Klorane Dry Shampoo

In an interview with Into the Gloss, Julia Restoin-Roitfeld shared her secrets for hair care, including one of her favorite products, Klorane Dry Shampoo: "I want to keep my color as long as possible so I wash it every other day or every third day, with Kérastase shampoo, and use the Klorane Dry Shampoo in between. Sometimes I use that even just to add volume. It’s amazing."

Whether you need to clean your hair without water or amp up your volume, you will be amazed by Klorane Dry Shampoo as well. The pure botanical formula blends corn and rice starches with oat milk extracts to gently absorb oil at the scalp without eliminating it from the ends where it is needed, softening hair as it cleans. The natural ingredients make Klorane Dry Shampoo suitable for even the most sensitive of scalps.

To apply, shake the can well before using and then spray evenly while holding the can about ten inches from your hair and concentrating on the roots. Wait for two minutes and then brush your hair throughly until all of the powder is removed. Klorane Dry Shampoo is ideal for traveling, extending a blow out, protecting hair color, perfecting an updo, refreshing after a work out, and reviving in bad weather; naturally this hardworking product is a Roitfeld favorite.

Julia Restoin-Roitfeld photograph © 2011 SK Networks Co. Ltd. Klorane Dry Shampoo images © 2012 Klorane.

Borage Oil

When asked the secret to her gorgeous tresses, Julia Restoin-Roitfeld confided that she rubs borage oil into her hair to nourish it and also takes the oil internally in capsule form by Solaire. As Julia says, "My own trick is to protect it with some borage oil. It is the best nourishing oil. I also take borage as pills in the morning and put some on my skin after being exposed under the sun." If you heed only one piece of advice from my site make it this one: begin using borage oil today and you will look and feel better inside and out.

The oil is pressed from the borage, or starflower, a delicate blue flower native to the Mediterranean region and parts of Asia, Africa, and South America. Not only will your hair shine as a result: borage is the plant with the highest concentration of gamma linolenic acid (GLA), the only omega-6 fatty acid known to stop the growth and metastasis of tumors. Borage has also been proven to metabolize bad fat, reduce inflammation, ease cramping and mood swings associated with PMS, promote healthy circulation, and even help with impotence. Borage — the wonder oil!

Please note that unusually high levels of borage oil taken internally may be toxic and can be especially dangerous if you have existing liver problems. I have been taking ¼ teaspoon of Borage Liquid Gold daily for two weeks and also rubbing it into the ends of my hair from time to time and I have noticed a definite improvement in the texture of my hair and skin. Try it and let me know what you think...

Borage oil image courtesy of newdirectionsaromatics.com.
Julia Restoin-Roitfeld photograph courtesy of fashionista.com.

Johnnie Sapong

When asked about her favorite hairdresser, Julia Restoin-Roitfeld named Johnnie Sapong at The Studio, a new concept salon in London. As Julia says, "He is such a great hairdresser, I completely trust him and he is so funny." Sapong is one of the hottest names in hair primarily because he is a genius with the scissors and because his beneficent manner immediately puts clients at ease. He was born in London and got his start working at a friend's sister's Molton Brown salon in the West End.

Sapong says of his calling, “I’ve always wanted to create shapes with hair because sculpture was something I felt I’d missed out on at school. I use the hair as a raw material, build it and go from there. Sometimes it’s harder to underdo hair, to make something look unkempt and dishevelled, but sexy.” He lives in London with his wife, Karen, and three sons. If you'd like to know more about his savvy style, read Sapong's interview with The Guardian.

Johnnie Sapong photograph © 2008 New York Media LLC. All Rights Reserved.
Johnnie Sapong studio photograph courtesy of johnniesapong.com

John Frieda Luminous Color Glaze

Julia prefers to either have her color done at Romain Color in Paris (you must visit the site just to hear the sound of pixie dust sprinkling as you enter) or do it herself with John Frieda's Brilliant Brunette Luminous Color Glaze. I typically use ColorSilk but I am definitely going to try this. Think my hair will turn out looking like Julia's? I will let you know the results. And at approximately $9.95 per bottle it's hella cheaper than flight to Paris plus salon, bien sûr.