Over the years, I’ve told everyone I know about Philip B. hair care products — college pals, colleagues, family, friends in the mountains who don’t normally even “do” fancy. I let them know that there are things they can treat themselves to that are on the same level as the “oyster” watch, the celebrity colored diamond ring, the house anniversary rose champagne. World-over, with international royalty who won’t accept anything but the best, they choose Philip B. I was happy to be hosted to experience their latest exciting offerings!
Just like cars, facial care, jeans, things evolve over the years. Even swimming, my swimming friends tell me, has evolved to be more about working your torso than your arms. I mean, remember when you were a kid and shampoo was pretty much the same as high cleaning dish soap? I’m going to let you in on some new techniques and products to rev up your routine.
After all, when your hair isn’t looking well long-term, you can’t even do the classic “bad hair day” styles! Just try doing the ponytail baseball cap thing or messy bun, with weak, limp and thin hair. I had a hairdresser a while back who started talking about wigs. I thought, “You’ve given up on me, but I haven’t given up on me!”
When you get your hair into shape, it can be more important to your outfits than even jewelry. I’ve met a lot of country gals who aren’t into accessories, but their waist-length perfect locks draw the most attention. Still, people are on a budget these days. Philip’s Recession-Proof Haircare Tips:
- Pre-treat hair before shampooing
- Pre-oiling protects color molecules from being stripped by harsh tap water and shampoo, while strengthening the hair shaft to prevent fading.
- Go easy on the heat tools
- Heat fades color and weakens hair structure, only use heat when necessary and protect strands each time.
- Detangle before you shower
- Detangling your hair can exfoliate the scalp and helps spread natural oils – so your roots stay fresh longer!
Today, your hair care has to begin at the beginning: the scalp is where it’s at. Start a few minutes before your shampoo with Scalp Booster. It stimulates growth!
It has very specific application instructions: on dry hair, every other day, apply 10-15 drops to your unwashed scalp. Massage it in for a minute or two. Wash your hands, let the product warm up and cool down, ab out 10-20 minutes. Then, you go off into your shampoo routine.
In summertime, especially, you can feel grimy after hanging out at the beach, hiking, barbequing. gardening in the sun. When you deep clean your scalp, you not only do a deep refresh, but your setting up your hair for light, natural bounciness.
Peppermint Avocado is the formula that put Philip B. on the luxe product map. Now there’s the Peppermint Avocado Scalp Scrub. It’s a rich, creamy minty scrub plus shampoo in one. Sea Salt Avocado, Peppermint, Eucalyptus, Witch Hazel, Arnica Flower and Aloe get rid of product residue without stripping your hair. I definitely suggest using this in the shower the morning after the big shindig, where you used all kinds of stuff to create that towering ‘do. It’s refreshing and gentle, it really works!
Speaking of scalp care, we want you to get into a new habit. Now you need to think of “pre-cleansing”. Everything can’t do everything, y’know? Whether during this shower you’re working on de-brassing your blond hair, adding extra oils and nourishment or what-have-you, your first shampoo should be paving the way with a deeper clean. Just like the extra steps in K-Beauty facial care, the more you pamper, the better you’ll look!
One of the original, breakthrough Philip B. products is Peppermint-Avocado Shampoo. The avocado oil makes refreshing moisturizing at the same time. This will provide a thorough cleaning, breaking down any products for a clean slate. This is what they say about it: “A global bestseller, this luxuriously uncommon shampoo leaves hair looking fuller while making your scalp feel tingly-clean and refreshed. The formula is enriched with avocado extract for gentle clarifying. Crisp Peppermint Oil and 16 Plant Extracts impart a cool, invigorating sensation.”
So, how will you condition? Peppermint Avocado Conditioner is your perfect daily choice. It has a lotion consistency and even though a daily, you are still encouraged to enjoy its fragrance and conditioning power in your hair for a few minutes. The conditioner definitely adds to your luxury experience.
This is what they say about it: “Peppermint Avocado Conditioner feels so refreshing that we think of it as AC for the scalp. The unique formula contains Safflower Oleosomes for time-released botanical conditioning, plus a potent Amino Acid Complex and Vitamin E to leave all hair types feeling bouncy and gleaming. We’ve also added a dose of Peppermint Oil and Menthol to create a clean, zingy sensation that makes you feel bright and energized. The formula also features ingredients used in powerful anti-aging skincare, so it’s as wonderful for your scalp as it is for your hair.”
Now for “spa night”, weekends or general self-care times, indulge in Weightless Volumizing Hair Masque. It’s a tub of rich, thick cream with an intense Magnolia scent. Very Southern! Here is care without smooshing down your locks without heaviness. It rinses out easily. Here’s what they say about it: “Defy gravity. Our featherlight volumizing masque pumps up hair, leaving it feeling bouncy and lush. Time-released Safflower Oleosomes combine with L-Amino Acids and a targeted mix of plant-derived proteins and conditioning agents to create a shiny look with alluring body and lift. The formula smells equally elevated. Extracts of Magnolia, Neroli, Lavender, Rose and Mandarin lend hair an uplifting, efflorescent scent that’s rich and real.”
During your shower, there’s more pampering to be done! Forever Shine Body Wash is definitely for everyone, with sophisticated and woody notes. I get a touch of briskness and warm spices. It has a flowing honey consistency, good for shaving. But there are brains behind that beauty, here’s what they say about it: “This luxurious daily wash contains a mix of skin-care powerhouses to leave you feeling cleansed and refreshed. Amino Acids and Peptides support radiant, healthy-looking skin, while Safflower Oleosomes help lock in moisture for a soft, dewy feel.
Prompted by popular demand and ideal for all skin types, the formula makes a perfect complement to our best-selling Forever Shine Shampoo: Its fresh Velvet Oud scent (with citrus notes that open to florals and exotic woods) is naturally derived, sophisticated and spirit-lifting.
Size:
11.8 fl. oz. (350 ml)
2 fl. oz. (60 ml)
Quantity:
Ingredients
Complete your routine
Forever Shine Shampoo
Forever Shine Shampoo
Sale priceFrom $34.00
Forever Shine Conditioner
Forever Shine Conditioner
Sale priceFrom $40.00
How to use
Dispense directly onto your hands or loofah and massage over wet skin to form a rich foam, then rinse thoroughly.
No words to describe the feeling of being enveloped in the dark warmth of this luxurious scent. It surrounds you in a cashmere-soft cloud that makes you feel pampered and spoiled, all day long.”
You either were taught as a kid to always use a body cream after bathing and swimming or you weren’t. If you weren’t, you’d better start getting in the habit now, because you don’t want your body aging or itching unnecessarily. You want to be the best you, right? Forever Shine Body Creme has the same heady scent as the body wash, in a tub filled with a spreadable cream. It absorbs instantly with no greasiness or tackiness. Don’t forget to apply to your hands and feet! You will feel well cared-for after using it. Here’s what they say about it: “Our kind of overachiever, this luxurious supercream absorbs quickly to help you appear velvety and glowing. A rich cocktail of Amino Acids and Peptides tightens and conditions skin; Shea Butter and Vitamin E offer a concentrated dose of moisture; and time-released Safflower Oleosomes help you feel hydrated longer. Even better, the formula pampers you with the fresh, sophisticated scent of Velvet Oud. Crafted from plant-based citrus, floral and woody notes, it’s one of the most exquisite fragrances we’ve ever composed.”
So, after leaving the shower, it’s time for stylin’ and profilin’. First things first: detangling. You’re not going to have big tangle issues after using Philip B., but the less you stress wet hair, the better. It’s not necessarily your hair when you can’t untangle after a shower: it has to do with the water’s pH. Detangling Toning Mist is a light spray incorporating apple cider vinegar — but with a light floral fragrance. Spray your hair while wet for silkiness and shine. This is what they say about it: “I created my Detangling Toning Mist to solve a challenge we all face: tap water’s alkaline pH leaves our hair’s cuticles open and unruly, when they naturally crave to be sealed at a 5.5 pH. Through careful formulation, I discovered the perfect blend of citric and hyaluronic acids to instantly balance your hair’s pH and put it back in harmony.”
Especially as you get older, you might have trouble creating the voluminous styles that balanced everything from yesteryear. But, thinking back to 1980s Big Hair products, you don’t want the crispiness, stickiness, plasticizing of your little locks. Well, there’s a whole new game: Weightless Volumizing Insta-Thick. It’s a spray that you use from roots to ends, unlike the mousses where you have to just make roots stand up at attention. It has the beautiful magnolia scent, rich and heady. It comes out in a micro-stream, it barely feels wet at all. Then, you style. This is what they say about it: “Adds the appearance of body and lift to all hair types. Extracts of Aloe, Geranium and Chamomile pamper dry strands. Infuses hair with the luxurious scent of Magnolia Flowers.”
There’s a BRAND NEW product that can do 4 things: leave-in conditioner, frizz tamer, styling serum and get this — overnight treatment. Oh, I so love anything that works while I sleep. Weightless Miracle Serum helps with that long-term hair improvement plan, just give it some time on the calendar and a couple of minutes to dry before you hit the sack. A few pumps is what you use. Here’s what they say about it: “Hyaluronate delivers deep hydration without adding weight. Prickly Pear smoothes frizz and seals split ends. Acai restores shine, strength and elasticity. Green Tea defends strands while enhancing softness. Cucumber Extract provides lightweight moisture and flyaway control. Antioxidants protect hair from damage and dryness.”
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