3 of the best back-to-work hair treatments

By Rob Kotevski January 6 2009

As many Australians head back to work or study at this time of year, the scent of the sea and the memory of sand underneath toes lingers. Fun times with good friends at Christmas parties, long days at the beach and countless music festivals remind us how lucky we are to live in a country where our hot summer seems to stretch out forever.

New Years Eve came upon as and we counted down the seconds to 2009. New year’s resolutions we vowed to stand by were made in the middle of celebrations and we tried to ensure that we would stick by them into the new year.

All resolutions are made with the best intentions. Some stick by them, and others aren’t so lucky. We promised to exercise more, eat healthy food, quit smoking, or perhaps just learn to relax and stress less. Many detox programs kicked off, ridding bodies of the bad food and alcohol that naturally comes by spreading festive season cheer. We’ve all heard of detox for the body, but do we ever provide enough TLC for our hair?

There should always be time set aside for a little luxury in our fast-paced and time-poor lives. Put your hair in the hands of the experts and be pampered as new life is breathed into locks that may be frizzy, dry, plagued by split ends or just overall damage and general wear and tear from the sun, surf and sand.

Stuck for ideas but decided it’s time to spoil yourself by giving your hair a well-deserved treatment? myhairdressersearch has done the hard work for you and tracked down some of the best hair treatments on the block. Just say it’s damage control and give your hair the TLC it deserves.

1. Hair facial at Renya Xydis City

Think of the hair facial as a spa treatment for your hair, complete with a soothing head massage. Specially selected Wella hair care products that have been specially formulated will be infused in your hair. Sit back and relax as your hair is gently conditioned from root to tip and the wear and tear from the summer is undone, leaving a feeling like you’ve just received new, healthy-looking and feeling hair. A complimentary towel dry is provided, but you can decide to go for an optional blow dry at the completion of your treatment.

Time: 15 minutes.
Price: $35

Renya Xydis City
172 Castlereagh St
Sydney NSW
02 9264 8888

2. Hair treatment at Oscar Oscar

Indulge in a little hair TLC at one of the most glamorous spots on Paddington’s Oxford St strip. Your stylist will gently condition your hair with a specially formulated blend of Aveda damage remedy treatments. The luxurious hair treatment at the multi-award winning salon is ideal for coloured hair.

Time: 30 minutes.
Price: $30

Oscar Oscar
320 Oxford St
Paddington NSW
02 9360 7739

3. Pure indulgence at Brad Ngata

Brad Ngata’s motto says it best: “You’re the star, sweetheart!” Get set for a warm and friendly reception at one of the coolest hairdressing salons in Surry Hills. Enjoy a cup of coffee or a soothing blend of tea as your stylist takes care of your hair in the three-step, perfectly titled “pure indulgence” treatment. Your stylist will discuss your lifestyle with you to tailor the perfect treatment that is best suited to your individual hair type. Carefully selected Kerastase solutions are applied for the complete rejuvenation, including the vivecap which helps to control the fading of colour.

Time: 30 minutes.
Price: $69 for medium-length hair.

Brad Ngata Hair Direction
273-275 Goulburn St
Surry Hills NSW
02 9281 1220

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