8 October Hair Launches That are Scary Good

Kick Off Spooky Season with These 8 Hair Launches

Spooky season is here and with it comes eight new hair innovations that are so good—they’re scary. Brands like Paul Mitchell, Cécred, IGK Hair and Shark Beauty have launched products and tools designed to make your life easier behind the chair, add even more value to your services and improve your clients’ hair all at the same time.

See below for the industry’s latest and greatest from trending hair brands.

1. Paul Mitchell Ginger Spice Collection

Just in time for fall, Paul Mitchell’s The Demi line welcomes its newest Ginger Spice shades to the family.

Here’s what to know about the three new shades:

7GB and 9GB: Are perfect golden beiges designed to refresh single-process blondes and tone highlights of all levels. They pair well with copper, red and orange-red shades, or brunette hues created with the N or NB families to soften tonality without darkening. 

10NC: The newest natural copper shade that is formulated with a brown-to-tan background and copper tone. It combines the lightest tan shade and copper to create a balanced pale orange tone that delivers a warm tone to the lightest color-treated or highlighted blonde tones.

The Demi line is made up of 65+ intermixable shades that are vegan demi-permanent, no-ammonia, no-MEA and no-lift. The gel-like formulas condition the hair while coloring to provide incredibly rich results with exceptional shine.

2. Malibu C Head Lab Scalp Scrub

Malibu C’s new Head Lab Scalp Scrub is crafted with ingredients like jojoba oil, charcoal, tea tree and cayenne pepper to exfoliate, soothe and provide enhanced circulation. The scrub’s packaging is designed with a built-in scalp scrubber attachment for a deeper, more effective exfoliation to remove build-up and promote healthy hair growth.

3. Olivia Garden Breast Cancer Collection

Olivia Garden’s stunning Breast Cancer Collection includes pink-themed NanoThermic brushes and SilkCut shears and 50 percent of the proceeds will be donated to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF), helping fund critical research to eradicate breast cancer.

4. Cécred Launches Restoring Hair and Edge Drops

Cécred has launched their first-ever edge drops formulated to deliver visibly denser, fuller and healthier hair.

Here are all the details:

• Clinically-proven results: This powerful, daily density-building serum is clinically tested to reach 1.5x more density.
• Powerful formula: Features Biopeptide-5; a propriety peptide blend known to support a healthy growth cycle. Also uses a patent-pending Bioactive Keratin Ferment, Fermented Rice, Biotin, Rose and Ginger for optimal nourishment.
• Designed for daily use: The fast-absorbing non-greasy formula can be applied daily. To use, fill the dropper and apply directly to edges, hairline and scalp. Massage with fingertips, don’t rinse and style as usual.

Here’s a look at the Restoring Hair and Edge Drops’ proven results:

Photo courtesy of Cécred

Photo courtesy of Cécred

5. Paul Mitchell Pre-Service Prep Products

Paul Mitchell has entered the pre-color service prep chat with its new Charcoal Clay Cleanser and Porosity Equalizer. The duo works together to create a blank scalp and hair canvas to optimize the absorption of color and extend the color’s longevity. 

Here’s what to know about each product:

Charcoal Clay Cleanser: 

• Removes buildup, residue and impurities from the hair fiber.
• Uses deep cleansing ingredients to remove chlorine, copper, hard water minerals and product buildup which can lead to uneven color development.
• To use: Apply to wet hair and massage from roots to ends before a color or chemical service. Rinse thoroughly, do not condition or use styling products. Follow with the Porosity Equalizer.

Porosity Equalizer:

• A neutralizing leave-in treatment that promotes even porosity from root to ends
• Helps reduce chlorine, copper and minerals from hard water before color and texture services
• Can be used alone before a service to balance porosity and achieve even lift and color uptake
• To use: Apply to damp or dry hair, spray in sections and comb through for even distribution. Do not rinse or use styling products. For best results, use after washing with the Charcoal Clay Cleanse

6. PHYTO BLONDE Haircare Range

PHYTO’s new trio of products are designed to brighten and lighten 50 different shades of blondes. Each is formulated with apple cider vinegar to smooth and tighten hair cuticles.

The BLONDE line includes:

• BLONDE Brightening Shampoo: A gentle cleanser that brightens and purifies the hair while adding shine without any silicones.
• BLONDE Enhancing Conditioner: A lightweight, hydrating conditioner that reveals a radiant blonde after just one use.
• BLONDE Brightening Spray: Designed to lighten blonde hair by two shades with the help of apple cider vinegar for clarifying and vegetable glycerin for softening and hydrating. The non-drying formula can be used every three days on damp or dry hair.

7. Shark Beauty FlexFusion

Shark Beauty has launched two new styling tools that are more powerful and lighter than before. The FlexFusion™ Air & Ceramic System Straightener and the FlexFusion™ Air & Ceramic Styling System. 

Here’s what to know about each new system:

Air & Ceramic System Straightener:

• Can be used on wet or dry hair
• Offers both air styling and heated ceramic styling
• You can achieve smooth, sleek and straight styles in as little as one pass

Air & Ceramic Styling System:

• Can be used on wet or dry hair
• Offers both air styling and heated ceramic styling
• You can straighten, curl, volumize or smooth quickly with less frizz

8. IGK Hair Sponsored Hair Density Scalp Treatment

IGK’s Sponsored is a clinically-tested scalp treatment proven to increase hair thickness, fullness and density in just four weeks. The non-greasy mist is infused with biotin and peptides to support scalp health.

To use: Apply once daily to damp or dry hair. Hold bottle 8 to 10 inches from the scalp, focusing on thinning areas such as the hairline and temples. Once the area is covered, gently massage the formula into the scalp for maximum efficiency. 

Photo courtesy of IGK Hair

Photo courtesy of IGK Hair

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