The Rundown:

• Shampoo
• Conditioner
• Split-End Corrective Treatment
• ColourMax, InstantRepair Leave-In Conditioner
• Restorative Hair Masque

What I LOVE about Pureology in general, it’s Organic (with ingredients that include SoyMilk, Biotin, Olive Oil and Chamomile), and they’re extremely rich – all you need is a quarter-sized amount so you use less.  Also, if you want a great way to deep condition like a salon at home, take a wet towel and pop it in the microwave for a minute or so then after it has cooled to the touch pile your hair on top of your head, wrap the towel around it and chill out for 5-10 minutes.  You will have an instant steam treatment that is about $50 in the salon!  For more information and a salon near you that sells the line visit pureology.com.

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Frederic Fekkai Marine Summer Hair Zero-Humidity Frizz Control is a weightless, alcohol-free mist with sea algae extract that blocks humidity while sealing in hydration to keep sleek for all-day frizz and fly-away protection.  I spray this on my hair when it is damp before I style.  This doesn’t stop all frizz BUT it does keep about 85% under control and for me that is better than nothing!

Ted Gibson Fix-It Gel I am normally not a fan of hair gel in general BUT this is the best one I have tried in a LONG time. Fix It Gel gives hair luscious body, bold movement, intense shine, and protection from humidity, without the usual sticky gel residue.  Perfect for a slicked back summer do without that crunchy weird gel feel.

T3 Refresh Volumizing Dry Shampoo – My all time favorite dry shampoo, perfect for refreshing your hair after the gym when you don’t have time to wash it or if your hair gets a bit oily between shampoos. This waterless spray cleans hair without water—absorbing oil and eliminating odor while adding instant lift and volume. Available in three color tones: blonde, brunette, and auburn.  Tip: lift hair and spray at the roots section by section for the most volume.

Phytocitrus Restructuring Mask for Color Treated Hair – If you stay in the sun a lot over the summer and your hair is color treated, then you know how the color can change and dry out. I recently discovered Phytocitrus which prolongs and enhances the beauty of recently colored, highlighted or permed hair. In addition, it smoothes the cuticle layer to ensure maximum shine. When I use this, my hair is smooth as glass.

All products are available at Sephora stores nationwide and sephora.com

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The entire staff greets you and offers you a beverage once you’ve checked in.  Everyone who enters gavert/atelier is treated like a celebrity for the day!

Nagomi Hair Spa you ask…Co-owners Stuart Gavert and Cody Kusakabe have brought this fabulous hair & scalp treatment over from Japan called Anma Shiatsu.  It is a combination of kneading, pressing, grasping, pulling, tapping and stretching to move energy in the body and to promote balance and restore health.  Anma Shiatsu will relieve eye strain, headaches, improve concentration, relieve physical & mental fatigue, stress & muscular tension. This service combines relaxation with hair treatment and a full scalp massage.  It’s main purpose is to stop the aging clock by doing all of the above.  And I can tell you first hand that it rocked…I felt so calm…like I was single again…no kids…no worries…get the picture…my stress level was at an all time low!

I had the pleasure of Yuki, a very skilled Japanese hair stylist and recently trained in the art of scalp massage, to work his magic on my ever tense head.  He started with acupressure and then applied essential oils to my scalp.  Then a healing shampoo was applied & rinsed. I was half asleep when Yuki continued pampering my head with a hair treatment and steam shampoo.  Hot towels were also applied for an added bonus of relaxation.  But here’s the kicker girls…Yuki massaged my arms & hands while my hair was absorbing an edible smelling conditioner…meow…I felt like a Persian cat basking in the sun on a lazy summer afternoon.

Yuki working his magic…

Then I was carted off to Matthew’s chair downstairs who worked his magic on my hair.  He skillfully blew it out and made my skin tingle!  My hair was shiny and lustrous for 3 days.  I usually have to wash it every other day so I was happy.

Stuart recommends “Anma” scalp treatment twice a month to maintain good health and to promote hair growth.  A treatment is $95 for an hour session.

Call today to book your “Anma” treatment at the new Nagomi Hair Spa located in the upstairs loft at gavert/atelier.  Start aging backwards now…(310) 858-7898

xo,

b

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