The name alone caught my eye – Silky Straight Ironless. This new line from Fekkai contains an anti-frizz straightening complex to smooth each strand. Each product works synergistically to create and hold a chic, straight style.

For curlies going straight for the winter (like me), this seems like a cool product line to try out. I know I want to! The collection includes a shampoo, conditioner, smooth finish serum and a straightening balm that is supposed to give you a salon blow-out look sans stylist.

Hmmm, sounds too good to be true. Well, I got an e-mail today saying that to celebrate the launch, book a silky straight blowout in any Fekkai salon and receive a complimentary bottle of Ironless Straightening Balm (3.4 oz.). For a list of salons click here.

As you probably know from previous posts, I’ve been wearing my PGH straight lately. All the heat styling tools take a toll and I’ve been on the hunt for a product to keep my hair healthy and strong.  Enter It’s a 10 Miracle Leave in Conditioner. This product was recommended to me by five different stylists at five different salons, so I figured it had to be somewhat good, right?

On the bottle, it claims it does the following instantly:
1. Repairs dry, damage hair
2. Adds shine
3. Detangles
4. Controls frizz
5. Seals & protects hair color
6. Prevents split ends
7. Stops hair breakage
8. Creates silkiness
9. Enhances natural body
10. Flat iron spray & thermal protector

Sounds like a pretty good all-in-1 solution! I’ve been using It’s a 10 for about 2 weeks and so far I really like it. My hair is still looking healthy, shiny and I think it’s even getting easier to style.  I reccommend this to anyone who has dry, damaged or chemically treated hair.

Paul Mitchell has just come out with the Express Ion Dry Travel, a 1300-Watt travel dryer.  This will definitely fit in your carry-on, so no more relying on the hotel’s blow dryer – let’s face it, it usually sucks and it’s certainly not for big hair.

The Express Ion Dry Travel packs powerful performance, ionic conditioning and reduced drying time—all in a lightweight,
go-anywhere size. With convenient features like a folding handle, compact design and three temperature settings, this small dryer is big on professional results—so you can hit the road with style.

Get more details here.

Photo: x17online.com

A new ‘do for a new job! Ashlee Simpson traded auburn for black for her new role on Broadway playing Roxie Hart in Chicago. Her long fringe bangs are very in style; however, looks like Ashlee could use a little trim. Her bangs would drive me crazy!

This just came through my inbox and it looks like a great holiday gift! For $24.99 this Ted Gibson Holiday Set includes Daily Cleanse Shampoo, Daily Cleanse Conditioner, Beautiful Hold hairspray and Hairsheet Styling sheets. Plus everything is travel size and carry-on friendly. Perfect for the diva jet-setter in your life. Pick it up at your local target store or target.com.

Listen up vegans… and anyone else who wants healthy hair…

Peter Lamas’ Naturals Collection may just have your recipe to solve all your hair woes. Avocado, rice, soy, and pumpkin are just some of the nourishing ingredients found in his products. Here’s a look inside his new line, which by the way is paraben-free and sulphate-free.

Soy Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner ($18.00 each): Restore and strengthen chemically treated, dry, weak or damaged hair from root to end with this set. This nourishing, ultra-hydrating formula, enriched with Amino Acids, Panthenol, Aloe and Dynsonyl detangles and prevents split ends and fly-aways. Hair will appear more lustrous and healthy after a single treatment!

Rice Protein Volumizing Shampoo and Conditioner ($18.00 each): Naturally thicken and volumize hair by strengthening and expanding the diameter of the hair shaft with peptides, proteins and amino acids. Thin, weak, lifeless hair becomes noticeably more luxurious—bringing back volume, lift and bounce.

Wheatgrass Purifying Shampoo ($18.00): Detoxify and cleanse your hair without stripping hair of necessary moistures. The unique combination of Wheatgrass, Chlorella Vulgarus Extract and Phytic Acid removes excess oil, chlorine and mineral deposits from hair and scalp while Moringa Seed Extract shields your gorgeous tresses from environmental stress.

Peter Lamas Naturals’ Collection is available at Planet Blue, Studio BeautyMix at Fred Segal, Pharmaca, select Whole Foods locations or by visiting www.peterlamas.com

Ted Gibson, hairstylist to the stars, had a grand opening celebration for his new salon at Hela Spa in DC on Thursday, September 24th. The Real Housewives of Washington, DC were in attendance, as well as a camera crew filming for the upcoming season. Check out more party pics on Ted’s Facebook page.

Ted Gibson and the Ted Gibson Team will be in DC January 18 through 21. If you’ve got an extra $950 bucks, you can get your hair cut by Ted Gibson himself. But you’ll have to get on the waiting list – call 301-951-4445.

American Crew launches Trichology Hair Recovery System. Watch out Rogaine…you’ve got some competition!

According to a global study, by the time men are in their 30s, 25 percent suffer from hair loss(1) and begin to search for a solution. American Crew answers this need with Trichology – a new system of three hair recovery products that will be available October 2009 at your local professional salon.

The products include:

* Hair Recovery Shampoo, $11.50 (250ml, 8.45 oz) – preps hair and scalp for maximum absorption of unique ingredients
* Hair Recovery Patch, $49.95 (60 units per pack) – provides the ultimate convenience and gradual release technology to recover hair
* Hair Recovery Concentrate, $75.95/$29.95 (42/12 units per pack) – provides the scalp with maximum concentration to recover hair

For product info call 800-598-CREW or visit www.americancrew.com.

BTW, did you know that American Crew enlisted the expertise of Gloria Ponce, Emmy award-winning lead stylist from the hit television show Mad Men? Good stuff.

Jessica Alba stepped out last weekend in Beverly Hills as a redhead. Maybe she’s trying out this new look for fall…or maybe it’s for a new movie role? Hmmmm…..

Did anyone else notice Kate Gosselin’s new hairstyle on The View earlier this week? BIG IMPROVEMENT! Love the flippy wave. It just looks more natural and less stiff.