The concept of cleansing conditioning was developed by Chaz Dean, LA hair stylist, in 1993.
Lathering, harsh detergents and sodium laurel/laureth sulphates found in most shampoos are damaging hair - most of us experience colour fading/stripping, dull, lifeless, frizzy and dry hair, dry scalps, oily scalps, scalp disorders, and hair loss. That's why Wen was created.
Wen is all about cleansing without detergents or harsh chemicals. Wen cleanses with astringent properties without lathering, while strengthening, adding sheen, lustre, moisture and manageability to the hair.
Wen is formulated with the perfect balance for all hair types and due to its high moisture content, it also performs amazingly on ethnic hair.
Does it work? - see yourself next time you're watching "Desperate Housewives" - Teri Hatcher, Eva Longoria, Felicity Huffman and Marzia Cross are big fans of Wen! If that recommendation is not enough, check out the locks on the likes of Janet Jackson, tyra Banks and Cameron Diaz!

Wen is available on ebay (UK) from £9.59 plus postage.

Want to eliminate all bad hair days? According to German scientists, a solution to the problem of unruly hair could be right around the corner, FoxNews.com reports.
Scientists in Germany have been taking a close-up look at the way in which hair fibers interact in hopes of creating a product to eliminate bad hair days - indefinitely.
In the study, scientists used a sample of female Caucasian hair to find out why hair feels soft or rough to the touch and how hair reacts when it is exposed to products such as shampoo, conditioner and gels and other hair care products. The study also found that damage to hair causes scaly projections to protrude from hair fibres which, in turn, creates friction with other fibres to make hair feel rough and difficult to brush or comb.
"There are several changes that take place at the same time when hair is exposed to hair care products, and it will help greatly to understand which of those changes is crucial for optimizing hair care,"said one of the scientist taking part in the study .

So, are the bad hair days counted? The future of our hair is in scientists' hands!

Braids are one of most popular hair trends in 2008. So if are bored with your ponytail or want to give your old up do a new twist braid might be just the thing you're after!

You want need any special salon tools to pull that one off, all you need is a brush and two hands! Some people with curly or very long hair might find it easier to braid hair when it's slightly damp.
Making a Dutch braid other known as French braid, is easier than it seems. To achieve "hair crown":

1. Divide a small section of hair where you want the braid to start into three even sections and comb them over.
2. Cross the sections as when making a normal braid and pull them to tighten the braid.
3. Using the pointed end of a rat tail comb, lift a small section of hair on the right by drawing a line against the scalp from the hairline to the middle of the braid.
4. Add the new section of hair to the existing section on the right and then cross it over the middle section; tighten the plait.
5. Repeat that but on the opposite side.
6. Continue the process alternating right and left sections over the middle section, tightening each plait as you make it, until you reach the hairline. Secure the end of the braid with a hair-safe ponytail holder or continue weaving a normal braid to the ends of the hair.

Katie Holmes has shortened her bob to a new pixie crop,taking her hair style one step shorter.
Hair that short won't suit everyone - if you ever even considered chopping off all your locks, now is definitely the time - the crop is high on the list of 2008's hair trends and will probably stay long enough to see it through 2009 as well.

If Katie Holmes' hairstyle shows us anything, it's how much of a difference styling can make to the crop. In 2008, it's best with a bit of length that can be messed up and tousled a bit - in the guise of effortless, boyish bed-hair. You only need to look at the following photos to see how much less effective the crop is when unstyled.

If you believed that bob hairstyle is reserved for the women only, think twice! Some of the hottest men out there are getting their locks sheared, shaped and flat-ironed into the feminine flip!
"Men-Bob" is a perfect look for those guys who don’t like the short look. This hairstyle is good for hair that is medium to thick in texture and works well with straight or wavy hair. This men’s haircut is simply a longer version of the classic men’s cut with the layers remaining longer all around the head.
The sides and back are also left longer to blend with the top. The bangs in this style are usually a full bang that sits on the forehead but are slightly swept to one side. A side part works best with this men’s hair cut. To style, use gel or a shape creator on damp hair and blow dry your hair while styling it with your fingers. The key to this hairstyle is to give it a slightly messy appearance. You want to avoid a structured look so use your hands to style instead of a brush.
If your hair tends to poof a lot when blowdried, only dry hair until it is still slightly damp. Let it dry naturally the rest of the way.

Few days ago Hayden Panattiere, the star of TV show "Heros" was seen with a new hairstyle and yes, it was bob. Say what you want, but she LOOKS FANTASTIC!!
By chopping her locks she transformed from cheerleader into sophisticated woman.
Hairstyle "how to's":It's a simple chin-length concave bob with side swept fringe. to get the extra sleek look try ghd IV straightener.