Seasonal Tips

Resolved! This will be your best hair year ever! Here are six solid promises to ensure plenty of good hair days in 2011.

1. Feed it What It Needs

Are your strands hungry? Thirsty? Both? Different hair types need different solutions. If hair is dull, dry and lackluster, it requires moisture. If it's brittle, over-processed and prone to breakage, nourishment is indicated. Satisfy thirsty tresses with rich moisturizing formulas like Joico's Moisture Recovery Shampoo, Conditioner and Treatment Balm. These quenchers contain moisture-loving ingredients sourced from the sea to hydrate and increase manageability. And when it comes to restoring maximum hair health, nothing feeds and strengthens strands like Joico's iconic K-PAK Reconstruct Shampoo, K-PAK Reconstruct Conditioner and K-PAK Deep-Penetrating Reconstructor. These formulas feature the award winning Quadramine Complex, an exclusive blend of nourishing molecular proteins.

2. Stay Trim(med)

Sure it's easy to lose track of the time between haircuts, but regular trims are the easiest and most cost effective way to keep hair looking fresh and fit. If it's a challenge to remember to make those appointments, remember that most stylists will pre-book while you're in their chair--you can schedule your next appointment then and there and cross it off your "to do" list. Another idea? Book all of your appointments for a full year so you'll get the days and time slots that you prefer!

3. Get Out of Your Styling Rut

Unleash that default ponytail. Explore the wonders of smooth hair. If your strands are straight, give curls a whirl. Changing up your 'do is easy, cheaper than Botox and commitment--free--if you don't like it, just wash that style right out of your hair! For a great, all-purpose, "makeover" tool, try the Joico ReconstRx VaporIron. You can use this mighty multi-tasker to smooth, bend, wave, curl or flip strands--it's ultra adaptable and goes with the flow!

4. Indulge in Cocktails

A little vermouth launches your martini straight to heaven, and the same "cocktailing" principle holds true for your favorite styling products. For example, if you're a fan of mousse, like Joico's K-PAK Thermal Design Foam, for adding volume, try mixing in a bit of serum, like the K-PAK Protect & Shine Serum to seal frayed ends and amplify your strands' dazzling shine! There are dozens of ways to mix up one or more stylers--experiment to create your favorite "recipes."

5. Protect Your Color Investment

When it comes to your hair color, the key words to keep in mind are "preserve" and "protect." Consider: you designate a substantial portion of your annual beauty budget to that glossy, gray-busting chestnut hue or those gorgeous highlights, and it's worth every penny! So why not ensure you're maximizing that investment with the best possible care at home? The best bets are shampoos, conditioners and stylers--like Joico's K-PAK Color Therapy products-- that are formulated specifically for color treated hair. With regular use, your color will last longer and look shinier and more vibrant and your hair will look and feel healthier.

6. Be Kind to the Earth

Hair friendly products can be earth friendly too, so why not take care of your strands and the planet at the same time? Joico has established a full slate of eco-friendly initiatives, including packaging that contains 70-80% post-consumer recycled materials, a plan to plant nearly 8,000 new trees worldwide and a groundbreaking new wind turbine program at the company's Geneva, NY headquarters which will ultimately provide the facility with 100% renewable energy. Beautiful hair, beautiful planet--what a beautiful plan!