Natayle Henry
If you're like me you've probably been on a quest to have luxurious, healthy hair, yet seem to come up short. With many companies claiming that their products give you "strong, long hair," or "healthy, shiny hair" it's no wonder the hair industry is a multi-billion dollar industry. I can't count how many times I've run to the store with great hope and anticipation, only to be left disappointed at the end. Enough was enough! For me and all you women out there the Second City Style staff found products that actually do what they say they're going to do! We've taken all the guess-work out for you to buy with confidence!
Hair
Shampoos and Conditioners
Shampoo and conditioner (fine and limp): Fekkai MORE Scalp-Purifying Shampoo and Conditioner
Shampoo and conditioner (Coarse and/or Curly): Herbal Essence Totally Twisted
“My hair is actually silky, soft and smooth! And it smells great!” —Tonya Cohen, Journalist
Shampoo and conditioner (damaged hair): Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Moisture Shampoo
“My hair is very manageable and gives it a lot of body. The fragrance is clean and intoxicating. Since using it, my hair has become extremely healthy. I don’t need any additional moisturizers even in the winter months.” —P. Henry
Shampoo and conditioner (dry scalp): Head & Shoulders
“Moisturizes and conditions without weighing my hair down.” —Bobbi Brooks, Chef
Fortifying Cream Conditioner: Aveda Damage Remedy Intensive Restructuring Treatment
“My hair is the softest its ever been. I will never use anything else!” —Natayle Henry, Beauty Editor
Styling Products
Styling Cream: Jonathan
Shine Enhancer: Alterna
Taming Serum: Aveda Light Elements (editor’s pick)
“I can’t stop running my fingers through my hair! It’s soft, smooth, shiny and manageable. The movement is fantastic! I’d initially been using three products to try and make my hair feel the way it does after using this one product! I’m hooked!” —Natayle Henry, Beauty Editor
Straightening: Mark Salon Straight Anti-Frizz Serum With Invigorating Orange
“It worked! It gave my hair a little shine as well!” —Carol Calacci, Managing Editor
Anti-Frizz: Fekkai COIFF Anti-Frizz Silkening Créme
“Frizz is no match for this miracle in a bottle!” —Helen A.
Volumizer: COIFF Lifting and Texturizing Spray Gel
“I was so excited about this…It styled and made my hair full and still swingy. I will never use hair spray again!” —Carol Calacci, Managing Editor
Hairspray: Fekkai Sheer Hold Hairspray
“Hair is kept in place without being sticky or heavy. I can still run my fingers and a brush through my hair.” —Kelly Franklin, Hairstylist
Styling Tools and Accessories
High-Powered Blow-Dryer: FHI Nano Salon Pro 2000
“If I were stuck on a desert Island, there better be a power outlet there, because I must have this blow dryer! It is not just any blow dryer - the strong blast actually styles my hair smooth and straight
every day. I barely need to use my flat iron with this blow dryer!" —Carol Calacci, Managing Editor
Travel Blow Dryer: T3 Tourmaline Overnight Ionic Ceramic Travel Dryer
“This pint-size dryer packs as much power as my full-size hair dryer. I travel a ton for work and have found that the hair dryers in hotels do absolutely nothing. I’m in sales and need to look as good as possible and this makes my hair look fantastic!” —Katherine Jennings, Sales Associate
Flat Iron: FHI Platform Iron
“Amazing!! It doesn’t pull or snag your hair like some others do. It’s humidity proof—my hair remains silky and shiny from day to night.” —Kristi Pruitt, Regional Ad Executive
Wet/Dry Iron: T3 Tourmaline Professional Ionic Wet or Dry Iron
Curling Iron: Hot Tools
Round Brush: Spornette Mixed Bristle
Paddle/Flat Brush: Mason Pearson Handy Bristle
Inexpensive Paddle/Flat Brush: Umberto Beverly Hills
Travel Brush: Fekkai Travel Brush
Supplements
Best Vitamin: Aloette Skin Radiance (editor’s pick)
“It’s formulated for skin, but it helps strengthen nails as well.” —Lisa Turner, Interior Design
Best Amino Acid Supplement: A/G-PRO by Miller
“My hair has grown a TON since taking these supplements! A friend turned me on to it and I haven’t looked back.” —Natayle Henry, Beauty Editor
Best Weightloss/Detox Supplement: SoCal Cleanse
“I lost 10 ponds in three weeks! Love it! If it’s good enough for celebs it’s enough for me!” —Tina C., Writer
Fragrance
Best Date Fragrance: Covet by Sarah Jessica Parker
“Not only do I love SJP, but I love her newest scent. It’s fun yet seductive.” —Christine P., Designer
New Fragrance Line: I Am
“This is tough since perfume is so personal. But, I liked the I AM REAL because it was light and clean smelling. I find myself wearing it every day.” —Lauren Dimet Waters, Editor-in-Chief
“With several scents to choose from, you’re destined to find a scent that screams you. Each scent comes with an affirmation which can be found on the side of the box. This is my new favorite must-have line!” —Natayle Henry, Beauty Editor
Best Work Fragrance: TOVA
“I can’t go anywhere without getting complimented on this fragrance. Light and clean. Perfect for everyday!” —Natayle Henry, Beauty Editor
Best Spring/Summer Fragrance: Kenzo FlowerbyKenzo
“Crisp and seductive—perfect for Summer!” —Lyndsey Saltz
Miscellaneous
Spa Treatments: Botox and Juvederm
“They say that you should see results in a week and I saw it in a day. It’s addictive and I can say that I will now become an addict! Love the results.” —Katherine U., Advertising Manager
Teeth Whitening Product: iWhite
“It’s like getting laser whitening at home. The results are superb.” —Faith Kim, Boutique Owner
Must-have innovative Product: Commandos
“These are amazing. The protection of undies without the restrictions! Love these...I can go commando without really going “commando”!”~—Heather Smith, Producer
These items are products that every beautynista should have in their bathroom cabinet arsenal!
Secret Clinical Strength Antiperspirant/deodorant
Crest Extra White Plus Scope Toothpaste
Scope White
Band-Aid Blister Block Stick
Crest Spinbrush Pro Select
SHOPPING GUIDE
Hair
Shampoo and Conditioner (Fine and Limp Hair): Fekkai MORE Scalp-Purifying Shampoo and Conditioner $24.50 each
Shampoo and Conditioner (Coarse and/or Curly Hair): Herbal Essence Totally Twisted $3.99 each
Shampoo and Conditioner (Damaged Hair): Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Moisture Shampoo $65 for the set
Shampoo and Conditioner (Dry Scalp): Head & Shoulders $4.99 each - Available at drugstores nationwide.
Fortifying Cream Conditioner: Aveda Damage Remedy Intensive Restructuring Treatment $26
Styling Products
Styling Cream: Jonathan Silky Dirt Shine & Define Crème $28
Shine Enhancer: Alterna Hemp Spray Shine $19
Taming Serum: (editor’s pick) Aveda Light Elements $23
Straightening: Mark Salon Straight Anti-Frizz Serum With Invigorating Orange $5
Anti-Frizz: Fekkai COIFF Anti-Frizz Silkening Créme $25
Volumizer: COIFF Lifting and Texturizing Spray Gel $23
Hairspray: Fekkai Sheer Hold Hairspray $35/11.6 oz
Styling Tools and Accessories
High-Powered Blow-Dryer: FHI Nano Salon Pro 2000 $195
Travel Blow Dryer: T3 Tourmaline Overnight Ionic Ceramic Travel Dryer $130
Flat Iron: FHI Platform Iron $195
Wet/Dry Iron: T3 Tourmaline Professional Ionic Wet or Dry Iron $160
Curling Iron: Hot Tools $23-36
Round Brush: Spornette Mixed Bristle $12
Paddle/Flat Brush: Mason Pearson Handy Bristle $170
Inexpensive Paddle/Flat Brush: Umberto Beverly Hills $14 (or at Target 800-440-0680.)
Travel Brush: Fekkai Travel Brush $55
Supplements
Best Vitamin: (editor’s pick) Aloette Skin Radiance $39.95
Best Amino Acid Supplement: A/G-PRO by Miller $16.20
Best Weightloss/Detox Supplement: SoCal Cleanse $29.99
Fragrances
Best Date Fragrance: Covet by Sarah Jessica Parker $38.19/ 1 oz
Best New Fragrance line: I Am $65/ 50ml
Best Work Fragrance: TOVA $35/ 1.7oz
Best Spring/Summer Fragrance: FlowerbyKenzo $65/ 1.7 oz.
Etc.
Spa Treatments: Botox and Juvederm
Teeth Whitening Product: iWhite $49.99
Must-have Innovative Product: Commandos $16
These items are products that every beautynista should have in their bathroom cabinet arsenal!
Secret Clinical Strength Anti-Perspirant/deodorant $6.99
Crest Extra White Plus Scope Toothpaste $4.59
Scope White $4.99 - Available at drugstore nationwide.
Band-Aid Blister Block Stick $7.19
Crest Spinbrush Pro Select $7.99 - Available at drugstores nationwide.
