The latest addition to Paul Mitchell’s popular tea tree line of hair care products is Lavender Mint Moisturizing Shampoo & Conditioner.
What do Lavender and Mint do for Hair?
Ageless, a herbal dictionary, describes lavender is a popular herb used for its therapeutic and antibacterial properties. It complements Paul Mitchell’s tea tree line by treating dandruff and head lice. Lavender oil revitalizes all skin types and is useful for scalp problems such as abscesses, acne, oiliness, boils, burns, sunburn, wounds, psoriasis, insect bites, and stings. It also acts as an insect repellent. Lavender is also widely coveted for its sweet aroma, which relaxes and calms the mind.
Mint’s distinctive fragrance stimulates and refreshes the senses, according to Ageless. Lavender Mint Moisturizing Shampoo gently cleanses with a rich, hydrating lather. The conditioner uses silicone technology to smooth and soften hair. Paul Mitchell sums up this new sensation as “Calm. Cool. Quenched.”—for any hair type.
The aroma of lavender and mint linger in some people's hair, and not in others. Ask a salon for a sample size to ensure any lingering fragrance is tolerable.
New Super Skinny Relaxing Balm
This leave-in treatment follows in the footsteps of Super Skinny Serum. Both contain exclusive Super Skinny Complex which squeezes water out of each strand of hair, tightening the shaft. Drying time is drastically reduced, and frizz is virtually eliminated.
What makes this product different from the Serum is that it has a unique humidity-resistant formula. It has a memory to lock-in style in any weather or climate. Wheat and vegetable proteins combined with moisturizers smooth and soften. This lightweight, creamy balm has a “no product feel” finish. It will not weigh hair down so it is great for any hair type.
This product does not have a high-hold factor. Have a stylist demonstrate how much hold this product offers at your next salon appointment to determine if it is right for your style.
Super Skinny Relaxing Balm was highlighted in the March 16, 2008 edition of New York Magazine. Wendy Goodman’s article Bring on the Rain proclaims the balm as “the sworn enemy of frizz, designed to resist moisture and to condition at the same time.”
Express Ion Style 1.0 Flat Iron
The gem of new styling products from Paul Mitchell is its Express Ion Style 1.0flat iron. Its predecessor The Smoothing Iron was a best-seller and the new iron is dressed to impress as it reveals the latest technology in thermal styling.
Not to be outdone by the Super Skinny Complex in the Serum and Balm, the iron has its own Express Ion Complex which is fused to the 1” cushioned plates. This blend of silicone and ceramic creates optimal smoothing and hydrating from the inside out.
Static and fly-aways are under control with negatively-charged ions. This is Paul Mitchell’s first foray into the ionic arena.
Unlike the ghd styling iron, this iron does not have an automatic shut-off timer. Ensure the iron is turned off before leaving it unattended or it can present as a fire hazard.
Ultimately, the silicone-infused Express Grips on the edges of the plates are what makes this iron special. Hair is controlled without slipping so there is no need for repeat swipes through the hair. Ease and control make straightening, flipping, curling and waving quick and perfect. As expected with Paul Mitchell smoothing products, the result with the Express Ion Style 1.0 is exceptionally shiny hair.
