We asked the stylists at The Cutting Garden to recommend their top six products. They told us exactly which ones they love and told us exactly why so we put it all together into this handy guide.
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Bed Head Tigi, After Party
After Party is a smoothing serum.
How does it work?
After Party shines and smooths for healthy-looking hair and also controls flyaway strands.
Why we recommend it
This product creates a great finish. It takes away frizziness without weighing the hair down.
Hair types
It’s suitable for all hair types but expecially for those prone to frizziness and for coarse hair.
Why it’s better than the rest
We love the pleasant fruity smell and a it only takes a small amount to get the job done.
How we use it in the salon
We like using After Party to finish off styles and to create silky, shiny, smooth hair. Also, a small amount can be used before drying.
How you can use it at home
Squirt a pea-sized amount into your hand, rub your hands together and smooth it over your hair. Be careful not to use too much as a little goes a long way.
Score
9/10
GHD V Nocturne styler
Use your GHD for straightening and curling your hair.
How does it work?
Heat affects the structure of hair. Straighteners work by breaking down the positive hydrogen bonds found in the hair’s cortex. This causes the hair to open, bend or become curly dpending on how you manipulate the tool.
Why we recommend it
There is no other way to put it: GHD simply make the best hair straighteners available.
Hair types
It can be used for all hair types.
Why it’s better than the rest
GHD live up to their reputation as being the best.
How we use it in the salon
We use nothing but GHDs in the salon.
How you can use it at home
There are many guides online and you can also ask any of our stylists. To avoid damage to your hair do not not over use hair straighteners and ensure your hair is dry before using them.
Score
10/10
Keune Vital Nutrition Mask
Restores and revitalises stressed strands.
How does it work?
The active ingredients moisturise the inner hair structure while forming a barrier around damaged ends.
Why we recommend it
Because it heps protect your hair from dehydration. environmental damage and harmful UV rays.
Hair types
For dry, damaged hair.
Why it’s better than the rest
You will notice results after just one use; we’ve noticed that it transforms even the driest of hair.
How we use it in the salon
We use it at the wash basin area for more damaged hair and it is also used a lot after colouring hair.
How you can use it at home
A couple of times a week apply to shampooed hair, leave it for 3 – 5 minutes, and then rinse thoroughly.
Score
10/10
Keune Color Brillianz Shampoo and Conditioner
They provide special care for colour treated hair.
How does it work?
It forms a protective barrier around strands of hair in order to prevent colour from fading.
Why we recommend it
It has UV-A and UV-B filters to protect your hair from harmful sun exposure.
Hair types
These products can be used on any coloured hair.
Why it’s better than the rest
The colour sealing complex ensures long lasting colour brilliance.
How we use it in the salon
We use it at the wash basins after colouring hair.
How you can use it at home
Use a small amount of shampoo when washing hair. Apply conditioner to the mid lengths and the ends, leave for a few minutes and then rinse.
Score
10/10
Milkshake Silver Shine Shampoo
Eliminates unwanted brass/yellow tones in your hair.
How does it work?
The shampoo is a purple/blue colour that neutralises unwanted tones in your hair.
Why we recommend it
It is great for refreshing coloured hair and is recommended for blonde and grey hair. You can leave it on longer for an ashen effect.
Hair types
All blondes and also for grey hair.
Why it’s better than the rest
The tone of the shampoo lasts longer than most.
How we use it in the salon
We use it at the wash basin to refresh colour.
How you can use it at home
Use once a week or more depending upon how much brassiness your hair has and how ashen you like the colour to be.
Score
10/10
Milkshake Incredible Milk
A leave-in conditioner that will transform your hair.
How does it work?
Milkshake conditioner stays in the hair to keep it nourished and protected. It has twelve different positive effects.
Why we recommend it
Not only does Milkshake have a lovely smell, it does everything that it promises.
Hair types
It is suitable for all hair types.
Why it’s better than the rest
Because of the twelve effects which help with heat protection, frizz control and virtually any other issue you have with your hair.
How we use it in the salon
We use it after a shampoo and conditioner as a styling tool.
How you can use it at home
Put it into damp hair on the mid-lengths and ends. Pump some on your hands and spread evenly. Then blow dry or leave to dry naturally. It comes in two sizes: 150ml and a handy 50ml travel size.
Score
10/10