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Beauty News: New Partnership Between Billabong & John Frieda Hair Care

May 15, 2016 / No Comments

Great news — there is a new partnership between Billabong and John Frieda Hair Care! The brands are coming together to create the ultimate summer for those who are dedicated to beach filled, sea-soaked days.

Launching this May, the partnership will include a number of exclusive bi-coastal events lasting all season long. To kick off the collaboration, the brands will be releasing an exclusive A Bikini Kinda Life X Beach Blonde® kit, which will include everything beach-lovers need for flawless beach hair.

In addition, the collaboration will also include events on the East and West Coasts, exclusive social media content and a series of behind-the-scenes video vignettes that will give fans an up-close look at the lives of some of their favorite, inspiring female surfers.

The kits will be filled with a selection of travel-sized John Frieda® Hair Care products from the Beach Blonde® line, as well as coveted accessories from Billabong—ensuring you have everything you need to keep that just-off-the-beach style long after the days of summer are gone. Packaged in an ocean-printed clutch, it’s a must for wave-worshippers across the country.

THE KIT INCLUDES:

Mini Beach Blonde® Sea Waves™ Sea Salt Spray: An original fan favorite, this iconic sea salt-infused texturizing spray is back and better than ever. Look like you spent a day at the beach without any of the sand. Simply spritz throughout hair to create a carefree, tousled look all year round.
Mini Beach Blonde® Cool Dip™ Purifying Shampoo: This minty-cool cleanser purifies hair to remove daily dirt and excess product, prepping it for the ultimate beachy, laid back styles. The invigorating seaweed formula purifies and cleanses heat damaged hair.
Mini Beach Blonde® Smooth Seas™ Detangling Conditioner: Untie knots and snags with this minty fresh, cooling detangler. After quenching thirsty, heat damaged hair with smoothing moisture, it’s time to add tumbling waves and windblown inspired texture.
Billabong Bali Band Headband: Ban bad hair days for good. Featuring a twisted detail at the top and elastic at the bottom, this headwrap can stand up to the surf. Pair with top-knots, saltwater and balmy days to complete that effortless beach lover look.
Billabong Take Me There Clutch: Keep the coast close at hand with this photo-printed clutch. Made from 100% cotton, it features a panoramic ocean print to inspire weekend wanderings and can double as a vanity bag for your next getaway.

WHAT IT COSTS: $32.95

WHERE TO GET IT: Billabong.com and in select Billabong stores nationwide.

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Editor’s Picks: Leap Year Winter Skin Care Essentials

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