thairapy

well friends, it's pretty much summer (although today's weather hasn't quite taken the hint) and i, for one, can't wait for days at the beach and evenings on patios. unfortunately, between sun-induced highlights and chlorinated pool water, our hair is going to be taking quite a toll. luckily for all of us, tanya has tips for any hair-type, on any budget.

x elizabeth

favourite high-end product: moroccan oil

this hair treatment is an amazing product for all hair types, as it moisturizes and conditions, leaving hair soft and shiny. moroccan oil contains a product called argan oil, which helps treat and repair damaged hair. it also helps speed up the drying process on wet hair, so it's perfect if you're in a rush to style hair after getting out of the shower. although it contains oil as an ingredient, the product absorbs quickly into hair and does not leave behind an oily residue.

how to use it: dispense one pump of moroccan oil and rub the product into your hands before applying to the ends of your hair. apply to damp or dry hair.

moroccan oil retails for about $40 and can be purchased at www.morrocanoilproducts.com.


favourite drugstore product: aussie 3-minute miracle

for under $4, aussie 3-minute miracle is a must-have conditioning treatment. this product completely repairs and treats damaged hair and always leaves it looking healthy and glossy. i always notice a huge difference in the texture of my hair after i rinse out this product.

how to use it: shampoo and rinse hair prior to applying the product. dispense a quarter-sized amount onto wet hair, leave it for a couple minutes, then rinse out thoroughly.

aussie 3-minute miracle retails for about $4 and is available at shopper's drug mart.

- tanya