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It’s that time of year again when we
start feeling the winter blues. Our skin
feels dull, our hair feels dull and we just
need something to help bring us back to
life. This doesn’t mean having to drastically change haircuts or even the color
of our hair. It’s the small things that can
sometimes make a big difference!
The next time you venture out to the
salon for your hair appointment, ask
your stylist about adding a conditioning treatment or gloss with your service. In my opinion both of these are
so underutilized! They both have great
benefits in different ways and can be
enjoyed by everybody willing to give
them a chance.
Ok, so what are the differences, you’re
probably wondering. Conditioning
treatments are exactly that—it is a
deep conditioner that can only be
received as an “in salon” service. Yes,
there are masks you can purchase and
use at home, but the treatments you
receive in the salon are stronger and
more effective. This is why they aren’t
an option to use at home. Overusing
them and having too much moisture
can actually be a negative thing,
Tammy Dalton, Modern Salon and Spa
Mike Carroll and Modern Salon and Spa
leaving the hair lifeless and heavy.
But receiving a conditioning treatment
when it is needed can bring back the
life the winter air has stripped away!
Another option to bring the life back
is to enjoy the benefits of a gloss. A
gloss is a clear demi-permanent color
(which means it gradually fades off the
hair the more you wash it) that primarily adds shine. We all want our hair
to be shiny, and this is an easy way
to achieve it without actually changing the color of the hair. I have some
clients who never color but get glosses
for the shine aspect and to add texture
which gives them a little volume. The
texture benefit is really only seen by
people with fine hair. If your hair is
medium to coarse you will only see
the benefit of beautiful shiny hair!
Both of these options are great because
they only add about 10 to 20 minutes on
to your normal service time depending
on what color and product line your
stylist uses. Ask your stylist which one
they would recommend because they
will know exactly which one your hair
really needs. These are easy ways to help
your hair feel and look better. Enjoy! n
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