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Curly Hair with No Shine

I have curly hair but it's too dry and with no shine. What can I use to curl it up and for it to be soft and shiny?

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Dry Color-Treated Hair

I have colored treated hair with highlights added. My hair is extremely dry and is looking like straw. I have tried every hair brand except yours, please help me by telling me what products would be best to use to get my hair shiny and healthy looking.

First use the Biolage Fortifying System which will repair your dry and damaged hair by 90% stronger in 10 days. There is a shampoo, conditioner and Leave In. These products have ceremedes which will restructure your bonds. Then you can use Biolage Color care shampoo and conditioner. We also have Logics which you can use the Remoisturizing shampoo and Color Sure Conditioner

Summertime Hair Products

What products should we use during the summer when we're in the pool and sun for extended periods of time?

You'll need Alternate Action Clarifying Shampoo to get rid of chlorine that can build up on the hair. Follow that with Biolage Ultra Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner to replace moisture that can be lost due to pool chemicals and sun.
Before you go out, wet your hair and work in some Ultra Hydrating Balm or regular Biolage Conditioning Balm. Then slick hair back into a tight braid if it's long enough. The conditioner will help to keep the chemicals from absorbing into your hair.
If you can, rinse your hair in plain water after getting out of the pool, so the pool water doesn't dry into your hair.

Matrix Essentials Supplemental Shampoo
Biolage Ultra Hydrating Shampoo

Preventing Dry Hair

I want to try your new products for curly hair. Mine is wavy/curly, fine, brown, some gray on the top roots area with lighter ends and top layer due to the environment. I just have a brownish gold color pulled through. I live in Arizona, so it is dry!

I want moisture yet some separation in the curls. I see the Biolage curl define cream and the curl contour milk. What is the difference? Should I also use a wax or something at the end?

Also, at times I blow it out, what is the best to use for smoothing hair such as mine yet giving it body?

I really appreciate your help!

You mention that you live in Arizona and the sun can affect hair color a great deal, so I want to address that first because I think you'll love this product recommendation. Try the Biolage Earthtones. Earthtones are a line of Color Refreshing Conditioners that deposit beautiful, rich tonality back into your hair. The richer your hair color looks, the healthier your curls will look. The colors I suggest for you is mixing Natural Brown with Light Gold. Apply it to your hair directly after shampooing and leave in for about 2-5 minutes depending on your desired intensity, then rinse. Also in the Biolage Earthtones collection is Copper, True Red, and Violet.

Here's the difference between Biolage Curl Defining Creme and Contouring Milk. Biolage Curl Defining Creme is one of Biolage's "touchable soft stylers" which will give your curls definition, moisture and conditioning benefits, and very soft effects. Contouring Milk will offer the same benefits . Contouring Milk contains ultra light styling waxes and silicones for extra control and also help to boost body into your fine hair. You can use both products on wet hair and add more for extra definition when your hair is dry. They are both light and will not weigh your hair down. Because of the environment in Arizona, I suggest the Contouring Milk because it will give a bit more control.

While (and if) you are diffuse drying or air drying your hair, I also recommend the Amplify Spray Gel. This Spray Gel is like no other. Because it is a member of the Amplify Volumizing System, it will plump and bodify your hair and offer a bit more firmness and control to your curls.

For smooth hair days, try the Amplify Gel-Wax. The built in wax will give great maneuver-ability during blow-drying as well as frizz control. The built in gel will assist in giving your hair wonderful root lift, control, and holding power.