Colouring and heat styling your hair causes damage. No matter how careful you are, everything you do affects your hair.
To keep your hair looking shiny and feeling healthy you need to treat your hair. I like to do something nice for my hair every week to make up for all that it goes through. My hair isn’t naturally pink, so I have to take extra care to maintain my mane.
Weekly in-shower treatments like 7 Day Miracle will manage the stresses of normal styling but if, like me, your hair goes through a lot, you need to step it up.
That’s where salon treatments come in. These are like a facial for your hair, and some are almost as good as a facelift.
When do you need a salon hair treatment?
You need a salon treatment when you colour your hair, or when your hair is dry and dull. If your at-home treatment isn’t working like it used to, you should speak to your stylist to see what they can do for your hair.
After colouring, I usually get a Goldwell Vivecap treatment which is a leave-in treatment that helps lock in the colour so that it lasts longer. These only take a minute to apply at the basin and are left in your hair. They’re not expensive (price varies at different salons) but if you’re spending a lot on your colour, add this to help it last and look its best.
If you don’t colour your hair, you’ll still benefit from an in-salon hair treatment. It’s a treat for your hair, like getting a regular facial.
If you’re guilty of hair crimes, you need to bring out the big guns. I’m talking to you, with the bleach blonde hair, or the hair that’s dry and dull from too much heat styling. Intensive salon treatments can help repair your hair.
Note, nothing will fix a split end except a haircut, but these two treatments can help you keep your hair for longer and stop split ends from starting.
Nanomax Hair Treatment Review
That glowing green brush did wonders for my hair. Nanomax is a unique hair treatment that infuses proteins into the hair through a mist that is released through the brush directly on to your hair.
Nanomax is a two stage process that is applied to clean hair. Your hair is washed with a clarifying shampoo and then blowdried straight. The green brush is then used to apply first a conditioning treatment which takes a few minutes. Next a second product is applied to your hair as a vapour. The mist contains 99% active natural ingredients and the proteins infuse into your hair to make it stronger. It takes around 30 minutes to apply this second part of the treatment, depending on your hair.
The conditioning treatment lasts up to three washes and they say the protein infusion lasts up to five weeks in your hair. It’s recommended to have three Nanomax treatments, one per week for three consecutive weeks.
Unlike other salon treatment, my hair doesn’t feel softer or smoother after this treatment. However after leaving the salon my hair feels stronger and takes less time to dry (meaning my hair is less porous). Nanomax isn’t the treatment for you if you want a purely cosmetic treatment so your hair feels softer. It’s designed to repair damaged hair and the difference is noticeable on those with over-processed hair.
I’m pretty sure I would have needed a big hair cut if I hadn’t had this treatment as my hair was becoming quite porous and damaged. Nanomax is not cheap, but if you have over-bleached your hair, this treatment could save you.
Talk to your hairdresser to see if they offer Nanomax and whether this could help your hair.
bhave rescue hair treatment review
Keratin treatments have been a salon buzzword for a while now but I have avoided them. I was unsure about the risks surrounding ingredients including formaldehyde but I was really afraid of losing my curls.
When I heard about bhave‘s rescue keratin treatment that involved no straightening I was intrigued. I asked to try the treatment for myself. The first pic above shows my before and after, as do the photos below.
I came in with very messy curls and asked for a blowdry after receiving the treatment so I left with silky locks. I know a blowdry gives a similar result but the feel of my hair was so different. My hair felt so much softer and smoother than when I walked in.
bhave is an Australian salon haircare brand. All their treatments and products are free from formaldehyde, parabens, sulphates and sodium chloride and are never tested on animals. They also offer a straightening keratin treatment called smoothe if you’re so inclined. I prefer the rescue treatment.
The beauty of the rescue treatment is that it didn’t affect my curls, but still made my hair smoother even when I wore it curly.
This treatment uses a functional keratin bhave calls Replicine. It’s derived from sheep’s wool and is almost identical to our hair. This penetrates the hair shaft and is designed to make the hair structure stronger and restore elasticity.
Application of the bhave rescue treatment is quite simple. After shampooing your hair, the treatment is applied to your hair and combed through. Your hair is wrapped in a plastic cap and placed under heat for 20 minutes. It’s then rinsed out and lightly conditioned before drying and styling.
This treatment is relatively inexpensive ($35-45) and has both a cosmetic and strengthening effect on your hair. The bhave Rescue Me shampoo and conditioner also contain Replicine so you can build on the treatment at home. My favourite product is the take home treatment masque, bhave Damage Control, which smells divine and leaves my hair feeling softer every time I use it.
More before and after pictures that Emma from bhave took of my hair using a special microscope camera. In the before photos you can see my hair is more translucent. The after pictures show a much stronger hair shaft, with more consistent and opaque colour as well as smoother texture. I’d recommend this treatment to counteract mild to medium environmentally stressed hair.
If you’ve been overdoing it with colour and / or styling tools, don’t leave it too long. Head into your salon and ask to be prescribed a treatment for your hair.
Do you love in-salon hair treatments? What do you use to save your damaged hair?
Lost a considerable amount of my hair after a mis-hap at a salon. The first stylist put permanent color in my hair without my knowledge so I preceded to get my usual touch up from my regular stylist and told her I only have a rinse in my hair because she did ask what kind of color do d I have and I said just a rinse that’s all I’ve ever gotten. My hair was extremely thick and healthy prior to the damage that this caused.
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I had a part of my hair colored and when I switched my hair oil it reacted badly with the colored part of my hair making them very damaged. Now my curly hair poof out and become so dry that I can’t leave the house without straightening them. I know it damages my hair further but I look such a mess without it .
What do you recommend?
I have naturally straight hair bt I’m not able to go out with my open hair I want to get a perfect fine hair what can I do for it
Hi! I tried keratin treatment but it last only 2 weeks and my hair becomes frizzy again.Now, i want to go to a salon but i don’t know what kind of treatment should I apply. I want to get reid of my frizzy hair for good. Can I also have some advice about hairstyles?
Im a teenager and I want to try a look with bangs but I don’t know what kind of hairstyle should I apply because I’m a little bit chubby
Hi Pia! That is so frustrating, have you spoken to the salon about the treatment? How long did they say it would last? xx
I need help and I’m not sure what
to do. I’ve been curling my hair with foam rollers and applying hairspray for a little while now. I also started using pantene shampoo and conditioner for my hair recently. I’ve noticed when I would
wash my hair that there would be some clumps that would come out and some of my hair are different lengths than the rest. Never did that before I used the Pantene. When I washed my hair a few days ago my
hair felt kinda stringy, and not as thick and sorta dry at the ends. It felt
really thin near the ends of my hair. . It feels like just the ends got thinner. I am freaking out and don’t know what to do. I only wash my hair once a week so it could build up natural oils but I don’t know what shampoo I should get to repair the damage and make my hair less stringy and fuller and I am also not sure what haircut that is medium to long would make my hair appear thicker. I also take biotin pills that have 1000 mcg. Am I doing things right? Can you please help me? Thanks.
Hi Ashley, have you only noticed the hair loss since changing products? I’d immediately stop using them and go back to the products you used before. If you’d had a reaction to the products, I’d go back to what worked before rather than try a new product. You need to work out if there’s a specific ingredient that is the problem. If it has been going on for longer, then I would see your GP to see if there is a reason for the hair loss. Good luck x
My hair are extremely dry and damaged. what treatment should i go for ?
Hi Deepika, either of these treatments would be great, especially the bhave treatment xx
Hey there,
I have similar hair to yours and was considering the bhave smoothe treatment as my hair becomes insanely frizzy and knotty really quickly and is incredibly hard to manage. Could I ask why you prefer not to get it?
Hi Elle! It’s to do with my curl pattern. My curls are easily changed and I’ve been trying to get them back into a good shape. The bhave smoothe treatment is so good that it would straighten out my curls too much. It’s a personal preference. If your hair is frizzy and knotty then it sounds perfect for you. I’d highly recommend the treatment, it’s just not for my curls 🙂
Hi, I am imterested in this product nanomax it sounds very interesting I am Ronette from Le Ronette Hair, Nails & Beauty from Kokstad. Thanks
Hi Ronette, I would get in touch with Nanomax to find out more from the company. I was a client and experienced the service but I’m not a stylist. Thanks, Christina
Hello,
We need your help, my hair is curly, dry and damaged from Hair coloring. The hair stylist suggested that I perform s protein hair treatment to straighten and treat my hair. Is this is true? Which product do you advice me to use for protein hair treatment?
Thank you!
Hi Mariam, protein treatments can help damaged hair. Hydrating treatments make your hair feel softer, but protein treatments help to make your hair stronger. My hair needs a little protein but too much can make my hair feel brittle. Some hair loves protein. There are so many treatments around and I don’t have a particular one that I recommend. Olaplex is like a protein treatment but it’s a little different. I would definitely recommend Olaplex to repair curly, dry and damaged hair.
Hi!My hairs are wavy and curly,damaged and very rough.. I hv undergone rebounding/smoothening/keratine.. and I m tired of doing it now.. I don’t hv length in hairs since birth.. I can relate my hairs like negro females hairs.. due to rebounding now my hairs hv little length.please suggest the best treatment for my hairs
Either treatment would help, and you may need a haircut if your hair is very damaged xx
I love gkhair taming system. I do it for the past 3 years and did wonders for my dry, curly and damage hair. Definitely my preference. 🙂
I dye my hair almost white and that left it so damaged. I tried Loreal, but the Shielo Intensive Hair Mask fixed the damage, and actually made it look better than before! I use the Shielo Mask more often the recommended because this mask has kept my hair in a lovely condition. My hair dresser was so shocked in how good my hair was and now recommends to all her clients.
ooh I love this kind of recommendation, thanks Whitney! Will definitely try it xx
The hair system by karmin is my favorite, makes my hair look so healthy.
sorry, i think you looked prettier before the treatment, with your hair looking more natural.
I have tried most of the Aveda conditioners but they do not work as well as Shielo. I have dry coloured hair and the Shielo Hydrate Conditioner makes my hair so soft and shiny. and this is the best, also smells natural not full of sodium and chemicals like most other hair brands.
I had my hair colored and she bleached it to have the color take better and now I have extremely dry broken hair what should i do?
Hi Stephanie, these treatments will definitely help! I’d also avoid heat styling where possible as your hair is more fragile x
Having healthy hair is such a must. I like to indulge every once in awhile and get treatments done at the salon, but my favourite is L’Oreal’s Absolute Repair. My hair just feels amazing since I’ve been using it
xo Mel
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