Holiday Gift Ideas – Ovation Hair

The holiday season is officially here and if our Holiday Gift Set sales are any indication, people are not wasting time when it comes to shopping for gifts this year.

While the Ovation Holiday Set does make an impressive gift, there are plenty of other Ovation products that your friends and family would love to receive as well.  Whether you need ideas for the man in your life, want to add to your Ovation Holiday Set gift, or want to stock up on stocking stuffers, there is something here for you.

Holiday Gift Ideas for Men from Ovation –
Sometimes men need a push to spring for high-quality skin and hair care, but once they’ve experienced it, they can’t thank you enough. Purchasing a gift from the Ovation Men’s line is a great way to spoil the man on your list.

• MEN’S BODY WASH $9.95: We recently launched a body wash specifically for men.  It incorporates our delicious (yet masculine) scent into a formula that includes high-quality ingredients known to nourish and moisturize skin. He may not know he needs this, but he does! At $9.95 for an 8oz tube, the price and size make for the perfect stocking stuffer.
• MEN’S MAX PACK $79.95: Maybe the man on your shopping list isn’t completely satisfied with his hair, maybe he would just appreciate a healthier head of hair, or he could be someone who simply wants better hair care products.  The Men’s Max Pack is what that guy needs.  The Men’s Max Pack includes our entire men’s line, the Cell Therapy, Shampoo and the new Body Wash.  Go ahead…give the gift of healthy hair and a better shower experience.

Holiday Gift Ideas for the girly girl from Ovation –
If your list includes a girly girl or any other product obsessed individual, they’d be happy to receive any item from Ovation’s body and styling care line. All of the products are under $15 and are great by themselves, as an add-on to a larger gift, or as a set of their own.  They are also all paraben and sulfate free!

• TIARE BODY LOTION – $9.95: Our clients love the amazing tropical scents of the Tiare lotion and Tahitian Sand Scrub.  The lotion is infused with extracts from the Tahitian Tiare flower, coconut and Hibiscus and is rich in antioxidants that will soften and protect skin.
• TAHITIAN SAND SCRUB – $9.95: The sand scrub is a full body cleanser that gently exfoliates, moisturizes, and repairs skin.  It too is made with high quality, naturally derived ingredients and will leave skin feeling young and smooth.
• THERMAL PROTECTION SPRAY – $14.95: Thermal Protection Spray is a product that most people should have and use on a daily basis.  Our spray is lightweight yet affective in coating and protecting the hair from both hot styling tools and everyday UV damage.
• VOLUME ENHANCER SPRAY – $14.95: Our volume enhancer spray is enriched with panthenol, so it strengthens and fortifies the hair.  It’s also lightweight but provides body and fullness that lasts all day.  Any person that needs a little volume or just loves big hair would love to receive the Ovation Volume Enhancer.

Holiday Gift Ideas for the Health Nut from Ovation –

• OVATION MULTIVITAMIN $12.95: I’m sure OvationHair.com isn’t the first place you think of when shopping for the health nut on your list, but we even have a product for them…a multivitamin.  The Ovation vitamin is a daily supplement that includes vitamins, minerals, and amino acids that are great for overall health.  While overall health is needed for healthy hair, our multivitamins include a bonus…a blend of ingredients including herbs and extracts that specifically promote a healthy hair and scalp! At $12.95 for a 60-day supply, health nut or not the Ovation Multivitamin makes a great gift!

Also, as you’re doing your shopping and especially if you’re considering the Ovation Holiday Gift Set, it is only available while supplies last and with a savings of over $95, they won’t last too much longer.  You can view and purchase that here – http://ovationhair.com/holidayset.html.
Happy shopping and happy holidays!
-          Emily

What Exactly is Ovation Cell Therapy?

Many clients are pleased with the way Ovation Cell Therapy has made their hair healthier, thicker, stronger, and longer, but most don’t know exactly why it does what it does.
First, let’s clear up a few things. Ovation’s Cell Therapy is not a shampoo and it’s not a conditioner.  It is a hair treatment.  And because our whole lives we’ve been taught to just wash and condition our hair, many people get confused about what a hair treatment is.  Once you find out, and start using Ovation, it really will change the way you think about your hair care routine.

On a basic level, I like to think of Cell Therapy as a vitamin for hair.  Much like taking a vitamin or eating nutrients that hair needs, by using Cell Therapy you’re applying those nutrients directly onto the hair and scalp.  The scalp is the environment in which the hair develops and lives, so its health is vital for healthy hair growth and maintenance.  Adding a vitamin to the scalp and hair strands can not only promote healthy hair, but can also wake up dormant cells.  The Cell Therapy does exactly that, rejuvenates dormant hair follicles to encourage natural, healthy growth.
How exactly does it do that?

Normal hair has three layers: the cuticle, the cortex and the medulla. The cuticle is the outer layer and is comprised primarily of keratin (protein) scales that overlap slightly. Hair in good condition has a relatively flat cuticle making it shiny, smooth, manageable, and even fuller.  Cuticles that are in bad condition are broken, dull, and weak. One thing that makes Cell Therapy work so well is protein. Adding protein to a damaged cuticle can repair it by attaching to the keratin and filling in the damaged spots.  It then creates a smooth, protected layer which both looks great and protects against future damage.

Cell Therapy also works to stimulate circulation in the scalp.  The act of massaging the product in alone encourages healthy blood flow.  By optimizing blood flow, you encourage not only healthier hair growth, but also can increase the rate of growth.

The vitamins that are included in the Ovation Cell Therapy formula also have amazing benefits for the health of your hair and scalp.  If you’ve ever googled vitamin E, you know that it’s known for its antioxidant properties.  It’s also said to prevent split ends, encourage growth, and keeps color vibrant.  B Vitamins have countless health benefits and are best known in hair care for their ability to penetrate and moisturize the hair shaft.

We can’t give away all of our secrets this time, but our products do work.  You don’t even have to take our word for it and you can try it risk free!

Now that you know some of the reasons why Cell Therapy works, you might better understand why we recommend using the Advanced Color Therapy Shampoo and Advanced Crème Rinse when using Cell Therapy:

These products along with the Cell Therapy work together synergistically to maximize shine, body and growth while maintaining strong, healthy hair.

Advanced Color Therapy Shampoo – Many shampoos include ingredients that create a rich lather, leaving you with that “clean” hair feeling.  What many people don’t know is that some of those ingredients that create lather, are not only harsh, but can also cause build-up and defeat the purpose of shampooing.   That being said, for some hair types it is good to use a more harsh shampoo, but we don’t recommend that on a daily basis.  Our Advance Color Therapy Shampoo gently and effectively cleans your hair, removing buildup which prepares your scalp for best absorption of the Cell Therapy.

Advanced Crème Rinse – Many people think that our Crème Rinse is a conditioner, but it’s not.  It’s a moisturizer. It doesn’t contain any oils that can coat the hair and weigh it down.  Some conditioners contain silicones that leave your hair feeling smooth, but they aren’t actually making the hair strand healthy. Our Crème Rinse contains vegetal proteins and other emollients to that create both a healthy and smooth cuticle.

All of our products include vitamins and plant extracts explained in this post.
Have a great hair day!
- Emily

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Tips to avoid hair breakage – Thicker Hair is Possible!

Hair breakage happens to the best of us and unfortunately, it’s pretty much unavoidable. Breakage is what can make hair feel coarse and dry, and when really bad, unhealthy and thin.

There is good news though; you can significantly reduce hair breakage by taking these simple steps.

Don’t brush your hair when it’s wet – When your hair is soaking wet, it’s at its weakest state. Vigorously brushing through wet hair will most definitely cause strands to break.  The best thing is to wait until it’s dry or at least drier.  If you can’t wait, gently use a wide-tooth comb to de-tangle it instead of a brush.  In general, being a little more gentle on your hair can make a big different in the amount of breakage you experience.

Avoid heat styling as much as possible – It is best to avoid heat styling completely, but that would be near impossible for many of us.  Even blow drying for less time or decreasing the use of curling and flat irons a few days a week will help. Another way to avoid heat damage and breakage is to use a thermal or heat protection spray everyday and especially before styling.

Trim your hair regularly – Although you can decrease the amount of split ends, they are inevitable. Once you have them, the only way to get rid of them and the best way to prevent further damage, is to trim them off.   A split end can work its way up the hair strand making it weak and the hair will eventually break off.

Avoid tight hairstyles- Tight hairstyles like ponytails and buns can pull the hair a bit too much, causing it to break. Tight braids, extensions, and other longer-term styles are especially damaging.

Take supplements – Taking a multivitamin will help the body get what it needs to stay healthy, which is the best thing for your hair.  When the body is healthy, new growth of hair is too and healthy strong hair doesn’t break as much.

Invest in a great shampoo – Purchase a shampoo that contains vitamins, minerals and natural ingredients.  These nutrients can keep the hair strong and healthy and remove damaging build-up. Sulfate free shampoos are best because they clean your hair without removing oils that your scalp needs.

Decreasing hair breakage can have a great effect on the look and feel of your hair!  It will not only look healthier, but it will be thicker, shinier and much more manageable…and who doesn’t want that?!?

As I started to think about how to avoid breakage, I realized I need to show my hair a little more love in general. From being gentle when towel drying and brushing to loosening my top knot, a little love can go a long way.

What are you going to do to show your hair some love?
<3 – Emily

Ovation Hair Product Reviews

I wanted to give a thank you shout out to Tammy S. who sent us this review last week!

“This product is AMAZING and my hair has never looked better or fuller! I have baby fine hair and since my children and Thyroid problems [it]has gone really sparse on the top. Since I have used the Shampoo and Crème rinse it is so full and shiny! People complement me all the time! I am slowly using the treatment because I wanted to see if I liked the other stuff first and I do!!!! I will be going all in with all the products. I also am using the Volumizer and Thermal protector. I cannot thank you enough for having this so I can be happy about doing my hair again!!!

Thanks so much!!”

While on the subject of client testimonials, I wanted to share our YouTube page for those who haven’t seen it.  It’s a place to see reviews from both male and female clients with all hair types.
http://www.youtube.com/ovationhair

Enjoy your weekend! – Emily

Audrey Sivasothy puts Ovation to the Test!

Recently, Audrey Sivasothy put Ovation to the test!

As she has used Ovation, she described it simply as:

“Stronger hair? Yes. If stronger hair is your goal, then you’ll definitely find it with Ovation Cell Therapy. Used together, the shampoo, conditioner, and creme rinse will infuse your hair with strength you never imagined.

Thicker Hair Ovation Cell Therapy thickened my strands on the first use. I could feel the texture of my hair improving with the product as I used it over the weeks. It is very similar to most protein rich conditioning systems that deposit large proteins on the cuticle and give the feeling of thicker shafts.”

Check out the rest of her journey as she describes Ovation from her first use to what she has concluded about it here, on her blog:

http://blackgirllonghair.com/2012/01/does-ovation-cell-therapy-live-up-to-the-hype/

Hello, February!

Hello, February!

Let the countdown to Valentine’s Day begin! Have you purchased the special someone in your life a gift yet? There’s no need to stress, take it from me: give them the gift of healthy hair :] They’ll be thanking you for months!

Ovation’s Valentine’s Day Gift Set is only available while supplies last. Don’t miss out!

Another perk: when you purchase a Valentine’s Day Gift Set, you’ll automatically receive free shipping at check out. Who doesn’t love free shipping? I know I do! Buy yours now directly from their website (www.ovationhair.com) before it’s too late!