As your crowning glory, your hair is an investment. In fact, a few years ago, a study declared the phenomenon of “bad hair days” leading to bad days in general to be true. Self-esteem, social grace, and confidence are major contributors to personal success, so it makes perfect sense that investing a little money in your hair is certainly worthwhile.
While it’s very tempting to pick up a large bottle of R50 shampoo from the drugstore, it’s important to keep in mind that cheaper products are less expensive for a reason, and that “cheap is expensive in the long run” – not only for the amount of product you end up purchasing, but also because of the damage it can cause on your precious locks. So, while you may be saving money upfront, the costs quickly add up down the line.
We understand that making the switch to professional hair products and committing to the expenses can be hard to do if you don’t know why it’s important or the difference it will make. This is why we’re here to guide you on some of the reasons why you should invest in salon quality hair products.
1. Higher Quality & Concentration Of Ingredients
Professional hair products generally use gentler surfactants (cleaners) and contain a higher concentration of active ingredients that produce better results. The ingredients also include vitamins and minerals to nourish your hair from the outside in, instead of just moisturising it on the surface. This means that when you use high-end products your hair will benefit from more of the good stuff.
Drugstore products may contain some of the same ingredients as luxury hair products, but at a much lower concentration, so you’re getting less of the high-grade ingredients that actually nourish your hair. They’re often watered-down and filled with low-cost fillers and harsh chemicals that can damage your hair and result in a synthetic build-up or residue in the hair.
2. You Use Less But Get More
As we mentioned above, luxury hair products are formulated with a much higher concentration of active ingredients which means you only need to use a small amount to get amazing results. So while you pay more for a professional hair product, it lasts you much longer, giving you more bang for your buck. What a win!
3. The Best Research Development
Luxury haircare brands are known for their advanced and thorough research that goes into developing and innovating their products. They’re constantly looking for ways to improve the ingredients and better their treatments. When you purchase a professional hair product, you know that you’re getting the latest and very best in advanced hair care.
4. Protects Your Hair
We all know that a good hair day starts with a good quality haircut and hair colour, and in the hair industry, you get what you pay for. So if you’re willing to fork out for a high quality experience in the salon, it’s crucial to use the right luxury hair products on a regular basis to protect your hair, extend its colour and keep it as healthy as possible between salon visits.
5. Better For The Environment
It’s becoming more and more important to pay attention to the brands you support and how they support environmentally conscious efforts. Since luxury hair products contain more natural ingredients and fewer harsh chemicals, they are a much more eco-friendly option. They also produce less waste since you end up using less product, and the bottle lasts you much longer.
Get That Salon Feeling Every Day
You may be inclined to buy cheap hair products to save money, but ultimately you will end up spending the same – if not more – than you would on professional hair products because they do not give the same effect. Professional products go a long way in nourishing your tresses long-term, help save you money long term, are better for the environment, and give you that salon feeling every day at home.
You probably get sick of your hairdresser banging on about using professional quality hair products, but it really makes a difference to your hair colours longevity & texture & condition of your scalp & hair.
It’s always confused us as to how many clients think nothing of spending hundreds of dollars on their hair colour & cuts, but yet choose to “care” for their hair with cheap, random stuff found at the supermarket. You wouldn’t wash your Anna Stretton silk shirt in Palmolive hand soap would you? Why would you take that risk with your hair?
Here 8 reasons why we say salon only is best!
1. Generally, professional shampoos use milder surfactants (cleansers) & are ph balanced, which will gently cleanse your hair, retain your skins normal ph, & help your colour to last & keep your hair & scalp in top notch health.
2. Conditioners are the same – ph balanced to close the cuticle of your hair, which helps in detangling, reducing fluff & puff & giving you shiny, healthy hair, no matter the texture.
3. Salon only products have higher concentrations of quality active ingredients in order to maximize the effects on your hair. For example Kevin Murphy’s tagline is – skin care for your hair & they use skin care products in their shampoos & conditioners.
4. With supermarket shampoos that are alkaline (not ph balanced) the scalps natural, acid mantle is stripped away, allowing bacteria to build up & inflammation to occur. ALL salon shampoos & conditioners are ph balanced to protect this acid mantle that covers all the skin on your body, so kind & gentle enough to use as a body wash too!
5. Cheap grade styling products are where we see the most trouble in clients. Hairspray build up is very hard to remove & looks unsightly & we see alot of scaly scalp conditions & allergic reactions from cheap petroleum & industrial silicone based products.
6. You may spend more on the bottle because the ingredients are higher quality & more concentrated, but you’ll replace it less frequently which means you’ll end up saving money in the long run. It is a wise investment for you hair.
7. Your stylist is the only one who is knowledgeable enough to know which shampoo, conditioner & styling products are right for your hair condition, texture, density, your lifestyle & desired result. When you buy in a supermarket, the warehouse 0r a pharmacy, you’re taking a guess & more than likely spending money on items that won’t give you the results you need
8. If you love your stylist & your hair salon, you’ll be happy to hear that purchasing your home care items from them is actually how they stay in business & are able to afford their supplies, tools & continuing education. The money you spend on your services barely covers the overhead of a healthy salon business. (I know, shocking isn’t it?) It’s your home care purchases that afford us the resources we need to grow & continue to improve the service experience you’ve come to enjoy.
You can feel good about spending your money at a place that really matters to you & help support a local business.