Honey: like glycerin, this water soluble sugar polysaccharide provides humectant moisturization and shine. Used in volume clarifying shampoo for slip and detangling.

Horse Chestnut: seeds have been used as an anti-inflammatory for centuries. The extract is a natural astringent and hair softner. Used in volume design foam and all day hold spritz to give less crispy more conditioned feel.

Horsetail: high silicic acid (a source of silicone) gives this plant it's name the 'hair gloss herb'. Used for thermal styling protection and adding shine in smoothing shine polish and all day hold spritz.

Irish Moss: high (up to 80%) mucopolysaccride provides intense hydrating; plant consitituent, carrageenan, commonly used in foods, serves to boost moisture levels in moisture benefits shampoo.

Lavander: high concentration of lipids and fatty acids provide emolliency and softening. Used in defining shine polish to smooth and control hair texture.

Lemon Balm: high eugenol lipid content promotes circulation; polishes and add radiance in all day hold spritz.

Mica: natural mineral for adding shine.

Nettle: rich in vitamins and minerals (including silica and sulfur); medicinally used to treat eczema. Used in volume design foam to enhance setting properties.

Peach: high pectin (polysaccharide) content hydrates dry hair; ascorbic, citric and malic fruit acids (aha's) provide softening. Used in moisture benefits shampoo and moisture balancing conditioner.

Rosemary: this multi-nutrient plant is a stimulant and astringent; essential oil stimulates hair growth. Used to improve hair volume, add shine and hightlights in smoothing shine polish and volume design foam.

Sage: often used in anti-acne products, unique fungicidal oils correct skin and scalp disorders. Used in volume clarifying shampoo and in fixatives for scalp benefits.

Silica: natural mineral for conditioning and shine in smoothing shine polish and all day hold spritz.

squalane: component of natural scalp moisture (sebum), this ultra light lipid is derived from olives. Elevates scalp and hair moisture content in moisture balancing conditioner.

Willow Bark: high salicin content (related to aspirin) and a source for salicylic acid helps normalize scalp and provides exfoliating action.

Wild Yam: once used as the sole source for the hormone pill, the anti-inflammatory steroidal saponin content is thought to be beneficial in helping prevent excessive hair loss. Promotes healthy scalp in volume clarifying shampoo.