Olaplex
To OLAPLEX or not to OLAPLEX?
There is no question.
We all want great hair and we all want it now!
This month, Tara shares with us the many benefits of Olaplex and why she cant live without it.
I will not perform a lightening service on any client without using OLAPLEX either prior to lightening my client or in their lightener because when your know better, you do better! OLAPLEX is a 3 step service. Steps 1 and 2 are done in salon and step 3 is all up to you!
Its important to know why your stylist recommends OLAPLEX and the massive impact it can have on your hair. Your hair is made up of different types of bonds and the most important ones to remember are the disulphide bonds. Think of these like a big length of chain. When your hair is healthy, the chain is strong and all the links/bonds are intact. Some of these bonds can be broken during a colour service or just during everyday processes like blowdrying or ironing your hair.
-OLAPLEX helps re link broken bonds in the hair before, during and after a service ensuing the hair is in the best possible condition.
-OLAPLEX helps return the hair to its natural state ensuring we all have the healthiest canvas to work with when either styling or prior to colouring your hair. Olaplex is formulated to be compatible with all colour services.
-OLAPLEX helps stop breakage and damage in the hair.
-OLAPLEX Helps redefine and de frizz curly hair.
The steps of the OLAPLEX journey.
-Step 1: The Bond Multiplier. This can be used as the first step of the stand alone treatment or in with your colour.-Step 2: The Bond Perfector. This is either applied with #1 as the second step of the stand alone treatment or after your colour with OLAPLEX has been rinsed at the basin.Step 1 & 2 are both highly concentrated products for professional use only. To get the best results, your stylist will send you home with steps 3, 4 & 5.-Step 3: The Hair Perfector. This is where you come in! To get the best results that OLAPLEX has to offer, we only ask for one thing. Use your OLAPLEX #3 at home once a week on dry, unwashed hair for at least 10 minutes and simply wash out OR even better, let OLAPLEX do all the hard work while you catch up on your beauty sleep. We suggest applying a generous amount of #3 in dry, unwashed hair about an hour before bed to give it a little time to dry in before your head hits the pillow, let it work its magic for however long you choose to snooze and just wash your hair as normal the next morning.OLALEX #4 & #5: The Game Changers!These two are the latest addition to the OLAPLEX arsenal. Your "weapons of mass destruction" against unhealthy hair.-Step #4: The OLAPLEX Bond Maintenance Shampoo. Restores the internal strength and balances moisture levels to add incredible shine and manageability.-Step #5: The OLAPLEX Bond Maintenance Conditioner. Conditon, restore, repair and hydrate without weighing your hair down.
Hair & Scalp Oils
This month we talk oils and the benefits for your hair and scalp
Coconut oil, Olive oil, Argan oil, Morrocan oil! These days it seems like of you aren't using some type of oil on your hair then are you even #livingyourbestlife? Speaking of hashtags we asked our resident #instaqueen to tell us all about Qaba oils.
Steph, tell us a little about Qaba.
First and foremost for me, the brand is cruelty free which is the number one thing people, including myself, are looking for when purchasing these days. Its an Australian brand which I like because it means it supports not just, you know, the economy but actually supports other hairdressers just like us. It also means that all the ingredients are ethically sourced and theres no gross filler products in the bottle either.
What makes Qaba different to other organic brands?
Well, it was created and still is owned by an actual hairdresser. Their motto is "Healthy scalp, healthy hair" so we know it is specifically designed for your hair and scalp rather than just being a run of the mill essential oil.
Can you tell us a bit more about the oils?
There is literally so much I could tell you about the oils I wouldn't even know where to start!
Well what makes the Qaba oils different to say, morrocan oil?
The biggest difference is in the way the oils are produced. They're really refined to the point the oil is able to actually penetrate the cuticle of the hair and get into the shaft which is where it really counts rather than just sitting on the outside and it works the same with your scalp, Just try rubbing some of the Qaba oil into your hands and you can see its absorbed by your skin straight away.
So why is oil actually good for our hair?
Although different oils have certain benefits all of the oils in the range nourish the hair keeping it hydrated and giving a beautiful shine. They also help defrizz the hair aiding styling and manageability at home. There’s a qaba oil suitable for everyone whether you’re choosing one purely for fragrance or to solve a problem.
Solving problems? You mean Qaba oils could actually help me sort out my problems?
I mean, I wouldn't go that far. I meant your hair problems specifically.
Such as?
Well, lemon, lime and lemongrass oils are all very good for itchy/dry scalps as they are a natural antibacterial and astringent and can help control an oily or unbalanced scalp. Chamomile and lavender are a perfect addition to any lemon oil as they both have calming and soothing effects on the scalp giving you the perfect balance of a hydrated and calm scalp. Orange is amazing as a natural anti inflammatory boosting the hair with a dose of vitamin C as well. Geranium and bergamot are both packed with antioxidants providing the hair with nutrients vital for strengthening the hair. And last but not least peppermint and rosemary oils are both great for stimulating blood flow to encourage healthy hair growth.
Wow, those oils do a lot! So can you tell us how to use them?
There’s a whole plethora of ways to use qaba oils - there’s no right or wrong! Some of the different ways to use qaba oils include; placing 2-6 drops in with your conditioner or hair masque mixing those together and applying to the mids and ends of the hair and using what ever is left over through the roots, making sure to rinse well afterwards. You can use the qaba oil as a final rinse by filling up an empty litre bottle with water and adding 3-12 drops (depending on length, thickness and the hairs moisture needs) and pouring that over towel dried hair and left in until your next wash. They can be used as a pretreatment on the hair and scalp by being applied directly to the area, left on from 5 minutes to overnight and then washed out as normal after. They can be used as a serum on dry ends to keep the hair hydrated and defrizzed. And last but not least you can dilute the oil with water in a spray bottle and any time you need to wet the hair down you can spritz it through.
