Recently, a reader sent me John Frieda Frizz Ease Weather Works products to try. Formulated with dimethicone, a type of silicone, the product is unique because it is designed to “keep the moisture in” while still keeping “unwanted moisture out.” But how well does the product work? FutureDerm investigates, with the help of her awesome curly-haired friend Robin…
Not great for straight or fine hair
My hair is long and naturally straight, and I use large foam rollers on a daily basis to give it some body. Unfortunately, after using John Frieda Frizz Ease Weather Works shampoo ($5.25, Amazon.com), even my rollers and mousse couldn’t give my hair any volume. Poker-straight after shower, poker-straight after rollers. I was sort-of disappointed. However, I decided to give it to my very kind, curly-haired friend Robin to try, of which she said:
Great for curly and thick hair!
Robin’s exact quote: “The shampoo and conditioner worked great on my hair- it took out some volume, but I didn’t have 5 bazillion fly aways!!” (I told you she was nice.) The dimethicone content in the product seems to be great for anyone with curly and thick hair for the same reason it is not beneficial for anyone with straight or fine hair: it weighs the hair down.
So there you have it!
Perhaps not the most scientific review I have ever done, but one bad hair day (for me), one friend, and one awesome hair day (for her) later, I can concur that John Frieda Frizz Ease Weather Works products are amazing for curly and thick hair. :-) Just avoid them if your hair is naturally poker-straight, fine or thin! 
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April 23rd, 2008
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Occasionally, products come along that just make your life a little better. John Frieda Lustrous Touch Shampoos and Conditioners ($5.99-6.49, Drugstore.com) are such products. The new Lustrous Touch collection designed for blondes strengthens the hair from the inside out, while the brunette collection smooths the hair so it shines like silk. So how well do the products measure up to FutureDerm analysis? Read on to find out…
Excellent ingredients
John Frieda Sheer Blonde Lustrous Touch Shampoo and Conditioner ($5.99, Drugstore.com) contain silk amino acids and hydrolyzed silk to soften the hair and green tea extract to protect against UV damage. The Sheer Blonde collection also seeks to strengthen fine blonde hair with the inclusion of glycine and other amino acids, as beauty writer Danielle Pergament notes in this month’s Allure,“Protein conditioners are now mixed with amino acids that are small enough to penetrate the hair shaft, which increases their ability to strengthen hair.” That’s great news, especially considering that amino acids in skin care products do not penetrate the epidermis, providing only hydration in skin.
As for John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Lustrous Touch Shampoo and Conditioner ($6.49, Drugstore.com), again, silk amino acids and hydrolyzed silk soften the hair. However, instead of focusing on hair strength, the brunette formulation focuses on smoothing the hair with dimethicone (a silicone) so it shines. According to cosmetic chemist Jim Hammer in this month’s Allure, “The silicone products are lighter than oil-based ones, giving great shine without weighing the hair down…giving hair a long-lasting, flexible, smooth coating to resist damage from styling…”
Both Lustrous Shine for Blondes and Brunettes contain caramel coloring to enhance the luminescence of your hair.
How well do the products work from personal experience?
Because I am not a blonde, I employed my mother, a German-Italian champagne blonde, to try John Frieda Sheer Blonde Lustrous Touch Shampoo and Conditioner. The results were nothing less than spectacular: “My hair feels light, shiny, and bouncy,” my mom reported. Her hair looked shinier and healthier too.
As for the John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Lustrous Touch Shampoo and Conditioner, they are my new collection. My hair looks and feels smoother and shinier, and though I don’t notice much difference with the color, I am very happy with the results. My hair feels moisturized, but not weighed down.
Want a free sample?
For a limited time, CLICK HERE for a free sample of John Frieda Sheer Blonde or Brilliant Brunette Lustrous Touch Shampoo and Conditioner, courtesy Wal-Mart.
Overall opinions
I love this collection, and I would recommend it to anyone! I love that it makes you hair smooth and shiny, but without that weighed-down look. Truly excellent products.
Ingredients in John Frieda Sheer Blonde Lustrous Touch Shampoo
Water; Sodium Laureth Sulfate; Sodium Lauryl Sulfate; Cocamidopropyl Betaine; Cocamide MEA; Silk Amino Acids; Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract; Hydrolyzed Silk; Sodium Chloride; Malic Acid; Glycol Distearate; Amodimethicone; Glycine; Polyquaternium-10; Trideceth-12; Bis-Methoxypropyl Amino Isodocosane; Benzyl Alcohol; Cetrimonium Chloride; Propylene Glycol; PPG-9; Disodium EDTA; Methylchloroisothiazolinone; Methylisothiazolinone; Fragrance; Caramel
Ingredients in John Frieda Sheer Blonde Lustrous Touch Conditioner
Water; Cetearyl Alcohol; Cyclopentasiloxane; Behenamidopropyl Dimethylamine; Cetyl Esters; Dimethicone; Silk Amino Acids; Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract; Hydrolyzed Silk; Quaternium-91; Bis-Methoxypropyl Amino Isodocosane; Cetrimonium Methosulfate; Diazolidinyl Urea; Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate; Propylene Glycol; Stearyl Alcohol; Lactic Acid; Glycine; Benzyl Alcohol; Fragrance; Caramel
Ingredients in John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Lustrous Touch Shampoo
Water; Sodium Laureth Sulfate; Sodium Lauryl Sulfate; Glycol Distearate; Cocamidopropyl Betaine; Dimethicone; Cetyl Alcohol; Betaine; Laureth-23; Laureth-3; Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil; Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract; Silk Amino Acids; Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil; Polyquaternium-7; Cocamide MEA; Bis-Methoxypropylamido Isodocosane; Glyceryl Oleate; Glycine; Sodium Hydroxide; Methylchloroisothiazolinone; Methylisothiazolinone; Sodium Xylenesulfonate; Malic Acid; Benzyl Alcohol; Mineral Oil; Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride; Sodium Chloride; Disodium EDTA; Fragrance; Caramel
Ingredients in John Frieda Brilliant Brunette Lustrous Touch Conditioner
Water; Cetearyl Alcohol; Glycerin; Behentrimonium Chloride; Cetyl Esters; Cyclopentasiloxane; Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil; Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract; Silk Amino Acids; Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil; Bis-Methoxypropyl Amino Isodocosane; Malic Acid; Dimethiconol; Polyquaternium-7; Benzyl Alcohol; Mineral Oil; Methylchloroisothiazolinone; Methylisothiazolinone; Sodium Citrate; Glycine; Fragrance; Caramel
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April 14th, 2008
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Celebrities are usually beautiful, polished, charismatic…and yes, blessed with perfect-looking skin and hair. While Hollywood’s best and brightest often consult with top dermatologists to achieve their glow, most often maintain their appearance with at-home treatments as well. Below are some of the treatments revealed:
Heidi Klum
This week’s issue of US Magazine says that Klum keeps her skin soft with Sjai Kura Intuitif Nourishing Cream ($255.00, EliteSkinCare.com). An impressive cream with 5% glutathione, which has been shown in the Journal of Investigative Dermatology to be a potent antioxidant in the epidermis (top layer of skin). Glutathione is a network antioxidant, which means that it works with other antioxidants synergistically to regenerate and enhance their action. Other network antioxidants include vitamins C and E, glutathione, lipoic acid, and coenzyme Q10; however, according to Cosmetic Dermatology, glutathione is the most abundant antioxidant of the network antioxidants, and is significantly recycled by lipoic acid.
Sarah Michelle Gellar
A self-proclaimed lotion addict, Sarah Michelle Gellar is currently a fan of Kiehl’s Creme de Corps Soy Milk and Honey Body Polish ($27.50, Kiehl’s.com). To keep the skin hydrated, the product includes shea and jojoba butters, honey, and sweet almond oil. To gently exfoliate the skin, ground Luffa Fruit is added. Soy Milk Protein keeps the skin smooth, stimulates the production of collagen and hyaluronic acid in human fibroblasts cultured in vitro, and keeps hyperpigmentation in check.
Amy Adams
Adams is enchanted (sorry, I couldn’t help it) with Jo Malone Jasmine and Mint Bath Oil ($60.00, JoMalone.com). While Jo Malone Jasmine and Mint Bath Oil is skin-softening, ingredients-wise, it’s more of a luxurious indulgence than a skin-benefiting treatment. Still, it makes a great gift for someone special.
Kristen Bell
Kristen Bell uses Jergens Natural Glow Express Body Moisturizer ($7.98, Amazon.com). The product gradually builds color with each application, and contains a plethora of really hydrating ingredients (glycerin, mineral oil, dimethicone, vitamin E). I don’t personally use self-tanner (I like to rock the pale thing), but fellow blogger ForTheLoveOfBeauty is rather impressed with the product (review here).
Eva Mendes
Eva Mendes has incredible, voluminous hair, at least in my opinion. I was pretty excited to find out that her volume comes from T3 Plump Heat Seeking Liquid Hair Plumper ($38.00, Amazon.com), a new product created by T3 and renowned hairstylist Orlando Pita. The product claims to be activated by an ionic blow dryer. It contains a lot of keratin, the main protein component of hair. Although the actual effects of applying keratin to the hair are unknown, and the biotin in the product has never been found to have effects when applied topically (only when ingested), the product still contains vitamin E and protects hair from heat-styling. Just don’t forget to use hair sunscreen too!
Oprah Winfrey
The Queen of Daytime TV (and self-made billionaire) is a reported fan of Philosophy Hope in a Jar ($38.00, Amazon.com). However, as I found after reviewing the product on November 6, 2007, the product is moisturizing and a source of vitamin E, but is rather disappointing otherwise, without any other antioxidants and a small concentration of retinyl palmitate, I’m not a big fan.
Amy Smart
Amy proves she is smart intelligent ( ) with Korres Pomegranate Lip Butter ($9.00, Amazon.com). With antioxidant pomegranate to provide UVA-and UVB-damage control, inhibit matrix metalloproteinases, improve collagen production and inhibit hyperpigmentation, this is indeed a great lip balm. (Tint too!) One great alternative is Murad Vitalic Energizing Pomegranate Lip Therapy SPF 15 ($16.00, Amazon.com), with pomegranate and a built-in SPF.
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Let me know in comments below, or drop me an e-mail! If you like it, I will write more articles about celebrity skin and hair care in the future.
A special thanks to US Magazine (March 31, 2008 issue) and Oprah.com as acting as sources for this article!
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March 22nd, 2008
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1. Biotin for hair growth and strength. According to a review in Clinical and Experimental Dermatology, 1-2 mg of biotin daily for 2 months has anecdotal clinical support may be worth consideration for supporting hair growth. However, the article also advises that excessive intakes of nutritional supplements are not recommended. Biotin deficiency is reported to cause dermatitis and hair loss, although most patients with relatively healthy, balanced diets do not have such a deficiency. As a result, it is advisable to take biotin supplements of no more than 1-2 mg daily. A recommended source is GNC Hair, Skin and Nails Formula ($17.99, Amazon.com) with 2500 mcg (2.5 mg) of biotin.
2. Keravis for hair growth. (For you scientists out there, the INCI name for Kervis is Aqua (and) Hydrolysed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol.) In a study in Cosmetics and Toiletries Manufacture Worldwide, it was found that Keravis was more effective than D-panthenol (a component in Pantene, amongst others) in increasing the strength of hair as measured by Flexabrasion. According to the study, Flexabrasion “measures a number of parameters that are considered to be most relevant during normal grooming practices,” and is ultimately a measure of hair’s strength after treatment. Keravis is available in 1% concentration in Naked Naturals shampoos and conditioners.
For more on Keravis, the study is available here.
3. Thermal protection ingredients. Blow-drying is damaging for the hair because it is hitting the hair in a weakened state. My mother, a former beautician specializing in hair care, used to always tell me to imagine the hair like a piece of lace. When the lace is moistened, it certainly is easy to realize that it is weaker and more susceptible to damage. As such, always towel-dry with a super-absorbent towel first, air-dry if possible, and treat your hair with a leave-in conditioner. Two great options: Paul Mitchell Soft Style Heat Thermal Protection ($15.95, Amazon.com) and Kerastase Ciment Thermique ($34.00, KerastaseUSA.com).
4. Hair sunscreen. Just as UV light induces free-radical damage in the skin, UV light can damage the hair, and even strip the hair of color, strength, and moisture. Luckily, companies have recognized this and have developed effective hair sunscreens. I recommend using a hair sunscreen that makes the SPF available, so you can compare the amount of protection, cost, and formulation consistencies across different brands. Two great ones are Shiseido Refreshing Sun Spray SPF 16 ($26.00, Amazon.com) and Quintessence Q-Shade Leave-in Conditioner and Scalp Treatment SPF 30 ($25.00, Amazon.com).
5. Antioxidants! Antioxidants have been demonstrated to combat the negative effects of cigarette smoke, pollution, UV rays, and other sources of free radicals on the hair as well as the skin. Although free radicals can attack living cells in the skin, and the hair is comprised of non-living cells, the effects of free radical accumulation on the hair follicle have been reported to be detrimental to hair growth and coloring. Antioxidants commonly found in hair care products include olive oil, varied plant extracts, vitamin C and vitamin E. Because antioxidant strength is the same whether it is applied on the skin or on the hair follicle, the same advice applies: go for the best! I like Frederic Fekkai Olive Oil Glossing Cream ($19.50-$26.50, Amazon.com) because it contains antioxidant olive oil, has a nice light consistency, and really makes my hair shine.
As dermatologists treat hair, skin, and nails, so I’m going to make more posts about hair care soon!
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March 21st, 2008
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