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Time Out With Celeb Stylist Jamal Hammadi

Celeb stylist and Hamadi Organics' founder, Jamal Hammadi answered some of our dying-to-know questions!!!

How did you break into the beauty/ makeup industry?

From a young age, I felt connected to the struggles one experiences with wild, unruly, seemingly untamable hair — I struggled to find the right products, trying countless products to tame and control.  No one knew how to cut or style my hair and they kept trying to cut it wet and when it dried, it was too short, or the shape wasn’t right.  It was so frustrating, so I had to learn myself.  I went to beauty school in Los Angeles and then in the early 90’s, Louis Licari (hair colorist to the stars) introduced me to actress, Linda Evangelista.  Linda flew me to London to do the cover of British Vogue.  Simultaneously, Lisa Marie Presley asked if I would do her hair for an interview. She didn’t mention it was the Diane Sawyer interview with her and Michael Jackson.   At the time, I believe it was most viewed interview. Shortly after that, Sharon Stone flew me to Paris to do the cover of Vanity Fair.  During this time I also met Odile Gilbert who is a world-renowned stylist.  She was my mentor!  It was absolutely lovely.  All these individuals were my complete catalysts.  After meeting them, I progressed as a stylist in the high end fashion and entertainment industries.

What are you 5 most coveted products and why?

With the products below, you can create the most natural looking texture ….. I can’t live without them!

1.)  The Hamadi Organics Shea Spray:  It’s amazingly light and is one of my favorites because of the sheen texture it creates.  It can be used to create tousled waves, add shine or to tame frizz.

2.)  The Hamadi Organics Healing Serum:  It’s also amazingly light and creates just the right amount of saturation into the hair.  It doesn’t sit on the hair like most other serums…it absorbs into the hair, nourishing it and allowing me to easily style hair.  That’s the genius part…It’s great for your hair, and it works beautifully.  You can use it so many ways such as on your ends for a treatment, or if have a problem with dry scalp, you can massage the serum into the scalp, or if you feel like pampering yourself, it’s the perfect go-to product.  The Healing Serum does it all!

3.)  The Hamadi Organics Shea Hair Cream:  I use this to create signature looks on shoot.  It creates amazing separation while styling, and it’s the perfect product for both men and women.  This is the only must have styling product I use.

4.)  Dry shampoo:  I love dry shampoo for the texture and body it gives hair.  Klorane makes a great dry shampoo.

5.)  Hair spray:  I love L'Oreal's Elnett Satin Hair Spray.  I use this to give the hair shape and hold.  In regards to hair, it’s all about shape texture and natural beauty… hair spray creates just that…

What is a your favorite look you've ever created and why?

 My favorite wearable looks are timeless, classic looks like the one below.

What celebs have you and do you work with?

 I’m so blessed to be able to work with some of the biggest stars in Hollywood, as well as the biggest names on the runways of Europe, New York, and Los Angeles and throughout the world. My clients include Jennifer Lopez, Drew Barrymore, Scarlett Johansson, James Franco, Kirsten Dunst, Claudia Schiffer, Cindy Crawford, Heather Graham, Drew Barrymore, Tilda Swinton, Naomi Watts, Julianne Moore, Sharon Stone, Linda Evangelista and more — hence the HAMADI trademarked tag line, “Tested on Actresses, Never on Animals™.”

Eco-Friendly Tips For An Eco-Friendly World!

1.)  Bike, Use Public Transit, Carpool To Work, Drive Slower, and Keep Your Tires Inflated

One-third of all traffic is from commuters.  Use alternative transportation when possible.  If you must drive, go slower with proper tire inflation...it saves both fuel and tires, as well as lowers emissions.  It also saves lives!

2.)  Recycle, Reduce, Reuse and Compost

Reusing packaging material saves more energy than recycling.  By avoiding extra packaging, you save both energy and landfill space.  Yard and kitchen waste (leaves, grass, vegetable scraps, etc.) make up 30% of trash.  Reduce this amount by composting.  Also, be sure to reuse plastic bags, or better yet...refuse plastic bags when you really don't need them.

3.)  Conserve Water

Don't let faucets run.  Never water your lawn at midday.  Take shorter showers.  Run the dishwasher only when it is full.  Let grass grow longer.  Plant native or drought-tolerant garden plants.

4.)  Quit Smoking

Second-hand smoke is a major indoor air pollutant and health hazard.  When you quit, both you and your family will live longer and healthier lives.

5.)  Don't Use Pesticides or Herbicides On Your Lawn

Along with nitrogen fertilizer runoff, these are major water pollutants!

6.)  Keep Your Cat Indoors

Domestic cats kill over one billion small birds and animals every year.  On average, one outdoor cat kills 40 small animals per year.  Outdoor cats upset natural predator and prey balances, thus eliminating ground nesting birds.

7.)  Eat Less Meat and Eat More Local and Organic Foods Instead

Harmful chemicals are not used in organic farming, thus, there is minimal soil, air and water pollution and furthermore ensures a safe world for future generations to live in.  In addition, animal welfare is an important aspect of producing organic milk, organic meat, organic poultry, and organic fish.  Organic meats come from happy, healthy animals that are not confined to a caged life.

8.)  Lower Your Thermostat In The Winter and Raise It In The Summer

Wearing a sweater in the winter and a short sleeve shirt in the summer saves energy and reduces air pollution.

9.)  Properly Dispose of Old Paint, Chemicals, and Oil

Don't put batteries, antifreeze, paint, motor oil, or chemicals in the trash.  Use proper toxic disposal sites.  Many electronic and office stores such as Office Depot, Staples, Home Depot, Lowe's, Radio Shack, and Best Buy will recycle batteries for you for free.

10.) Consider Environmental Costs

When relocating or changing jobs, try to live close to work.  Compare efficiency when purchasing new cars or appliances, and choose products with lower energy inputs.

11.)  Volunteer for the Environment

Work locally and globally to save natural places, reduce urban sprawl, lower pollution and prevent the destruction of wilderness areas.

12.)  Plant A Tree With A Child

Take a walk in the woods, or plant trees which store carbon dioxide.  Teaching our children to love and care for the planet is the most important thing we can do to ensure the future of our environment and humankind.

The Benefits of Organic Ingredients

We all know that "going green" is the big trend right now. According to the Organic Farming Research Foundation, over the last 10 years, sales of organic products have increased at least 20% every year. It's without a doubt that consumers want to be eco-conscious and eco-friendly, but we have to ask…do organic beauty products really work as effectively as non-organic beauty products? And even more importantly, do they leave results? We did some serious research and talked to the hottest organic hair and beauty gurus, including hair stylist Jamal Hammadi and Zaega.com founder, Melissa Christenson and discovered that using organic ingredients isn’t just good for the environment; it's great for your hair too! Unlike synthetic hair care formulas that can strip your hair of its natural moisture and shine, all-organic shampoos and conditioners, including Hamadi Organics products, contain no harsh chemicals and use earth derived ingredients that are proven to repair, revitalize and rejuvenate your hair! Below are the main organic ingredients used in Hamadi's line as well as many other eco-friendly beauty products. Check out the benefits! Our favorites are ginger, lemon and ylang ylang!

Aloe - Soothing, moisturizing, rejuvenating for skin and scalp; natural humectant – draws in moisture for smooth, sleek hair

Anise - Clarifying, concentration improving, oil controlling, dandruff minimizing

Avocado - Softening, regenerating, smoothing and soothing; rich in vitamins A, D, and E

Bergamot - Uplifting; natural antiseptic; healing for dry itchy scalp, great for shine

Lavender - Healing, calming, balancing, toning for skin and scalp

Clary Sage - Relaxing, regenerating, soothing to irritated skin

Geranium - Stress-relieving, balancing for mind and for skin’s oil levels

Ginger - Stimulating, toning to skin and scalp, antiseptic

Jojoba - Moisturizing, soothing, healing, anti-oxidant

Lemon - Refreshing, antiseptic, antibacterial, anti-fungal; great for shine.

Lemongrass - Correcting, oil-controlling, naturally insect-repellant

Palmarosa - Moisturizing, hydrating, stimulating for cell regeneration

Rice Proteins - Strengthening – fortifies hair cuticle, preventing breakage and split ends

Rosemary - Invigorating, balancing, detoxifying, stimulating for circulation

Rosewood - Balancing, stress-reducing, correcting for dry or oily scalp

Tea Tree - Healing, detoxifying, stimulating, antiviral, anti-fungal, antiseptic

Vanilla - Calming, relaxing, soothing, aphrodisiac

Verbena - Toning, stress-reducing, naturally antiseptic

Vetiver - Healing, tension-relieving for mind and body

Ylang Ylang - Calming, revitalizing, mood-enhancing; promotes luxurious hair growth; great for shine.

If you're looking for products that offer these great ingredients, check out Hamadi Organics' online store where you'll find products infused with ginger, lemon, honey, Shea butter, and much, much more!  Visit www.hamadibeauty.com.

New and Improved Formulas with Eco-Certified, Fully Organic Ingredients

Hamadi Organics; a professional line of organic hair care is pleased to announce that we are now fully Eco-Cert certified organic.  From the beginning, we took a stance against chemically produced synthetic ingredients that pollute our bodies and contaminate our water.  From the beginning, we disagreed with harming animals in the production of our hair care line and absolutely knew our packaging and products needed to be minimal and biodegradable, leaving the earth less congested and damaged.  Our philosophy, from the beginning, has been "replenish and nourish."  We couldn’t see it any other way. We don’t have to do damage to our hair and our world to achieve the results we want.  There is a simpler, more sophisticated approach.  You can have the hair you want without compromising your health or the earth, and we have the certification to prove it!

More than 70% of consumers today are looking to be more “green”, healthy, organic and vegan-friendly products.  Many products that claim to be eco-friendly and organic in fact- are NOT.  This is why a proper certification is so powerful; it protects the consumer as well as the environment.  With truly organic Shea-butter to nourish & moisturize, pure organic essential oils to balance, invigorate, and brighten; consumers can have confidence in Hamadi Organics to achieve gorgeous style and health with a gentler relationship to the world around them.

Our celebrity clients agree and regularly volunteer endorsements of Hamadi Organics as their hair care choice overall and have experienced the magic from the beginning. Jamal Hammadi gained wisdom, experience and inspiration from his everyday line of work, styling some of the world’s most well known actors, designers, models and musicians.  He developed his line with their help, essentially creating from scratch, the most natural and effective products on the market today.

With a passion for protecting the environment, Jamal Hammadi created Hamadi Organics, a luxurious professional line of hair care products using eco-certified organic ingredients, that are 100% biodegradable, vegan-friendly, and NEVER tested on animals...only actresses!

“Zen and the art of running your fingers through your hair.”- Jamal Hammadi
 

Made with 100% Organic Essential oils and plant extracts. No artificial ingredients. SLS free.
Cruelty Free. Paraben Free. Vegan Friendly. No perfumes or colors. Completely biodegradable.

Going Organic....Take the Two Week Challenge!

Hamadi Organics hair products are unlike other hair washes, shampoos, and conditioners.  We use only nature's ingredients like honey, sweet orange, and ginger to stimulate, invigorate and clean hair gently.  Our ingredients will strengthen follicles against free radical damage such as the sun's harmful UV rays and will put moisture back into your strands, while also protecting hair color.  We not use synthetic foaming agents which can cause irritations, rashes, hair loss, dandruff, allergic reactions and more. 

When you first switch to Hamadi Organics hair washes and conditioners, your hair's oils may go through an adjustment.  We suggest giving it two weeks to allow hair's natural oils to balance and clean out any synthetic protein structures and previous build-up your tresses may have.  So...are you ready for the challenge?  Try the Hamadi products for two weeks, and you will soon notice strong, resilient and shiny hair after regular use!