brands

Woman with straighetened hair Information and marketing details on 24 keratin treatment brands on the market today.
  • 4Hair: 4Hair Brazilian Keratin hair products are simply the best quality Brazilian Keratin based hair products on the market. Do not be fooled by our competitors, whose products requires 3 days of treatment, 4Hair Straightening Hair Products apply in 1 day and last up to 3 months.
  • Bella: The professional line of Incobella group is formulated to exceed the expectation of every hair professional and meet the needs of the consumer. Our products are made with quality and advanced technology to meet the individual needs of each and every hair type.
  • Brazilian Blowout: Through the use of a Brazilian Super Nutrient Complex and a proprietary polymer system, the Brazilian Blowout actually improves the condition of the hair by creating a protective protein layer around the hair shaft to eliminate frizz and smooth the cuticle. Results last up to 12 weeks.
  • Bio Ionic: Get sleek, smooth and shiny hair in 45 minutes with this treatment, the fastest defrizz and smoothing service ever! One-Step (No Neutralizer”> and Formaldehyde-FREE, KeraSmooth is a simple, time-saving treatment that defrizzes, devolumizes, smooths and straightens any hair type!
  • Cadiveu: Cadiveu symbolizes research, innovation and development of efficient products and perfect harmony between natural and technological elements. Natural raw materials are from our rich Amazon Forest. Our exclusive formula is developed by chemists and qualified cosmetologists and result in high performance products that guarantee excellent results to the demanding professionals. Complete line rich in special active principles based in cocoa, keratin and panthenol. Extremely moisturizing, the products provide a natural smoothing effect and eliminate frizz.
  • Coco’s: The Brazilian Keratin Hair Treatment System is a technique used to gain silky straight hair at a reasonable price in a reasonable amount of time. The treatment takes approximately two hours to complete, delivering perfectly straight hair in a very reasonable amount of time.
  • Coppola Keratin Complex: Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy was founded by world-renowned stylist, salon owner and television personality, Peter Coppola. His life-long passion and talent lies in creating beautiful hair using the finest products available. The therapy eliminates up to 95% of frizz and curl and instantly adds amazing shine, silkiness and condition to the hair.
  • Daniel Philipp: This specially made Keratin Hair Treatment was carefully crafted with mineral-rich seaweed and pearl protein extract, which adds amazing health benefits in addition to straightening and smoothing the hair.
  • Liquid Keratin productsDe Fabulous: The Kerafusion by De Fabulous provides a top quality look with results lasting for at least 3 to 4 months (depending on hair type virgin hair lasts about 2 months. As keratin is infused into the hair, it penetrates deep into the damaged cuticle giving the hair a naturally straight look and leaving even the most porous hair silky, shiny and healthy. It is formulated especially for damaged, chemically treated and dry hair to eliminate frizz and out of control curls.
  • Dream Hair Keratin Therapy: Dream Hair Keratin Therapy is “committed to providing excellent service first-class products and making every woman’s hair dreams a reality”.
  • Global Keratin: Juvexin Hair Taming System. incorporates our unique keratin formulation which protects the hair’s natural properties and prevents damage to the hair surface. Unlike over-processed hydrolyzed keratins found in the market today, Global Keratin’s Juvexin Hair Taming System. is an organic, active complex component, delivered to the hair in its raw, natural state. Critical amino acids and proteins remain whole to condition hair and protect it from damage and aging caused by environmental factors. It works on all hair types, leaving it healthy looking, shiny and frizz-free for up to 5 months. It is available in Light wave, Virgin/Curly/ Colored and Thick/Coarse/Resistant.
  • Goleshlee Keratin: Goleshee Keratin is a professional, prescriptive, and revolutionary range of treatments for damaged hair; a special “hair enhancement” that will answer all your hair care worries! This product uses monomolecular technology to turn back time and restore your hair to its former glow! Using particles that are so small, they can penetrate the hair shaft. GKT then replaces the vital components of the hair structure to restore its health, vitality, strength and shine.
  • Inova: The Pure Keratin Hair Smoothing Treatment is a revolutionary hair smoothing technology designed primarily to eliminate frizz and secondarily to straighten hair. The Pure Keratin Hair Smoothing Treatment is formulated with keratin and collagen proteins, as well as mineral oil and cacao extract to rebuild and strengthen the hair where it has been damaged, as well as protect and smooth the hair.
  • LBD: LBD’s KeraGreen Keratin and Protein Hair System controls frizzy, unmanageable hair and restores strength to weakened follicles all while preventing further hair loss. Our exclusive formula of natural and organic active components of essential amino acids, proteins, minerals, and citric acid extracts, will moisturize, repair, rejuvenate and strengthen your hair!
  • La Brasiliana: Revolutionary and safe intense treatment that softens, smooths and relaxes all hair types. Comes in Original, Apple and Moca varieties.
  • Liquid Keratin: Liquid Keratin formulas drench the hair with both keratin proteins and keratin peptides to allow the formation to bond to the hair inside and out, while adding keratin protein and nourishment that is naturally missing in your hair. The result is smoother, stronger, softer more manageable hair. Liquid Keratin is the first safe at home alternative to expensive salon treatments providing amazing results of healthier, longer, softer, shinier hair with 100% less frizz without the use of Formaldehyde and other harmful chemical ingredients. One application can last up to 30 days.
  • Woman with straightened hairMagik Beauty: Magik Beauty is a light, non-greasy treatment that is easy to apply treatment and does not drip. It’s formaldehyde-free formula can be applied to hair roots without harming the scalp or releasing toxic fumes.
  • Marcia Teixeira Brazilian Keratin Treatment: It is a treatment for all kinds of hair. This intense treatment leaves hair soft, shiny and frizz free for up to four months. It can be used safely on just about any type of hair—dry, frizzy, over-processed, color treated, ethnic or even unprocessed virgin hair.
  • Natura Keratin: Certified organic Natura Keratin Hair Treatment is the unique salon solution for today’s green market demand. Made with a blend of botanical infusions, fruit extracts, keratin protein and silica, providing incredible performance and results.
  • OK Original Keratin: This product was developed and improved in cooperation with a leading university research biochemist. This cooperation resulted in the best, safest formulation available today.
  • QOD: Experience our cutting-edge product line and throw away yesterday’s raw formaldehyde formulas. Avoid controversy by using our FDA-compliant, high-tech formulas.
  • RG Cosmetics This exceptional product was developed utilizing the most advanced technology that penetrates deep into the cortex and acts directly within the hair structure. It has all the amino-acids, proteins, and nutrients needed to restore each hair shaft, bringing the hair’s natural shine, manageability, and feel back.
  • Pure NV: Simply Smooth reduces curl by 25-50% on any hair type for up to 16 weeks. Formaldehyde-free. Uses highest grade of keratin possible.
  • Soft-Liss: The Soft-Liss Intelligent Brush is a line of products used for hair straightening through a “texturization” technique, in which the active ingredients of the product act on the hair, promoting the straightening of the strands and leaving them naturally straight. In addition, these products also act on the keratin and protein of the hair, which protect the hair from damage and keep it shiny and healthy.
Orlando Bloom’s Curly Mane

Orlando Bloom’s hair is blooming with loose brunette curls on a red carpet.

Just two years ago, he was rocking a buzz cut. But look at him now, sultry, gorgeous and curly. Although this hairstyle is not exactly the long curly locks of his Pirates of the Caribbean days, it’s still good to know that men, too, can embrace their naturally curly hair.

— Toree Roy

Sarah Jessica Parker’s New Style

Sarah Jessica Parker shows off her impeccable fashion sense along with her beautiful wavy hair at last night’s premiere of “Sex And The City 2” in New York.

Michelle Obama Debuts Curly Hair ‘Do
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MIchelle Obama’s curly hair is just gorgeous!

First Lady Michelle Obama showed off some gorgeous curls last night at the White House’s state dinner honoring Mexican President Felipe Calderon and his wife, Margarita Zavala.

The Internet and TV morning shows are buzzing with positive reviews about Obama’s new look. Said NBC’s Al Roker on The Today Show this morning, “I like her hair!”

The evening’s fashion report was heavy on women in bright, vibrant colors and strapless or one-shouldered gowns.

Obama set the tone with a one-shoulder, shimmery, cobalt blue floor-length gown by Peter Soronen. Zavala wore a plum-colored, sleeveless gown with an Aztec-inspired blue border around the square neckline.

What do you think of the new look? Tell us below, in the comments section!

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A different view of Obama’s new ‘do.

The Accordion Technique for Second-Day Hair

Jess shows us how she gets second-day hair after doing the accordion technique from Lorainne Massey’s “Curly Girl: The Handbook” book.

Five Minutes With Julianna Margulies’s Hairstylist Eugene Souleiman
Eugene Souleiman

Eugene Souleiman

Julianna Margulies is in a very small club of female celebrities: those who actually wear their naturally curly hair in public. The actress’s first cover of “W” celebrates the curl in all its glory; the natural part—not so much. Hairstylist Eugene Souleiman talks to us about creating Margulies’s “bubbly, full curls” (believe it or not, hair extensions were involved”> and how a non-professional can achieve her soft-yet-voluminous look.

Tell us about the inspiration behind Julianna’s hair on the May cover.

I wanted to turn the volume up on what was originally there. It almost has that slight feeling of the early seventies, Guy Bourdin thing, but also very Mediterranean and sexy, like an amazingly beautiful Sicilian woman.

Julienne Margulies

Did it take several industrial fans to get her hair flying around like that?

I was actually flagging her with a big piece of polyboard to lift her hair and make it fly! (See Julianna and Eugene in action in our video HERE“>.

Wella Crystal Styler

Walk us through how you achieved the look.

To create volume, I sprayed Wella’s Crystal Styler [Editor’s note: this product is only available in Europe] in her hair when it was wet, then blew it out so I could control the texture of her hair so it didn’t look too frizzy. Then, we used a curling iron. We also curling ironed two packs of weft [strips of faux hair]. We put the wefts in and just brushed it and brushed it, so it just kind of looked very, very light and soft. It was also a little more raw, not too polished, or controlled.

That does not sound like a wash-and-go style.

It may look like it, but that’s the thing when you look at stuff like this. It’s been worked in the right way so it doesn’t look worked, you know what I mean?

Julienne Margulies

Sure. But is there any hope for the rest of us?

Once your hair is curly, put your head upside down, go through it with a brush, and then throw the hair dryer onto it to loosen everything up and get a little air in it.

— “W” magazine

Daris is Darling
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NaturallyCurly CEO Crista thinks Daris is darling.

Is anyone watching “The Biggest Loser” this season?

If so, does your heart melt for Daris the way mine does?

This season is “couples” season, and he’s on the show with his mom, Cheryl.

Daris has some serious curls, and lots of them.

I’ve wondered if he would lose a pound or more if he cut them, but I hope he doesn’t.

He’s staying true to his texture, rockin’ his curls and his core. Go Daris!

— Crista Bailey