Ultimate Guide to Salon Hair Treatments

Beautiful hair is a never ending quest. We scoured the list of top salon hair treatments that can restore the body, shine and improve the health of your locks instantly. Here’s our list of the best salon hair treatment services that repair damaged hair.

Keratin Treatment

Want to fight the battle of frizzy hair and win? Keratin Complex has been a popular hair smoothing service for over ten years and can deliver smooth results for many weeks. Also known as the popular Brazilian Blowout, relaxers and keratin treatments can transform hair from curly to straight. The problem is they only last until your hair grows out, and then it is back to the salon for another application.

Keratin treatments are ideal if you have curly or frizzy hair that just won’t quit and you want smooth results without the work of using flat irons and styling products at home.

There are two ways a keratin treatment can be applied to the hair so it’s important to know the difference between the two. A basic keratin smoothing treatment such as Goldwell’s Kerasilk penetrates into the cortex of your hair, promising shine and silky tresses for up to six months.

The popular Brazilian Blowout releases a formaldehyde-derived solution that coats the hair shaft and once rinsed and following with a blow dry and straightening iron, will keep curls at bay for up to three months. You’ll wake up with straight hair that DOES care.

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Scalp Treatment

If a dry and itchy scalp is one of your hair woes, an in salon scalp treatment can be a beneficial service that not only feels wonderful, it can substantially correct the scalp oil production and improve hair growth.

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Whether your fine hair is weighed down by an oily scalp or prone to flaky patches, a healthy scalp is essential if you want healthy hair. A scalp facial is a growing Japanese trend that is becoming widely popular due to the results of improved scalp skin. Brands such as Aveda and Phyto offer cocktails of complexes that exfoliate the scalp and remove buildup.

It’s ideal for everyone. Scalp scrubs and serums are the new skin care for hair.

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Hot Oil Treatment

Hot oil treatments provide instant shine and seal the cuticle, resulting in silky hair that feels nourished and smooth. Typically left on the hair for about 12-20 minutes and then rinsed out, this professional salon hair treatment can do wonders for dry hair and damaged hair in no time flat.

It’s best for dry and colored hair types benefit from hot oil treatments. How long you leave them on, how frequently, and how much you apply all depends on the hair’s health.

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Moisture Treatment

Resurrect dry and parched tresses with a moisture protein treatment. The creme de la creme deep conditioning treatment, a quality moisture treatment can fix common hair woes such as lack of shine and split ends. Olaplex Hair Perfector No 3 is a popular repairing treatment that is massaged into the hair during a luxurious and relaxing service and can be added to the cost of your weekly blowout.

It’s best for parched, overprocessed, heat damaged and desperate hair that needs a little (or a lot) of love. Add a moisture treatment to your next coloring service and your hair will thank you.

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Detox Treatment

Detox hair treatments get rid of the buildup on the hair shaft that results from too much product usage or chemicals such as chlorine. By clarifying the hair shaft, a detox treatment improves the health of the hair and scalp and can stimulate hair growth.

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Build up is a dirty word and we all have it. Detox treatments will cleanse your tresses and add body while removing the impurities that make it lackluster. If you use many styling products or tend to skip the shampoo several times a week, a detox treatment is for you.

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Relax Treatment

If your curls have taken over, a relax treatment can take back the power. Relaxing treatments fight frizz effectively and make hair sleek for months on end. Results can be customized to reduce curl, remove frizz, and control movement. Cezanne Perfect Finish Keratin Smoothing Treatment is a beloved semi-permanent straightening treatment that is formaldehyde-free, and works.

Relaxing treatments are used on textured hair, whether it’s wavy or curly. You can have the beach waves of your dreams and ditch the dry frizzy side effect of your curl. Although this treatment can last for months, reapplication must be done carefully. If a relaxing treatment is done too often the result can be dry, limp, and lifeless hair. Pick your battle and tread wisely.

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Toning Treatment

Toning treatments are used to correct the color of the hair. Perhaps your blonde got a little too golden once the foils were removed, or your red has faded as all reds do, a toning treatment can be applied after the initial color service to perfect your hair color, or in-between a full color service as maintenance. Usually applied at the shampoo bowl, a toning treatment is left on the hair anywhere from 15-20 minutes and then rinsed to perfection.

Toning treatments can extend your hair color, prevent fading, and correct a multitude of coloring sins. Professional application is important because lightened hair will instantly grab the hue. Avoid a hair color mishap and get an in-salon toning treatment rather than experiment with boxed color at home.

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Hair Glossing Treatment

Want instant shine that lasts for weeks on end? A hair glossing treatment smooths the shaft and adds reflective sheen. Applied at the shampoo bowl, this popular hair enhancing service can be done after a color treatment or on virgin hair to boost the radiance.

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Glossing treatments are fun little hair enhancement service that can be done on a whim. Consider a glossing treatment as the top coat for your hair and opt for one after every hair coloring service.

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Love Your Hair from Roots to Ends!

The next time you find yourself fighting hair breakage or staring down at split ends in despair, rest assured a haircut isn’t the only cure for damaged hair. Make everyday a beautiful hair day with a professional salon treatment.

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