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North Wales Live
11 hours ago
- Health
- North Wales Live
'Best' £17 hair oil shopper has 'ever used' and her hair has 'never felt so soft'
While the recent spell of warm weather has been delightful, it can often result in dry, dull or frizz-prone hair, reminiscent of Monica Geller's infamous 'humidity hair' episode in Friends. However, shoppers believe they've discovered the ultimate remedy in a £17 'miracle oil' that claims to 'control frizz for up to 96 hours', equating to four days. Wella Professionals' new Ultimate Smooth range works hard to 'smooth and nourish the hair from the inside out'. The four-step haircare system includes a shampoo, conditioner, mask, and its star product - the Miracle Oil Serum. The leave-in treatment promises to control frizz for up to 96 hours, deliver 85% smoother hair, and offer protection against heat up to 230°C, as well as UV exposure. It's crafted with squalane and omega-9, skincare-inspired ingredients known to moisturise the hair cuticle while polishing the hair surface, forming a lightweight, protective barrier. The formula, suitable for use on both damp and dry hair, has a long-lasting fragrance with notes of citrus, floral, and amber, according to the Mirror. The oil serum is touted to provide 'silk-like results', with customers praising it as the 'best ever' after it transformed their 'straw-like' locks. Despite its recent introduction to the market, Wella's range of salon-quality products has already garnered numerous five-star reviews. One satisfied customer praised: "Great packaging, smells divine. If you thought your hair was smooth? Try this, and you won't regret it, as your hair becomes extra smooth and smells fabulous. It becomes sleek and more manageable." Another user, who struggles with dry and frizzy hair, was equally impressed, stating: "I have the driest, frizziest hair possible, think straw, especially from mid-length to ends. This was only delivered today, so I had to use it as soon as I got out of the shower; wow, just wow. "I don't think my hair has ever felt this soft; without question, this is the best thing I have ever used, and trust me when I say I've spent a fortune on products over the years. I'm about to order another one, or maybe two, so I never run out." However, not all reviews were glowing. One reviewer found the Miracle Oil Serum a bit too heavy for their liking, particularly towards the end of the day, despite attempts to use less product. They shared: "I think this miracle oil serum is good, and it helps calm down the frizz; however, I feel it is a little too heavy for my hair, and at the end of the day, it feels a lot greasier than it would have done without the product. "I have tried using a lesser amount, but the product then doesn't work as well. I would recommend this, but be prepared that you may need to rewash your hair the following day." However, some are praising it as a must-have accessory, with one user stating: "This really does do exactly what it says and smoothes my hair out in seconds. I love using this when I've styled my hair and also keep it in my handbag as an essential for any particularly frizzy days as this smooths instantly." If Wella's serum doesn't seem like the right match for your hair type, you might consider the Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil (£19.55) as an alternative. This lightweight oil works to repair damaged hair while adding shine and controlling frizz. Alternatively, the L'Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Absolut Repair 10-in-1 Leave-in Oil (£26.29) is designed for those with dry, damaged hair. This fast-absorbing oil utilises wheat germ to deeply hydrate and enhance shine and gloss, while helping to reduce the appearance of split ends and flyaways. The Wella Miracle Oil Serum, along with the rest of the range, is also currently discounted. The smaller 30ml bottle of the serum - perfect for those wanting to try the product - is usually priced at £22 but is now available for £17, while the larger 100ml bottle is £35.60, offering a 20% saving off its usual £44 price tag. The shampoo, conditioner, and hair mask are also available, priced at £18.52, £20.60, and £24.20, respectively. For those seeking better value, the Wella Professionals Care Exclusive Ultimate Smooth Bundle is available for £68.90, offering a £20 saving. Packaged in a clear, zip-up bag, it's perfect for holiday travel. These products will remain discounted until 29 June before reverting to their original prices. the new collection here.
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Shoppers say £17 oil that 'controls frizz for 96 hours' is 'best they've used'
Wella's brand new Ultimate Smooth Miracle Oil Serum is designed to control frizz for up to four days, and has already racked up a number of five star reviews As lovely as this recent warm weather has been, it can often lead to dry, dull, or frizz-prone hair and looking like Monica Geller in that episode of Friends (it's the humidity!) However, shoppers think they've found the ultimate solution in a £17 'miracle oil' that promises to 'control frizz for up to 96 hours' - that's right, four whole days. It comes as Wella Professionals' has released their brand new Ultimate Smooth range, which works to 'smooth and nourish the hair from the inside and out'. The four-step haircare system features a shampoo, conditioner, mask, and its hero product - the Miracle Oil Serum. The leave-in treatment is designed to control frizz for up to 96 hours, deliver 85% smoother hair, and protect against heat up to 230°C, as well as UV exposure. It's formulated using squalane and omega-9, which are skincare-inspired ingredients which help moisturise the hair cuticle while polishing the hair surface, creating a lightweight, protective barrier. The multi-purpose formula, which can be used on damp or dry hair, also happens to be vegan, and has a long-lasting, luxurious scent with citrus, floral, and amber notes. The oil serum is said to deliver 'silk-like results', with customers hailing it the 'best ever' after it transformed their 'straw-like' tresses. Despite being pretty new to the market, Wella's reputation for salon-quality products has seen the range rack up a number of five star reviews already. One said: 'Great packaging, smells divine. If you thought your hair was smooth? Try this and will not regret it as hair becomes extra smooth, will smell fabulous. It becomes sleek and more manageable.' Another added: 'I have the driest, frizziest hair possible, think straw, especially from mid length to ends. This was only delivered today, so I had to use it as soon as I got out of the shower, wow just wow. I don't think my hair has ever felt this soft, without question this is the best thing I have ever used, and trust me when I say I've spent a fortune on products over the years. I'm about to order another one, or maybe two, so I never run out.' One reviewer found the Miracle Oil Serum a bit heavy, especially by the end of the day, despite trying to use less product. They commented: 'I think this miracle oil serum is good, and it definitely helps calm down the frizz, however I feel it is a little too heavy for my hair and at the end of the day it feels a lot greasier than it would have done without the product. I have tried using a lesser amount, but the product then doesn't work as well. I would definitely recommend this but be prepared that you may need to wash your hair again the following day.' Others, however, are hailing it as a handbag essential, commenting: 'This really does do exactly what it says and smoothes my hair out in seconds. I love using this when I've styled my hair and also keep it in my handbag as an essential for any particularly frizzy days as this smooths instantly.' Still, no one product suits everyone. If Wella's serum doesn't sound quite right for your hair type, the Olaplex No.7 Bonding Oil could be a good alternative, and it's currently £19.55 down from £28 at Beauty Bay. The lightweight oil repairs damaged hair while adding shine and controlling frizz. It's silicone-free, ideal for chemically treated hair, and especially good for fine hair that needs repair without heaviness. Elsewhere, the L'Oréal Professionnel Serie Expert Absolut Repair 10 in 1 Leave in Oil is crafted for people with dry, damaged hair. The fast-absorbing oil utilises wheat germ to deeply-hydrate, boost shine and gloss, while working to reduce the look of split ends and flyaways. This one is currently £26.29 down from £29.10 at LookFantastic. The Wella Miracle Oil Serum is also on offer, along with the rest of the range. The smaller 30ml bottle of the serum - ideal for getting acquainted with the product - is usually £22 but is down to £17, while the larger 100ml bottle is £35.60 (20% off its usual £44 price tag). The shampoo, conditioner and hair mask are also reduced, coming in at £18.52, £20.60 and £24.20 respectively. But for greater value, there's the Wella Professionals Care Exclusive Ultimate Smooth Bundle with Bag which gets customers the shampoo, conditioner and oil for £68.90, saving £20 on the RRP. It very handily comes in a clear, zippable bag that's ideal for taking on holiday, too. The products are set to be reduced until June 29 before going back up to full price. So for anyone seeking a solution for dry, frizzy, and unruly hair, Wella's latest collection might just be your new haircare hero. Shoppers can explore the new range here.
Los Angeles Times
5 days ago
- Los Angeles Times
Wife in deadly love triangle with racquetball coach and her hair mogul husband gets life sentence
The wife of a celebrity hairstylist will spend the rest of her life in prison for having her lover kill her husband in what was supposed to appear as a home invasion robbery gone wrong. Monica Sementelli, 53, was sentenced to life without parole Monday for the brutal stabbing of her husband, Fabio Sementelli, 49, in their Woodland Hills home eight years ago. A jury in April convicted her of murder and conspiracy to commit murder for masterminding the slaying on their Woodland Hills deck, where one of their daughters would later find him wounded in a pool of blood. Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Ronald Coen, before pronouncing sentence, rejected a bid by Sementelli's legal team to get her sentenced to 25 years to life in prison. Fabio Sementelli suffered multiple wounds to his face, jawline, neck, chest and thigh and the fact that his $8,000 Rolex watch was left on his wrist when he was killed left detectives puzzled. Blood from the crime scene was soon linked to Robert Baker, a convicted sex offender and former porn star who began an affair with Monica Sementilli after serving as her racquetball coach at a West Hills fitness club. While prosecutors have painted Sementilli as the 'mastermind' behind the slaying, as she stood to gain $1.6 million in life insurance payouts, Baker took the stand during the 2 1/2-month trial and insisted he killed the hair mogul for love. 'I murdered him because I wanted her,' Baker testified during her trial. 'She had nothing to do with it.' Baker was previously convicted of Fabio Sementilli's murder and also sentenced to life without parole. During Sementilli's trial, L.A. County Deputy Dist. Atty. Beth Silverman presented video evidence that showed Monica Sementilli watching a live feed of the area shortly before the attack to ensure Baker had a clear path to her husband. Mitzi Roberts, a veteran homicide detective with the Los Angeles Police Department, also testified that Sementilli and Baker exchanged 95 messages through an encrypted messaging app called Viber on the day of the killing and 180 messages the day before. While Sementilli denied all wrongdoing and publicly grieved her husband — an executive at the hair care company Wella — she was involved in a torrid affair with Baker. The pair sexted during her husband's funeral, according to Silverman, who said the the new widow even sent nudes to Baker during the service in Toronto. Baker's accomplice, Christopher Austin, also testified for the prosecution and insisted Baker told him Sementilli had directed her husband's murder. Austin, a former Oregon probation officer, said he never spoke to Monica directly, but Baker made clear his lover wanted her husband 'gone.' 'Everything he did, he did after he got a text message, which told me he was talking to her via text message.' Austin testified. 'I did not hear him talk to her on the phone ... but everything happened in sequence.' Defense attorney Leonard Levine insisted, 'Adultery is not murder. ... Everything she did was to protect the affair, not to cover up the murder.' He called Baker a ``Svengali,'' saying that Sementilli made the ``biggest mistake of her life'' in becoming involved in an extramarital affair with him.
Bloomberg
16-06-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Stock Movers: Coty, MGM, Lockheed Martin
On this edition of Stock Movers: - Coty (COTY) climbed after Women's Wear Daily reports that the beauty company is looking for buyers. Citi analyst Filippo Falorni writes: 'we acknowledge the possibility of M&A, especially given COTY's valuation, progress on debt deleverage over the last several years with the potential for value unlock from the sale of its Wella stake' - MGM (MGM) Resorts shares gained, as well as shares in Entain, after BetMGM, the sports betting platform the two companies jointly own, raised its full-year guidance. - Lockheed Martin (LMT) shares fell on word that a deal between the US and China on rare earths wouldn't include Lockheed Martin's F-35 planes.
Fashion Value Chain
13-05-2025
- Business
- Fashion Value Chain
Lalruattluanga Becomes First Indian to Win Global Color Visionary Title at Wella Professionals International TrendVision 2024-25 Finale in Malta
History was made at the Global Wella Professionals TrendVision 2024-25 Grand Finale in Malta, as Lalruattluanga, from Shillong, was crowned the winner of the coveted Color Visionary award.A flagship competition by Wella Professionals, TrendVision is one of the most prestigious global platforms that celebrates cutting-edge creativity and technical mastery in hairdressing. This milestone moment unfolded during Destination 2025, a spectacular three-day event that brought together the global hairdressing community in an unforgettable celebration of craft, creativity, and the future of the salon industry. Over 1,000 hairdressers and Wella ambassadors from 52 countries gathered in Malta, reinforcing the spirit of innovation and collaboration that defines the Wella Professionals network. Competing against national winners from across different corners of the world, Lalruattluanga's technically brilliant work stood out on the world stage, marking a breakthrough moment for Indian hairdressing, as he became the first Indian Colorist to ever win a title at the finale of this prestigious competition. Lalruattluanga Wins the title of Global Color Visionary Title at Wella Professionals International TrendVision 2024-25 Finale in Malta The journey to Malta began at the Indian Finale of the TrendVision 2024-25 Awards, held at Andaz, New Delhi, where Lalruattluanga competed alongside 20 of the country's top hairstylists in an electrifying showcase of creativity, innovation, and transformative skill. With over 66,000 entries received from across India, the competition witnessed an unprecedented display of homegrown talent, culminating in Lalruattluanga's selection as one of India's national winners under the color category to compete in the Global finale. The Wella TrendVision Award, hosted by Wella Professionals, the No.1 salon color brand globally*, is an annual celebration of creative excellence and innovation in hairdressing. Lalruattluanga's entry was inspired by the quiet beauty of Shillong's golden sunsets, tying into this year's theme, 'Golden Hour'. His color story evoked the calm radiance of dusk, a moment that captures the transition between endings and new beginnings. Using Wella Professionals Koleston Perfect Me+, he created a look that brought the Golden Hour to life through warm, blended highlights and soft root shadows. His creation was more than just hair color, it was a visual expression of hope and tranquility. 'The Golden Hour reminds us to pause and find peace, that even at the end of a long day, beauty remains,' said Lalruattluanga. 'Through my work, I wanted to capture that feeling and reflect it in every strand. To me, the Golden Hour represents both the quiet beauty of endings and the promise of new beginnings. In those fleeting moments, when the sky glows warm and golden, there's a sense of calm that wraps around you, a reminder that no matter how exhausting the day has been, there is still light, still hope. In today's fast-paced world, I believe it's important to hold on to that sense of stillness and comfort, and I tried to translate that emotion into hair, turning a visual moment into a lasting impression. I'm truly ecstatic to have received this honor on a global stage, it feels surreal to be the first Indian to bring this title home.' Pravesh Saha, General Manager, Wella India & South Asia, shared, 'Lalruattluanga's win marks a historic milestone for India's hairdressing industry, the first time an Indian hairdresser has taken home a global title at TrendVision. It's not just a personal victory, but a moment of pride for the entire country. His achievement puts India firmly on the global map of hair artistry and is a powerful reminder of the extraordinary talent rooted in our diverse regions. At Wella, we are proud to champion such visionary artists who dare to dream big and push the boundaries of creativity.' Wella Professionals continues to empower stylists with global opportunities, world-class education, and groundbreaking innovations. This historic win signals the rise of Indian talent on the world stage. Join the conversation and witness the artistry unfold by following @wellaproindia Instagramhandle and visiting **Based on Wella Master Brand USD sales on the 2023 Salon Hair Care Study for the hair coloring products category published by Kline About Wella Company Wella Company is one of the world's leading beauty companies, comprised of a family of iconic brands such as the No. 1 Salon Color Brand in the World, Wella Professionals, and additional brands such as Sebastian Professional, System Professional, weDo Professional, Clairol, OPI, Nioxin and ghd. With 6,000 employees globally and a presence in over 100 countries, Wella Company and its brands enable consumers to look, feel, and be their true selves. As innovators in the hair and nail industry, Wella Company empowers its people to delight consumers, inspire beauty professionals, engage communities, and deliver sustainable growth to its stakeholders.
