Big hair, intense curls, and large volume updo’s are all the rage for 2020.  The hair has texture whether natural waves or curls or artificially created by hot rollers or a curling iron, the look is big, bigger, biggest!  So, some substantial holding products may need to be applied to damp hair, to create volume and texture, or to dry hair for teasing and holding the finished look.

To get that big glam hair try the following zero-buildup Philip Pelusi products.  On damp hair try P2 by Philip Pelusi ReCurl Smart Styling Treatment.  This incredible product contains Philip’s proprietary plant based microemulsion that helps spring up curl in naturally wavy and curly heads and helps create texture to help hot roller and curling iron sets take faster and last longer while strengthening that hair.

Also, bust out the best mousse on the market!  Try P2 Liquid Mousse!  Silk protein helps strengthen while producing big volume with a soft hold.  Mousse reinvented and in 2020 green packaging.  No aerosols at Philip Pelusi!  P2 Liquid Mousse is dispensed in a light foam.  But a little goes a long way!  1 or 2 pumps for finer heads and 3 – 4 for thicker crops.

And for the finishing touch, mist on P2 Industrial Finishing Spray.  An extremely firm hold but with a shampoo soluble finish, everything is rinsed away clean!  Zero buildup plus sunscreen to help protect the hair from UV Rays.  Mist on, holding the product approximately 12” away from the hair.  A few mists will do it and you will be ready to rock your big hair trend!

And if you are really layering on the products, a scalp reset, meaning a fresh clean scalp feels great!  Enter the groundbreaking ingredients in our proprietary P2 by Philip Pelusi Rocket Ivy Blend found in our P2 by Philip Pelusi DeTox Shampoo Treatment.  Everything is cleansed away leaving a fresh clean feel to the scalp but never dry or tight and no color fadage.

Philip’s Rocket Ivy Blend consists of Rocket Leaf, also known as Arugula, Ivy, Whortleberry and Watercress.  The hair and scalp stay cleaner longer with some guests reporting they have even been able to skip a day in between shampoos, something they say they have never been able to do before.  The P2 DeTox Shampoo Treatment can be used as a daily or weekly shampoo at home or as part of an in-salon scalp treatment.

Style reboots are needed frequently throughout a busy week.  Everything from refreshing a style when running late in the morning to heading out for Friday night cocktails to waking up on a weekend morning with absolutely zero motivation to style one’s hair and more!  And we all need a go-to product for every scenario!  We recommend our incredibly versatile P2 by Philip Pelusi RefresHair Smart Styling Treatment and Texture Spray and these quick fix techniques…

Date night hair reboot:  Running late after work for a romantic dinner with that special someone?  Hairstyle looking droopy after a long day?  Have a hairbrush and a bottle of this spray-on powder-free hair refresher in your bag or at your desk.  Holding P2 RefresHair approximately 8-10” away from the hair, lightly mist starting at the nape, lifting sections so the product can reach each layer as you move up to the top of the head.  Next, brush through hair to distribute evenly.  Next, re-mist while finger-styling your hair to perfection!  And you are ready to go!  P2 RefresHair’s amazing White Tea and Thyme makes hair smell great!  It helps refresh your hair as well as your senses!

Early wake-up call hair prep:  When you’ve got that just too-early meeting or plane flight, have a game-plan to help create the perfect morning hairstyle.  The night before, mist P2 RefresHair onto dry hair sections, the thicker your hair the more sections to make.  Twist into loose knots or pull all your locks into a topknot right before bedtime.  You will wake up with more texture, volume and effortless looking waves in the morning.  Sunflower helps to add shine while adding a nice dose of Vitamin E to help with hair color and heat style protection.  In the a.m. if hair looks great as-is, just head out the door or give hair a few twists with a flat or curling iron or swing hair up into a professional looking ponytail.

Mid-day volume boost:  Hair getting a little tired by mid-day?  Get an instant lift with a spritz of P2 RefresHair at the roots.  Working in small sections, lift hair and direct mist towards the roots then, before the product begins to dry, start to work it out away from the scalp with fingertips.  Move section by section across the top and sides of the head until the desired amount of volume is achieved.  Use a low heat and air setting on your blow-dryer to help dry spray faster.  Weightless with zero build-up means you can apply over and over as needed, and it will rinse clean away at your next shampoo.  And all the while Philip’s proprietary Pelusi Matrix Blend, filled with antioxidants like Matricaria and Asafetida, help to protect hair color.

Curly hair reboot:  Curly hair is absolutely beautiful, but it has its own set of challenges such as frizz especially in less-than-hair-friendly humidity.  P2 RefresHair works wonders to help reduce frizz while creating manageable curls with lots of shine.  No brush for this one!  Instead, mist fingertips and spiral through dry curls one at a time or spray into palms and give hair a light overall scrunch.  In minutes, your hair will be calmer, less puffy with reduced frizz and better definition!

Warm, fiery, cinnamon and scarlet.  Not the usual terms to describe spring and summer hair color, until this season.  These warm hues are one of the big hair color trends both on the runway and in real life.  This coincides with the red palette of hues released from Pantone Colors for 2020 including Flame Scarlet, Cinnamon Stick and Orange Peel.

Hair color is rich and lush, a luminous look.  No traditional highlighting, just a rush of red toned color gleaming with shine and a healthy feel and appearance done in Ombre’ and Balayage.  Styles are worn soft on mid to longer length hair, not heavily styled or overcut.  But the key to this look is color retention and a healthy hair fabric and scalp. 

We believe our P2 by Philip Pelusi Age de Phy Shampoo and Age de Phy Conditioner to be the perfect fit.  The cornerstone ingredient in these formulas is our Patent Pending, Hydro Charged Pelusi Ceramide Complex.  This cosmeceutical breakthrough, available exclusively at Philip Pelusi, is a plant derived micro emulsion that mimics ceramides in the cuticle layer of the hair.  It reinforces the cuticle layer’s adhesion to the cortex by replacing missing ceramides helping to seal the cuticle layer to the cortex and color molecules below.  This also helps create a smooth exterior surface of the hair creating lots of shine as well.

We also recommend applying our in-shower hair strengthener P2 DailyHaiRx Xtreme Hair Repair after every shampoo.  Its plant protein microemulsion helps lock in the color molecules as well as helps repair hair color and heat styling damage.  Mist onto freshly shampooed wet hair and top with P2 Fade de Phy Conditioner, leave on while showering, then rinse thoroughly.

Then, in addition to this more traditional approach to cleansing and conditioning, we also recommend our no suds skincare cleansing approach to shampooing hair.  Try P2 Clenz Crème Non Sudsing Cleansing Conditioner.  More of the hair’s natural oils remain on the hair and therefore helps control the hair’s texture and simultaneously helps preserve color molecules as well.  Hair is gently cleansed with Philip’s exclusive Sugar Cane Cleanse microemulsion to gently cleanse surface debris while never leaving hair in a too-clean state. 

To further help preserve color, condition hair and manage texture, P2 Clenz Crème is also specially formulated with Philip’s new exclusive Pelusi Bio Polymer Complex containing Organic Baobab Seed Protein and Organic Baobab Seed Oil.

Just like our skin, our hair and scalp also need post-sun cleansing and hydration!  Chlorine fades hair color and breaks down the actual hair fabric itself.  But you can help stop chlorine’s action instantly with the right chlorine neutralizing shampoo.  Try our P2 Clarify Shampoo Treatment. 

First, before your swim, take a couple of minutes to shampoo with P2 Clarify.  This well-balanced formula is gentle yet contains effective high-tech chlorine combating ingredients that instantly neutralize chlorine on contact!  These anti-chlorine ingredients stay active in the hair for up to 24 hours, so they can help repel chlorine absorption while in the water. 

And this is what makes this deep cleansing treatment perfect for your post-sun cleanse!  Use on your hair, scalp, face, body and swimsuit to help keep it and your hair looking brand new.  P2 Clarify also contains specialized ingredients that help remove minerals from the hair such as salt from sea water and copper deposited by chlorinated water.  Plus, P2 Clarify contains Silk and Wheat Protein to condition hair and leave it feeling silky and healthy looking with lots of body.

Sun, chlorine and salt water also zap moisture from the hair so restoring that moisture level is critical to maintaining healthy looking hair.  Try P2 by Philip Pelusi Deep Hydrating Hair and Scalp Conditioner.  The powerful skin care humectant Hyaluronic Acid deeply rehydrates hair and scalp.  After cleansing with P2 Clarify, slick on a tablespoon of this rich, thick conditioner.  Leave on hair and scalp while in the shower then rinse thoroughly and style as usual. 

Or multitask by cleansing and conditioning hair with these 2 wonders prior to sun exposure, leaving the P2 Deep on the hair.  Slick hair back, sweep into a bun or if hair is curly or wavy, P2 Deep can be scrunched into hair and allowed to airdry.  And with your next shower, simple rinse from your hair and style as desired.  This trick not only improves the quality of the hair fabric, helps protect color but also provides an easy go-to style solution!

And for an instant, lightweight leave in version of P2 Deep, try P2 by Philip Pelusi Lite Leave-in Conditioner.   Mist onto any texture hair and comb or scrunch through, it airdries beautifully.  A small dose of Hyaluronic Acid makes it an excellent leave-in for light hydration and perfect for touching up and restyling throughout the day.  P2 Lite also detangles, helps control frizz, protect color and create shine.

Trend Alert ~ Summer Stock ~ Part I Sunshine Prep by Nikki B.

As the weather warms up, we generally start thinking of stocking up on summer beauty products.  Self-tanner for our faux glow, the trendiest summer shade for our lips and nails, a fresh stock of SPF lotions for our face and body.  But what about our hair?  Our tresses are often left out of the thought process when it comes to season changes.  And summer sunshine can have a big impact on one of the most important and sometimes the most “invested” parts of our bodies, our hair!

Our hair color and haircuts are well worth investments but need protecting just as much, if not more than the new blouse we purchased, because we wear our hair every day.  Hair can get a sunburn just like the skin.  UV Rays erode protein in the hair, causing dryness, breakage and color loss.  We recommend our P2 Potion.  It contains Philip’s proprietary P2 Matrix Blend of 6 natural plant derived UV Filters, including Matricaria and Asafetida, to help protect hair and scalp while simultaneously acting as a heat styling protectant. 

When in the sun, toss a bottle of this lightweight, hydrating hair groom into your beach bag.  Apply to hair before any sun exposure and then again after getting out of the water.  It can be applied to wet or dry hair and dries light as a feather with zero buildup!  Also apply every morning as your daily dose of hair sun protection just as you apply your face SPF moisturizer.

Another way to help your hair get its daily dose of sun protection is surprisingly with a hair refreshing mist!  Try our P2 RefresHair Smart Styling Texture Spray.  Sunflower Extract helps hydrate while White Tea and Thyme freshen hair’s scent.  But this incredible multitask spray also contains UV Ray Filters! 

Perfect for those days when you don’t hair time for a full restyle, P2 RefresHair works as a lightweight hairspray and heat protector but its principle role is to help reshape and boost your style.  Lightly mist onto dry hair, brush through, fingerstyle, lightly scrunch or throw in a few twists from your flat or curling iron to refresh your look.  It’s so lightweight and dries in seconds.  Hair stays pliable never stiff or sticky.  Sun protection and style all in one!

Hair goes to extremes in 2020 with both very long lengths and super short crops ruling the trend world.  Short cuts take center stage with stars like Ruby Rose, Zoe Kravitz and Halsey wearing this trend.  The cut is short, close to the head, often referred to as a Pixie Cut, and the texture can be any type from curly to pin straight. 

First, get your personalized Pixie Cut!  Schedule a free consultation with your Skill Certified Philip Pelusi Stylist, trained in the art of Volumetric Haircutting, Philip’s patented method of cutting hair that works on all hair types, densities and textures.  Then let the shearing begin!

But the real trick to wearing this trend is the ability to be a shape shifter, meaning, you wearing your Pixie Cut styled in a varied of shapes and finishes.  And execute these shape shifting maneuvers, you’ll need a creative arsenal of grooming products to mold, sculpt and slick the hair.

For a soft, pliable and somewhat glossing finish, try P2 by Philip Pelusi Honey.  This luscious product is filled with Honey and Honey derivatives all spun into an easy to apply hydrating groom.  Apply a dime size amount all over damp hair then blow-dry your shape.  Then apply fingertips amounts to dry hair to peak and smooth your Pixie shape.  P2 Honey stays pliable all day to you can continue to move your Pixies as the mood strikes you.

For a stiffer but non-crispy hold, try P2 Soft Wax.  The powerful skincare humectant Hyaluronic Acid combined with a creamy shampoo-soluble Emulsifying Wax provides a somewhat stiffer hold than P2 Honey and a demi-matte finish with zero build-up.  A pea size amount can be applied to damp hair to be blown dry smooth.  Then a pea to dime size applied to dry hair to shape your Pixie.  P2 Soft Wax will set up into a last all-day shape but without the crisp of a gel.

But if a crisp, never move hold is what you want, try P2 Hard Stuff.  It is seven times firmer than any other gel on the market helping create and hold stiff firm spiky Pixie peaks.  Yet, shampoos clean away without any buildup on the hair or scalp.  Apply a dime size amount to wet or damp hair and mold into position then let airdry.  Fingertip amounts can be added once the hair is dry to finesse the ends into crisp peaks that won’t budge all day.  And its fresh Lemongrass scent smells fabulous!

Gold toned hair color is turned on its head this season by adding a bit of a smoky hazy rose tone to it!  Smokey Gold Hair Color is a warm blonde hue with just a dash of smoky rose added to it.  The Smokey Gold trend is generally worn as a balayage style color with a warm golden tone of varying depths throughout but it’s the dusty smoky rose tone that can be either more prominent or more subtle depending on the look you want to create.

This Smokey Gold Color works best on long hair but can work on short styles too.  Just remember the shorter the hair length the more solid the color should become either leaning towards a more prominent rose or golden hue.

But caring for this color creation that makes all the difference in preserving a color investment.  To start, we recommend our revolutionary color protecting shampoo and conditioner P2 by Philip Pelusi Fade de Phy Shampoo and Fade de Phy Conditioner.  Willow Bark helps protect from color fadage up to 80% in between touch ups. 

We also recommend applying our in-shower hair strengthener P2 DailyHaiRx Xtreme Hair Repair after every shampoo.  Its plant protein microemulsion helps lock in the color molecules as well as help repair hair color and heat styling damage.  Mist onto freshly shampooed wet hair and top with P2 Fade de Phy Conditioner, leave on while showering, then rinse thoroughly.

Then in addition to this more traditional approach to cleansing and conditioning we also recommend one of the biggest trends in haircare technology; the no suds skincare cleansing approach to shampooing hair.  Try P2 Clenz Crème No Sudsing Cleansing Conditioner.  More of the hair’s natural oils remain on the hair and therefore helps control the hair’s texture and simultaneously helps preserve color molecules as well.  Hair is gently cleansed with Philip’s exclusive Sugar Cane Cleanse micro-emulsion to gently cleanse surface debris while never leaving hair in a too-clean state. 

To further help preserve color, condition hair and manage texture, P2 Clenz Crème is also specially formulated with Philip’s new exclusive Pelusi Bio Polymer Complex containing Organic Baobab Seed Protein and Organic Baobab Seed Oil.  Philip chooses only organic hand-picked Baobab Seeds to obtain the Baobab Oil and Baobab Protein from sustainably sourced, small community farms where the Baobab Tree grows in Africa.

Don’t be afraid LOL! We are not talking about the Mary Tyler Moore or Mrs. Brady flipped out bobs from decades gone by. This new decade rings in a whole new Flipped Out Bob trend as worn by stars Reese Witherspoon, Zoey Deutch, Lucy Boynton and more at the recent Golden Globe Awards.

These red carpet beauties wore these perfect for daytime looks all glammed up for nighttime. The hair is approximately chin length or slightly under, styled close to the head, no teasing, no height at the crown but instead a smooth, modern, sleek flip. The color is up for grabs here, anything goes. The specifics are in the cut and the styling. Classic bob cut but crafted to flip up not under. The styling products are a bit heavier. We are not styling for volume here but for texture. Hair, in a good way, looks a little product heavy and glossy.

First, get the cut! To get this look, book a free consultation with your Skill Certified Philip Pelusi Stylist, trained in the art of Volumetric Haircutting, Philip’s patented method of cutting hair that works on all hair types, densities and textures. The Flipped Out Bob is a precision haircut that requires the expertise of someone who understands face shapes as well as the texture, fall lines and growth patterns of the hair to get your bob to style perfectly.

The power in this look’s styling is in the finishing products. First, shampoo and condition with your favorite Philip Pelusi Shampoo and Conditioner that suit your texture. But for styling and the finish styling, grab a grooming product that will help hold hair closer to the head but can help maintain the flip. Try P2 by Philip Pelusi Honey for a somewhat lighter finish or P2 by Philip Pelusi Soft Wax for a denser heavier hold.

Both products can be used on the hair wet or dry and both are shampoo soluble and wash clean from the hair. Both hydrate and help protect from heat damage. And both will help control and mold your Flipped Out Bob. First, apply dime to pea size amount throughout damp hair and styling into a flip. Either airdry or blow-dry into a flipped look using a round or paddle brush.

Then apply pea size amount of either product to dry hair from root to end. Continue to apply until you reach your desired look. Remember the Flipped Out Bob is not designed to swing or move so you can go a little heavy handed in your application. One last tip is to choose a part before styling your hair, either straight down the middle or off to one side!

One New Year’s resolution to consider is a winter scalp routine as a seasonal solution to winter dandruff.  Even if you never get a flaky scalp all year round, cold temperatures and dry indoor heat can change the conditions of your skin resulting in a dry, itchy and flaky scalp.  Here are a few tips to help keep this problem under control.

Add an Exfoliating Shampoo:  Keep your everyday Philip Pelusi shampoo in the mix but a couple times a week give your scalp a deep clean with a good exfoliating shampoo to help eliminate surface flakes.  We recommend our P2 by Philip Pelusi Exfoliating Treatment Shampoo.  It contains the skincare exfoliant Salicylic Acid which helps to gently lift and remove dead skin cells that lay on the surface of the scalp.  The more persistent the flake problem, the more frequently to use the shampoo.  But it’s gentle enough to use every day.  Also, if the problem is more severe, simply leave the shampoo on a few minutes under a plastic cap to allow it to penetrate more deeply.  Remove the cap, gently re-lather the scalp and rinse thoroughly.  Tip!  This shampoo treatment can also be applied to a loofa puff to exfoliate dry feet, legs and arms while in the shower.

Add Hydration:  Just like the skin on our hands get drier in the winter, so do our scalps.  Dry seasonal dandruff usually starts because there isn’t enough moisture on the scalp due to the dry winter air surrounding it.  The solution?  Add ingredients to the scalp that help hold moisture in starting with a once or twice weekly deep conditioning treatment.  We recommend our P2 by Philip Pelusi Deep Hydrating Hair and Scalp Conditioner.  It’s powerhouse skincare humectant, Hyaluronic Acid, helps to hold onto moisture just as it does in rose petals and other plants it is naturally found in.  The effects can last from 5 – 10 days depending on how dry the hair and scalp are.  Tip!  This conditioner can also be applied to feet and hands as a wintertime moisturizer as well.

A Quick Moisture Mist:  Moisturizing mists for the face are all the rage today!  We have an incredible hydrating mist for the hair that’s been updated over the decades but has been a tried and true product here at Philip Pelusi for well over 30 years.  Try our P2 by Philip Pelusi Lite Leave In Conditioner.  Just like facial mists, our P2 Lite can be applied to the hair throughout the day starting on clean damp hair as an additional moisture boost or throughout the day to the entire head of dry hair for a style revamp or to stop static.  It can also be misted onto the scalp targeting dry scalp spots as need.  P2 Lite contains an ultra-lightweight amount of the aforementioned Hyaluronic Acid to it can give hair a zap of moisture anytime you want!  But remember P2 Lite will make your hair a bit damp so be sure to apply when you can airdry for a bit or have a hairdryer handy.

The most popular hat trends for this winter are Buckets, Beanies and Berets.  Fun and beautiful to wear but once the hat comes off, the hair can look anything but stylish.  So, what to do?  Have a hat hairstyle game plan and prepare your hair with the right products to help stop static and hat-head before they get started! 

The hairstyle strategy should be all up or all down.  Meaning when wearing a hat, plan to wear your hair either all up under your hat via a loose top knot or all down long and flowing.  If you are looking to preserve height on the top of your hair, style a loose top knot before donning your brim.  The knot helps maintain height on the top of your hairstyle once the hat and knot are removed.  Or leave hair down, cascading from under the hat.  But with either approach be sure to have a hair refresher on hand to reboot your post-hat hair. 

Try our P2 by Philip Pelusi RefresHair Smart Styling Texture Spray.  Its Sunflower Extract helps hydrate, calming static while White Tea and Thyme freshen hair’s scent.  This incredible multitask spray acts as a lightweight hairspray, a very helpful remedy for hat hair!  Lightly mist onto hair, brush through or just fingerstyle to refresh your look.  It’s so lightweight and dries in seconds.  Hair stays pliable never stiff or sticky.

Another way to avoid hat hair is add some moisture into your locks before styling.  Look for ingredients that help trap moisture and therefore help to avoid static. Start with a once or twice weekly deep conditioning treatment.  We recommend our P2 Deep Hydrating Hair and Scalp Conditioner.  It’s powerhouse humectant, Hyaluronic Acid, helps to hold onto moisture just as it does in rose petals.

Apply a styling static stopper too!  Try P2 Potion Smart Styling Treatment.  Philip’s proprietary Pelusi Matrix Blend adds 6 natural humectants including Matricaria and Asafetida that play quadruple duty as antioxidants, UV filters and strengtheners too.  Detangles hair like a dream and can be applied wet or dry to help halt static.  Apply a dime to nickel size amount to damp hair prior to any other styling product and style as usual.  Apply pea size drops as needed to calm static on dry hair too!