Category: Chic Geek

P2 by Philip Pelusi BrilliantHair Revolutionary Reformulation!

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P2 by Philip Pelusi BrilliantHair is now both Silicone Free and Vegan!  P2 BrilliantHair contains Tomato Fruit Extract loaded with fortifying vitamins and minerals including Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc, Copper, Selenium, Vitamin B6, B12 and Folate (a form of Vitamin B9).  Tomato Fruit Extract is also rich in antioxidants Vitamins A, C and E that help protect hair strength and chemically and color treated hair.

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Organic Baobab Seed Oil hydrates, creates lustrous shine and provides heat protection and frizz reduction.  Philip chooses the gold standard cold-pressed Organic Baobab Seed Oil meaning it retains its nutritional value during processing.  It is rich with Vitamin D3 and 5 Fatty Acids that nourish and moisturize hair and scalp without weighing down hair.

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The Hydro Charged Pelusi Ceramide Complex joins the ingredient listing giving P2 BrilliantHair next-level color protection.  This is a universal-texture complex of plant derived ceramides mimics the ceramides (known as lipids) found in between cuticle layers.  It helps seal each cuticle layer to each other and to the cortex helping seal in color molecules below.  This proprietary mixture strengthens, hydrates, helps protect color and creates shine.

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Jojoba Oil joins the P2 BrilliantHair ingredient lineup, derived from the seeds of the Simmondsia chinensis plant, a shrub native to AZ, CA, and northern Mexico.  It possesses excellent healing and hydrating properties as well as providing heat protection, shine and detangling.

jojoba seeds oil image source jedwardsinternational

Squalane has also been added to the formula as a key source of antioxidants beneficial to hair color preservation.  Extracted from various plants, vegetables, and grains, Squalane also provides moisture and increased shine.

squalane image source freshinechem

And this updated P2 BrilliantHair formulation also has a much lighter feel on the hair while retaining that same no-hold, mega-watt shine we have all come to know and love!

But there’s more! The BrilliantHair P2 Product Library Video and the P2 Moody Medium Virtual Product Class have both been updated with this revolutionary reformulation! Here they are…

Incredible Philip Pelusi Product Revolutionary Reformulations!

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Most products on the market are still the same formulas created decades ago with perhaps a new fragrance, ingredient, or spokesperson.  But not at Philip Pelusi!  Instead, the latest model IPhone would be the tech equivalent to Philip Pelusi products, always evolving with the most cutting-edge, revolutionary, technology and ingredients!

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Introducing the latest revolutionary updates to the Philip Pelusi product line, P2 by Philip Pelusi Polish and BrilliantHair!  As far as consumer perception goes, Silicones have been falling out of favor with the savvy hair care customer.  Always in tune with marketplace demands, most Philip Pelusi products are already Silicone Free and now P2 Polish and BrilliantHair joins the team!  

No packaging changes but these ingredient upgrades are absolutely revolutionary!  Lighter weight than the original formulas but delivers the product functionality everyone has come to know and love!  Plus, extra over the top protection from heat styling, sun and anti-color fade!

More education coming everyday this week on right here on busystylist.com!!

Chic Geek ~ Hair Structure Refresher!

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What is the cuticle layer of the hair?  The outer cuticle is the “armor” of the hair laying like shingles on a roof protecting the inner workings of the cortex.  The cuticle is made of protein!  Larger hair strands such as resistant 100% grey or thick or coarse hair contain more cuticle layers while finer strands contain less. 

healthy vs damaged hair image source: blog.peoples

When the cuticle is healthy and smooth it reflects light and appears shiny, hair styles and performs better.  When the cuticle is damaged hair looks dull, dry, tangles easily and won’t hold a style or color as well. 

healthy vs damaged hair image source: howtomakeyourhairgrowfastertips

How to keep it healthy?  Philip Pelusi P2 and Tela Products and your expert advice as a knowledgeable Philip Pelusi Designer!

For more education and how to use info just click on… P2 Virtual Product Classes (busystylist.com) and Tela Virtual Product Classes (busystylist.com)

The Philip Pelusi Chic Geek is a treasure trove of in-depth Philip Pelusi ingredient knowledge.  To see all Chic Geeks go to… The Chic Geek – Busy Stylist

Can You Ever Use Too Much P2 Xtreme?

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Can you ever use too much P2 Xtreme?  Nope!  It’s scientifically impossible!  The hair is like a sponge and can only hold so much of anything applied to it.  Applying too much P2 Xtreme simply wastes the product.  What is needed gets absorbed into the hair fiber and the rest is rinsed away. 

P2 Xtreme being applied to color treated hair!

Remember application technique is important, cleanse hair, rinse thoroughly, squeeze dripping water, mist on 6 -12 mists of P2 Xtreme Daily Treatment Liquid Repair Spray, apply an instant or deep conditioner, leave on 3 or more then rinse thoroughly!  Start strengthening your hair today with P2 Xtreme!

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For more education and how to use info watch the 2 min P2 Xtreme video!  Just click on… NEW P2 Product Library (busystylist.com)

The Philip Pelusi Chic Geek is a treasure trove of in-depth Philip Pelusi ingredient knowledge.  To see all Chic Geeks go to… The Chic Geek – Busy Stylist

How does Rocket Leaf Help the Scalp?

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Rocket Leaf, also known as Arugula, helps balance the Ph level of the scalp thus helping reduce oil secretions on oily scalps.  It works along with the rest of the proprietary Philip Pelusi Rocket Ivy Blend of Rocket Leaf, Ivy, Whortleberry and Watercress in the P2 DeTox Shampoo Treatment to help keep the scalp cleaner longer.  Use P2 DeTox Shampoo every day or alternate with any Philip Pelusi Shampoo.  A cleaner scalp, lustrous hair and color safe!

image source rocket leaf plant worldseeds.com

For more education and how to use info watch the 2 min P2 DeTox video!  Just click on… NEW P2 Product Library (busystylist.com)

The Philip Pelusi Chic Geek is a treasure trove of in-depth Philip Pelusi ingredient knowledge.  To see all Chic Geeks go to… The Chic Geek – Busy Stylist

Fabric Care Tags

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The Chic Geek by Nikki ~ Product Education Director

Have you ever read the fabric care tag inside one of your pieces of clothing?  If you have, then you know there are lots of details from the designer or manufacturer about how they want you to care for it.  Dry clean only, cold water, dry flat, cool dryer and so on.

But do humans have these care tags for their hair?!  LOL of course not!  But we really should!  As stylists we have seen it all from dry, broken, over processed hair to texture that needs a little or a lot of help.  So, guests often are not taking care of their hair fabric in the proper way.

That’s where we come in as stylists!  Philip often says “Hair is the most important fabric we wear.  We wear our hair every day!”  So, we see hair fabric as needing and deserving the very best and most detailed care tag.  This comes in the form of our professional consultation and product education, both verbal and written on either the P2 or Tela Concierge Brochures to give to each guest.  How else will they know how to take care of the most important fabric in their wardrobe, their hair!

The Philip Pelusi Chic Geek is a treasure trove of in-depth Philip Pelusi ingredient knowledge.  To see all Chic Geeks go to… The Chic Geek – Busy Stylist

Philip Pelusi The IPhone of Haircare

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The Chic Geek by Nikki ~ Product Education Director

If you are looking at these images of outdated cell phones from decades gone past, you are probably wondering what does this have to do with haircare?  Well, a lot actually!  Most products on the market are still selling the same formulas they created decades ago with perhaps a new fragrance or new ingredient or new model or actress as the spokesperson.  But their formulas are as old and outdated as these crazy looking cell phones, some the size of a shoebox LOL!

Would you purchase one of these today?  The answer of course is NO!  So why should a guest purchase outdated haircare technology?  That is exactly what they are doing when they purchase other products on the marketplace.  Instead, this latest model IPhone would be the tech equivalent to Philip Pelusi products. 

The most cutting-edge, revolutionary technology and ingredients that all help create the very best hair fabric possible for the guest.  The best condition, color protection, styling performance, texture, feel and more!  And the better the hair fabric, the better your work looks, and the happier the guest will be with their hair and YOU!

The Philip Pelusi Chic Geek is a treasure trove of in-depth Philip Pelusi ingredient knowledge.  To see all Chic Geeks go to… The Chic Geek – Busy Stylist

Summer Support ~ P2 Potion and P2 Clarifying!

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The Chic Geek by Nikki ~ Product Education Director

The warmth of the sun and a dip in the pool or ocean feel relaxing and give a sense of rejuvenation.  However, sun, chlorine, and salt water can be the cause of damaging effects to the hair and scalp.  They can erode hair’s strength causing color loss and dry brittle hair plus UV damage to the scalp.  For help, simply look to the Philip Pelusi June 2022 product promos for P2 Potion and P2 Clarifying!

Want to chat these up with your guests?  Here are a few pointers to help…

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P2 by Philip Pelusi Potion

  • Lightweight, greaseless, sun guard and groom
  • Sun protection with Philip’s proprietary Pelusi Matrix Blend of 6 Ultra Violet Light Filters: Matricaria, Asafetida, Sage, Horseradish, Grapeseed and Blackberry
  • UV Protection for the hair and scalp
  • Hydration, work as antioxidants for anti-color fade, heat styling protection
  • Excellent detangler, weightless leave-in conditioning
Asafoetida flower image source healthbenefitstimes

P2 by Philip Pelusi Clarifying

  • Deep Cleansing Treatment Shampoo
  • Neutralizes chlorine if used after swimming
  • Helps prevent chlorine damage if used before swimming
  • Removes minerals such as salt water and hard water
  • Cannot remove color!!!
  • Silk Protein, Sodium PCA and Vitamin E strengthen and hydrate
plant image source carnegieinstitutionforscience

For more education and how to use info watch the 2 min P2 Potion and P2 Clarifying videos!  Just click on… NEW P2 Product Library (busystylist.com)

The Philip Pelusi Chic Geek is a treasure trove of in-depth Philip Pelusi ingredient knowledge.  To see all Chic Geeks go to… The Chic Geek – Busy Stylist

Suds in a Bottle?!

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The Chic Geek by Nikki B. ~ Product Education Director

What does the guest think shampoo is for?  TV commercials, social media and of course the mere suds in their hair understandably make the guest think shampoo is just for cleansing the hair!  But this narrow vision of shampoo, specifically Philip Pelusi shampoos, also creates a narrow or lesser value for those products.  Perhaps in their minds, spending approximately $30 for shampoo to just clean their hair just doesn’t seem worth it.

So how do we broaden their view?  We make shampooing the guest come to life by verbally and tangibly explaining the real value of these products.  We educate the guest about what problems the shampoo and conditioner will help solve and the benefits they have on their hair.  Afterall, we are not selling suds, a.k.a. liquid dish soap or laundry detergent!

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Bring the guest into the product.  When the guest is being shampooed their eyes are pointed at the ceiling and cannot see or feel the product or even see any results such as with styling products which are instant gratification!  Show and tell the guest what you are using and why.  Explain that the shampoo you are recommending (and applying) of course gently cleanses their hair and scalp, but these products really are the first “styling” product used on the hair.

Shampoo and conditioner, improve the texture, help protect from color fading, add conditioning elements and literally prepare the hair fabric.  Let them know that the shampoo and conditioner they use will either set them up for styling success or they won’t.  It is all part of the plan and the process to get the style they want!

It’s a simple equation… Volumetric Haircut + Services + Products + Styling Lesson = the guest’s desired style!  And YOU the Philip Pelusi Designer make it happen!

The Philip Pelusi Chic Geek is a treasure trove of in-depth Philip Pelusi ingredient knowledge.  To see all Chic Geeks go to… The Chic Geek – Busy Stylist

Designers as Condition Teachers – Hair as Fabric

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The Chic Geek by Nikki B. ~ Product Education Director

Ever have a guest whose hair is dry, brittle, and damaged?  Yes, course!  We all have.  More than likely they are not aware of how bad off their hair is and have no idea how to turn this damage around.  This seemingly negative starting point is actually a great opportunity to build trust with the guest, create an opportunity to educate products and give the guest a beautiful style!

Philip often says “Hair is the most important fabric we wear.  We wear our hair every day!”  There is so much to this statement but in relation condition we can use this as a teachable moment for the guest.  Try this simple analogy…  Guests are often aware of clothing fabric and especially what older vs newer fabrics can look like.  So, using the following comparison might help guests understand their own hair condition.

damaged denim
damaged hair image source livingmaples

Just like a new item of clothing such as a dress shirt or a pair of jeans, the fabric is new, undamaged and looks perfect.  But as we wear those jeans repeatedly and depending on what elements we expose those jeans will greatly affect how they look.  Do we wear those jeans just for special occasions or every day? Do we cleanse them gently and airdry them or do we throw them in the washing machine on the hot setting with any old detergent making that fabric break down over time?

new undamaged denim
healthy hair image source naturesway

How we treat our clothing fabrics is just like how we treat our hair, the more damaging elements they face the worse the condition.  Most guests understandably have no idea how what products they put on their hair and how they treat it dramatically affects its condition.  This is a perfect platform to then education our guests on what products to use and how to apply them.  And we have our entire service time with each guest to do just that!

The Philip Pelusi Chic Geek is a treasure trove of in-depth Philip Pelusi ingredient knowledge.  To see all Chic Geeks go to… The Chic Geek – Busy Stylist