Product Overview | Styling Wax

One of the strengths of Bumble and bumble is the versatility of its styling products. Originally created for editorial work, Bumble and bumble products help create an incredible range of effects.

This background in commercial styling is what led Bumble and bumble to develop Styling Wax in 1993: One of the key assets of this wax is that it is easily removable with a simple wash. This is unlike any other wax on the market, and one of the many ways that Styling Wax is different. It needs only a little warmup and is easily applied, with no comb through needed. 


Who should use it?
Wax in general is perfect for short cuts or to add finishing touches to the longer ones. 
It's great for long layers or short rough men's cuts to piece sections out, as as that "Mad Men" look.


Styling Wax doesn't last as long as a regular wax. This can be a blessing or an inconvenience depending on how you imagine using it. Someone who likes to update their look more than once a day will love it. It's a great one to keep in your backpack for swift touchups.


Styling Wax was designed for professional photoshoots, where you want to be able to obtain a variety of styles within a few hours. It provides light to medium hold and shine. It's clearly great for those who like to play with their hair, as well as many guy styles, which ask for more looseness.


Styling Wax is definitely gender neutral. Celebrity fans include Ben Affleck, Dennis Leary, Matt Dillon, Michael Douglas, Sean Penn, Val Kilmer, Steven Tyler, Christina Aguilera, Halle Berry, Keri Russell, Selma Hayek, and Sarah Michelle Gellar love it!


Why use Styling Wax?
Styling Wax gives separation to any cut and sleek grooming with soft hold. 


It helps keep the hair malleable allowing you to change direction.


The big difference with other waxes is that Styling Wax is a water-soluble combination of wax and silicone that gives the kind of shiny finish usually achieved with oils, making it far less greasy than its predecessors.


Styling Wax puts an end to many model’s nightmare: struggling to get rid of the product. Before the creation of Styling Wax, the main drawback of waxes was that they didn't wash out: it could take days to dissolve it, driving models crazy. 


It comes in a nice round metallic box that makes it easy to carry in your purse, bag or pocket.
The fragrance is neutral and light: it won’t interfere with the fragrance of your perfume or shampoo.


How to use it?
Applying Styling Wax is pretty easy: it really doesn't need any heat to soften as it's very malleable already.
Just emulsify a dime-sized dab or two in your palm to soften it a little more.
Spread it through fingers and work through barely damp or dry hair. Use throughout for texture, or just on ends for shape and separation.


You can use it on its own, or cocktail it with other Bb products to obtain different finishes.
For example, mixing Styling Wax + a drop of DeFrizz will provide less hold and more shine.


The videos below provide some idea of the styles you can obtain with Styling Wax. If you're wondering how it differs from Sumowax (which we reviewed last week), continue reading after the videos.

What are the differences between Styling Wax and Sumowax?

THE main difference is the hold: while Sumowax provides strong hold that lasts all day long. Styling Wax offers soft hold. Therefore, if you’re the type of person who likes to stick to one hair style and have a sleek, shiny finish, we recommend that you use Sumowax. If you like changing styles often, then go for the Styling Wax. 


Another important difference is with application: Sumowax requires some time to warm up, soften and apply. However, it is almost nearly guaranteed that you won’t have to use it again throughout the day. Styling Wax is easier to apply but may require some additional applications throughout the day.

And then, Styling Wax is also easier to remove than Sumowax: thanks to its water-soluble ingredients, rinsing your hair with clear water will help you wash out Styling Wax very quickly. Sumowax, on the other hand requires the use of shampoo (and conditioner) to remove it. 

Have you played with Styling Wax yet? Let us know your experience in the comments!

Product Overview | SUMOWAX

SUMOWAX

You might not know this, but Bumble and bumble loves history. Sumowax came about when their editorial stylist, Laurent Philippon, became fascinated by the codified role of hairstyling in Sumo Wrestling. There are two distinct hairstyles for Sumo wrestlers, based on seniority and ranking. Both serve a function, to soften the impact on the head when a wrestler gets tossed (The basic hairstyle is know as Chonmage, incidentally, and dates back to the Edo period). Laurent probably wasn't so much interested in the protective quality so much as that hold and sheen and the hyper control over the hair.

Hair is as defined by tradition as the rest of the art of Sumo wrestling. It is still done now in the same manner as it has in the past: a wax is melted down in iron cauldrons, applied to the wrestler's hair by a Tokoyama (specialized Sumo hairstylist!) then cooled to set in what is essentially a helmet of hair. Not very efficient for the modern salon... The commercial equivalents,  Bumble and bumble found, were greasy, foul smelling, and not terribly effective, either. So they went about making their own. It took them two years, but Bb found the right combination of waxes that would give strong hold, shine, and sleekness, while still permitting separation.  

Who should use it?

It's a great choice for people with short hair cuts. 

It helps discipline heavy hair, yet doesn’t overwhelm finer hair.

If you are looking to obtain sleekness, high shine, hold, along with separation and definition of details, then Sumowax is the perfect product for you. 

Movie stars including Harrison Ford and Sylvester Stallone love it! 

Why use Sumowax?

Sumowax gives strength of character to modern cuts. It helps you obtain textural and glossy effects, along with strong, flexible hold. 

A wax remains pliable, won't dry out, and isn't sticky; all while retaining hold throughout the day.

How to use it?

Sumowax need to be warmed.

There are to easy ways to do so:

1. Spread a dime-sized dab or two onto palms, rub briskly together to warm and soften.
2. You can also heat it by holding a blow-dryer to the mouth of the jar and skimming the top layer. 

Evenly coat fingers and hands and lightly spread through hair. Coat the hair as much as you can. Comb your hair to help spread Sumowax evenly.

Styling Tip: Use a blow dryer with cool air and use it to "freeze” the Sumowax as you style. Try sectioning— applying Sumowax to one area, getting the look you want, setting it with cool air, then moving to another section.

We recommend that you wash it out of your hair well before bedtime; otherwise you'll be washing it out of your pillow cases, which is more difficult. 

Sumowax vs Sumotech

What's the difference between Sumowax and Sumotech?

Texture

Sumowax is a wax. The texture is very different from Sumotech which has a unique texture in-between wax, paste, creme. 

Result

Both of them provide strong and flexible hold and texture. However, Sumowax create a shiny, glossy effect while Sumotech creates a matte finish.

Application

If you’re not an early bird and need to get things done quickly (especially styling your hair) go with Sumotech. You can apply it on barely damp or dry hair with fingers and work quickly.

Sumowax takes a little more time to apply and should be combed through. 

Fragrance

Sumowax’s fragrance is more neutral. The mild frangrance is one of the reasons why Sumowax quickly became a best seller: it didn't have the stink of the aforementioned Japanese commercial equivalents.

"Patience is more a matter of discipline than virtue. As such, the rewards are even sweeter." This is a motto that reflects the Sumowax spirit. Developed by and for people who like to take time to obtain the style they want.

http://tintinculture.blogspot.com/2005/03/sumo-topknot.html

Below are some videos that will provide you with some ideas of the texture, hold and shine you can obtain with Sumowax:

2011 Hi-Lites

Why choose Atelier Emmanuel for Prenatal Massage

No better time to talk about prenatal massage than Christmas, when a lot of people are celebrating the birth of baby Jesus! Whether it's an immaculate conception or not, you can certainly enjoy massage at any time during your pregnancy.

A lot of women ask me if it is safe to get a massage during the first trimester of pregnancy. 

According to “Massage Today,” women avoid receiving bodywork during the first trimester out of fear of miscarriage. It is true that some massage therapists and spas do not offer massage in the first trimester. But this is a liability issue, and does not mean that it is dangerous.


You do have to make sure that your therapist is certified and that she/he understands the contraindications and are diligent with certain areas of your body. But with proper awareness, massage really improves the experience of pregnancy. With all the changes it undergoes, the body really craves calmness and integration. Bodywork is the most organic approach to give the pregnant body what it needs.


Some of the benefits of massage during pregnancy:
• Reduces stress associated with physical, emotional and hormonal changes
• Helps to reduce morning sickness
• Reduces stress and pain in the region of the pelvis and lower back
• Moves fluids throughout the body reducing swelling
• Enhances the pliability of the skin and reduces the chance of stretch marks
• Prepares the body for healthy labor
• Helps the fetus to move and get in position when the time comes
• Increases circulation for the fetus.
• Reliefs aches at the joints
• Produces endorphins that keep you in a serene mood
• Feels amazing and creates the mother-child, body-mind connection

What to expect if you are coming to Atelier Emmanuel to get a prenatal massage?
While it will look very much like a regular massage, the quality of the touch will be different. It will be light, nurturing and precise: no deep tissue strokes or pressure points. Careful attention will be paid around specific landmarks of the body, which are contraindicated during different stages of pregnancy.

Essential oils might be omitted, especially in the first trimester.


If you are in your second and third trimester when your belly getting bigger, we will use a side-lying  position. You will lay on your sides propped up with pillows to support your body. The goal is to maintain spinal alignment and to keep your belly supported, while giving you maximum comfort.

In your last weeks of pregnancy, your body might feel a lot of swelling, especially in the legs and feet. Swedish massage works wonderfully with the lymphatic system to increase circulation and move the body fluids. Please be sure to inform your therapist if you have problems with blood clotting or clotting disorders, as massage is contraindicated in such cases.

Reiki is highly recommended throughout your pregnancy and after birth. Reiki sessions help you to integrate to the state of motherhood. While massage helps your physiology, Reiki helps your hormonal, mental, and emotional wellbeing.

Massage should not be avoided out of fear, at any stages of pregnancy. Of course, consult with your  physician. Get the facts and know we have the skills to support you during ALL the stages of your pregnancy.

Make sure that you always feel empowered to communicate with your massage therapist. Let her/him know if something feels off. If you do not want abdominal work done, for example, be sure to communicate that during the intake.  Every woman is different, and every pregnancy is different for each woman.

Take care of yourself first. Set healthy boundaries as to what feels good while receiving a massage: is your body comfortable? is pressure just right or too much? are the strokes soothing, or are they negatively stimulating you and causing nausea? Ask questions, we always appreciate it when someone shows interest in the process and in their body, especially when you are speaking for two (or three, if its twins).

I look forward to our next meeting. May you find much health, peace, prosperity and joy this holiday season!

Massage Packages Available

Per client request, we have created several massage packages that enable our regular clients to save money while enjoying Margarita's bodywork skills:

RELAXING PACKAGES:

• 3 x 60 minutes: $220 (a savings of $20)
• 5 x 60 minutes: $350 (a savings of $50)
• 10 x 60 minutes: $650 (a savings of S150)
• 3 x 90 minutes: $310 (a savings of $20)
• 5 x 90 minutes: $500 (a savings of $50)
• 10 x 90 minutes: $950 (a savings of $150)

THERAPEUTIC PACKAGES:

• 3 x 60 minutes: $250 (a savings of $20)
• 5 x 60 minutes: $400 (a savings of $50)
• 10 x 60 minutes: $750 (a savings of $150)
• 3 x 90 minutes: $340 (a savings of $20)
• 5 x 90 minutes: $550 (a savings of $50)
• 10 x 90 minutes: $1,050 (a savings of $150)

COMBO PACKAGE:

• 60 minutes massage + 30 minutes Reiki: $110

Happy Holidays everyone!

La Soirée: We Had a Blast!

This year, Atelier Emmanuel decided to really get involved with La Soirée.


We set up a booth which highlighted our René Furterer products and gave away gift bags which included sample products, scented massage oils and gift vouchers to redeem in our salon. We even got fancy and had a giant banner printed.

But this was just for starters. We also offered complimentary makeup sessions and massages. We meant to go from 7p until 9p, but with guests queuing at our booth, we ended up going until 10:30p.

Emmanuel, Nicole, James and Julie also generated buzz doing live preparation of models for the fashion show showcased that evening. This runway featured fashion and bridal designer Violette Vieux.

Courtesy of Velocity Circus

In the spirit of this French event, one of the models wore an Eiffel Tower dress. Emmanuel created a cone shaped hairstyle surrounded by tubes: the darkness of the hair contrasted with the white tubes, echoing the contrast in the dress. The structure and shape of the crocheted dress and hair style referenced the shape of the “Tour Eiffel”.

A unique tribute to France!

Courtesy of Velocity Circus

Sumotech: a Must Have styling product

“It is not a wax, not a paste and not a creme, but in some ways all of them.” — Bumble and bumble


Many of you already love Sumotech: in the few months since Atelier Emmanuel has stocked it, Sumotech has become our best selling product.

Sumotech is unique and versatile. It's a must have styling product for anyone who wants strong, flexible hold and a matte finish. Its lightweight texture and malleable structure makes Sumotech suitable for both men and women, even those with fine hair. We particularly recommend it for highly textural cuts.

How to use it? 
Simple: spread a dime-sized dab or two onto palms and work through barely damp or dry hair with fingers and style. Work quickly, and try not to overwork.

Our stylists Britney and Anastasia both use it everyday:
“I recommend it for everyone  who wants texture in their hair, everyday, and especially for men: the fragrance actually attracts a lot of men. Sumotech is perfect for people with short and texturized hair style. It leaves the hair with strong texture or hold without any waxing or pasty finish.”  — Britney

“I use it very often (read: every day), mostly on men. As Britney said, it especially works well on short and textured hair. It does give a lot texture and works on every type of hair. 


I tend to use it in between cuts: I structure the hair, apply Sumotech, style, re-texture and then re-cut if needed. A lot of our clients were really excited when we started carrying Bumble and bumble because most of them already used Sumotech. And now a lot of other clients who didn’t use/know Bumble and bumble buy Sumotech regularly.” — Anastasia

Never used it, need some guidance or inspiration? 
These two videos may be of help:

Enjoy!

Our Booth at La Soirée

La Soirée is the French American Chamber of Commerce’s (FACCSF) annual fundraiser. It is always held in celebration of the Beaujolais Nouveau, a major French fête.

Amidst all the wine and great food being offered, Atelier Emmanuel decided to host a booth this year as well. We offered mini-massages, makeup sessions, a hairstyling demo and gave away goodie bags (thank you to René Furterer for kindly supplying with products!).

Here are some pics of our booth below. As soon as we have them, we'll also offer up photos of the event!

Atelier Emmanuel featured in 7X7 Spa Guide

"At this French spa-salon, an hourlong massage really is 60 minutes (not just 50 minutes, the standard at most city spas), the haircuts are “properly structured” (translation: they grow out well and hardly need products to look good), and there’s no extra charge to blow-dry and style hair after coloring. Oh, and that hard-to-ignore, 360 degree city view? Also yours at no additional cost."

Halloween 2011

It's become a yearly tradition for us to dress up for Halloween. This year we featured a great selection of fancy candies for our clients. Any client who brought us candy got a chance to win prizes, and those who came in costume received a gift voucher for our salon.

This was Saturday. On Monday, for Halloween, we all went to Gregangelo's famed House/Museum.

Skilled Touch: Massage at Atelier Emmanuel

Hello everyone! I wanted to talk a bit about the bodywork I offer. If you haven't gotten massage at our space yet, I hope this will entice you to schedule an appointment! — Margarita.

People will get a massage for different reasons: therapy, relaxation, pampering, and even for more transcendental reasons. I'm proud that Atelier Emmanuel offers bodywork which is tailored to each individual’s needs and has multidimensionality. 

In my work, I celebrate the divinity of the human body and its many complex layers. Each person benefits from different modalities — or, more often, a combination of them. Deeper doesn’t necessarily mean better, and a yet bit of therapeutic pain can also free up the body. The key is to find the balance for each individual at each session. Sometimes deeper work is actually accomplished with so-called 'gentler' modalities like Craniosacral Therapy and Reiki. I feel like subtle work like this is often just the thing to get around the entrenched defenses of our bodies.

We keep our menu simple, and base it on whether you wish to address specific challenges in your body, or whether you are looking for overall unwinding. Below I will talk about Therapeutic and Relaxing Massage, our two essential options. I also offer Hot Stone Massage and Reiki.

Therapeutic Massage 

When you request a Therapeutic Massage deeper, more focused, modalities are applied. These deeper modalities include Trigger Point, Myofascial Release and Deep Tissue. 

Trigger Point (TP) Therapy helps loosen up muscles that have been locked by repetitive motion, stress, even diet and free radicals in the system. As the name suggests, TP focuses on specific points and their pattern. With focused pressure on each point, the whole muscle is released from pain. Range of motion is increased, and strength is regained. 

In Myofacial Release Therapy (MRT), we work with fascia, the internal three-dimensional webbing of the body. This web is the white milky connecting tissue that wraps not only around our muscles, but also around each muscle fiber and each cell. This therapy is as deep as it is relaxing. Precise pressure and stretch is applied for several minutes to areas where fascia is restricted, until it frees itself. The stretch can be local to the area of pain or non-local. This makes it the perfect therapy for muscles that are in extreme pain, but cannot stand to be touched directly.

Deep Tissue realigns deeper layers of muscle and connecting tissue. Adhesions in the muscle and connecting tissue can cause pain, limit movement and inflammation. Deep Tissue is helpful in separating these muscles adhesions thereby reducing chronic muscle pain and bringing back circulation and range of motion. Who doesn’t want to alleviate stiff necks and frozen shoulders? 

Relaxing Massage

When you ask for a Relaxing Massage you might get a splash of Trigger Point here and there, but mainly I use Swedish Massage, MRT, and Reiki. 

We all know Swedish Massage for the delicious long strokes and petrissage with the soothing warm lotions and oils. Some people dismiss it, because it is not as "intense." But don't underestimate the power of this massage; its rhythmic flow helps ease stress and helps you get into a hypnagogic state between being awake and being asleep, where a lot of processing and self-healing occurs. Combined with a few craniosacral holds, you emerge refreshed and feeling like your mind has reset.

Reiki is a very old form of hands-on healing that has Tibetan Buddhist roots. You might have heard about its popularity with nurses in hospitals. In this subtle practice, we work with the body’s innate healing abilities by the laying-on of hands and channeling life force energy. Reiki is known for its nurturing nature and for being a non-invasive form of healing. This therapy is very suited to those who are going through depression, or those who are sensitive to touch. Reiki restores balance and harmony. It has a positive effect on the sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous system of the body, creating a balance in all of our internal organs. 

Much stress and disease can be prevented through bodywork. With consistent bodywork, your body will have more vitality, and function at its optimum capacity. It also helps you become congruent with yourself, helping you attune to your aspirations.

Massage is not a commodity; it is a gateway to health and prosperity. Find out what happens when you receive it with consistency. Giving to yourself is a way to show how much you care for the world and others. 

Find out about our packages and upcoming promotions at our website or give us a call to find out more and schedule your next appointment. www.atelieremmanuel.com 415-362.8063.

Feedback on René Furterer Hair and Scalp Treatments

Scalp and Hair Treatments: Therapeutic and Relaxing Spa Services for your Head

About a month ago, our apprentices Nicole and Edgar qualified to provide René Furterer scalp and hair treatments to Atelier Emmanuel’s clients. As one of the only salons in San Francisco which offers these services, we thought you would be interested in hearing more about why they are so beneficial.

A Unique Ritual for Your Scalp and Hair

The concept behind René Furterer Treatments is to offer spa sessions focused on improving the health of your hair and scalp. Like a body massage or a facial treatment, a scalp and hair treatment offers both therapeutic and relaxing effects. In fact, because it incorporates both massage and the use of benefical bioactive products, these services are very much in the same league. This is why they’ve been touted as the next big thing in spa care.

Feedback from clients

Edgar: “While using Complex 5 during the scalp treatment, clients usually mention that they can feel their scalp tingling — which is them noticing the active ingredients working. Also, they usually like the smell of the citrus oils. The hair treatment is usually very relaxing, soothing: the massage helps clients to relief stress while the active ingredients repair the hair. I remember one client in particular who thanked me and told me she felt very relaxed and rejuvenated. When I called about a week after, she mentioned that she felt her hair was stronger.”

Nicole: “A client with sensitive scalp scheduled this treatment. I used the Astera formula with her. She said she didn’t experience any specific sensation during the treatment but that the smell and the massage were very relaxing. When I called her several days after the treatment, she mentioned that her scalp felt much cleaner, and her hair healthier.”

René Furterer Treatments and products work, but are not aggressive, unlike products which are based on synthetic compounds. Depending on the health and sensitivity of your scalp you may or may not feel any specific sensation like the tingling with the Complex 5. But you will soon notice the benefits of the treatments. The essential oils’ aroma and massage will help relieve stress. The natural ingredients will actively work to regulate unbalanced scalp and hair.

René Furterer Hair and Scalp Treatments

Who or What is René Furterer?

René Furterer, the company, is a subdivision of the French based pharmaceutical and cosmetics company Pierre Fabre. Their laboratories combine science and beauty, developing high quality hair care products that incorporate the latest scientific innovations. Their formulas are tailored to specific needs and provide visible effects.

René Furterer, the man, was a pioneer in improving the health of hair and scalp. He began a long time ago, when women were bleaching, treating, and styling their hair to death in order to look like Marilyn Monroe. Drawing from his roots in the French countryside, and the herbalist lore he was raised with, he sought to create products that would be of benefit to the style conscious client and salon.

In addition to a solid product line, René Furterer was at the forefront of creating hair and scalp services that are half spa experience and half therapeutic treatment. Atelier Emmanuel is proud to be one of the few salons in San Francisco to offer the full menu of Treatments first offered at their Paris Institute.

The René Furterer treatments help with issues such as balancing a scalp which produces too much or not enough oil,  dandruff, hair loss or irritated scalp. The products used are chosen based on the needs of each person. 

Treatment Categories

Regeneration — provides relief for dry hair and scalp

Nutrition — this one takes it up a notch to nourish and revitalize very dry/damaged hair and scalp

Purification — cleanses and balances hair and scalp prone to oiliness. It also brings back lightness and volume

Vitality — gives oomph and body to fine, limp hair

Soothing — especially geared to sensitive or irritated scalp. A good choice if you experience irritation from your products or styling routine

Hair Loss Programme — the hair loss programme has two versions. One addresses hair loss that is progressive and hereditary; the other addresses thinning hair due to stress.

Anti-Dandruff Programme — designed to assertively address dandruff.

So what happens during a treatment? Read on to learn more!

Complete vs Express Treatment

The first thing to know is that there are two versions of the René Furterer Treatments, Complete and Express. The Complete Treatments last longer, deepening the benefits of the formulas used for your hair and scalp. They are also a fuller spa experience. The Express Treatments are a great addition to your blow dry or haircutting session. They give much of the same benefits and help maintain the health of your hair. 

The basic steps of a Complete Treatment are:

(1) Consultation

(2) Scalp Care

(3) Hair Care

(4) Blow Dry

As a list, it sounds straightforward and not that luxurious — Which is, or course, why you should come schedule a session! We’ll get into more details below, though, which will help you get a better feel for these treatments. 

Consultation: 

With 50 products to draw from, the goal of a René Furterer treatment is to customize to the needs of your hair and scalp. During the consultation, the hair stylist identifies what treatment will better serve you. The natural and current state of your scalp, the quality of your hair, what hair services you generally get, and what your styling routine is — all these play a role in selecting your session products.

Scalp Care

Brushing, Scalp Treatment and Massage are the main parts of scalp care. These stages also maximize the benefits of the cleansing and treatment your head will receive afterwards

Brushing goes a long way to improving the circulation of our scalp. Ditto for removing dirt and sebum from our hair. In this case the stylists apply a little more technique than many of us do at home, of course. This will help treatments penetrate the follicle of the hair.

Scalp Treatment:

“Les beaux cheveux poussent sur un cuir chevelu sain, tout comme une plante sur un sol fertile.” — René Furterer

RF has long used this analogy from farming: for the plant to grow well, the soil must be healthy. By analogy, the scalp must be healthy, for beautiful hair to grow. 

There are two options for this section. In brief, one is warming while the other is cooling. Each can be understood, in essence, as an exfoliating treatment for the scalp. 

• Complex 5: Its concentration of orange and lavender essential oils increase microcirculation. When it's applied, you’ll  feel your scalp tingle; this is the effect of the citrus extracts stimulating blood flow and exfoliating dead skin cells.

• Astera is recommended for the client with a sensitive or irritated scalp. Where Complex 5 provides a warming effect, Astera cools, soothes and calms the scalp. This cooling effect is provided by essential oils of peppermint, eucalyptus, and camphor. Another ingredient, extract of Asteraceae (Echinacea), provides anti-inflammatory and healing benefits.

Scalp Massage: 

The scalp treatment is applied to the root of the hair and worked in. It is followed by a massage protocol which helps the essential oils penetrate into the scalp. René Furterer has a set sequence of massage strokes which are applied. Bonus: This can take between 10 and 20 minutes of your session!

(I love these type of old school illustration)

Hair Care

Remedy

This stage may actually precede or follow the shampoo and conditioner. This all depends on which protocol has been selected. For instance the RF80 and Triphasic, both treatments for thinning hair, are used at the end of the session. A steam bath of distilled water is used to help the treatment penetrate the hair follicle. 

Shampoo

All the RF shampoos are bioactive. The preceding stages will have prepped your hair to soak the benefits of the shampoo. Your stylist selects one of these shampoos based on the consultation:

• Astera for very sensitive or irritated scalp, 
• Carthame for dehydrated scalp and hair, 
• Karite for very dry hair, 
• Curbicia for oily hair,
• Tonucia for aging, weakened hair. 
• Forticea shampoo for thinning hair, and to reduce hair loss.

Condition + Leave-in

Like the Remedy stage, a conditioner or leave-in will be used depending on the need of the hair. A steam bath might again be used, to deepen the treatment effect.

Blow Dry

Of course we don’t want you to leave with wet hair, so we do a simple blow dry at the end of your session. You can upgrade to a styling, if you choose. If you are getting a haircut that day, you can just transition straight into that!

Special recommendations

For specific hair care: clients who suffer from specific scalp and hair problems are advised to purchase the treatment products used during their session. These formulas should be used once a week to extend and maintain the effects.

For colored hair: It is not recommended to combine these treatments with same day color services: because color formulas usually contain ammonia that opens the cuticle of the hair, performing these service the same day could irritate your scalp and damage your hair. We advise you to first schedule your RF treatment, and then wait a few days to book your color services.

That's our rundown of the René Furterer Hair and Scalp Treatments. We hope that you're enticed to try one. You can always begin an Express Treatment, which will give you a feel for the benefits.