Wondering why this blog has been so quiet? I took a vacation last week from the winter of the North to the warmer weather of the South.

Coming from a colder climate to the warm climate of Florida (Pine Island to be exact) really had an effect on my hair! First of all, it was stressing out because of the change from cold to hot. Not to mention that the ocean’s salt content did not play will with my hair at all! The salt water removes excessive amounts of natural moisture which means I will see split ends faster, as well as hair color loss.

We took a wonderful boat trip in Pine Island Sound to Cabbage Key and the and then to the beach at Cayo Costa State Park. While I protected by skin with large amounts of sun screen, I did not think about sun damage to my hair. The UV rays the sun produces dries out the hair. The salt content from my sweat didn’t help either, which raises the PH factor for the hair.

Thank goodness I packed Mane ‘n Tail hair products! The Color Protect Shampoo (available exclusively at Sally Beauty Supply), helped to preserve my hair color that cleans without stripping, providing hair with long lasting body, shine and fullness.

Mane ‘n Tail Detangler was so essential! This spray treatment helps to eliminate tangles and knots from swimming in the ocean. With its unique formula with natural herbal extracts, it strengthens and fortifies.

Sad to leave sunny, warm Florida, but so happy I brought Mane ‘n Tail hair products! I brought extra for my sister, who I went down there to begin with to visit. She is the owner of Little Lilly’s Island Deli on Pine Island in Bokeelia, Florida. From all the hand washing she does while working at the deli, her skin gets so dry. She LOVES Mane ‘n Tail Hoofmaker!

Bonus tip: If you visit the deli, order the Clam and Corn Chowder.

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Mane ‘n Tail Hair Strengthener is currently a featured product on JuicyMagOnline.com! The online magazine gave a glowing review of our premier hair strengthener. See it online here!

An excerpt from the editorial:

“Turn your frizz to fierce, with Mane ‘n Tail Hair Strengthener.

The lightweight, leave-in treatment spray penetrates the hair fast and provides effective moisturizing and conditioning protection.

The combination of alcohol-free formula and conditioning proteins, maximize the strengtheners ability to replenish, repair and even encourage hair growth, leaving the hair stronger and shinier than ever.

Mane ‘n Tail Hair Strengthener offers a daily, protective shield that protects against natural elements, heat and styling damage. Safe and gentle for all hair types, the best part about this product is its versatility – it can be used on wet or dry hair and then styled as usual!”

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Mane ‘n Tail hair care products were recently featured in an online giveaway by TooFab.com! The giveaway included numerous hair care products, including a large collection of good stuff by Mane ‘n Tail.

“Spare your locks from damage this award season and nourish your hair with Mane ‘n Tail hair care products.”

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TooFab.com runs promotions and giveaways on a regular basis, you can visit TooFab.com’s website here.

“Will someone get this big walking carpet out of my way?” – Princess Leia, Star Wars

Let’s all be thankful that Star Wars Wookie, Chewbacca’s look didn’t become trendy. It’s much easier to try and imitate Princess Leia’s iconic buns. For those of us who did, and I know you’re out there, we know accomplishing this look takes having really long hair. Any Star Wars fan knows that according to Alderaanian customs, Leia’s hair was allowed to grow long. If you’re thinking about dressing up as Luke’s sister for Halloween, start growing out your hair now. (Tip: Users swear Mane ‘n Tail helps grow long hair.)

Want to impress the boys now? Check out the Galactic Princess Headphone Covers. Made from synthetic hair, these accessories will spice up how your headphones look and are available in three colors (auburn, blonde or red) to match the color of your own hair. The Star Wars character’s famous hairstyle has served as an inspiration for an Etsy creator – Jacqueline LongLegs. (Photo by Jacquie Coe)

Or make them yourself with earmuffs and cheap weaves. Bellasugar.com has directions on how you can make these cute, inexpensive “buns” in just a few minutes.

Try on Princess Leia-inspired hair in Taaz.com’s virtual hairstyle studio, which also allows you to try on other celeb-inspired hairstyles. For those who have long hair, I especially like this tip from Taaz.com’s Stephanie Simons:

For a looser, softer interpretation of this look, you can also create pom-pom like bunches of hair on either side of your head by curling the hair and wearing it poufed around the ears. When you remove your Princess Leia hairstyle, low and behold, you’ll have wildly wavy hair that’s completely beach-worthy, which makes it great for sleeping in when you want to create waves (while still being about to sleep on your back).

To help hold those buns in place, try Mane ‘n Tail Braid Sheen Spray. It’s the ultimate conditioning moisturizer for natural and synthetic hair control. This natural herbal complex is blended in a ph-balanced water-based formula that softens and conditions.

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Singer/Songwriter Destinee Quinn has been a Mane ‘n Tail devotee since she was 8 years old! She discovered the secret to long, gorgeous, soft, silky, shiny hair! The Original Mane ‘n Tail Shampoo and Conditioner!

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Last week’s blog was about how Mane ‘n Tail listens to its users to develop and improve their hair care product line. Part of that process includes listening to what people are chatting about on our social media outlets.

Our Twitter account was on fire with Morgan Spurlock’s promotion of our involvement in his documentary, POM Wonderful Presents: The Greatest Movie Ever Sold. (Read about that here.) There are always flurries of twitters from people who brag about using “horse shampoo” on their own hair. Yes, The Original Mane ‘n Tail Shampoo, The Original Mane ‘n Tail Conditioner and Mane ‘n Tail Hoofmaker Hand & Nail Therapy can be used safely on humans as well as animals.

Just the other day, 3 male college athletes from the University of British Columbia chatted about where to get the product after one posted a photo of his recently purchased Mane ‘n Tail bottle. @Cumbario: Our products are available at most grocery, drug, discount and beauty supply stores; click here for our online store locator.

Last week, we heard from a fan who we are a fan of. Two time Olympian with Randy Gardner, World Champion and five time United States Champion skater, Tai Babilonia tweeted that because she loves our Deep Moisturizing Conditioner, she was going to try more Mane ‘n Tail products. Tai has beautiful long curly hair.

For your next purchase Tai, we recommend any one of our leave-in spray treatments. Shine On helps to detangle hair, eliminate frizz and add manageability while increasing elasticity and strength, great for your curly hair!

We want to hear from other Twitter fans! Log on, follow and mention @ManenTailBeauty.

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Healthy hair normally has a moisture content of approximately 12%. Fall below that and your hair becomes dry, frizzy, tangling easy and developing more split ends.

Moisturizing your hair really means maintaining your hair’s oil balance. Your scalp produces the best natural moisturizer, but once the hair does not have direct contact with the scalp, these natural oils cannot be utilized throughout the hair shaft.

You want to lock the water from your shower into your hair to keep your hair soft and healthy looking. Mane ‘n Tail formulated conditioners do just that.

Starting with our Original Mane ‘n Tail Conditioner, which was originally created to promote fuller, stronger, flowing manes on show horses, people continue to discover this long hair solution for themselves. Branching out to tackle the effects of daily use of hair dryers, hair straighteners and curling irons, we developed Deep Moisturizing.

Feedback from our customers led us to create Color Protect Conditioner, which is available exclusively through Sally Beauty Supplies. The most positive comments are from users who said it helps maintain color treatments longer (when used after Color Protect Shampoo as a complete hair care system).

Let us know what suggestions you have. We listen.

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Kim Kardashian kicked off the New Year with a bang! Literally, at a New Year Year’s Eve party in Las Vegas, she wore her long hair straight down with bangs. Clip-in bangs or not, her long hairstyle looked stylish and luxurious.

That shiny, slick look is attainable, even for those of us who rang in the New Year on a much smaller scale than a Kardashian. (Photo: hairdo BANG from Jessica Simpson and Ken Paves)

Trim. Regularly. While it is a myth that this will make your hair grow faster, one thing a regular trim will do: eliminate split ends, making hair look better. The longer the hair, the less likely to get moisture from the scalp of natural oils. As a result, the hair tip branching or appear rude because dry can not be prevented. Therefore, Titi Branches (co-founder of Miss Jessie’s) suggests, you need to do the trimming at least once every two months in order not to dry the hair.

Detangle. The DailyGlow suggests investing in a top quality hairbrush with natural bristles and wide toothed comb to detangle your long hair. Comb through wet hair from roots to tips, making sure the ends are completely tangle free without pulling on the ends to make them so.

Fortunately, Mane ‘n Tail has a product to help with the above two tips. An exclusive pH balanced formula that is easy to use and helps eliminate tangles and knots and the appearance of dry split ends, check out our Detangler.

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Moisturize. Always use conditioner after you shampoo. If you have oily hair (many people with fine hair, do), apply conditioner to the bottom two-thirds of your hair. If you have normal or dry hair, try a leave-in conditioner, applied to ends. Mane ‘n Tail offers a wide range of conditioners to meet your hair type.

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With the winter wind whipping your hair across your face, you’re probably looking for something to hold it into place.

According to Essence Magazine, trendsetters are putting a sophisticated spin on hair accessories by crowning their manes with baubles that feature embroidery, beading, and vintage bling.

From elegant clips, sparkly bobby pins to ponytail-transforming sparkly holders, there’s something for everyone. These fancy fringe enhancers make great gifts for the women on your holiday list too! (Pictured: Goody Jeweled Comb.)

Have long flowing hair that needs detangling before adding some bling? Try Mane ‘n Tail’s Shine On to help to detangle hair, eliminate frizz and add manageability while increasing elasticity and strength.

You don’t even have to have long-flowing tresses to dress your ‘do up with sparkly bobby pins. Just push your bangs back with one or two and dance the night away.

So, draw some attention to lavish styles with bright and bold colored holders! With Revitalizing Crème, that has a special blend of Aloe Vera, vitamins, natural herbs and essential oils to help prevent breakage, split ends, frizz and dryness, your hair will be ready for a close-up!

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Whether you are visiting Grandma’s house for the holidays or taking some time off, photos will be taken! Look your best and remember to pack those hair care essentials!

Here are a few tips from celebrity stylist, Angelo David of Angelo David Salon in New York City.

1. Both hot and cold weather can make your hair frizzy and dry. Pack a great frizz-fighting formula and indulge in a great leave-in before you go to protect your strands from harsh elements and holiday stress.

Herbal-Gro Shampoo is a micro-enriched protein formula that is designed to prevent breakage, frizz, and split ends, leaving hair stronger and longer.

2. The right tools are important to look pretty in those pictures! Try a travel-sized brush like the Angelo David Small Paddle Brush to keep your strands smooth and tangle-free.

3. Try quick and easy hair styles to get you looking great during your getaway. A playful side braid with a ponytail or a messy chignon can give you extra oomph, adding a little lift to your look in no time.

Try Mane ‘n Tail Braid Sheen Spray to help turn your ponytail into a glamorous hair effect!

4. Avoid having your hair color done right before you leave home. Do a deep conditioning treatment or amp up your use of leave-in conditioner instead to keep your tresses moisturized and shiny.

5. Minimize shampoo use during your trip. If necessary, invest in a hydrating shampoo with color protectant.

Check out Mane ‘n Tail’s Color Protect product line. Available in both a conditioner and a shampoo, each formulated to moisturize, strengthen and repair color treated hair, without weighing it down. Available exclusively at Sally Beauty Supply!

Travel tip: If an item can’t be put in a carry-on, pour it into a mini-container and take it with you. It’s worth it!

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