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Claudia owner of Claude Thomas Salon versions of California Dreaming color cut and hair extensions

Spring and summer is upon us....YEA! And this starts the Keratin Treatment and Thermal Reconditioning season

Keratin Treatment

Thermal Reconditioning

Thermal Reconditioning is a permanent hair straightening system that transforms frizzy, curly, wavy hair into straight hair while preserving the hair integrity. This straightening system creates a softer feel to the hair and delivers sheen and shine to the hair while providing a drastic improvement in hair manageability. This system creates sleek, smooth, shiny hair. 

Restrictions:  not recommended to use on extremely damaged hair, High lifted color treated hair or hair previous straightened with systems that contain sodium or hydroxide.

Thermal Reconditioning straightening is a cornstarch-based system that creates a non-coating straightening system that uses heat oxidation to seal and rebuild it from the inside using the formulations and special irons that reach an approximately 350 degree.  60% of the straightening process is in the precise manual flat ironing process. The hair that was straightened by the thermal reconditioning will not revert back to it's curly or frizzy state. This means that the straighten hair is permanent.

A touch up can be done to the hair that has grown out, not the previously treated hair. Touch ups can be done within a 6 month frame up to a year. The touch up time is determined by the intensity of the curl and frizz.

Benefits: Your result;  which is straight, silky, shiny, manageable hair. The hair that was processed is now permanently straight. Your styling time will be cut in half or more. Any type of humidity will not impact you, nor your hair. 

Keratin Treatment  is a hair straightening system that can be used on any type of curl, frizz, or hair condition, even damaged hair or bleach blonde hair. The Keratin treatment uses the natural keratin protein that is in the hair and uses a precisely heated iron in a specific technique to seal the keratin into the hair.  

Some Keratin treatment systems have designed formulation to give customized results. We at Claude Thomas Salon use Global Keratin which is formulated to give customized results.

 

From keeping the curl but eliminating the frizz  

 or 

 straightening the curl and eliminating the frizz.

Claude Thomas salon has over 16 years experience in Thermal Reconditioning and 12 years experience in Keratin Treatments. We have certifications in over 11 different system in keratin treatments and thermal reconditioning treatments

Benefits: Silky smoother hair devoid of FRIZZ. A Time Saver.  Styling your hair can be 40% to 60% less time.  Light Rain or humidity will not effect your hair. No Frizz factor. Curl factor is not a factor any more. This treatment can be used on hair that isn't even curly but has some frizz or just damaged hair. Keratin can be used as a restorative treatment. On any type of hair, it will strengthen the hair shaft, smooth the cuticles of the hair and make the hair more resilient. 

How long does it last?

Dependent on how often you wash your hair and using the proper  Shampoo and conditioner recommended by the stylist, it can last 3 to 5 months.

With these straightening systems you will never have to experience the dreaded "FRIZZ FACTOR' again.

Hairy Scenarios!

What is the new trend in hair coloring called BALAYAGE?

What is this technique for hair coloring called Balayage?

Balayage has been around for a while (over 50 years)

 but this timeless technique is Back bigger than it ever was

and Claude Thomas Salon and Spa has been doing this 

technique for years. We have always been in the forefront of

 our industry with all techniques and services 

What is balayage? 

Balayage is a French word meaning to sweep or to paint. It allows for a natural looking sun kissed hair colour.   It will emulate the hair color  similar to what nature gives us as children. This dimensional hair coloring technique creates  softer dimensions within the color differences and less noticeable regrowth lines. This coloring concept is bases on the  principal idea of less is more by creating soft, natural looks. 

How is it applied? 

Balayage is applied on the surface and not saturated through the section until the very tips, otherwise you would have a streak of colour that isn’t very soft at all. It can also be called a freehand technique because it can be achieved with  no foil or meche  to create the highlights.

However, one can use foils if required because of having to lift color higher and  still achieve the technique of balayage.

What sets it apart from traditional hair colouring? 

It’s totally bespoke to you! A good balayage expert will be able to place the colour to suit your skin tone so it’ll look amazing and really enhance all of  your features.

What's making it so popular recently? 

It’s a skilled technique that hasn’t been widely taught  until recently.  Stylists that are 10 to 15 years in, are more familiar with this techniques. Like most all things that become in fashion is because all the models and A-listers are wearing it. The general public  are now seeing it on the catwalks and red carpets and want to get that newer look of dimensional coloring rather than the uniform, more contrasted color and patterned look of dimensional highlights that foils give.

This is not saying that this look is out! It just doesn't say now 

Does it require a lot of maintenance? 

Very little. It grows out beautifully and more naturally so you don’t get an obvious regrowth line and and can wear it for longer between appointments. All you really need to do is protect it as you would any other colour: use a colour protecting shampoo and conditioner, regular treatments and heat protection when styling. See our stylists for their recommendations in keeping it looking healthy, shiny, and natural.   

Is it suitable for all hair types/lengths? 

It works on both light and dark hair, short or long hair, so anyone really. Both Rihanna and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley are great examples of balayage poster girls. I’m currently doing a technique called ‘bronde’ popular amongst celebs such as Jessica Alba and Olivia Palermo. It's the perfect combination of brown and blonde tones, bronde is perfect for darker haired clients who want to try out a lighter colour, it can be warm neutral or cool. The choice is really between you and our colourist experts. Balayage pretty much works for all lengths, all textures, and any color except very short cropped hair ( 2 inches or under).

What makes it timeless? 

It's low maintenance, looks more bespoke, more natural, and is a modern technique that’s much more flattering. Healthy hair is attractive hair and that’ll never go out of fashion. Balayage gives a gorgeous healthy finish that looks nature-enhanced, glossy and expensive. It can be natural or strong, whatever you want, it’s all about the skill, the creativity, the talent  and vision of your stylist to create that color that is your signature. 

Call and book your appointment at Claude Thomas Salon and Spa,  for your exclusive balayage color that creates your signature look

Ecaille Color Technique The major buzz in hair coloring this season

Ecaille has been buzzing in the haircolor world as of late, and it's not hard to see why.

The rich color technique features warm, golden highlights with rich caramel tones and deep mochas—the result resembles the colors in a tortoiseshell, which is what the word ecaille is French for.

Bold, bright and unnatural colors are starting to decrease in popularity as more natural hues resurface. The color has been worn by Blake Lively, Jessica Alba, Chrissy Teigen and Khloe Kardashian, among others.

"This is a technique that really has to be customized for each specific client, and that includes the formulas as well as the placement pattern," Madame Claude says. "The accent pieces and punctuation of light are crucial to making this tortoiseshell effect flattering."