July 2000

Feeling blue? According to Mimi Cooper, a consultant and author of the book "Color Smart," blue is America's favorite color. The color is also said to represent "technology and the future." A recent article in USA TODAY, claims blue tints are being used in a variety of ads because it sends an "upscale signal." (You'd think it would be green?) Then again, if blue has you seeing red, color consultant Jill Morton claims woman are "sick of blue because it's a guys color." "Orange," she states, is the next big thing. The news article points out that orange is the featured trend-setting color now being used by Victoria's Secret and Banana Republic.

TIME SAVER Do you spend too much time blow drying your hair? Try using "Bounty Paper Towels." It's not only the quicker picker upper for spills, but it is also a superb towel to absorb the excess dampness that is retained in your hair after shampooing. Just by blotting your hair prior to the blow dryer, you can cut your blow drying time in half.

TIPS Does conditioner weigh your hair down? Try applying the conditioner BEFORE the shampoo. It works like this; 1. Apply the conditioner to dry or wet hair by gently squeezing the conditioner into the hair. 2. If time permits, leave on for several minutes. 3. Rinse thoroughly and shampoo. 4. If your hair tends to tangle, you may want to try our "Ginseng Vita-Fusion Leave-in Treatment," which is a detangling spray, and will not weigh your hair down.

FOR THE ROAD Franklin Philip's Shampoo and Conditioner is available in easy to carry 2 ounce travel sizes.