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Melissa, Co-Founder

Hair: Thick, medium texture, and prone to flyaways due to lots of random coarse strands; currently dark golden brown

Eyecolor: Hazel

Age: 31

Skin Tone: Medium fair with yellow undertones

Skin Type: Combination with somewhat oily t-zone and dry areas around the nose and chin which I need to be ever-vigilant about exfoliating (or the blackheads appear). I also have stubborn undereye darkness that definitely requires concealer.

Jen, Co-Founder

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Hair: Medium blonde currently

Eyecolor: Blue

Age: 31

Skin Tone: Very fair with blue undertones

Skin Type: Dry and very sensitive, recently prone to breakouts

Jamie, Reviewer

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Hair: Bright orange/red with natural golden highlights, naturally curly, currently long

Eyecolor: Green

Age: 27

Skin Tone: Very fair with blue undertones, lots of freckles!

Skin Type: Combination - oily spots in the t-zone, redness around the nose and mouth

Alissa, Reviewer

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Hair: Thin, naturally wavy but usually straightened, prone to frizz; dark brownish red with caramel highlights

Eyecolor: Blue-grey

Age: 23

Skin Tone: Fair with pink undertones and freckles

Skin Type: Oily in most places with occasional dry patches

Lisa, Reviewer

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Hair: Medium thickness, very curly and prone to frizziness. Currently, dark sable brown. I also love to have fun with wigs, extensions, hairpieces, etc.

Eyecolor: Hazel

Age: 48

Skin Tone: Medium with yellow undertones

Skin Type: Normal, beginning to change to a slightly drier complexion; it can be extra dry in winter. Hereditary dark circles and sun damage from youth as well.

Paul Penders ShampooFORTE & Conditioning RinseFORTE

What They Say: (about ShampooFORTE) Paul Penders Natural Organic Time Release Medium-Suds ShampooFORTE enriches and moisturizes dry & thick hair and brings shine and softness to permed and colored hair. With 22 organic-grown herbs, Italian-sourced olive oil, vitamins, minerals, and fine essential oils, Time Release Medium-Suds ShampooFORTE makes your hair shiny and manageable, without stripping your hair's natural oils. Leaves the scalp healthy and clear.

(about RinseFORTE) Paul Penders Natural Organic ConditionFORTE untangles hair leaving it shiny, silky and never weighed down. Coconut oil and Aloe Vera work to correct dryness and promote extra body, while French Lavender imparts an exquisite fragrance. This unique herbal mixture with added organic apple cider leaves the hair and scalp feeling fresh and clean by eliminating buildup and restoring proper pH levels. Brings moisture and vitality to the driest hair.

Jamie's Thoughts: (ShampooFORTE) The shampoo is lovely - nearly scentless and nearly free of the industrial detergents that other shampoo companies add to their formulas to make you think all that lather is necessary (when in reality, it strips the oil out of your hair). It cleans quickly and thoroughly, and my fickle scalp loves it. I can even run my fingers through my hair mid-shower with ease. Love it.

(RinseFORTE) The conditioner works just as well with its partner shampoo as it does all by itself. It's thick, luxurious, and also almost scent-free. It leaves my hair smooth, manageable, and super bouncy. There was no residue weighing my curls down. Love it.

If you're selective about the ingredients you put on your hair, this pairing is a win-win. I highly recommend it.

Retail Price: $21.50/each (at www.paulpenders.com)

Delush Rating: for both

AG Hair Cosmetics infrastructure Structurizing Paste

What They Say: An original micro-fibre paste supports structured texture and volume with flexible hold and shine.

Directions: Rub a small amount between the palms and work through dry hair coaxing into desired volume and shape. Recommended for moldable, flexible support.

Protects Formulated with a non PABA sunscreen
Humidity resistant copolymers Increase the hair's fullness and volume
Cyclomethicone and phenyl trimethicone Silicone ingredients impart long lasting shine
Octyl Methoxycinnamate Sunscreen

Style tips:

for added texture, apply on mostly dry hair
really emulsify in hands to soften and activate microfibres
apply with the palms not the fingers
begin application in the back
apply a little twice instead of a lot once

What Lisa Says: If you're looking for a product to add texture, shine and body to your hair, look no further. This product is definitely worth trying. It usually takes 2 or 3 different products for me to tame the frizzies and add shine as well as texture and body. I got all three in this one little tube.

I have a whole arsenal of hair care products that I usually bring out depending on whether I opt for straightening or to let my hair do it's own naturally curly thing. I use one product to add shine, another for texture & body and yet another to help protect my locks from the sun. This thick, fruity scented paste does what all the other products do combined.

As I am not a daily hair washer, the thickness of this product scared me a bit at first. I had visions of bogged down sticky hair that would need daily washing. Oh, was I pleasantly surprised! Not only did it add the perfect amount of texture, body and shine, but it did so with very little product. My hair looked shiny and my tamed curls were still gorgeous by the end of the day. I woke the next morning and again applied a tiny bit of this product without washing first to see if this product would perform well or build up and bog my hair down. Nope! My hair was just as beautiful using it daily, between washings with no build-up to weigh the hair down. Not only does my hair retain its shape and texture but also it leaves my hair soft, touchable and well protected from the sun. All this combines to make this structuring paste one of my favorite summer finds.

DO follow the directions though. Less is more when using this paste and I think you'll be pleased with the outcome.

Retail Price: 3 fl. Oz./ app. $18.00 USD (check here for a salon near you in the U.S. or Canada)

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AG Hair Cosmetics infrastructure Structurizing Paste

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