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everone loves to have their hair colored, but not everyone is aware of the maintenance required to keep it looking fresh and vibrant. So, it’s not surprising that many clients would come back to the salon after a wash or two, complaining about their hair color fading so quickly. How Hair Color Works In order for hair color to work, it needs an alkaline to open the hair cuticles and allow hair color molecules to penetrate the cortex of the hair. Some traditional professional hair colors contain ammonia, which act as the alkalizing agent, but because of its negative health effects more holistic brands like Oway and Original Mineral chose to eliminate ammonia from their formula and use a milder, safer alkalizing agent in its place, a non-gaseous substance called Monethanolamine (MEA). Compared to ammonia which blasts open the hair cuticles causing hair damage, MEA slowly opens the cuticles. Tips to Prolong Hair…

18 Oway Hair Color Review At Basin drive hair Lauderdale by the sea oway hair color review Oway Hcolor Hair Color Review For the past few years I’ve been reviewing and exploring the ingredient lists of many professional “organic hair color” lines. I always put the term organic hair color in parentheses because, as I’ve mentioned multiple times, 100% organic hair color does not exist. So after many requests, I’ve decided to review Oway’s Hcolor line and do it a little differently than before. Instead of just listing ingredients and giving some nuggets about performance, I wanted to do a hair color review that had more meat so-to-speak. I hope you enjoy it and let me know if I should just go back to looking at just ingredients (I cover that here too)! What is Oway Hair Color? When I contacted the company, they gave me this info: Oway Hcolor is a professional ammonia-free hair color made with…

Balayage is all about how the color is applied. The word Balayage originates from the French term “to sweep.” With Balayage, not necessarily all the ends will be affected and the transition between dark and light will be much longer and more natural looking. WHAT IS OMBRE? Balayage is all about how the color is applied. The word Balayage originates from the French term “to sweep.” With Balayage, not necessarily all the ends will be affected and the transition between dark and light will be much longer and more natural looking. WHAT IS OMBRE? WHAT DOES THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN OMBRE AND BALAYAGE MEAN FOR ME? The good news is that anyone can try either look, depending on their desired result. The two techniques can even be used together on any haircolor for any desired haircolor. Choosing which one is right for you really depends on the look you’re trying to achieve. Whether you’re looking for a…

Our products yield the most gentle, yet effective, results because they are comprised of natural and organic raw materials that reduce the exposure to pesticides, unnecessary chemicals, and synthetic fertilizers. These toxins not only strip the hair of essential nutrients, but irritate the skin and contaminate our body, causing unpleasant and painful reactions. Conventional haircare products begin with a base of cheap fillers such as water or glycols that can be dangerous and mixed with other toxic chemicals. But our chemists start with an organic base of certified organic oils and natural extracts to deliver highly effective, and safe results. Simply check the back of our bottle. As the manufacturer, we can guarantee our ingredients come from world-leading suppliers who closely control all handling of our raw materials. These suppliers exeed regulatory standards and allow us to manufacture products with the finest and safest ingredients. And certified through the People of Ethical Treatment…

Cezanne’s unique blend of ingredients is non-toxic naturally safe, and effective. There are no vapors or fumes, so no need for masks, gloves, or ventilation during treatment — it’s nature’s way of smoothing. Our smoothing treatment is 100% formaldehyde-free. It’s also free from any other kinds of aldehydes and harmful toxins, for that matter, and it’s as long-lasting as the current top products. It’s Hypoallergenic and dermatologist tested, won’t irritate the scalp and won’t release any noxious gases. Cezanne actually strengthens the hair , using a revolutionary low pH technology that restores bonds that are broken or damaged during thermal, mechanical or high pH services. What are the active ingredients? Our proprietary and unique smoothing treatment formulation is composed of Aloe Vera, Sericin (a component of silk), keratin, Glycolic Acid, vitamins, and botanical extracts. What vitamins and botanical extracts does Cezanne contain? Cezanne contains Vitamins C, E, B3, B5, B6, and Sugar Cane, Lemon, Apple and Green Tea…