hair care

Taking care of your hair in the summertime is just as important as taking care of it in the winter. Just like with your skin, your tresses might not be quite as dry in the warm weather months as they are in the winter, but that doesn't mean you should let your hair care slide. In ...read more

Being that we live in Florida, my kids pretty much live in swimsuits all summer long. Whether they're going for a dip in the pool, splashing around in the surf or simply running through an old fashioned sprinkler, they're all about getting wet. Haha! So, we have a healthy ...read more

When I do any kind of heat styling I like to apply a heat protectant first. I have colored hair, so not only do I want to protect my hair from heat damage, but I want to preserve the color for as long as possible too. To do that I turn to a product that is specifically formulated ...read more

Anyone with long hair knows how important it is to use the right products to take care of those tresses, but good hair care goes beyond products. The process is important too! Since so many of our tweens rock long locks like their mamas, we though it would be a good idea to share ...read more

I’m jealous of my son’s hair color… He’s got the most gorgeous blond locks. Seriously, I’d pay good money for that hue. I do pay good money for it. “Give me the 'Grant'—and throw in a few subtle low lights!” Related: Kidpik spring delivered to your door His shaggy cool-dude ...read more

I'm sharing my top styling tips for girls with long hair. Both my girls have long hair--they love the look, but HATE the brushing. Yes, they want the trends they see on their favorite shows and on social media--braids, ponytails, buns--but they fuss over styling sessions. These ...read more

I have two kids with two very different heads of hair. My son has a glorious curly mane that I literally hate to have cut...While my daughter, on the other hand, is still working on growing her tresses past a pixie. Haha! So, hair care is very important in my house. Not only are ...read more

We do love our makeup, here at The Shopping Mama... Eye shadows, bronzers, lipsticks, and liners--we don't discriminate. But beauty booty with a conscience? Now that's a cause we can get behind! April is Earth Month and we're highlighting a few fabulous products that are good ...read more

Last week we shared some Winter Skincare Essentials for Busy Moms because we all know the dry, cold weather wreaks havoc on our skin. The dry air, cold temperatures and wind gusts also negatively impact our hair. We're happy to share some great Winter Hair Care Tips from Aveda's ...read more

A quick solution to cover up your gray in between coloring. Color Wow is a powder that applies easily to dry hair. We show you how this beauty treatment is used and give you tips for making your color last. This beauty video is informative and gives an insider look at this ...read more

We're sharing samples of the new Nexxus Youth Renewal products. I've been testing this shampoo, conditioner and elixir this summer. As I've been training for triathlons, I've been a little rough on my hair. My hair has been tugged into ponytails and twisted into swim caps. I ...read more

A few weeks I had the chance to have to learn more about the latest product line from John Frieda. A renowned brand in the hair care segment, I learned more about their new Luxurious Volume Line as well as how we can all keep our color longer thanks to their Colour Protecting ...read more

The last thing I want my hair to look like is New York Streets. But one of the first things I'm happy to do is wash it with New York Streets. I know. I'm confusing. You aren't the first person to think that. New York Streets has had a boutique line of high performance style ...read more