Health Magazine March/April 2016 | Page 47

Tucked away in the ultra-trendy Sunset Mall in Jumeirah, the RE- Salons and Spas beauty consultant took one look at my hair and suggested a bespoke treatment of both a subtle Ombre color with haircut, Hair Botox to treat the frizziness and damaged ends as well as eyelash extensions to infuse an instant wow-factor into my everyday look. Color To minimize damage, rather than apply color all over my hair, the stylist deftly applied foils of ash color all over which she said would blend with my already colored hair to create a fresher look. More foils were placed towards the ends which would give the look of a gradient Ombre. Hair Botox After about 30 minutes the color was rinsed and my hair was washed with a special clarifying shampoo to prepare it for the Hair Botox treatment. Hair Botox is not only used to treat damaged hair but actually straightens, hydrates, and brings damaged hair back to life. Similar to a Keratin treatment, Hair Botox helps to penetrate the cuticles and creates sleeker and shinier hair and contains no formaldehyde and no parabens. After the shampoo, my hair was sectioned and the product was applied to the hair and scalp and allowed to soak for approximately 45 minutes. Once the product is fully absorbed, the hair is then washed with a sulfate-free shampoo and blow-dried carefully to ensure no breakage occurs. A flat-iron is then used to seal the ingredients into the hair strands, resulting in healthy, silky, shiny, and easy to style hair. Next my hair was trimmed to refresh my overall look. Eyelash Extensions For the eyelash extensions, I opted for a more natural look. The beauty therapist applied each lash, gluing one by one with black colored glue and the hardest part was keeping still for around two hours. The result, however, was definitely worth it as not only did my eyelashes look amazing but did not have the characteristic heaviness associated with false eyelashes. In fact, I could barely feel them; they were that lightweight. The Result Not only did I step out of RE- Salons and Spas with a completely refreshed look, I truly enjoyed the time I had spent there. The staff is friendly, ambiance is inviting and you actually feel at home. RE- Salons and Spas takes it concept of ‘Re-Inventing Beauty’ to a higher level. In fact, the focus of this award-winning beauty and wellbeing chain is holistic towards both inner and outer beauty - transforming customer’s lives through an innovative menu, contemporary setting and quality services tailored to today’s hectic urban lifestyle. They understand that for women, that all-important ‘metime’ and ‘we-time’ is as much about feeling good as it is about connecting with yourself and bonding with those around you. H Contact: Jumeirah Sunset Mall; 04 321 6997 International City; 04 447 5284 RE-Wheelz Spa @ Home Service all over the UAE Mar/Apr 2016 45