Damaged, dry locks are the bane of women everywhere. While cutting split ends is key to achieving the smooth and bouncy hair you desire, there are a bevy of products, from serums to shampoos that can save damaged hair.

We put our own heads on the line, testing and trying over fifty products from moisturizing shampoos to deep conditioning treatments to scalp scrubs and beyond. Plus, Nick Arrojo, owner of Arrojo Studio in Manhattan and hair stylist on TLC's What Not To Wear, shares his tips on getting gorgeous locks.

Split Ends

Arrojo confirms what we all fear about split ends, "Other than a cut there is no out and out cure for split ends." Bear in mind that a true end cut, where only the ends of the hair are sheared, can be done effectively while taking as little as a half an inch off your length. Consistency is key so to keep your 'do healthy, you'll need to cut off dead ends every 6 to 8 weeks.

Those between cuts can combat the unruly, porous quality of split ends by using a good frizz fighting product, according to Arrojo, who recommends his signature Arrojo Defrizz Serum.

We've rounded up the top spots in Chicagoland for in-salon hair saving treatments and savings.

Water Tower Place:  Elizabeth Adam Salon and Day Spa, located at 845 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 908E Chicago, IL 60611. Phone: (312) 988-9611

River North: Thomas West Salon, located at 222 Merchandise Mart, Suite 224 Chicago, IL 60654. Phone: (312) 670-2270

Southport: Fuga, An Italian Escape, located at 3853 N. Southport Avenue Chicago, IL 60613. Phone: (773) 880-1280

Northwest Suburbs: Lamaris Salon & Day Spa, located at 7665 N. Milwaukee Avenue Niles, IL 60714. Phone: (847) 966-9501

West Loop: Mirror Mirror Salon & Spa, located at 807 W. Randolph Street Chicago, IL 60607. Phone: (312) 421-4887

Western Suburbs: Joseph Drozd, located at 811 Burlington Ave. Western Springs, IL 60558. Phone: (708) 246-2770

River North: Parto Naderi: Creation de Beaute, located at 507 North Wells Chicago, IL 60610. Phone: (312) 670-7007

River North: Red 7 Salon, located at 210 West Kinzie Street, 2nd Floor Chicago, IL 60610. Phone: (312) 644-7337

Lalena's Salon & Spa in Lombard is offering half-off all massages and facials, exclusively for Chicago Beauties.

Enjoy a Full Body Massage or a Deep Cleansing, Acne, or Hydrating Facial and take 50% off the normal price with the printable Savings Invitation.

Offer valid through May 31, 2008; please mention offer when calling to book appointment.

LaLena's Hair Salon & Spa is located at 348 S Main St # A, Lombard, IL 60148. Phone: (630) 629-1488

Join creator Sheila Kelley and the talented staff of the new S Factor Studio in Chicago for their Grand Opening Event. Enjoy goodie bags and nibble hors d'oeuvres while you watch pole aerobics demonstrations by the S Factor staff. Experience the uninhibited environment S Factor creates for women to feel empowered, confident, and work toward cultivating a positive body image.
When: April 11, 2008 from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Where: S Factor Chicago; 1400 W. Hubbard Street. Phone: (312) 492-7596