About Ellin

A pioneer in hair design - a visionary in personalizing hair care.

She travels the globe transforming the locks of glamour icons. Her wizardry in revolutionary hair design has landed her a coveted place on Oprah, countless movie sets, and even scored her an Emmy Award nomination. But hair stylist Ellin LaVar will be the first to tell anyone who asks: It doesn't matter who you are, the right hairstyle can transform your look, even your life.

She expertly styled the manes of Julia Roberts in Notting Hill, Stepmom, and Runaway Bride. She has created looks for everyone from Heidi Klum and Courtney Love to Kevin Bacon and Forrest Whitaker. Her latest creation is a complete line of natural haircare products.

The Textures collection reflects a culmination of Ellin's decades of experience working with textured or "challenging" hair types. Each of the products directly addresses the special needs of brittle, dull, unruly, curly, heat treated, thick or coarse hair.

Amongst her clients are Naomi Campbell, Whitney Houston, Julia Roberts and Donatella Versace.

Natural Ingredients

These five botanicals below are all combined in each product at various levels depending on the benefit provided. In concentrated amounts they help smooth, soften, and provide moisture and shine.

Brazil Nut Oil

- Rich in protein, moisturizing, and nourishing properties.
- Rich in linoleic acid (Omega-6), which acts as a barrier to protect hair, scalp, and skin from water loss while retaining and regulating moisture content.
- Contains vitamins A and E for protecting the skin, scalp, and hair from premature aging and dryness.
- Rich in selenium, a vital bioactive antioxidant that protects the scalp from abrasions.

Pequi Oil

- Rich in vitamin A to nourish hair and scalp.
- Rich in proteins to add strength and stop hair breakage.
- Smoothes and soothes the hair cuticle helping to control frizz, add softness and shine.

Capuacu Seed Butter

- Moisturizing emollient to counter brittle hair and add softness and ease of brushing.
- Hydrophilic (water-loving) with a high capacity for moisture absorbance.
- Increases skin and hair elasticity to help slow signs of aging.
- Contains triglycerides and fatty acids to help prevent moisture loss.

Maracuja Passion Fruit Emollient

- A superior emollient rich in vitamin C, calcium, phosphorus and iron, to maximize hair growth.
- Excellent source of carbohydrates for hair moisture and vitality.
- Contains vitamin A, B-complex, and bioflavonoids for nutritional value.
- Contains linoleic acid, a triglyceride and essential fatty acid, which helps regulate moisture in the scalp and skin.

Grape Seed Procyanidins And Tocopherols

- A synergistic blend of natural antioxidants to keep hair and skin fresh contains procyanidins (natural antioxidant polyphenols) and free radical scavengers for healthy hair and scalp.
- Anti-inflammatory properties to soothe scalp irritation.
- Tocopherols (vitamin E) are one of the most important antioxidants for the scalp and skin.