#ahnesti

I just love shopping local! I think it is so important to support businesses that are a part of our local communities. However, sometimes it can be really difficult to find local products that are both local and cruelty-free. During my last trip to my favorite Minneapolis salon, Jaide Organic Salon, I was introduced to a company that is both locally made and cruelty-free. The bonus…they are also vegan! The company is called Ahnesti and they are a line of professional, salon-quality hair care products out of Minneapolis, Minnesota. Their values as a company are inspiring, and totally in line with my own.

My hair stylist immediately recommended this product to me. It is Ahnesti's  Eterniti Refresher Spray. It is a MUCH better alternative to a dry-shampoo. This spray actually removes any dirt and oils from the hair, as opposed to just absorbing them, which is the only thing typical dry-shampoos are able to do. The coconut-derived cleanser not only removes debris, but it adds volume and shine to your hair again. It also contains lavender which makes your hair smell amazing!

Since buying this about a month ago, I have used this very regularly. I like to only shampoo my hair every-other-day, so on the in-between days, I have been using the Refresher Spray. I didn't really know what type of results to expect, since other dry shampoos sometimes provide results that don't last all day long. (My hair will feel great for an hour, and then soon makes me feel like I should have shampooed that morning!) In contrast, the Refresher Spray provides results that last the whole day and then some! I have even used the Refresher Spray the morning after a workout and you would never have even known that my hair was in a sweaty ponytail the night before! My hair was shiny, bouncy and fresh, as if it was "day one" hair!

The application of this product is a bit different than with traditional dry shampoos. You spritz the spray on the specific areas that you feel need refreshing. I typically spritz it on the crown of my head and around edges of my hair by my face. Massage the product in to the hair. Then, as opposed to just letting it set in, you actually blot the product with a dry towel to remove any excess product. If desired, you can also blow dry at this point. I have used this spray both ways - with and without using the blow dryer. Both ways produce the same amazing results! (Have you figured out at this point how much I LOVE this spray?)

Currently Ahnesti is really focusing on establishing their presence in salons, so they are limited to one site from which you can purchase their products. The site is called The Choosy Chick and can be found at http://thechoosychick.com. Check out the site because they also carry other Ahnesti hair products. Or, ask your salon to start carrying Ahnesti products!

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