Australian hair industry icon, Kevin Murphy, is set to revolutionise hair styling with the launch of two new products – SMOOTHING.BRUSH and TEXTURE.COMB. Like all of KEVIN.MURPHY’s styling products, these tolls were developed by Murphy to fill the void in his own tool kit however these specialised products are expected to be snapped up by stylists and consumers around the world.

SMOOTHING.BRUSH
This handcrafted round brush, designed by a small Spanish supplier located on the north-eastern coast of Spain, has been created by Murphy to deliver a top quality brush that will both protect and style the hair.

High quality raw materials and a handmade finishing process make the SMOOTHING.BRUSH a strong yet lightweight tool. The brush handle is made from real mahogany hardwood, directly imported from non-deforestation woods in Central Africa and the uniquely created oval cushion pad is made using rubber sheets to offer a high resistance to water and heat. The brush’s bristles are made from pure natural wild boar to control static and ensure there is no damage to the hair structure.

“This is the type of brush I always use and need but haven’t been able to buy easily in the past. SMOOTHING.BRUSH smooths out your texture and stops your hair from being ‘piecey’. The brush is also great to use for teasing and volume to achieve a softer, more modern look”, explains Murphy.

For best results, use SMOOTHING.BRUSH on dry hair for styling.

TEXTURE.COMB
This wide-toothed comb has been specially designed to enhance texture and movement in the hair whist still providing control. Perfect for taming curly or unruly hair, TEXTURE.COMB controls frizz to give your style a neat look while still allowing the hair to have freedom.
“If you want messy but controlled hair use the TEXTURE.COMB after you have styled the hair”, suggests Murphy. “It’s great for a neat-messy look. After messing up your hair, comb the top layer and it will help create a controlled mess – more sensual than sexy.”

For KEVIN.MURPHY stockist details, call 1800 104 204 or visit www.kevinmurphy.com.au.

The pitch.
Your ultimate hydrating hair weapons have arrived. Kevin Murphy’s new HYDRATE.ME wash and rinse have been specially designed by the hair guru himself to provide deep and lasting hydration for hair in an instant, with a unique Australian twist.

The HYDRATE-ME range was created for stressed out, dry hair that has been damaged from heated appliances, the environment, the sun, aging or continuous chemical services such as colouring. In a nutshell…it’s for hair that’s thirsty for moisture and replenishment!

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The  HYDRATE-ME  range  was  created  for  stressed  out,  dry  hair  that  has  been  damaged  from  heated appliances,  the  environment,  the  sun,  aging  or  continuous  chemical  services  such  as  colouring.  In  a nutshell…it’s for hair that’s thirsty for moisture and replenishment!

Maintain fiery tresses between salon visits and protect them from the affects of fading with Revlon Professional’s Nutri Colour Crème.

It’s a known fact that red shades fade quicker than any other hair colour but don’t despair, red heads can now rest assured their colour will hold strong with Revlon Professional Nutri Colour Crème. The formula, containing AHA fruit acids and PH 4.5 balance, prevents red tones from turning yellow and brassy whilst remaining fresh, soft and full of shine.

Whether you are inspired by Isla Fischer’s dazzling red hair or have Lily Cole’s natural copper tone, Nutri Colour Crème has a shade to help enhance your red beauty.

The Nutri Colour Crème red colour palette consists of six tones including:

• 400 Tangerine
• 500 Purple red
• 556 Mahogany
• 600 Fire Red
• 734 Copper Gold
• 740 Intense Copper

Keeping red locks radiant couldn’t be easier, explains Ozdare Academy National Education Manager Kirsten Reynolds, “Red hair is high maintenance but can be kept looking bright and rich with the regular use of Nutri Colour Crème which is ammonia and peroxide free.

“The inclusion of ionic pigment concentrate means there is an immediate bond between the pigment and the coloured hair fibre which helps achieve an even all over colour.”

To achieve instant hair colour and nourishment simply wash and towel dry hair, use a few pumps of product (six pumps for short hair, nine for mid length and 12 for long hair) and spread evenly throughout. Leave the colour treatment in for three minutes and rinse.

Reynolds also recommends complementing Nutri Colour Crème with a homecare maintenance program that includes a shampoo and conditioner specifically designed for colour protection.

For red hot locks all year round, look no further than Nutri Colour Crème available from leading salons nationwide:

• 250ml Colour Ball (pump) RRP $42.95
• 24ml Mono Dose RRP $9.95

For stockist enquiries please call 1800 104 204.

Pictured is the SK Series Free Form Scissor. This scissor is the most sort after tool in the Shui range. Ergonomic, offset, weighted and balanced this scissor turns hair to butter for both wet and dry blunt cutting, point cutting and all free form techniques it will never let you down.

The new range has been designed by hairdressers with comfort and quality in mind. Part of the Shui range is now available online at Scissors For Stylists. Express post service Australia and Worldwide. Sales representatives are visiting salons around Australia, New Zealand and America.

Shui Scissors, the leading Australian based scissor manufacturer has launched their premium international range.

The SB60 shown here without finger inserts is both pretty and exquisite. “Handcrafted from the finest steel” said  Jermey Hoolihan, from Scissors For Stylists. He was literally gushing about the quality of these scissors and was happy to compare them to Kasho and top line Joewell scissors.

When pushed on price Jeremey was more guarded, but assured us these premium scissors would be amazing value.

Well I’ll tell you, that sagging comb with to much wet hair weighing it down becomes a thing of the past. That plastic or acrylic comb is no longer the professional’s tool of choice.  The new alternative, carbon fiber combs, don’t flex. They stay nice and rigid holding the hair with clean even tension. Even that really thick, heavy, wet, hair is easy to control with no flex .

As Michael Gordon founder of Bumble and Bumble salons New York says carbon fibre combs can last a lifetime.

Leader Carbon Combs are the first choice for among professionals. Their elegance, refinement and quality are all indications of a first rate product. A quality Leader carbon fibre comb can last a lifetime. They are the ultimate top quality carbon comb from Japan. The combination of carbon fiber and nylon results in a super strong, lightweight, anti-static and chemical resistant comb.

Scissors for Stylists now sells carbon fibre anti-static Leader combs for the special introductory price of $17.95.

I asked Jeremy Hoolihan the owner of Scissors for Stylists what makes these combs so special and whether I should buy one for my kids hair. He said Carbon Fibre Combs are a tool. A professional quality tool that can last a lifetime. He suggested all I needed for my kids was a plastic comb, the inner stylists within me felt crushed. Seeing my disappointment he suggested a Leader 270 would be best for use in the bathroom to comb conditioner through my kid’s hair.

There are different sizes and number of teeth on the combs. Jeremy said the finer the teeth the more tension. While I was trying to put the phone down Jeremy continued to effuse.

“I was very attached to my fantastic plastic, but now my carbon fiber comb is my trusted work mate. I have a new control over hair, one of precision and strength. After ten haircuts in a day, in and out of hot water, bleach, tint, nothing no stains no damage still with its nice smooth teeth solid rigid back. Yes this will be in my kit next to my Shui scissors for years to come.”