Hair Chemistry 101: 3 Tips for Preserving Fall Red Color

Tip #1: Avoid Salt & Sulfate Shampoos

Clients are always looking for color safe products but sadly many products that say they are color safe contain harsh salt and sulfates, two ingredients that strip color right out of the hair. When especially dealing with red color, always use a shampoo that is salt and sulfate (Sodium Lauryl) free. Try O2 Juá Extract Shampoo which uses the natural healing and cleansing properties of Brazilian Juá extract for a rich lather without salt, sulfates, or parabens. Get it Here. 

Tip #2: Protect You Hair From The Sun

UV rays from sunlight fades red pigment in your hair fast, even in the Fall and Winter months because the sun's UV rays are the same year-round. The best protection from fast fading red is a leave-in conditioner with UV protection. Using a leave-in like O2 Vita-Cell Thermal Protector will seal the color in your hair and protect it from fading. O2 Vita-Call Thermal Protector provides protection from UV rays and heat for 15 washes. Get it Here.

Tip #3: Protect Your Hair From Heat

While we're on the subject of thermal protection, heat styling actually causes chemical reactions in your hair that fades the color. Before blow-drying or heat styling your hair, always ALWAYS use a thermal protecting leave-in like the O2 Vita-Cell Thermal Protector which also provides UV protection for up to 15 shampoos.

Follow these 3 simple tips and you'll have vibrant, longer lasting red hair this fall!

Exciting Things Happening With Olez® O2!

We had such a success with our O2 treatment in 2013, that 2014 was all about developing a supporting line for our wonderful stylists and clients who were constantly asking for a shampoo and conditioner to take home. 

It's been several months of hard work, but we are proud to announce that the O2 treatment now has a family of home care products including a shampoo, conditioner and thermal protector. We are set to launch by 2015!  

So what does this awesome line look like?  Oh yes, see below:

The line includes:

O2 Juá Extract Shampoo, which works to remove daily buildup with the natural cleansing power of Juá in a luxurious sulfate, salt and paraben free lather. 

O2 Muti-Vitamin Conditioner, features a blend of nourishing vitamins such as A, B, C, D and K to repair damage and increase resiliency while strengthening the hair. 

O2 Vita-Cell Thermal Protector, is a rich elixir of fruit extracts and vitamins that protect the hair from heat styling & UV rays. The protector is also unique in that it lasts up to 15 shampoos. Now that's lasting protection! 

Stay tuned for an up coming launch date this Fall!!

RED HOT: Formula and How-To Plus Maintenance by MS

Amanda Billardello from Glitz Salon in Rochester, Michigan helped turn up the heat on her client's haircolor.  And a sleek cut and shiny finish highlights the fiery red Billardello created following the steps below.

Olez Advanced® Keratin Smoothing System- Real Customers, Real Results

We wanted to end the week with another great before and after review. Our Olez Advanced® Keratin Smoothing System is a professional keratin service that can only be found in participating salons. This keratin is becoming a favorite among our hair stylist community who are opting to find a keratin that is safe to use not only for their health, but also for their client's health. With our formaldehyde free keratin, a stylist can enjoy performing the service without harsh chemicals or toxic fumes. There is no sensory irritation to worry about. This week we had one of our lovely customers come in for her usual Olez Advanced® Keratin Smoothing Treatment. Let's take a look at the results!

Results? HAPPY CUSTOMER!:) http://www.olez.com/olez-advanced

Our Favorite Hair Style Picks from the Vampire Diaries

Photo Credit: The Vampire Diaries

Rooted from our fascination with the Vampire Diaries, we decided to do a special blog post about the main female characters of the show and the hair styles we love. Plus we've included a few tips and tricks to achieve the looks!