High Altitude Hair Tips
Hard Water
Living in the Colorado Rockies is amazing, but for the skin and the hair it can be brutal. We have some of the highest levels of hard water in the US. If you don't have a water softener for your home you may experience heavy soap scum as well as dry hair that can feel brittle over time. This can lead to yellowing blondes or orange based brunettes, even if they are toned to an ashy base or white when you leave…it will yellow in time. This is due to calcium, magnesium, limestone, chalk and dolomite being present in our waters. You are always welcome and highly recommend to come in between appointments for a hard water treatment and a glaze refresh to maintain your color. This does not include lightening but will bring your color back to life and hold you over until your next color appointment.
Dry Hair
We cannot stress enough the importance of using high quality moisturizing and color safe shampoos/conditioners/masques followed by either a leave in conditioner, spray or oil
(NOT COCONUT OIL). Between having had a chemical service, the hard water and the dry air, it can be the perfect storm for distressed tresses.
Please do not shampoo your hair daily. If you feel the need to get it wet in the shower or refresh it, condition with Lost Treasure from R+CO for a refresh. Most styling products are water soluble and will break down with just water, so there’s no need to shampoo unless you feel you have an oily scalp. Continuous heat will dry your hair out faster than any chemical, please only use heat when necessary, not daily. We can help you beat this harsh climate and care for your hair properly.