Back at 99 Percent Hair Studio: Revivre Party at Katong MODA

It's been a while since I last visited the favourite hair place, and what better time to visit than during a scalp treatment party? 

To celebrate the launch of Revivre hair products at the salon, 99 Percent Hair Studio (Katong MODA) organised a complimentary scalp detox spa experience for customers last Sunday, featuring products from the new Revivre series (now available exclusively at Katong MODA!).

Cupcakes, tarts and drinks for customers while they pamper themselves with a free scalp detox treatment.

Can't say no to good service!

The 60-minute Scalp Detox Spa starts off with a Scalp Microscopic Analysis, to better understand your scalp and customise the treatment to suit your needs. 

I have dry and irritable skin (eczema runs in the family) and sometimes get bad bouts of dandruff attacks. 

The scalp analysis gave me and the therapist a good look at my scalp condition, and she then made tweaks to the treatment process to help tackle my scalp issues.

It's always good to know that treatments at 99 Percent are done right, not the generic leave-in conditioners that can be done yourself at home!

Danson stepped in after the scalp analysis to start the next step: Relaxation.

You're probably thinking, "What? Relaxation?"

For the next 5 minutes or so, Danson gives me a relaxing scalp massage meant to rid the facial muscles of tension and prepare the scalp so it better absorbs the essential oils that are part of the detox treatment.

Won't say no to massages!

After the 5-min relaxation step, Detoxification!

The treatment commences with a mixture applied directly on the scalp. The Revivre line features a blend of essential oils specially selected to produce the best results in scalp treatment. 

Doesn't hurt that they smell great too!

The scalp is then covered with a cap and towel for 10 minutes, to let the mixture do its magic and rid your scalp of toxins and impurities.

Meanwhile, a shoulder and scalp massage.

While waiting for the mixture to set in, you get another round of massage, with organic lemongrass massage oil to soothe your neck and shoulders. There's also another scalp massage to improve blood circulation and enhance the treatment results.

Really can't say no to massages during hair treatments. Definitely value for money!

Because I have dry and irritable scalp, a coat of clay meant to soothe my itchy scalp was applied earlier in the process. 

Kelly came by to apply a mixture that would soften the hardened clay before the final hair wash.

It's great to know that extra steps are taken to customise the treatment to individual customers!

Almost done with the treatment, and an SLES-free Enfant shampoo is applied and massaged onto the scalp to cleanse the skin and hair. 

A scalp and hair PH balancing product (containing essential oils) is then applied after the hair wash.

15 minutes later, a comfortable hot towel is placed on my shoulder to calm any tense muscles, and Tian massages another round of essential oils (another product!) onto my scalp. 

I get another round of scalp analysis to show me the difference after the treatment,

and I'll spare you the details (it concerns hair follicles and pores) by just saying it works!

I didn't have to worry about having a messy head of hair after the scalp detox treatment because of the final step: Blowout.

Get a blowout of your choice and leave the salon gorgeous and ready for your next appointment!

I got my hair blown straight. Another friend got hers curled and ready for her next meeting with friends. 

Always a plus to have pretty (and great-smelling) hair for a day out!

Part of the Exence Aromatherapy range, Revivre's Scalp Detox Spa purifies and nourishes the scalp by restoring the scalp's elasticity and stimulating lymphatic drainage. The blend of essential oils also helps reduce stress and promote relaxation.

Natural and dermatologically tested, the Revivre line is also recommended for those with hair-loss issues! Don't take my word for it, pop by 99 Percent (Katong MODA) and ask Tian (who had a short struggle with post-natal hair loss) for her success story.

Revivre hair treatment and products are now available for purchase exclusively at 99 Percent Hair Studio (Katong MODA). 

Visit 99 Percent Hair Studio at Katong MODA, tell them you know me (Ann), and get a one year membership* with them for free! 

The membership entitles you to these fabulous things:

• Get 10% off when you visit 99 Percent (Katong) for any hair service.
• Get 20% off when you bring a friend and get your hair done together (your friend doesn't need a membership)!
• Get an additional 20% off (on top of your usual 10% member discount) during your birthday month.
• Get a haircut + another hair service, and take 50% off your haircut!

Hurry and book your appointment (call 6702 7062)!

*membership discounts apply to hair services at 99 Percent Katong MODA only. Purchasing of products not included.

Till the next colour update,

♥

Product Review: Art-Noise Japanese Hair Salon's SHA Base Care Shampoo and Treatment

Thanks to the folks at Beauty Undercover, I got a treatment done at Art-Noise Japanese Hair Salon (Holland Village) last November and got a glimpse of healthy hair after a long time of seeing straw on my head :P The friendly stylists at Art-Noise sent me home with a bottle of their specially formulated SHA shampoo and treatment so I could better test the product with continued use. 

The shampoo and treatment come in a very simple and pretty package. Just as I would expect from the Japanese! 

A close-up shot of the shampoo. 

I don't read Japanese, but here's a picture for those of you who can! 

For the rest of us who don't understand Japanese, here's more information:

SHA Base Care Shampoo ($65)

Benefits for scalp:

• Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, a degreasing, emulsifier and foaming agent used in many hair and cleaning products. The salon shared that this ingredient is used to help clarify and wash the scalp more completely.
• Glucosyl Hesperidin, a flavonoid compound known to stimulate blood circulation. The salon included this in their shampoo formula to increase the scalp's blood circulation.
• 9 kinds of herbal extracts (including licorice and chamomile), which the salon included to moisturize the scalp, suppress dandruff and reduce scalp irritation.

Benefits for hair:

Sodium Dilauramidoglutamide Lysine, a plant-derived ingredient that is said to help repair skin and hair, while also functioning as an emulsifier in cosmetic formulas (to keep unlike substances from separating; e.g. oil and water).

Polyquaternium-61, a newly innovated chemical that is said to retain 3.5x water than hyaluronic acid, keeping the hair moisturised and allowing hair colours to remain vibrant for longer periods of time.

Customers who had tried the product for a month reportedly saw healthier and more voluminous hair. With my badly damaged hair (from countless rounds of salon and home colouring sessions), I couldn't wait to try it!

A close-up shot of the treatment.

Again, don't understand Japanese, but some of you may!

More information about this treatment product:

SHA Base Care Treatment ($65)

Benefits for scalp:

• Capryloyl Glycine, an ingredient that restrains bacterium and controls sebum secretion. The salon also shared that this was included to help suppress dandruff and speed up hair growth.
• Aloe Vera, to help soothe the scalp.
• 9 kinds of herbal extracts (including licorice and chamomile), to moisturize the scalp, suppress dandruff and reduce scalp irritation

Benefits for hair:

Hydrolysed Keratin, a common cosmetic ingredient, with studies showing significant increases in skin elasticity and hydration after topical application of the ingredient. The salon shared that this was included to help make thin hair more bouncy.

Hydrolysed Collagen, a form of collagen. When used topically, it acts as a texture conditioner and moisturiser. The salon included this product to make coarse hair softer.

Hydroxypropyl Chitosan, a derivative of chitosan. Chitosan (a cellulose-like biopolymer found mainly in the exoskeleton of marine animals, e.g. crabs, shrimps) forms a clear, elastic film on hair, increasing its softness and mechanical strength. Art-Noise shared that this was included to accelerate regeneration of the hair cuticle, and is supposed to make hair stronger and shinier over time.

 Phew~ I did quite a bit of googling and researching to understand the different ingredients in the shampoo and treatment products.

Now on to actual usage!

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Just a tiny bit of shampoo (about the size of a 50-cent coin) is enough for one wash. 

Not too different from the usual shampoo texture, this SHA shampoo has a neutral smell and foams up quick! There's hardly any resistance whenever I apply the shampoo to my hair (I'm talking about the sort of resistance that I sometimes feel when using other shampoos that don't seem to lather unless I shampoo a second time).

Again, a tiny bit of product goes a long way with the SHA treatment. I used this much treatment product each time (about the size of a 50-cent coin) to condition my hair after shampooing. 

The treatment product feels rich and has a thick, heavy texture, with a somewhat nutty smell. Leave it in for about 10 minutes, wash it off, and the hair feels smooth and conditioned!

On days when I find my hair somewhat dry after wash, I apply a tiny bit of SHA treatment to my hair after towelling dry, and blow-dry my hair after. This makes my hair quite silky and soft for the rest of the day (Yukie's genius tip!). 

Be careful not to apply too much as the heavy texture of the treatment will weigh your hair down and make it look oily (I know this because I made that mistake :P). 

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I've been using the SHA Base Care shampoo and treatment for slightly over a month now. I think one bottle of each has enough product to last you for more than 2 months - I still have plenty of product left after using it everyday. 

Do I see a marked difference between using the SHA line and other hair products I've tried? Unfortunately, not really. To be fair, I had a Brazilian Blowout treatment done just before I had the chance to start using this shampoo and treatment, and was told that the keratin layer from my brazilian blowout treatment would seal my hair cuticles and make it hard for other chemicals to penetrate. Which could be why I didn't see a marked difference after a month of using these two products.

Also, eczema runs in my family and I may have scalp psoriasis and not dandruff. I guess the SHA line may be more suitable for those with mild cases of dandruff and itchy scalp.

Will I be purchasing the shampoo and treatment again after finishing my current bottles? Probably not. Although the treatment does leave my hair feeling smoother than it normally is, the shampoo and treatment's purported effects of moisturising scalp, suppressing dandruff and reducing itchiness did not apply to me. I also don't quite know how to appreciate the treatment's nutty smell.

SHA Base Care Shampoo & Treatment

Pros:

• A little bit of product goes a long way
• Shampoo foams up very quickly (for those who love lather!)
• Treatment leaves hair soft and smooth
• A tiny bit of treatment can be left in hair for a more lasting effect throughout the day

Cons:

• A little pricey ($65 a bottle)
• Treatment has a somewhat nutty, artificial smell
• Purported effects don't seem to be obvious on very badly damaged hair

It may not have worked for me, but that might be because my hair is really too damaged. Or special :P

The SHA Base Care Shampoo and Treatment are used in all of Art-Noise's hair services. If you're curious about the SHA line and would like to give it a try, consider popping by the salon to give any of their treatments a go and decide for yourself! The SHA line can also be purchased directly from the salon (though they don't always have them in stock, so do check!).