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The colder months tend to wreak havoc on my hair – it starts to play funny tricks and I can only assume the reason it’s so dry and dull is because I’ve had a little too much fun in the sun. Since we’re only months away from the cold season, it’s time to give those tresses some extra TLC. You might know Shu Uemura from their skincare and beauty products, but they have recently launched a very exciting haircare line called, Art Of Hair. So, I’ve given my usual shampoo and conditioner the flick and decided to give their Full Shimmer Illuminating range a go, and I'm so glad I did. Keep reading to find out why.

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Fans of the '90s, your call has been heard: Herbal Essences is slated to revive two of the product lines that put it on the map. The Smooth and Shine collections are making their respective comebacks in February, and will be encapsulated in the iconic translucent bottles that got the boot in 2006, according to WWD. The relaunch comes on the heels of declining sales. But the company hopes to recapture some of its long-lost loyalists by reviving these fan favourites.

The shampoos and conditioners share the same scents and looks of their predecessors, but the formulas are now sulfate- and silicone-free. And remember those sexual-innuendo-filled commercials that promised "a totally organic experience"? Details are still hush-hush, but tune in to the Grammy Awards on Feb. 11 for a nostalgia-inducing spot. Fingers crossed the revival makes its way here, too!

Most people consider the shampoo bowl the beginning of your weekly hair care regimen. But there are things you can do before you wash to achieve longer and more vibrant locks. Get some pre-'poo ideas from celebrity colourist Beth Minardi when you read more.

If you've experienced dull hair, limp strands, or a flaky scalp, it might not be just because of the weather. It turns out all these issues can be caused (and solved) by the way you're shampooing your hair. Celebrity colourist Beth Minardi breaks down the dos and dont's of washing your hair step-by-step when you keep reading.

Dang, Leighton Meester has good hair. It's not surprising that she got snapped up by a hair brand. But what we loved is that she used it anyway. Before she 'had' to. LOVE that shiz. We spotted these shots of her at a Herbal Essences photocall in Spain yesterday and had to share. Those big bouncy bottom curls mixed with that espresso smoky eye. That tonged tousle and brilliant bounce is signature Meester and always seemed a little out of reach for those of us who didn't have Charles Baker Strahan (her stylist) on speed dial. But not anymore thanks to the just-launched Herbal Essences Tousle Me Softly Range. I am a mad fan of Herbal Essences. Or 'Erbal Essences as Leighton calls it. Cute. And unlike the other ranges, this one's all about the styling. Sure there's the Tousle Me Softly Shampoo & Conditioner ($5.99) — infused with wild violet and pomegrante; yum — but there's also a Spray Gel, Mousse and Hairspray which are all just $6.99 each. Bargain. Now you really CAN have Leighton's hair.