Lock your curls into place with Regis Design Line's Curl Lock Cream!

FINALLY! Extreme hold for your bodacious curls! For those who love the shape of their curls but are in need of a light weight product with a firm hold Regis Design Line has answered your prayers with 'Curl Lock Curl Cream'!

Regis Design Line's ‘Curl Lock Curl Cream’ is just that! Best applied while hair has been towel dried or semi damp, to hair in sections. It provides an awesome hold and definition to each curl. The Curl Lock sister shampoo is a great addition to this product but the curl cream itself does not rely on it.

The Pro’s: People who love their curls to be crunch free, filled with volume and movement will enjoy Regis Design Line's Curl Lock Curl Cream. This is not for rigid hairstyling; it most definitely locks every curl into place. This is a great product for those with thick coils to those with feathery fine hair. The texture of the product is rich and creamy.

Potential Con’s: The curl cream partially ignites curls and defines what you already have in an amazing way.

Regis Design Line's Curl Lock Curl Cream is affordable and can easily be found at your local specialty beauty supply. If not? Request it!

Log on to www.regiscorp.com for more product details!

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Oscar Blandi's Sculpting Pomade holds every hair in place

I adore crazy out of control (in a good way) type hair, but there are times when you need to tame your mane lol. For those of you lovelies that hate gel but love its hold and want a sleek finish to your doo without weight or flyhairs in sight ...get familiar with Oscar Blandi's 'Sculpting Pomade'.

I <3 This Product...




Oscar Blandi's 'Sculpting Pomade' is a creamy textured pomade that is light in weight and enjoyable to apply. Best applied prior and during styling. It provides AMAZING hold, sheen and definition to any style with the flat or curling iron.

The Pro’s: This product provides great hold as an easier alternative to gels, mousse and hair sprays. It holds your style for long periods and if applied correctly it provides shine and touchable hold to either a straight or curled hair style. It's very easy to apply, it's like applying a lotion to your hair! Rub a loonie sized amount throughly in the palms of your hand until warm and voila! It's ready for application. For consistency, make sure to apply the product evenly throughout your hair. Great for short or long looks.

Potential Con’s: Because of this products soft wax like texture, If too much is applied its somewhat hard to get out of your hair. I would advise using a good cleanser to totally rid your hair of this product - in the event you over do it.

Oscar Blandi's Sculpting Pomade is somewhat expensive, but worth the investment. One container lasted me for well over 2 years and Iamonly on Jar number two.

This product can be found at sephora, dermstore.ca or just make a request at your local specialty beauty supply.

Log on to www.dermstore.ca for more product details!


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Why are Black Hair Products so *F@$*& expensive in Canada!?!?

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Yes, this is a question many of us wonder I’m sure. In the Canadian beauty scene we tend to receive the more boutique-y high quality beauty brands later than our American neighbours. But in the majority of cases, whether late or early a lot of the products we have access to (that aren’t useless garbage) are OVER PRICED!

Why is it that the cost of Black Hair Care product is so expensive here in comparison to the states? Well we have an answer that kinda-sorta justifies why that is.

Generally, our black hair care beauty suppliers are “Mom ‘N Pop” neighbourhood supported businesses. A huge percentage of black hair care products are produced overseas, their corporate offices managed mainly in the USA and cater to the American market due to the high percentage of their target demographic residing there.

When our local beauty suppliers order products directly through the corporate entities, they receive inflamed costs themselves (based on the difference in currency, our higher taxes and shipping/handling rates). Plus, they are sometimes (in actually most cases) considered “international orders” and their product order minimums are outrageous! Our beauty suppliers in some instances are required to purchase a minimum $3000.00 USD+ of product QUARTERLY to receive a wholesale account with the products corporate office. That’s a huge risk just for ONE product line, so in the majority of cases if the beauty supply isn’t familiar with the product line? They’re not willing to risk having a bunch of dusty beauty ornaments on their shelves waiting to be tossed.

So I guess the next question is …how do they get the product they have currently on their shelves? Well that in itself is a bit more time consuming, but indeed more cost effective in most cases. They set up relationships with fellow retailers who reap the benefits of having a beauty supply in an American market, rather than paying a gazillion dollars in inflated “international” fees to the products corporate sales. Although still inflated, in comparison to dealing with the corporate wholesale account requirements… they save all across the board (by purchasing significantly less product) but inevitably paying additional fees all the same (such as shipping, handling and staffing travel expenses).

So when you visit your local “Mom ‘N Pop” Beauty Supply and get an urge to cuss out the nearest customer service rep in sight, remember ALL of what Blackhairacanada.com mentioned. NOW, we’re not saying this applies to every business but in most cases with the ethical ones it does indeed.

So how do we change this? How do we get these prices to be more reasonable as they are in our neighbouring USA? Well, if you want to support the Canadian Market so that it doesn’t dry up and disappear then stop buying hair online, over the boarder and be a loyal customer. Be brand advocates of your local Beauty Supply! Give them reason to trust us rather than swindle us! This will give you the consumer POWER and SAY over what products they choose to order and in what abundance. Money and numbers talk! So rally all the lovely individuals in your life that are Hair Care/Beauty enthusiasts and head over to your local beauty supply. Start buying, start requesting and start changing our industry! So that we change the interest of these corporate suppliers and so WE Canadians become a market priority!

And be sure not to forget blackhairacanda.com in the movement =).

Sulu MaxGro REALLY Works!

If you are need if some SERIOUS scalp treatments then your prayers have been answered! ‘Sulu MaxGro’ is a light weight oil based hair treatment that specifically stimulates hair growth. Sulu MaxGro’s application is not set in stone, there are various ways you can apply it. Whether you choose to use the bottle itself, your finger tips or even your feet (We kid… but hey, if it works? let us know lol) you are bound to have amazing results within just a few weeks!

The Pro’s: People who desire a few extra inches for whatever reason (whether due to breakage or just for an alternative hair goal) will find this product works RAPIDLY. The application as we mentioned above is easy. Apply the product as you would a scalp moisturizer. The two methods we found best was by applying Sulu MaxGro daily directly to the scalp by using no more oil than about the size of a loonie in the palm of your hand (before sleeping). Alternatively, apply as a weekly deep conditioning treatment after a good cleanse. Place a warm towel over top your hair to nourish and relax your scalp for a minimum of 10 minutes or so. Don’t Rinse until your next hair cleanse. Although growth may vary person to person, we tested this product on three different individuals and came across the same amazing results. Within a 4 week span we saw about 1 inch of growth on all participants (Note, generally hair tends to grown half an inch per month). Sulu MaxGro is very affordable and ships quickly!

Potential Con’s: We’re not going to lie to you lovelies, the smell is quit strong. Although Sulu MaxGro advises you not to mix the product with others we found if you applied a small amount of a Hibiscus Oil based hair moisturizer the smell wasn’t so bad, if anything pleasant. They are currently working on an alternative scent so bare with them. If you apply TOO much it is a very oil situation. Sulu MaxGro does not readily dissolve into your scalp so we would advise that once applied ensure that you cover your hair for a period of time to let it settle into your scalp (hence our suggestion to apply before sleep).

Log on to www.suluhair.com to buy or for more product details!

Abantu

Beauty Supply
1-800-615-9899
www.abantu.com

VANCOUVER:
3596 Kingsway, Vancouver, BC, V5R 5L7
604.431.8008
(2 blocks west of Boundary on the south-west corner of Kingsway and Lincoln)
Mon-Sat: 10am–6pm; Closed Sun. and all major holidays.
Street parking is available as well as a Pay Lot adjacent to Abantu

BURNABY:
4633 Kingsway, Burnaby, BC, V5H 2B3
604.431.4588
(across from Metrotown Centre, between Sussex Ave. and McKay Ave.)


“Fifteen years of great hair days later, Abantu Beauty Products proudly remains a Canadian family owned business. Via this website or an old-fashioned phone call we do business worldwide, yet it's in our Vancouver and Burnaby locations that you'll find both the product and the people that make us BC's favourite hair extensions and wigs retailer.
Our Burnaby location remains dedicated to our family roots, offering the best brands and value in Afro-Canadian hair-care, skin-care and accessories, while our newest Vancouver shop offers an extraordinary range of quality hair, wigs and accessories to a much broader variety of women.
One of our locations is right for your hair. We do hope to see you soon.” - www.abantu.com

Clientele: Multicultural predominantly women ranging 18 to 50 yrs of age

$$$: The overall pricing is affordable and reasonable in comparison to mainstream competitors.

Products Carried:
Pantene, Mezzane, Motions, Organic Root Stimulator, At 1, Elasta QP, African pride, IC, Bohyme, Milky Way, Indiremy, Tiffany, Savy (isis), Extra virgin hair (isis), Black Opal and more! Please contact them for further details.

Bijou Hair and Beauty Supply

Bijou Hair and Beauty Supply
4673 Kingsway
Burnaby, BC
604-436-1987

20 minutes out of van city – right across the street from metro town.

Open Monday through Sunday
Mon - Thurs 10am-7pm
Fri - Sat 10am-8pm
Sun 12pm-4pm


Bijou Hair and Beauty Supply carry extensions, wigs, pony tails and black hair care products. Note: They are willing to ship products to their clientele directly out of country even!

Clientele: Generally multicultural women (20 to 35 yrs).

$$$: The overall pricing is affordable and reasonable in comparison to mainstream competitors.

Products Carried:
Dr Miracle, Doo Gro, Joico, Idole, Soft & Beautiful, African Pride, Elasta QP, Crème of nature, dark &lovely, motions, Bohyme, black diamond, Goddess Remy, saga, Velvet Remy, Indiremi, milky way, premium, black opal cosmetics, fusion hair, Iman cosmetics, Pure Exchange, Brandy’s collection – Pro 10 and much more! Contact them for further details.

Beauty World Beauty Supply

Beauty Supplier
Toronto, ON
3711 Keele Street

(416) 630-4083

Located in Toronto’s west end, Beauty World Beauty Supply is home to one of Toronto’s largest selection of hair extensions, wigs, hair pieces, hair accessories and hair care products.

Clientele: Vast and multicultural – mainly based on referrals.

$$$: The overall pricing is affordable and reasonable in comparison to mainstream competitors.

Products Carried:
In store private brand of human hair extensions, Bohyme, Remy Hair, Black Diamond, Moroccan Oil products, Chi products, Mezzane products, Goldwell Products, Abba Products, Biosilk, Nexxus, Nioxin, Elucence, cutticle organic hair extensions(non chemically treated) and much more! Contact them for further details.

Just Incredible Hair

Beauty Supplier
Toronto, ON
1543 Eglinton Avenue West
(416) 787-7900


Located in the heart of Toronto’s little Jamaica, Just Incredible Hair provides clients with a variety of hair extensions, wigs, hair pieces and hair accessories. Leading providers of human hair, in a variety of colours, lengeth and amazing quality.

Clientele: Multicultural

$$$: The overall pricing is affordable and reasonable in comparison to mainstream competitors.

Products Carried: Remy Hair, Yaki Hair, Sensual Collection (human hair), Milky Way, Outre, Sensational, Jazwave, Harlem, Troika, Glamourous, Lustre Hair products, and More! Please contact them for further details.