Ammo.com, January 8, 2008
 
The Hair Chronicles: Ted Gibson

Ladies! It's here! A momentous occasion, the beginning of The Hair Chronicles! We have an exciting journey ahead of us; and who better to start with than two of Hollywood's most sought after talents:

Ted Gibson.

With a client book boasting Angelina Jolie, Eva Longoria, and Gabrielle Union, a hot 5th Avenue salon that is always buzzing, and an amazing haircare line, Ted Gibson is, in a word, HOT. The cornerstone of this eponymous line is ultimate cleansing and ultimate moisture. Perfect for all hair types, here is the scoop:

DAILY CLEANSE Shampoo ($32): Let me set the scene. December 30, packed hair salon. Zakiya (my bff) and I wait 1 hour for our turn at our favorite Dominican salon, Reaction. It's finally my go 'round at the sinks, and I pull out the first of 4 bottles. Marisol cranks the Daily Cleanse open, and it was a wrap. The smell alone shut the place down! The citrus scent was light and attractive, not overbearing. The Wild Orchid complex not only makes your olfactory senses fall in love, but it also promotes gorgeous shine and a clean feeling that leaves your hair not feeling hard, but moisturized and manageable. Those five different cleansers that comprise this shampoo certainly works magic...

DAILY NOURISH Conditioner ($32): That Wild Orchid complex is a gift from the Heavens. That, in conjunction with the nine other conditioning agents, really leave your hair ultra manageable for combing and styling while wet. So soft, so delicious, and it's still wet...

INDIVIDUAL COLOR BRAZEN BROWN Conditioner ($36): If you only decide to buy one item from the Ted Gibson line, know these two things: you have crazy willpower, and THIS is the product you need in your LIFE. There is a brown rinse infused in the conditioner, so when you wash it out, your hair comes out that envy-worthy "Top Model makeover episode"chocolate brown. Tarika's lone gray hair reverted back to brown! Close your mouths, you know I would never lie to you. Zakiya had colored her hair to a medium brown at least one month ago, and after her blow dry,her color looked brand new. AMMO TIP TIME: mix this conditioner with the HAMADI Shea Mask and shit under the hooded dryer for 20 minutes. Then be prepared to flood my inbox with praise because your hair has never been that hydrated, shiny, manageable, and advertisement-esque, you are very welcome in advance...

BUILD IT Blow Drying Agent ($28) & Hair Sheets Styling ($25/10): The BUILD IT certainly was the icing on the shiny cake. And my hair was flowing at the end of my blow dry session. Very bouncy, very sleek. The Hair Sheets scared me at first, because I did not want the dampness to affect my doobie, but it does control frizz and gave my hair that mid-week lift it needed. Smells great, and it lasted all day...

Ted, you have won a place in my heart. AMMO Certified, it is a complete line, your hair needs will definitely be taken care of. It is worth the price. Ted Gibson is available at sephora.com, Saks Fifth Avenue, Holt Renfrew, & beauty.com. And if you want the man himself to lay his hands on your head, visit his salon, 184 5th Avenue, 212-633-3333.