“So much more than Hair Extensions”
November 11, 2011
A revolution in the hairdressing industry is born. First there was colouring, styling, curling and cutting. Now Balmain Hair introduces Hair+: professional solutions for everyday guests with everyday hair problems at Combers, Taunton’s leading hair salon.
Many women cope daily with hair challenges such as fine ends or thinning hair. Beautiful voluminous healthy shiny hair seems to be unreachable. Thanks to Balmain Hair these women can get any desired look with the Hair+ program! Both Combers technicians and our guests are no longer limited. Adding hair is the look of the future.
Main reasons for becoming a hairdresser are: creativity, problem solving and happy clients. For a stylist it is very difficult to realize all of the above with each and every guest. In any salon clients with hair problems enter on a daily base. The hairdresser is often struggling with the limitations of the hair quality of his or her guests. A stylist can advise to cut, curl or colour the hair, but often that is not sufficient and does not offer a real solution. Someone with thin / fine ends will be advised to trim their hair, but most of the times they wish to keep the length. The hairdresser – in such a case – is unable to solve the problem and make the guest happy at the same time.
Phone Now and speak with Guest relations on 01823 334331 for your free consultation with our certified technicians. Hair+ provides the solution to six common hair problems. Her six solution services create the opportunity to address each of the specific problems, and offer real solutions for the guest and more creativity for the hairdresser. Hair + solves the REAL hair problems and provides any guest with any end result they wish. With the Hair+ services beautiful hair is accessible for everyone, not just the happy few!
Hair Extensions and Hair Additions
November 11, 2011
Balmain Hair is part of the Balmain Fashion Empire
and stylists will often use Balmain Hair to create
inspirational looks on the London, Paris, Milan
and New York catwalks. Balmain Hair has also
achieved celebrity status with Christina Aguilera and
Paula Abdul regularly wearing the extensions. With such
a fantastic heritage, it is no surprise that the Balmain Hair
portfolio is the very best available on the market today.
Balmain Hair is the only hair company with the pedigree of
Coiffure meets Couture.
Salons who become part of the Balmain Hair family receive
up-to-the-minute education, with the training programmes
devised to suit individual salon teams. But it doesn’t stop in
the salon, consumers need educating in home maintenance
and homecare too. Ask any hairdresser why they joined the
industry and the answer is to make people look great and feel
better about themselves. Join Balmain Hair+ and you can do
just that and so much more.`
Welcome to Balmain Hair’s Look Book and the introduction
to our unique service Hair+ which will provide real solutions
for your clients’ hair problems.
The following pages offer a collection of looks you can offer
clients quickly, easily and with the minimum of fuss. Whether
it’s fine hair that needs a boost, or a splash of risk-free colour,
Balmain Hair+ has the answer.
We all know that balancing work/life time is difficult –
Balmain Hair+ will make you and your clients’ lives easier.
With three systems to choose from – Système Volume,
Professional and Ready to Wear – we offer a solution to every
problem. A client’s visit to a Balmain Hair+ salon is a hugely
relaxing experience, perfect for pampering in the quickest
possible time – culminating in the desired finished look.
In this special supplement, we introduce our Hair+
philosophy with four typical client requests – boosting
fine hair; creating a glamorous look; risk-free colour; and
something quick and easy.
Dawn Reilly, Marketing Director,
Balmain Hair
“I ❤ Balmain Hair because
our clients expect first-class
quality extensions with the
least application time. With
the Balmain Fashion element,
it suits our portfolio so well.”
Leo Bancroft
“I ❤ Balmain Hair – I
have a passion for hair
extensions and I am really
excited about the fashion
element of Balmain. For
my session and TV work,
and with the type of clients
who visit my salon, I
need the very best quality
extensions with the least
application time. Balmain
Hair meets all my needs.”
Anne Veck
“I ❤ Balmain Hair because
all our clients are offered
an unrivalled choice of
brilliant solutions to their
hair problems. Balmain Hair
products turn our clients’
dreams into reality with an
amazing range of products
which add hair quickly,
comfortably and safely. The
education and support from
Balmain Hair is outstanding.”
Steven Goldsworthy
“I ❤ Balmain Hair extensions because with the
fantastic range on offer, we can give our clients a
hair solution for everyday problems. I have been
using Balmain Hair extensions in my salons for
almost five years and in that time we have built a
hugely successful business. We see extensions as a
fourth service in our business, and when clients have
professional extensions applied we offer regular
appointments to check and discuss their haircare.”
STOP MAKING POOR HAIRSTYLE CHOICES!
November 7, 2011
Face Shape – Face Shape – Face Shape
I can’t say it often enough. The single biggest reason why a hairstyle from a magazine doesn’t work is because you are looking at a style that was designed for a face shape different from your own. A hairstyle that looks dazzling on a triangular face may look hideous on someone with a heart shaped face. A style that is amazing on someone else can make you look 6 inches shorter and 30 pounds heavier. Not a good plan!
A great hair cut is only great if it suits you
The ‘Classic Bob’ hairstyle loved by so many is a good example, in an effort by the stylist to minimise the severity of the angle they make the cut parallel to the jowl instead of the jaw , which sets up the accentuation of a double chin. Get an expert opinion on your face shape and raise the question with your stylists. A problem in hairdressing education today is that many of the colleges and advanced hair school training is performed on special dolls heads, which of course all look the same with similar texture hair. So whilst stylists learn sound technical cutting skills they don’t learn to adapt these skills to suit differing faces shapes and solve real guest problems. My belief has always been a great haircut is only great if it suits the wearer.
Form and Texture - Trying to make your hair do things that it just naturally won’t do. Is your hair thin – fine – medium – or thick – is your hair straight – wavy or curly.
You Really Don’t Know Yourself - Do you remember the first time you heard yourself on an audio recording? Didn’t sound like you, did it? A similar distortion happens when you look into a mirror. You cannot see yourself as others see you. Your best friend knows what you really look like. You should give her permission to be honest and depend more on her opinion.
Our Internal Tape Recorder - Our sensory acuity antenna is constantly alert for reactions about who we are and how we look. Our memory stores any reaction, good or bad, about what looks good on us. We pick up the slightest of non-verbal cues. Over time you will have stored millions of bits of information about how you look. Much of it contradictory, misread and wrong. Bad input carries a heavier weight in our memory banks. That is why we run out of ideas for hairstyle choices as we age. Is it any wonder we are confused when we arrive at the hair salon? One reason an outside party can be objective about your hair is that their internal tape recorder is blank.
What face shape do I have? – Because we now know we cant trust our own opinion, a useful way to get an accurate measure of your face shape is to tie your hair back with a flat hair band and look in the mirror. Using a water-soluble marker draw around the reflection of your face on the mirror. Then stand back… you may be very surprised.
Our Hair Biases - That’s right, we all have hairstyle biases. How often I hear guests tell me that they would never wear a certain hairstyle. When I ask them why, I get an answer something like “I think that hairstyle looks terrible on me”. That is almost always a hairstyle bias talking. Maybe in school she had a run-in with ‘Bertha the Bully’ and Bertha wore a similar hairstyle – from that moment on she is likely to carry around in her brain a bias against that hairstyle. She will find it very difficult to ever consider it, even if it makes her look fabulous.
You May Have the Wrong Hairstylist - Maybe it is time to end that long running relationship that has run out of creativity and ideas about your hair. You have tried out so many styles that don’t work; you are left in a rut.
You Are Listening to the Wrong People
Mainly yourself …………… remember you do not see the real you in the mirror. If you are determined to look your best and don’t trust your hairdresser’s style advice for your makeover this Christmas, what should you do? Seek input on new hairstyles from others, but when you do, keep your own opinions to yourself or you will not get honest feedback. Don’t prepare others by telling them what you like and dislike before hearing what they like. Then suppress that part of you that judges and just LISTEN. You may learn things about your hair that you had never even thought of.
Who Should You Listen To?
- Your best girlfriend
- Your hairstylist
- Close girlfriends
- Co-workers you trust
- Neighbours who know you well
- Any stylish women
Who Should You Not Listen To?
- Yourself
- Your husband or partner
- Men (I am told they don’t have a clue) except male hairdressers of course!
- Your Mother
- Your Sister
- Your Children
- Anyone who lives with you
Questions I Suggest You Ask Them
- Will you be honest with me?
- What do you think my face shape is?
- What do you think is my strongest facial strength?
- What is my weakest facial feature?
- What colour best describes my eyes?
- What colour best describes my hair?
- Is my skin tone warm or cool?
- Should my hairstyle be longer?
- Should my hairstyle be shorter?
- Should I colour my hair?
- Should I perm my hair?
- If you were me and you were going to make a change ……… what would you do?
Time to change your hair stylist??
October 17, 2011
Sometimes the best thing you can do for yourself and your hair is to change your hairstylist. I only say this of course if you are unhappy with the results you’ve been getting or feel that you have got in a rut. There is no doubt that the relationship between you the guest and your hairdresser is a very important one and in many cases very cherished. Some even like to think of us as a friend. The problem with friends is that they are in danger of not seeing you objectively and therefore the advice you get becomes less objective. Equally you are less likely to give honest critical feedback, or complain. The secret is to get to know more than one stylist in the same salon…. have two friends or three.
Are you ready to find another stylist?
- Do you fancy a change or is your stylist not coming up with anything different?
- Is it that you cannot afford your stylists charges because of your changing circumstances, even though you appreciate the value of their experience skill and ongoing education?
Try your present salon first.
However, the reason I often hear for not trying another stylist in the same salon is, “I don’t want to upset my stylist!” So What Happens?…..Many take a complete leap of faith even if it fly’s in the face of common sense and see a new stylist in a completely new salon. I say common sense because many large salons will share a common philosophy in their team, from education, service and money back guarantee, to a record of you’re services and colour information. So whilst another stylist may have a different personality, less or more experience and have different charges from the one you are with, it makes more sense for you to stay with the same salon.
TIP 1: Have a blow-dry with someone else in the team on your stylists day off
and ask them how they see your hair.
I would like to assure you that your hairdresser is not that sensitive and only wants the best for you, which is why many of the best hairdressers see you as a ‘Guest’ which insures that their approach has the kindness and empathy of a ‘friend’ whilst keeping the professional accountability of a ‘client’. All hairdressers that I work with understand the human desire for variety and would sooner introduce you to another member of their team, than have you never show up again. Having a team philosophy which encourages you to phone and speak with guest relations, so they can assist you to make that change and try some one different is essential. The best thing about this is that you have the comfort of having two friendly hairdressers that understand your wishes.
Tip 2: Two stylists, even in the same salon, will always have different ideas on the desired look so don’t swap and change if your hairstyle is in the development from one look to another, as you will get a result that looks like it has been designed by a committee!
Tip 3: Stylists encourage you to bring in pictures to discuss your ideas but allow and even encourage them to develop the idea, as creative people excel when they have some ownership of the finished look. An attempt to directly copy someone else’s cut, even if it is one of their team mates will always be a second best .
Finding a new Salon Stylist
How do you find good hair stylists? Ask someone (even a stranger), who has a hairstyle you admire, who her hairstylist is? You will be surprised how appreciative she is for you asking. You are really paying her a great compliment. Every person is a walking advertisement for their hair stylist.
After getting some recommendations, set up a consultation (which should not cost anything). Now, here is where I suggest you rely heavily on intuition……. Here are some observations to make:
- Do we seem to click? First impressions are powerful and generally correct.
- Are they interested in me?
- How does the stylist present herself/himself? What you see is what you get.
- What does her /his hair look like. Don’t always judge the condition, you have to make allowances for the fact that they are tempted to try out all the colours and may have become seriously chemically dependant!
- Did they ask enough questions to be able to access your best possibilities?
On this visit a good hair stylist should identify your hair problems with a view to giving solutions throughout your first visit. They should get to know your lifestyle and how much time you are willing to spend on your hair.
- Take a look around. Is the salon clean? Does it look organised? Do the staff appear happy?
- Was your appointment handled professionally?
Remember you do have choices and it is worth doing your home work as all hairdressers and hair salons are not the same!
Frizz Free Hair
October 11, 2011
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New Brazilian Blowdry second generation
October 7, 2011
Having experienced the extraordinary benefits of Keratin complex, the first generation smoothing treatment, I wanted you to be the first to know that this market has developed considerably and for this reason we are changing brands.
Combers have always been on the forefront of innovation in both our product choices and services we offer our guests. Equally, It is as important for us to ensure that you are part of our innovation ethos.
We believe that the smoothing sector has moved on rapidly which is why we are proud to inform you that we are now stockist of Kebelo System, the next generation smoothing system. A revolutionary system that paves the way in both safety and performance.
We know that bad hair days can be stressful and years of heat styling and colour can leave hair prone to frizz. Kebelo System was created to give women what they really want, hair that is Frizz Free, Easy to manage, Shiny & Conditioned hair with full styling versatility, giving you 100 days of beautiful hair.
An intense, single salon treatment and aftercare system that nourishes cuticles replenishes natural proteins and revitalizes hair from the inside. Gone are the days of the 3 day wait wash out that was associated with the First generation products. With Kebelo System you will stand out as soon as you step out
The Keratin haircare that you are still using is in limited supply and whilst I have a little left I wanted to make sure that you had first call . If you would contact guest relations and let them know if there is anything you require we will do our best to fulfil your request.
For more information on this amazing new system visit the Kebelo
Website: www.kebelo.com or contact our guest relations team on 01823 334331
Before & After shots with personal testimonials
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Mens Hair
September 21, 2011
From Boys to Men!
Age 1 to 4 most boys will be influenced by there mum. With no social or institutional pressure to comply Mum’s are happy for their boys to have cute natural hairstyles for as long as possible.
Age 4 – 12 there will be far more of a tendency to follow Dad’s style providing he has some left, and a mini me emerges. Going to school for the first time sees the beginning of conformity to rules and out side influences but the young lads hairstyle will not be his concern.
Age 12- 14, boys understand that school has an expectation of how their hair should not look, but they now have a strong urge to express some individuality. Influenced by their peers, celebrity and pop culture, they may now be more interested in where Mum gets her hair Cut and yes he’s noticed your colour. Colour placed in the hair to effect an enhancement or personal statement of style is a huge growing trend among 16 to 30 year old Men and some of these immerging teenagers are daring to experiment in the longer summer holidays. They will start to see the importance of waxes in their hair to develop height and texture as they become more conscious of how they look and what they believe suits them. Some products correctly used control unruly hair and help the young man to wear the styles that the schools find acceptable and minimise any chance that their hair is the subject of unsolicited negative attention. Some of course use products to do the exact opposite which often leads to a quiet chat from their school teacher
The acceptance to the 14- 19 year old young man that a balance between conformity and expression in hair styles needs to be a their responsibility. The most common choice of style is short sides, short back, leaving the top to be longer or textured, worn forward or back to suit head shape and personality. Even the classic pompadour, a style made popular with the young rebels in the 1950’s, (think James Dean or Elvis) is being worn by young business men. Liberal amounts of pomade sees this look taken off the face pushed one way or the other looking very stylish worn with a suit or left casual to drop forward onto the face when you want to kick back at the weekends. Having curly hair myself I am pleased to see that curly hairstyles for men have sustained their earlier comeback and now being worn with more confidence as the guys receive greater social verification especially from the opposite sex. We are seeing less of the contrived forward sweep around the face glued in place and being replaced by a more relaxed deconstructed shaggy razor finish. The footballer’s favourite seems to be the Mohawk which looks very aggressive and not everyone’s choice; however this has spawned the Faux hawk. This is more adaptable and although it takes its inspiration from the Mohawk with its accentuation of hair through the top and centre back of the head it does not come with the shaved sides. With the short fringe blended into the short sides it allows the accentuation of textured length through the very top and down the back but you to can style it different for a more conservative ‘American Ivey league’ look
Bespoke Blokes
A macho- centric menu of techniques focusing on lightning and brightening are what resonate most with our Male Guests. They are in search of individualising there hair but with subtle, natural looking low maintenance colour. Highlights and slices can still be effective but on short hair, comb through colours, shoe-shine and surf-shine effects dominate.
Colour
Expertly handled grey camouflage is a priority year round for the discerning gent who requires a slight lift in natural tone, or blending of natural depth to camouflage the signs that see their boyish colour disappearing and replaced by emerging grey temples. This Guy invariably likes speed more than technique when it comes to there hair! They don’t want to add an hour to their appointment and therefore our offering of speedy shade rejuvenation at the back wash only taking 5-10 minutes is a fabulous proposition. Choosing the right colour and applying the right shade is so important as this colour needs to undetectable, and therefore not go too dark but just as important not reflect gold or red tones in the sun. We use Camo Colour for Men by Redken but there are other professional brands.
The simple solution is to come in for a chat and discover what your friends won’t tell you!
What Is Sexy Hair?
July 25, 2011
If you read my blog published in last months LE you could be forgiven for thinking I have sex on the brain, however if you are reading this it must prove the adage that ‘sex sells’ must be correct, which is my defence. Does everyone want sexy hair? I see it promised in magazine after magazine, but I have never seen or heard anyone really quantify it?
Perhaps it is not quantifiable, as perceptions of what is sexy will vary from person to person. Perhaps no writer wants to run the risk of offending those who have hair that does not conform to sexiness.
I, like most experienced hair consultants are expected to give honest advice, it is what sets us apart from the instant crowd pleasing hairdresser that just wants to say Yes!. Therefore in every consultation we potentially run the risk of offending with our opinion. This opinion is, or should be, objective, constructive and measured as it is from somebody who does not carry any preconceived ideas about you. It is a given that all of our guests want to come out of our salon looking and feeling good about themselves but the implicit message can be ‘I want to feel attractive ….. I want to feel sexy!’
Frequently, pretty is confused with sexy. I have known plenty of pretty people with the sex appeal of a bacteria infested sponge, and I have known plain and even what our media may class as ‘not classically attractive’ who ooze sex appeal with their every gesture.
Indeed I would argue that there is no ultimately sexy hairstyle any more than the car you drive or perfume you ware.
Yet I do believe that a sexy hairstyle can be the icing on the cake so long as the cake itself has some real substance.
So what is this substance and can we bottle it?
I believe it is confidence which of course a great hairstyle, great colour and fabulous conditioned hair well boost. The universal sex appeal is the confidence we exude culminating in style, posture, body language, communication and the way move baby! Over confidence, I would suggest is not so sexy and fuelled by ego, insecurity and sometimes drink or drugs.
A sexy hairstyle will:
- Be a simple clean cut with clean lines. Understated elegance. Think Kate, Duchesse of Cambridge, not Katie Price. Their two wedding dresses and hair could not have been more different. Both exude a different type of confidence.
- Be age appropriate. Tell your partner you’ll wear your hair long again when he can produce his teenage stomach and biceps. Seriously you can where your hair long as long as the shaping and design supports your face.
- Be ethnically appropriate. Every culture has its jewels and gems, so why try to usurp someone else’s heritage. It usually looks gauche anyway.
- Be revealing. Don’t hide behind your hair. Open it up, Show the world who and what you are. Find a good hair colour consultant and go for a change.
- Be touchable. If your hair is touchable it makes you appear more approachable. It’s the way you ware your hair that gives it uniqueness, not looking as though you’ve trued too hard even if you have. Hair that you can run your fingers through is sexy so watch out for using the too much of the wrong products. A hair style, not a hair doo!
- Be proportionate to you face and body structure. A good hair consultant will, knows the rules and maths of proportionate cutting, drawing the eye to your best feature and away from your least flattering feature.
- Be complimented by more than one make-up style. I must confess I have never worn make-up but I work with some talented make-up artists and they assure me that many people get into a rut without realising it. It is so easy to get ‘your look’ that is often created years back and then feel that changing your colours every season is enough. It’s the painter not the paint that makes the difference. What about a revamp, get a new look, one that works for you NOW. Why not get two or three variations so you have the confidence to vamp up or down depending on your out- fit, occasion and fashion. Of course your new hairstyle and colour will have an impact as well!! Visit with a salon make-up professional to get real advice. They tell me that 1 ½ hours twice a year will keep you on trend and arm you with new application ideas, so you can apply and wear with a confidence.
Hair & Sex
June 27, 2011
My experience as a hairdresser and coffee shop people watcher is that hair is indelibly linked with Sex for many of us whether we are conscious of it or not.
Take a minute to think about how many times per day we check our hair in a mirror or the reflection in a window as we pass by. How many times do we touch it or for that matter, how often we think about our hair throughout the day? It can’t be just me!
Why do we spend more personal care time on our hair than any other aspect of our appearance? Why does the way our hair feels, look, or move affect our mood and confidence so powerfully? Why when an attractive member of the opposite sex enters our area of possible encounter does our hand shoot straight up for a final touch-up of our hair? Maybe we just remember that we often describe others by referring to the style, colour and quality of their hair and just want to make sure we give a good impression but I think that our hands through our own hair has a far deeper meaning!
It simply isn’t possible to appreciate the importance of hair in our daily life without examining its role in a sexual context. Whether we realize it or not, when we smell, touch, fondle or caress someone’s hair, the behaviour is a sexual act. When you caress yours or someone else’s hair, it releases pheromones into the air, subtly communicating not just visually but olfactory.
Regardless how much money we have, what we do for a living, or how perfect and flawless our body and attire might otherwise be, when our hair isn’t right, we don’t feel right. How our hair is cut, coloured or styled, telegraphs to the world our sexual aggression’s insecurities, confidence and personal feelings. Hair, for better or worse, is the single most important part of our anatomy affecting our psyche. We will readily reschedule an appointment with our Solicitor, doctor, or accountant, before we will risk losing an opening with our favourite hairstylist.
If our genitalia are a primary sexual object, then hair is a secondary sexual object. In most countries and cultures it is socially unacceptable to openly display one’s genitals, and usually unlawful too, just ask George Michael. It is precisely this social taboo that gives hair most of its power as a sexual object as it can usually be openly displayed and even flaunted.
Some societies recognise the sexual allure of hair and for this reason have laws or customs requiring the covering or removal of hair. Often the shaving of the head is used as a form of punishment, or as in the case of the military, to destroy the psyche of self so that the soldier can be programmed as one of a team where all are alike, if not exactly equal.
Female hair is usually viewed as seductive with the colour and length being used to categorize. Redheads are labelled as fiery and wanton, brunettes as sassy and dominant and blondes as passive and submissive. These stereotypes are alive and well in Hollywood along with our own celebrity magazines. Long hair is often seen as expressing sensuality and an indicator of fertility and availability and short hair as independent, assertive and forceful but maybe some men are just wishing! The thinning of female hair can sadly have a huge impact on the wearer’s personal feelings resulting in how attractive they feel. Lack of lustre and body could be interpreted by some as indicating poor personal grooming.
Male hair is symbolic of virility and strength. Thus the loss of hair can represent the loss of virility, strength and stamina, a symbolic castration of a man’s masculinity.
When a divorce is filed both parties make a dash for their salon. Subconsciously understanding that they need to make themselves back into a desirable acquisition for the opposite sex as dating will soon resume. A savvy hairstylist could make a fortune hanging out at the courthouse passing out cards. I am pleased to say that we have not felt the need to go down this route but I have named this particular hair appointment which is usually a restyle as a ‘Break over’
If sexual attraction were not reason enough to keep one’s hair in the best possible shape and condition, in addition, hair also determines our careers, promotions and friendships. We not only love hair and covet the hair of those that are blessed, we may well view ourselves as superior as we use our hair to attract, flaunt, and seduce.
The next time you sit in a bar or coffee shop and find yourself watching people having a conversation you may just find that you know more about what is going on than the person’s in the frame.
Hair Treatment – The Brazilian Blowdry.
May 13, 2011
Hassle free, easy to handle hair, reducing knots, tangles and frizz. Your hair will blow-dry in half the time with a lot less effort and skill, is the claim! Dubbed by the popular press as the ‘Permanent Blow-dry.’
OH Yeah!!…..was my initial reaction. Being in the hairdressing business a long time I have a healthy skepticism for such claims.
I am glad to say that I have not reached the cynical stage which prohibits the functioning of an open mind. When many of my respected contempories in the industry are saying good things I new it was time to investigate.
I discovered the treatment surfaced around 2005 in Brazil, where a combination of high humidity and a largely mixed-race, curly haired population made for a nation of eager customers. It soon spread throughout North America and Europe.
The treatment was nothing short of a miracle for women with curly, kinky or hard-to-tame hair. After a lifetime of fighting frizz with endless sprays and creams only to see their efforts vanish with a gust of wind, they could get a smooth, fresh-from-the-salon look that lasted for months.
‘It looks like I just walked out of the salon,’ the secretary said.
‘My life is rushed; I can’t go to the salon all the time. This is easy and practical.’
GHD’s poker straight look does not suit everyone and used everyday with out supplementary treatments, damage the hair.
Enter the Brazilian Permanent blow-dry. One treatment performed by a professionally trained practitioner was costing £220 and lasting 3 months, defrizzed the hair but did not lose its body. A few short years later the Canadian authorities issued a warning about possible health hazards while the U.S Food and Drug Administration were investigating if the ingredients cause health problems.
There was a suggestion that an ingredient called formaldehyde could be harmful to technicians performing this service due to fumes given off. Therefore some companies took the responsible steps to change their formulations and become formaldehyde free. These companies are leading the way. I decided to test one such company which has been used in many of London’s top west end salons. It is called ‘Keratin Complex’
The New Generation in Smoothing Treatments
I guess that once there is a demanding market that are prepared to use anything to get these results in their hair despite the risks it made sense for companies to find a synthetic substitute for the formaldehyde. Rich in keratin protein, the hair and condition looked fabulous. I found this formulation to be suitable on all hair types, even enhancing and strengthening hair that is coloured. ‘Keratin Complex’ seems like the real deal, and as you can see from the testimonials below, I am now a believer! If you still feel like I was and are still unsure, they have followed the colour service model and have a temporary solution lasting one blow-dry, a semi permanent lasting six weeks and a permanent lasting 3 months’ Special Offer
Before writing this article I thoroughly test drove this new service. These are extracts from some of the testimonials from ladies in Taunton.
“My hair is thick, there is lots of it, and is difficult to control. Horrendous in wet weather! Yet now it is fine, soft and shiny, and if I go out in damp whether I do not look like a frizz bomb! Caroline W
“My hair would normally take ¾ of an hour to blow-dry and straighten and now ony 15 minutes but still has body unlike the iron flat look I have had to have.” Rhianna J
“I would highly recommend the treatment to anyone who wants more controlled healthy looking hair…..As soon as the treatment starts to fade I will be back” Loraine A
See our blog on the new second generation smoothing treatment from Kabelo


