Don’t be fooled by the hype and sneaky marketing ploys. There is a difference between salon grade and drugstore shampoos. Further, there is a difference between natural and all natural hair care products. If you truly want gorgeous, healthy hair---not hair that only feels good temporarily and creates an illusion of shine, vibrance, bounce, and softness, salon grade hair care products are essential.

Paul Mitchell ® and Beauty 4 Ashes ® are two salon professional companies that create high-quality hair care products with hair healthy ingredients. Paul Mitchell, which makes synthetic based hair care products, prides itself in creating products which leave the hair stronger and more vibrant. Although formerly only available at the salon, you can now purchase many of their products in your local high-end drugstore, such as CVS.

Beauty 4 Ashes ® is Paul Mitchell’s all natural hair care products equivalent, creating high-quality, hair healthy ingredient packed hair care products. Because Beauty 4 Ashes ® products are all-natural and made fresh to order, they are only available in certain salons and spas, which agree to stock their products according to their shelf life guidelines. However, you can purchase their products online at their website, wwwdiscoverb4acom. Unlike many “natural” hair care companies, Beauty 4 Ashes ® GodHead ™ products are truly all natural, containing no artificial preservatives, parabens, glycols, silicones, or sulfates. Their products also contain essential and natural oils that detangle hair and give it lubricity and shine, instead of tons of extracts. Headquarted out of Chicago, the company has instantly become a brand name in many hair salons, especially their GodHead Silky Smooth ™ products, which are acclaimed as hair care products that leave the hair sleek and more manageable without the use of chemicals. In the United Kingdom, the GodHead ™ Max Moisture and Gro ™ Shampoo is a staple. I have tried them both and love them both. The company also sets itself apart by including scriptures with every product they make. It gives you that feel good vibe like Philosophy ®

Remember, don’t be fooled! Cheaper shampoo manufacturers and even more expensive, less quality hair care products manufacturers will tell you that it is a myth that salon grade products are better for your hair. But, if that is the case, why do they seek to imitate their formulas? Also, keep in mind that to truly maintain healthy hair, you must look at long term, not immediate results. Sure, a cheap shampoo can make your hair “look” and “feel” good by using silicones and hair stripping inexpensive detergents, but what happens to your hair over time? If you must go to the drugstore to purchase your hair care products, spend the extra few bucks and opt for Paul Mitchell. If you want an even healthier choice, that has no chemicals, but provides the same results, try Beauty 4 Ashes GodHead ™ products. Yes, you might have to wait a couple of days to get them, but why not have hair care products that are natural and made fresh to order for you?