Products are one of my favorite topics, and I spend countless hours becoming increasingly educated on how products work and why chemically they are worth the investment for all clients. There truly is a combination that can work for each individual and circumstance. I use them and recommend them to solve problems and to make the look we achieve together easily maintainable and repeatable at home. I have worked with many lines over the years, and there are a few chosen lines that I carry in the studio. If I don’t have a product I think you should have, I can get it for you or refer you to where it is carried.
Often, we use a product that works continuously. Sometimes though, as the style changes, the shape of the haircut is altered, or we move into a different chemical service, new products may be required to support the direction. In general, though, with our color services we want sulfate free shampoos. With thermal smoothing treatments, salt free shampoos help maintain the result achieved in the service. A leave in conditioner with sunscreen is a must for everyone, as well as thermal protection applied before styling.
Regular trims can help prevent split ends, along with using styling products that fill in the porosity gaps towards the ends of the hair. Olaplex Number 7 is my favorite for this purpose. Let’s do a consult and figure out a great new routine for you!
It’s amazing what changing up your product selection can do for the day-to-day experience of styling your hair. One part of the effectiveness of great shampoos and conditioners is the pH. If the pH is too high (which in many cases it is) then there is more color fade and less moisture retention in the hair. This is unfortunately true with many professional products that claim to protect hair color and chemical services. All too often there is great marketing and product awareness for consumers with no science to back up why exactly you should choose or use it. I am extremely passionate about finding the best product fit for my client’s needs and instructing them about how to use it. Sometimes clients are not aware about how much product to use, and often too much product can lead one to not enjoy the benefits of using it. Additionally, there are a few brands that are still made in smaller batches which allows for the quality to be more consistent bottle to bottle, while also using ingredients that are better for us and the environment. Did you know that a hair product may only be 5 percent organic ingredients and still be labeled as such? Therefore, it isn’t always best to buy your haircare where you buy your groceries. Most shampoos and conditioners do not biodegrade, with only a few exceptions. This is just a sampling of things to consider when investing in quality hair products. I care about the environment and the future of our world. I do what I can through product education and recommendation to suggest options within that realm for those who share this value and seek it out. I look forward to a fabulous product journey with you!