Beauty Care Choices Named to 2014 Bizrate Circle of Excellence – Platinum Award

Recognition of Superior Customer Service and Satisfaction among the Nation's Online Retailers!

(Shasta Lake, CA) October 2014. Beauty Care Choices was awarded the Bizrate Platinum Circle of Excellence Award today. The Award recognizes retailers that received outstanding online customer satisfaction scores throughout a one-year period, as rated by millions of verified online buyers. The 2014 Bizrate Circle of Excellence Award was earned by only 140 online retailers, representing the top 2.9% of retailers in North America. Among the Award winners, 80 retailers received the highest distinction, the Platinum Award.

The Bizrate Circle of Excellence Platinum Award is conferred to retailers that not only achieved winner status, but also earned a score of at least 9.0 out of 10.0 in all seven key satisfaction indicators reviewed for the Award. “We are proud to recognize and honor retailers who not only strive for excellence in online shopping, but also demonstrate a dedication to the best customer service,” said Bill Glass, CEO of Connexity Inc., parent company to both Bizrate and Bizrate Insights. “The foundation of good customer service is the instinct to ask 'how are we doing?' Caring translates into more loyal customers and increased sales.”

 “At Beauty Care Choices, we value the voice of the customer,” said Jennifer Coy, CEO.  “We work hard to keep our customers happy and are incredibly proud of earning a Bizrate Circle of Excellence Platinum Award. We plan to showcase this Award to bring confidence to new shoppers and show them that customer service is high priority for Beauty Care Choices."

Among the factors taken into consideration to be named a Bizrate Circle of Excellence winner are:

1)      Point of Sale metrics

2)      Post Order Fulfillment metrics

3)      Overall Satisfaction

4)      Repurchase Intent

5)      Product Selection

6)      Product Met Expectations

7)      On -Time Delivery

8)      Ease of Finding

9)      Customer Support

Beauty Care Choices Ratings

9.6 out of 10  On-Time Delivery

Satisfaction with order arrival relative to expected order receipt date

 

9.6 out of 10 Order Tracking

Satisfaction with the ability to track the order

 

9.6 out of 10 Product Met Expectations

Correct product was delivered, is of the expected quality, and works as described/depicted

9.5 out of 10 Customer Support

Satisfaction with assisted or self-service help

9.6 out of 10 Product Availability

How easily were you able to find the product you were looking for

10.0 out of 10 Returns Process

Satisfaction with the returns process

About Beauty Care Choices:

Beauty Care Choices is an authorized online salon selling professional beauty products and tools for hair, skin, nails and more.  They offer consultations over the phone and via email from licensed cosmetologists. That is one thing that makes Beauty Care Choices different from any other online retailer of salon products.  You can purchase your luxury beauty products from an online salon providing personalized customer service and educated advice.  Beauty Care Choices has an amazing selection of brands and their website is easy to use.

About Bizrate® Insights:

With over 26 million surveys collected annually from over 5,500 retailers worldwide, Bizrate Insights is the largest source of verified customer-generated seller ratings and reviews, helping both retailers and consumers make informed decisions. Bizrate Insights’ core solutions cover online and mobile visitors, online and mobile buyers, as well as retail store buyers.

About Connexity, Inc.

Connexity, Inc. (http://www.connexity.com) is a retail-based technology and data-driven integrated marketing solutions company that leverages almost twenty years of collected online retail consumer behavior to enable brands and retailers to reach in-market buyers and grow their prospects at significant scale. Headquartered in Los Angeles, the company operates sites and business services in the United States, the United Kingdom, France and Germany including Bizrate, Beso, Shopzilla, Retrevo, TaDa, PrixMoinsCher, and SparDeinGeld. Connexity, Inc., formerly Shopzilla, Inc., is owned by Symphony Technology Group (STG).

To find out more about Beauty Care Choices ratings and company overview go to:

http://www.bizrate.com/boutique/2014circleofexcellence.html 

For more information:

Jennifer Coy

Jennifer@beautycarechoices.com

530-222-2950

 

Amazing Face Wash and Hydration Mist -Summer Must Have

Malibu C has wonderful hair products but did you know they also have skincare? The Purifi Pure Blend Facial Cleanser is sulfate-free, paraben-free, and gluten free and its vegan! It removes make-up easily and smells amazing! I have access to hundreds of thousands of beauty products as owner of Beauty Care Choices. My reviews are honest, based off of my using the products at home and in my salon. If I suggest you try it… that means it has really impressed me!


Purifi Pure Blend Facial Cleanser

After cleansing, I tried the B5 by Malibu C. This is a face and Body hydration mist. It is now my new best friend. We travel everywhere together and it is always my poolside pal. I love this so much more than lotion. It makes my skin feel so good. It wakes me up in the afternoons when I start feeling sleepy. It is loaded with good vitamins and is also free of sulfates, parabens, and gluten.


B5 - Face and Body Hydration Mist

If you have not tried Malibu C skin care, you should. It will be one of your favorites!
Shop Malibu C products at www.beautycarechoices.com/Malibu-C

Lift Your Star Style~

 

Lift Your Start Style

 

 

What product is showing up everywhere? Moroccanoil! Ask Kate Beckinsale, 2014 Golden Globe presenter, whose updo was styled by celebrity stylist Sascha Breuer using Moroccanoil's Root Boost. Backstage at the 2014 Beyond Beautiful Hair Show, the Mercedes Benz Fashion Week in New York and the London Fashion Week were Moroccanoil products. Why? They have a broad range of products so stylists have products that work for all different hair types. These products will work for you too! Beauty Care Choices offers the complete Moroccanoil product line. Repair, moisturize and style with antioxidant-rich argan oil and reconstructive keratin.

Achieve the fresh, youthful style of Dame Judi Dench with Retro Hair's Elevate Volumizing Spray. Spray on damp hair and style as you dry. Recommended in both Glamour and Allure Magazines, Retro Hair Products give you the professional care you want. Whether you are maintaining healthy hair or needing to repair damage, RetroHair has your locks covered. read more.... click on link for full article.

 

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Valentine's Day Gifts

Saying you care in a special way is what Valentine's Day is all about. Paying extra attention to those little details that let some know how much they mean to you. We've have some perfect gifts and ideas on how to use them that will tell your special someone just what you mean to them. Plus, they will keep on reminding them of your love and thoughtfulness every time they use them!

For Her:

How about a Smart Spa Colada Sparkle Try Me kit. It contains a sugar scrub and luxry lotion. Hint: Mix up a couple of Pina Colada's (with or without the rum) and toast her "Sparkle" as you present your gift. It will feel like a true tropical getaway with the delicious aromas of coconut, pineapple and papaya!

Nothing says Valentine's Day like chocolate. Serve her up Chocoholicks - four irresistible chocolate-y shades of decadent lip gloss in a beautiful complact with a retractable lip brush. Add in the Jane Iredale Deluxe Mirrored Cosmetic Bag and a Magic Mitt and you are sure to thrill her!

Shampoo for your Valentine??? Of course, if it is Goldwell's Kerasilk Ultra Rich Care Shampoo and you do the shampooing for them. Nothing is so relaxing as having your hair brushed; so spend some time brushing with the Flatter Me Paddle Brush by Marilyn Brush in long, luxuious strokes. Then shampoo, condition and, of course continue brushing and drying with the Hot Tools Professional Anti-Static Ionic Dryer.

For Him:

Give him a shave and offer to scrub his back! Start with Woody's Shave Lather. This moisturizing cream acts like an aerosol foam and provides a completely different shaving experience. Then draw a warm bath and give him Just4Play Hair and Body Wash. The macro moisture complex will eliminate dry skin and lifeless hair. He will feel refreshed from the inside out! Last, spritz on some Love Grenade Body Spray for the attraction reaction!

For the both of you:

A warm, sexy evening at home with a bottle of wine and an Earthly Body 3-in-1 Suntouched Skin Candle will warm your hearts. Enjoy the soft, fragrant candle glow as you hold hands and sip your wine...then when the candle has melted into a warming skily massage oil, taValentine's Day Gift Ideaske turns smoothing it on eachother. After that, it is up to you!

New Newsworthy Products at Beauty Care Choices

Beauty Care Choices has added a whole new brand line especially for those who love pure botanticals in luxurious formulas! Herbalosophy products for your hair ... and also for your body, mind, and emotion. Soothing essences of safflower and camellia oil help you forget the stresses of the day as you revitalized your hair with the Nourish Masque. It turns dry, brittle hair to soft and supple whie you relax for five minutes. Give Herbalosophy products a try if you love your "beauty in balance" with nature.

One of our favorite damaged hair brands ... It's a 10! has added Silk Express Miracle Silk Leave-in Treatment. Wow! The name says it all. This product will give your hair a gorgeous shine and luxurious silkiness while it cuts down on drying time, smoothes the hair cuticle, protects hair color and is frizz resistant. Give it a try!

Rusk's new CTC 7500 Technology Professional 2000 Watt Dryer, infused with Cermaic and titanium for maximum heat is ideal for any hair type, length or texture. Plus is comes with a diffuser (essential to reduce heat damage) and 3 concentrator nozzles (for concentrating air flow where you need it). It also has 7 heat/speed settings so you are always in control!

Michael O'Rourke hair products are all about big volume. He's done it again with Rock You Hair Mega Volumn Super Firm Hair Spray. Your hair gets bigger, thicker, fuller! The volume and hold are superior!

Jane Iredale's Make-up is always fabulous! Now you can remove it at the end of the day with her Botanitcal Makeup Remover. It's formula is so gentle and treats your delicate facial skin with care, but it quickly removes all types of make-up. It contains certified organic cucumber and honeysuckle so skin feels clean and refreshed.

Make-up brushes are essential for flawless cosmetic application. If your set is incomplete or is now stiff or old, Pure Illumination Luxe Brush Sets are just what you need and at a terrific price. The set includes 11 different brushes and comes in a round storage case. Case colors include leopard, zebra, pink and black.

Not really new...but well worth a reminder is Satin Smooth Waxing Products. If you've resolved to pay more attention to yourself this year, take a look! Satin Sooth has all you need in both pot waxes and roll-on waxes. Invest in the pot warmer or roll on wax warmer, and you'll be set for a smooth new you!

The Wet Brush is your new best friend. No more snags, clumps, or tangles. This brush easily glides through your wet hair without tearing hair and comes in a variety of styles and colors. Buy two and put one in the shower for even distribution of conditioners. The aqua vent allows water to drain from the brush. Buy a Wet Brush Squirt for your purse or your little one. The whole family's hair will thank you!

Yikes! My Hair is Falling Out!

Don't Panic...Check your medications.

Normal hair sheds about 100,000 hairs in four years or about 500 a week. When shedding rate is faster than replacement rate it results in thinner hair. Faster shedding during spring and autumn is normal for up to six weeks. For anyone to notice hair loss, you would have to lose about 15% of your hair.
Never stop taking your medication because of hair loss or avoid taking it because you are concerned about hair loss. Discuss the problem with your doctor. There are, however, some steps you can take to help your body resist hair loss when using medication.
MEDICATIONS
Aspirin can lower hemoglobin levels which results in a mild anemia. Iron is essential for hair growth and a deficiency may cause thinning or shedding hair. Your doctor may suggest iron supplements. You should include more iron rich foods, such as spinach or lean red meat, in your diet.
Thyroid drugs can result in hair loss or hair being brittle, dry and dull. When you have a hyperactive thyroid, the reproduction of hair follicle cells speeds up and hair falls out faster than they can be replaced. If you have hypothyroid, hair does not grow back as quickly leaving thinning patches. Your doctor may need to adjust your medication. You need to be sure to discuss the problem with the doctor when you first notice the problem. You can also use shampoos, conditioners and other hair products that work to add volume and luster to your hair.
Hormone Replacement Therapy drugs and Contraceptive Drugs are androgenic, meaning they contain male hormones. This can lessen hair growth. Natural microscopic shrinking of hair follicles occurs naturally as we age. This results in smaller hair. You and your doctor can decide if a drug that is anti-androgen would be an effective right choice for you.
Cholesterol inhibitors may be the thinning hair culprit in about 1% of cases. It’s the same for anti-depressants. If taken regularly for over three months, anti-inflammatory painkillers can also cause hair thinning in about 3% of cases. Again, discuss it with you doctor. Do not stop the medication.
Psoriasis Drugs may slow down the product of new skin cells but may have the side effect of changing the hair color or making it curly. The reasons are unclear, but it is thought the drugs interfere with the structure of the hair’s root. Hair returns to its normal state when treatment ended.
Acne medications containing retinoid, which is derived from vitamin A, may cause hair loss. Vitamin A protects hair follicles, but too much may temporarily shut down the follicle. They affect the cells that produce keratin so can cause changes in density, appearance and color. In all cases these changes were temporary and hair returned to normal within a few months once treatment ended.
Antibiotics reduce hemoglobin and can lower vitamin B levels that make hair fall out faster. You can take a vitamin B supplement while you are on the antibiotics. Remember, the illness you’re being treated for may also be the culprit so discuss it with your doctor.
VITAMINS
Vitamin A is essential for healthy hair. However, taking more than 10,000 IU’s a day can make your hair fall out as it increases cell reproduction in hair follicles. This means they reach the end of their growth phase faster. You should lower your dosage.
Vitamin C can be over-used. Many people take large doses of vitamin C, especially when fighting a cold. Although the body may flush out excess Vitamin C, there are side effects. Vitamin C affects skin cell reproduction and increases the levels of pityrosporon ovale yeasts which cause flaky, inflamed scalps. You need to reduce your dosage.
Vitamin E used to excess can lower the absorption of iron in the body. Brittle, thinning hair results when your body does not have enough iron. Taking both vitamin E and iron counteract. If you are taking both, take one in the morning and the other in the evening.
HAIR CARE
Using a shampoo, conditioner and styling products designed for fine or thinning hair will help keep your hair at its possible best while taking a medication that is causing hair problems. A couple of favorites worth mentioning are Alterna’s Caviar Brand Line and L’Anza Healing Nourish. Both help extend hair growth cycle and prevent hair breakage.

Finding the Hairstylist that Fits your Style

Finding the Hairstylist that Fits your Style

There are many reasons you may be searching for a hair stylist, but it can be a nerve wrecking experience.  Your hair is a large part of your image and if you have ever had a bad experience the thought of someone you don't know cutting or coloring your hair can be even more frightening.  Finding the right stylist may take a little effort on your part but it will be worth it.  So, if your ready to start your search, try the following tips:

1. Decide on the type of salon ambiance you would enjoy.  You will spend as much as four hours of a day every six to eight weeks sitting in a chair there, so being in comfortable will make you much happier.  Do you like it young and hip with trendy music, quiet and refined with soft classical music, a comfy neighborhood feel?  It is more likely you will find your right stylist working in a place where you feel comfortable.
2. Ask a friend or two or even the lady next to you in a checkout line if you like how her hair looks.  Recommendations, both pro and con, will help you.
3. Know your hair type.  Many salons or stylists specialize in curly hair, ethnic hair, or thinning hair.  If you have special needs hair then be sure one of your considerations is the stylist skill with you hair type.
4. Walk into different salon lobbies.  Get a feel for the atmosphere and clientele.  Check out the prices for services.  It's no use moving ahead if their prices are more than you can afford to pay.  If you are happy with everything, then work with the receptionist to schedule a "no cost" consultation. 
5. At your consultation, discuss openly what your expectations are, show pictures of different hair styles you may be considering.  Consider their reactions.  See if they offer ideas you like.  Don't be afraid to say "thank you for your time" and walk out.  If, however, you get a positive feeling, like what they have to say and their ideas, then go ahead and book the appointment.

Did Grandma's Beauty Secrets Really Work?

Did Grandma's Beauty Secrets Really Work?

In years past, Grandma would goop mayonnaise on her head, wait 15 minutes, wash then rinse her hair with apple cider vinegar. Her facial was a mashed avocado mixed with raw honey or a mashed overripe banana. When you got a zit, she would squeeze a lemon, then add a little sugar and tell you to wash your face with it. Grandpa's hair started thinning and she would apply a mixture of ginger and grape juice.
So...did grandma's beauty secrets really work? The answer is yes! Fortunately, today science understands why and we have a whole range of beauty products that make it unnecessary to keep a refrigerator in the bathroom.

What did these foods contain that made them effective?

	Banana contains Vitamin A and lots of potassium. It made a super moisturizer for the skin.
	Avocado is full of healthy fats and phytonutrients, as well as Vitamin A, E and C. It moisturizes the skin and has anti-aging properties. The avocado seed has a type of fat that can reverse sun damage. P.S. OPI AvoJuice Products gives these benefits to your skin!
	It's the eggs and the oils that made hair shiny and moisturized. Eggs contain L-cysteine, an amino acid and powerful anti-oxidant that makes up 18% of your hair and is keratin-forming.
	Raw honey has anti-bacterial, anti-microbial, anti-septic and anti-fungal properties. It was often mixed with the avocado or yogurt to help moisturize and used alone or with lemon to heal acne.
	Lemon has natural lighteners; it's full of vitamins, antioxidants and acids to even out skin tone. Mixed with honey it soothed. Mixed with sugar it helped relieve acne.
	Yogurt contains lactic acid and is full of probiotics; powerful anti-aging and cleansing ingredients. Blueberries were sometimes added for additional antioxidants. P.S. Murad Fine Hair Shampoo gives you these hair care benefits.
	It's the caffeine in the black tea that helped to reduce puffiness. Green Tea has anti-inflammatory properties which reduced redness and irritation.
	Ginger is a circulatory stimulant for the hair follicles. It is also high in fatty acids. Fatty acids are recommended for fighting hair loss, stunted growth and thinning of hair.
	Apple Cider Vinegar is naturally antibiotic and antibacterial. It is also slightly acidic so it restored the natural shine and body in hair by helping maintain a balanced pH.

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Start your Tween off Right

Start your Tween off Right Help her develop habits that will last a lifetime. Aging beautifully starts when we are very young with good eating habits and a good hygiene routine. So developing good skin and hair care habits should begin early. When playing with Mommy's make-up becomes "when can I wear make-up", it's time to commence encouraging grooming habits that will last a lifetime. Whatever age you set as the proper time for using make-up, give it a good six month head start by letting her demonstrate her developing maturity by twice daily face washing, body lotions with SPF, lip balms. Showing you she will take responsibility for herself in these small items will help you to measure her willingness to maintain her skin once she is allowed to use more grown-up cosmetics. After all, if fried fast foods are her snack of choice and make-up is allowed to remain on overnight, it is very likely she will develop acne or other skin problems. She may not thank you for the strict regimen right away, but she will as a teen when her skin remains clear and when she is turning sixty and still looks fifty! Make it a fun experience and a challenge with a reward. Shop together for her first "grown-up" products.  Discuss the importance of skin and hair care.  It is hard for someone so young to imagine herself "old" (and remember even you are old to her), so you might want to find a few pictures that demonstrate women with older, uncared for skin and a few with skin that has obviously been well-cared for.  Challenge her and offer the reward: "You are growing up so beautifully. I know you want to start wearing make-up and you will be allowed to [..when...].  It is my job to teach you as you grow and your job to show me how responsible you can be.  We will start you with [...].  If you can show me you will wash you face every morning and every night without being reminded, and you will [...] for the next [...] months, then I think you will be ready to begin using [...] ." Be sure to get products that work well for young skin.  Go for the natural products in a good quality face wash such as dermaE's Tea Tree and E Face Wash with it's natural antibacterial ingredients.  Remind her it is better  to rub gently for a little longer than to scrub hard quickly, and to blot her face dry. Moisturizers should be used daily. This can be part of the shopping fun.  There are lots of high-quality natural moisturizers that are naturally scented.  Let her choose her first "signature scent".  We like CND Scentsations that has a matching body wash for each scent or Smart Spa by Qtica Choose a good lip balm.  Not the candy scented roll-on's you have used as stocking stuffers, but one with excellent moisturizing and SPF qualities like Ottilie & Lulu's Lip Balm. Finally, and most important, encourage her good eating habits.  Start packing her lunch with a few carrot sticks  instead of two cookies.  Let her go to the grocery store to help you pick the healthy snacks.  Stress the importance of eight glasses of water a day for a healthy looking skin.  She should come away from this experience feeling good about herself and you will know she is on the road to a lifetime of healthy skin care.

Do I really need sulfate-free shampoo?

Do I really need sulfate-free shampoo?

Sulfates make the lather. They also make the water wet. You don’t need the bubbles, but the more wet your water is, the cleaner your hair will be. If you look at the ingredients list on the shampoo, sulfates will be listed as:
Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or SLS

• Sodium Laureth Sulfate or SLES

• Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate

• Sodium Myreth Sulfate

• TEA Laureth Sulfate

Sulfates are a “surfactant”. Watch water as it beads up. It does this by the process known as surface tension. The sulfates break down the surface tension of water and allow it to spread easily…making the water wetter and able to penetrate more deeply.

There is no current scientific evidence of any carcinogenic effects from sulfates. There is some evidence they may play a role in hormonal imbalances, Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s. Sulfates may cause irritation for those with sensitive skin or skin conditions such as eczema or dandruff. They may also be lurking in your conditioner, body wash and even toothpaste.

Sulfates are what cause the sting when you get some shampoo in your eyes. They can strip hair of natural oils. However, sulfates do a really great job of cleaning your hair. It’s a trade off. So, if you are prone to itchy flaky scalp or skin, have eczema, have chemically damaged or color treated hair, it’s is probably best to avoid products with sulfates.

If you have normal, healthy hair, then using a shampoo that contains sulfates is a matter of preference. If you just don’t feel clean without lots of suds, then look for less irritating sulfates. The least irritating sulfate is Sodium Myreth Sulfate, followed by TEA Laureth Sulfate, Sodium Laureth Sulfate, and Sodium Lauryl Sulfate. The most likely to irritate is Ammonia Laureth Sulfate. Just be sure to condition hair after shampoo.

Shampoos and Conditioner Brands that have sulfate free products include:

• Moroccanoil

• Little Green (great for babies and kids)

• Simply Organic (perfect for the whole family)

• Alto Bella Botanical Solutions

Vacation Essentials - Packing to look your best!

Vacation Essentials - Packing to look your best!

Summer vacation!  You've saved and planned and dreamed of it all winter long.  Now it's time to pack.  What to bring, how much to bring, air travel restrictions, car space limitations, and length of the vacation all have to be considered as you spend the day (or the frantic hour before you leave) packing.  Not withstanding the clothing, you also have to pack your hygiene and cosmetic products.  Unfortunately you can't just throw your whole bathroom in a suitcase to take with you, so getting these right is just as important as what clothes to pack. So, let's try to sort out the essentials:

• Shampoo and conditioner.  Chances are you will be out in the sunshine much of the time.  Hair needs special care when exposed to UV rays, especially color-treated hair.  It may also be much dryer than normal where you are going or have more humidity.  So, unless your favorite products have UV protectants and special moisturizers, you might want to invest in products that do.  Travel kit sizes of these products are available, especially in summer. We especially like Bamboo's Shine Travel Kit and Phillip B's Paraben-Free Formula Travel Kit. 
• Styling Products.  You may have a shelf full of these from shine sprays to hair spray, so consider your activities and how you will wear your hair during your vacation.  You certainly won't want to spend all your vacation primping, so the quick and easy version of your hair style will probably be best.  If you are planning one "special night" out during the trip, consider treating yourself to the hotel salon rather than packing a lot of items you will only need once.
• Skin Care.  Again, sun, chlorine, salt water, humidity, and even hotel air and vacation foods will play havoc with your skin.  The first item in the bag should be an ultra-moisturizing body lotion with an SPF protection.  Don't forget the lips.  Jane Iredale's Lip Drink is a perfect choice.  Even with limited space, don't forget your usual facial cleanser and night creme. 
• Cosmetics.  This is always the tough one.  You want to look great, but with many weight and travel restrictions you have to make some choices.  First, pull out your "everyday" items.  These are items like your mascara, concealer or foundation.  Then look to find dual function products, i.e. can your eye shadow function as the eye liner as well.  If you must have extra colors, go with the lip pencils, shadows, and lipsticks that are lightweight and perhaps dual ended.  Susan Posnick Cosmetics has a whole line of great dual purpose or multi-functional cosmetics you might want to check out.
• Hygiene.  Of course you pack the toothbrush, toothpaste, and a brush. P.S. Check out Violight Slim Sonic Toothbrush in a mascara-type tube! Also consider a bar of your favorite soap or body wash.  Most hotel soaps are drying or scented with a fragrance that you may not like.  This also makes your skin feel more "at home" and less likely react to external changes.

Packing these items requires some special care.  I like to tape each item closed before packing it.  There is nothing worse than opening your bag and finding lotion spilled all over everything.  If you are shopping for a cosmetic bag, look for one with special compartments or pocket so items are easily separated.  I also like Ziploc bags.  Again, they insure if something does spill, it doesn't ruin everything else.  Finally, remember, unless you are going far beyond human habitation there is always shopping!  AND, most important Have Fun and Relax!

Top 10! November

Thanksgiving month is wrapped up and its into the Holidays. That also means that its time for our top 10 of November! Where will your favorite product be listed?

In the #10 spot...
  Moroccanoil Moisture Repair Shampoo - The sulfate-free formula makes it safe for all hair colored or not, thin or thick. Its gentle enough to use every day while fortifying your hair with Argan oil, keratin and other outstanding nutrients.Make your hair super soft and healthy in just one wash!




Now for #9...
  Goldwell StyleSign Top Whip Volume Mousse - Color-safe and perfect for damaged hair because it repairs as you style again! Don't get those yucky crunchy strands of hair either. Top whip holds stlye while still feeling natural. Plus, its one of the only mousses that is a heat protectant so you can blow dry your hair after applying mousse to make styling a brezze.

The Best from the Press

Oh yes, it is that time again! Time to take 10% off all those amazing products you've been reading about! So what's in the limelight right now?

N.4 (Number Four) was raved about in New Beauty Magazine, while Jane Irdeale was featured in Bella NYC, and Macadamia Natural in Vogue, which completely makes sense because all three brands are wonderful!! Specially Jane Iredale, her makeup line is the best! Its easy on the skin and lasts all day. Really just an all around GREAT product!

Holiday Gifts!!

Joico Holiday Color Endure $19.99

Lanza Healing Smooth $42.99

  The weather is cooling. The snow is coming. People, pull out your fat pants because the Holidays are here!! HairCareChoices.com is celebrating with Holiday Gifts! Amazing hair and skin lines like Framesi, Schwarzkopf, Kenra, Lanza, TIGI, Rusk, and many many more are now wrapped up with a bow and a ton of savings. Swing by Macadamia Natural and pick up their Luxe Travel bag and save 70%! Or give that sweet neighbor lady the Scruples Pearlscriptives Color Care Trio and save 50%. Clean up you man with American Crew's Unwrap a New You Duo and save 37%! Need a Secret Santa? Try Earthly Body ving Holiday Mini Candle Trio for just $17.99! Or the Michael O'Rourke Rock Your Hair Roadie Travel Kit for just $19.99! The sales are waiting. Whether its a gift exchange or to gift yourself there is never a better place than HairCareChoices.com.

Earthly Body Marrakesh $39.99

Biosilk Family Gift $39.99

AG Gift of Smooth $23.99

Rusk Deepshine Color Trio $29.89

Rock Your Hair

One line that we are loving right now is the Rock Your Hair line., Formally known as Michael O'Rourke Rock Your Hair this line was created with your inner rocker in mind.  This line is designed to pump up the volume while keeping your hair healthy and vibrant.  This line is perfect for anyone with any hair. The hot pink packaging can also really lighten the mood in your shower. The Rock Your Hair Miracle Leave-In Conditioner is new and it works wonders. This is no one-hit wonder, its a platinum album classic with its shining, nourishing, and strengthening power cords.  Plus no way it's weigh down your hair because its around to pump up the hair! And to top off this already off the chart line all products are paraben, sulfate and formaldehyde free, WITH a portions of all the lines profits being donated to helping single moms in the hairdresser field to build their skills and business. This line is great and we are very highly recommending it to all!

New Arrivals!!!

Its that time again everybody! Time to save save save on the hottest and newest beauty products brought to you by HairCareChoices.com! So whats hot and new you ask? Well number one is Macadamia Natural! Though not completely new it is back and better than ever with its natural and beneficial oils for all. Next up Besame Cosmetics. Unique and hand craftd from cosmetic to package. Not only will you look great with it on but you look fabulous while applying it too!  Also just for you...Just for Extensions! It has never been easier to care for and maintain those gorgeous extensions you've paid so much for. And last but never least is J&D Beauty Products the Wet Brush! This brush is great for anyone , any hair, anytime. No tears, no snags, no tangles, no hair loss just brushed to soft perfection. Why are you still reading?!?! Head over to HairCareChoices.com now! Offer ends 12/12/12.

Top 10! October

Well, the full reports are in and here are the TOP 10 products of October!

At #10....
 Goldwell Kerasilk Instant Silk Fluid- Its an Anti-Frizz, moisturizer, and reconstructer! Product can make any level of dry damaged hair look absolutely gorgeous.






Right behind at #9....
  Kenra Classic Volume Spray - Take your hairspray's hold and volume to a maximum! Make a style last all day with out looking fake and plastic.

Allure Magazine Winners

Every year Allure Magazine picks its best in beauty and the 2012 results are out. Here are some of the winners' that you can find at HairCareChoices.com:
Best in Hair:

Shampoo/Conditioner for Frizzy/Curly Hair

    Fekkai Luscious Curls- very gentle formula with honey and ginseng to remove frizz while adding shine and beautiful bouncing curls.

Styling Products for Volume

    TIGI Bed Head Queen for a Day Thickening Spray- adds outstanding volume for a thick natural feeling style with a hint of berry delicious fragrance.

Styling Products for Curl Definition

  Moroccanoil Curl Defining Cream - Take your natural curls and waves to the next level.  Removes tangles and frizziness with ease while conditioning, volumizing and maximizing your beautiful locks.

Styling Products for Straight

   Fekkai Coiff Stylers Ironless Straightening Balm - No fly-aways, no frizz, and no damaging heat. This straightening balm uses a non chemical formula to straighten the hair as you dry without adding extra weight winning it the Allure's Best for 2007,2009,2010,2011 and 2012.  It also swooped the Reader's Choice in 2010.

Best in Tools:

Tweezers

  Tweezerman Slant Tweezers - Now 12 years running these tweezers have been number one! The absolute best tool far all your tweezing needs.  Its stainless steel, hand-filed tips will give you the best eyebrows with the truest precision.

Best on Nails

Red Polish

  OPI Big Apple Red - Ultimate in in color and wear the little polish has been number one for 3 years and is one of this years Readers' choices. This bright red is a delicate mix of sexy, sassy and professional.  It is definatly a go-to color.


Topcoat

  Seche Vite Dry Fast -Giving your nails a 1-coat armor is why its been number one in 2012 and 2009. It quickly dries any polish and gives the best shine ever. Seche is durable and chip-frees guaranteed. This is a must have for any mani/pedi.

Remover

  Zoya Remover+ - 3 in 1 remover is the best way to go. Oh yes, its a great cleaner remover and prep all in one, that's why its has won for 2010, 2011, and 2012! The "Big Flipper" bottle makes life so much easier when trying to repaint nails.  It does have a slightly strong chemical smell at first but its quickly replaced by a light lavender smell.  And PS don't worry about painting your nails black this beauty gets it off no problem.

Natural Products

  Jane Iredale Eye Gloss - Super quick and easy to use wile still providing flawless beauty. Won't smear crease or weigh down your eye. It has a light shimmer and  doesn't even need a brush to apply!

  Alterna Bamboo Volume 48 Hour Sustainable Spray - Thicker, fuller hair for a full 48 hrs.  Proven to increase your hair's volumue by 105%! Still this product is super light weight and conditioning!