The Deal
$89 for a haircut and highlights package ($270 value)
- Shampoo and blowout
- Haircut
- Partial highlights
- Deep-conditioning treatment
Hair Conditioner: Ticket to a Molecular Makeover
Your hair’s sure to feel silkier once your stylist conditions it—learn why with Groupon’s close-up look at conditioner.
Although human hair may look smooth, each strand's outer layer—the cuticle—is actually quite rough. Under dry conditions, the tiny scales that cover its surface become raised and brittle, causing hairs to tangle and lose their shine. Conditioner aims to correct this problem by bonding a particular class of molecules, called cationic surfactants, to the cuticle. This is possible because keratin, the protein that makes up most of the hair shaft, bristles with negative ions, which attract the positively charged surfactants, coating each thread in a thin film that weighs it down and reduces frizz. (The negative charge of keratin is also what causes static whenever positive ions are stripped from the hair—the static that makes it possible to stick a balloon to the wall or to power a miner's headlamp.)
The other ingredients in conditioner don't always need ions to do their jobs well. Humectants suck in water from the surrounding air, thereby moisturizing the hair, and oils simply penetrate the cuticle. Glossers coat the hair with light-reflecting polymers, increasing shine, whereas other ingredients raise the acidity level of the conditioner, which helps protect the hair's protein structure.
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“Michelle does a great job on her Brazilian Blowout. This was my second time coming to her. She uses the actual Brazilian Blowout product which makes it last a long...”
“Michelle does a great job on her Brazilian Blowout. This was my second time coming to her. She uses the actual Brazilian Blowout product which makes it last a long time and does each piece individually. As a law school student the last thing I want to worry about is having to fix my hair, but with Michelle's amazing work, that is never a problem for me. My first treatment lasted 3 1/2-4 months. That is with me washing my hair every single day because I workout a lot. For those that don't wash there hair everyday it will definitely last longer. I recommend that whoever gets the treatment done actually buys the Brazilian Blowout brand shampoo and conditioner. They sell it on Amazon and it is a little pricey but definitely makes your hair stay longer and doesn't mess up all the work that Michelle did. Would recommend Michelle! ”
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“Michelle is very meticulous and have a very high professional standard on the quality of her works. I would highly recommend her! ”
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“Michelle offered stellar, personalized service and has a passion for her work.”
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