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Olaplex Review: The Vogue Road Test:

It's being touted as the most exciting moment in hair salons since the Brazilian Blow Dry.
Vogue beauty assistant Lottie Winter road-tests Olaplex, the so-called "holy grail for coloured hair".

Everyone's talking about Olaplex. And no wonder: as hair colour trends get more and more experimental, the promise of a salon treatment that claims to restore your hair to its virgin state even as your colour is being applied is alluring indeed.

In a nutshell, Olaplex is a turbo-charged conditioning treatment that repairs disulphate sulfur bonds within the hair structure, which can be broken down by heat, colouring or other chemical treatments. Creative colour director of John Frieda Salons, Nicola Clarke, recently described the formula as "the holy grail for hair colour" so my bayalage-beaten ends were perfect to give Olaplex a run for its money.

My pre-treatment consultation with Chloe, lead colourist at the John Frieda Aldford Street salon, left the whole salon captivated. Five minutes later, the backwash was full with clients who demanded the treatment on the spot. First, Chloe applied the Olaplex Bond Multiplier from root to tip and left on for five minutes. I expected a chemical smell (even though I knew it to be free from silicone, sulfates, aldehydes and even gluten) and tingling feeling but it was pleasantly mild and felt like nothing more than water. Next, Chloe added the Bond Perfector for a double whammy of repairing benefits, then washed it all off after a further 10 minutes. I didn't need my colour redone, but if I had, Chloe could have added the Olaplex to the dye for simultaneous results, stopping any damage at the source. This is what makes the treatment perfect for anyone after an extreme colour change or even just maintaining colour on very brittle hair.

One big and bouncy blow-dry later (we skipped any styling or finishing products to better assess the results) and my hair had a mirror-like shine. "The real proof is after you've washed and dried it yourself and it still looks as good," said Chloe. One week and five washes down and my hair is just as soft, lustrous and strong as on the day. Total freedom of colour and elimination of damage - what's not to love?

WANNA GO BLONDER BUT TO AFRAID OF breakage, damage and weakness.

Well we might just have found a solution for you.

Introducing OLAPLEX:
A new, unique and revolutionary salon service that REPAIRS, PROTECTS and DISCOVER.

CONTACT Rosa Beukes at 0813300391 or send an e-mail to [email protected] and go BLONDER and wear BOLDER COLOURS from your next Salon service without the WORRY or the RISK of DAMAGE to your HAIR..

BRASIL CACAU KERATIN TREATMENT REVIEW BY CADIVEU

The Brazilian Cacau Keratin Treatment by Cadiveu is the most innovative and effective professional smoothing treatment in the world. Brasil Cacau's exclusive formula combines rich natural raw material, and incorporates the latest Brazilian Keratin technology. Brasil Cacau reinforces the internal structure, improves the condition of the hair, smoothing the cuticle and eliminating frizz, whilst providing external protection.

WHY BRASIL CACAU KERATIN TREATMENT?

The minute you leave our Esparanza hair salon, you can wash your hair, wear a pony tail, use clips and pins, and it will be straighter, smoother, frizz-free, and extremely radiant. There is no need to wait 72 hours before washing or styling your hair - what you get is instant manageability with smoother, straighter, frizz-free hair, plus a healthier shine and reduced styling time.

Brasil Cacau's aftercare products ensure long lasting results up to 3 months. It does this by using a revolutionary exclusive formulation that combines sugarcane carbohydrates and cysteine's, which synergise with the hair's natural keratin filling, therefore sealing and smoothing the cuticle. The combination of these ingredients plus the Amazon acai berry rich in antioxidants (Omega 3 & 6) has the power to reconstruct the internal structure of your hair, thus giving it shine.

HOW DOES THE BRASIL CACAU KERATIN TREATMENT WORK?

The smoothing results are obtained by following three important application steps: (1) Anti Residue Shampoo, with a pH 9 (alkaline), opens the hair shaft, so the Brasil Cacau Keratin Reconstruction with a pH 2.8 (acidic) will be effective; (2) a combination of heat from the hair dryer and the thermal keratin iron activate the key ingredients, which are infused into the cuticle; and (3) the Deep Conditioning Mask, with a pH 4.5, equalises the hair’s pH value, giving your hair shine and softness whilst delivering unbelievable smoothness with zero frizz. This will give even the most unruly hair instant manageability, saving you time when styling.

CAN I STILL HAVE BODY/VOLUME/CURL IN MY HAIR WITH THIS TREATMENT?

Yes - hair treated with Brasil Cacau Keratin Reconstruction will still respond to curling tongs, hair drying, or whatever styling options you prefer. The treatment is designed to reduce frizz, repair the hair shaft, increase smoothness, plus add healthy shine and improved manageability to your hair.

CAN THIS TREATMENT BE APPLIED TO COLOURED OR CHEMICALLY TREATED HAIR?

Yes - Brasil Cacau Keratin Treatment works on virgin or chemically treated hair. However, we recommend waiting 4-5 days after the treatment before coloring hair.

HOW LONG DOES THIS TREATMENT LAST?

Depending on the hair's texture/porosity, Brasil Cacau Keratin Treatment can last up to 3 months. Use of the retail aftercare products are strongly recommended to maximize the longevity of the treatment.

For all appointments Contact Rosa Beukes at 0813300391 or send an e-mail to [email protected]

We Offer one of the best Keratin Products ever manufactured. do come try it out...