hair care

Aveeno Nourish + Shine Shampoo Review

Is this shampoo safe for color-treated hair, even though it contains a sulfate (ammonium lauryl sulfate)?

If you read my other review of Aveeno Pure Renewal Shampoo and Conditioner, you know that I’ve been a big fan of Aveeno haircare products ever since my Japanese hair stylist recommended the brand to me years ago. I recently ordered Aveeno Nourish + Shine shampoo for the first time. Nourish and shine? Sign me up. But when I received it in the mail, I was a bit disappointed to discover that the second ingredient included the word “sulfate”—not “sodium lauryl sulfate,”…

Kirkland Signature Moisture Conditioner Review

Kirkland Signature aka Costco's color-safe conditioner makes your hair feel silkier in just a few minutes—but don't expect it to remove 100% of your frizziness.

If you don’t mind using the same shampoo and conditioner for weeks on end, buying hair care in bulk will save you a lot of time and money. Kirkland Signature (Costco) makes its own brand of color-safe hair care products that describe themselves as “professional salon formulas” that are safe for color-treated hair. I highly recommend buying this pair of hair care products, particularly if you don’t want to think about repurchasing a refill of conditioner or shampoo for…

UV protection for color-treated hair—does it really work?

Can hair care products protect your hair color and scalp from UV damage? If so, why don't they list an SPF factor like sunscreen?

Whenever we had P.E. class outside on a hot day, I used to lay my hand on my head from time to time, to check just how hot my hair could get. Usually it felt like you could cook an egg on it. Fast forward to the present-day me, who shudders to think of going outside without wearing sunscreen. Although I wear sunscreen every day, I don’t put sunscreen on my hair or scalp. Lately I’ve become curious about a whole category of hair care products that claim to provide UV protection for…