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New Year, New Hair, New You

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As the end of every year approaches, I seem to find myself in the midst of friends and family discussing both old and new resolutions—those lost and not kept, layered beneath embarrassed giggles and shrugs of shoulders. We've all made New Year's resolutions that have withered away before seeing the light of February, like committing to new dietary regimens or pledging to exercise more often. These promises somehow slip through the cracks and even I'm guilty of not following through with them.

Since 1996, I've been a devoted member of Understanding Principles for Better Living Church, a place where I've been able to hear frequent motivational speeches given by Rev. Dr. Della Reese Lett. When I first started attending all those years ago, Rev. Dr. Della Reese Lett, who's also the founder of the church, was an inspiration to me and is one of the many reasons I pursued my dreams relentlessly.

This January, I was asked to be the first speaker of the year, an honor bestowed upon me by the Reverend herself. She's witnessed how I've grown as a person over the past 16 years and how my faith has helped me become who I am today. I feel that by sharing my story of struggles, growth, and success with others, I'll be able to give them hope and inspiration. It'll be a great way for me to kick off 2013. I also plan on spending the first couple of days in January at home relaxing with my puppies. As you know, Hunter, Spencer, and Ella are like children to me. I cherish every moment I'm able to spend time cuddling with them while I catch up on my favorite TV shows or hiking in nature throughout the hills behind my home.

Over the past several years, instead of using the first of the year as a reason to make changes in my life, I've been making an effort to spend each and every day being thankful for everything life has granted me. Taking these moments of appreciation all year long are key, and I don't want a single day to go by without recognizing how lucky I am to be surrounded by my wonderful angels, loving friends, and family.

For 2013, I've made it easy for you to make a resolution that'll finally stick throughout the year. With my new WEN by Chaz Dean Cleanse, Treat & Style Discovery Kit, which will be available on QVC beginning January 18, you'll finally be able to get the beautiful, bouncy, soft, shiny, healthy-looking head of hair you deserve. In your choice of Sweet Almond Mint or Pomegranate, this kit includes four 2-oz Cleansing Conditioner Travel Packs, a 2-oz Styling Creme, a 2-oz Replenishing Treatment Mist, a 1.8-oz Nourishing Mousse, and a 1-oz Treatment Oil.

If you're already a faithful WEN user, it's a great collection to continue your hair regimen or give to your loved ones so they can start the year out right, too. Since the entire kit is composed of travel-sized products, it's the perfect collection to give out as gifts, take to and from the gym, and bring with you while you're traveling.

My Cleansing Conditioner will thoroughly cleanse and hydrate your hair without robbing or stripping it of its natural sheen, luster, moisture, shine, or essential oils. It's designed to help prevent your color from fading while also providing your hair with plenty of moisture, hydration, strength, and body. Both the Sweet Almond Mint and Pomegranate formulations are universal, meaning they'll work on all hair types, lengths, textures, and ethnicities. Though Pomegranate is a wheat/gluten-free alternative to Sweet Almond Mint, each formulation will give your hair beautiful volume, body, shine, and manageability.

My Styling Creme is a virtually weightless polishing gloss and styling gel that'll help protect your hair from the heat of styling tools. This layer of protection is essential for helping maintain the integrity of your hair. It also helps eliminate frizz and flyaways and provide extra hold.

My Replenishing Treatment Mist is a favorite among Chaz Dean Studio clientele and QVC shoppers all over the world. It provides your hair with extra moisture and hydration whenever it looks like it needs a pick-me-up. It can be used on wet hair in addition to or in lieu of leave-in conditioner, or it can be used on dry, styled hair to tame frizz and flyaways and add moisture and shine. If your style needs sprucing up, you can mist your hair with the Replenishing Treatment Mist and touch up your style with a blow-dryer and a round brush. The Nourishing Mousse is designed to add volume, body, and shine to all hair types. With its natural botanicals, nutrients, and smart-hold technology, it'll give you a soft, but incredible, hold without the sticky or greasy residue.

Last but not least, the Treatment Oil uses a unique blend of some of the world's rarest and most beneficial oils to hydrate, treat, replenish, and nourish both your hair and skin. It can be left on overnight as a rejuvenating hydration treatment, or you can add it to your hair throughout the day to provide extra shine and eliminate frizz. My WEN by Chaz Dean Cleanse, Treat & Style Discovery Kit is a fantastic way to help keep your hair healthy-looking and beautiful year round.

In 2013, make bad hair days a thing of the past. New year, new hair, new you.

What changes would you like to make in 2013? Who has been an inspiration in your life and how have they helped mold you into the person you are today? Who are you going to share the WEN secret with in 2013?

Please share your stories with us! We're looking forward to reading and responding to all of your comments!

—Chaz Dean