We’re about to make a lot of changes soon, and we know that affects you.
Progress rarely happens without a few stumbles, but we hope you know how important you are to us. Your feedback would go a long way to ensuring we get this right in providing the best customer experience possible, even during times of a great change.
I hope that this message finds you well and with limited damage to you, your loved ones and your work situation I know it has been harrowing for many.
Rumours
With the return of the personal care sector hopefully scheduled for the 4th July we hold our fingers and our toes crossed that we will be seeing you again very soon.
The recent rumours that we will be open by the 15th June are at the time of typing just that, rumours and we will let you all know as soon as we do I promise.
As soon as the light turns green Chloe and I will be calling you all personally. Getting appointments in for you and talking you through our new protocol.
We may be allowed to open up the front retail part of the salon on the 15th June which we are hoping for as this will enable us to get you all in for skin test’s making colour appointments hassle-free.
So what next?
To enable the navigation of this ship out of troubled waters so to speak it is crucial to get this right for you as a client and for us as a business and that the hair, care, emotional and health needs are met for you all and for my team.
At the date of writing this Blog, none of my team have contracted the virus and I intend to keep it that way moving out of lockdown.
While there any many things to consider around PPE, social distancing and touchpoints I also have a firm eye on making sure your personal needs are met when we see each other again.
Can you help me?
I would like to ask for just 10mins of your time to answer just a few questions in a short survey that was sent via email, Help me understand what needs I’m needing to meet for You and all our guests at obsessions salon so that I can continue to give you the high levels of service in a safe way.
If you can spare that time for me please click on the link in the email, answer the survey and add any additional comments.
This survey is totally anonymous and will be only handled by myself but please leave your name in the comments box if you have needs that you would like met so I can personally arrange that for you.
Jennifers new role
I will personally be stepping into the role of reservations manager at reception for the first few months to run the business from the front line, make sure we have a smooth opening and transition back into the new normal.
As always I’m wishing you all the Love and light in the world and look forward to your safe return into our chair.
Hi guys, Nicky from Team obsessions here giving you some tips, tricks and an insight to what goes on within our ramsgate hair salon.
Today I will be talking about our 5 top selected products that the team can not live without. We are guaranteed to have these, either in our bathrooms, handbags, on our dressing room tables, and even our suitcases for when we eventually get on that 2020 holiday. These 5 products truly are essential to our everyday hair styling needs. You will see them within the salon, and our Ramsgate hair salon team are happy to talk to you about them, and show you how to use them during our hands-on hairdressing sessions
Shampoo 2 Paul Mitchell
If you’re currently experiencing one of those “how can I manage my hair” moments. It may just simply be product build up.
This is one of my essential I am sure to always be stocked up on, it’s also one I will use on all my guests for their first shampoo. This is designed to remove all build up, including, product build up, any pollution, or simply, natural oils on the hair and scalp.
Once I have removed all build up, this allows me to really judge the true condition of your hair, allowing me to use and recommend the best products for your service and home use.
Shampoo Two is colour safe, therefor wont strip any colour, it will deeply cleanse leaving the hair clean fresh perfect to allow shine and body.
Directions for use:Use a 10 pence size amount, work it through your palms and work into wet hair. Do not be tempted to use more when you don’t experience much foaming or lather of the shampoo, this product isn’t designed to do that. Be sure to keep working it throughout the hair until you are satisfied all areas have been covered.
Now you have shampooed your hair once, you would follow this with a second shampoo of yours or you stylist’s recommendation.
Paul Mitchell hot off the press.
This is an absolute must have for anyone using any heated styling tools at home or in the salon, including, straighteners, curling wands/tongs. This thermal protecting hairspray will allow you to style your hair without the worry of any potential damage. The products main ingredient ‘rice hull extract’ shields the hair from any high temperatures which cause the damage and breakage. With this product you are able to take full advantage of your hairs potential, boosting your hairs strength and fighting any unwanted frizz.
Directions for use: once your hair is completely dry and ready for styling. Section away unwanted hair be sure told hold the can at least 30cm from the hair and spray covering section 1, and style as desired, this may be curls, straightened or waves. Take section 2, clipping away unwanted hair and spray your section the same as section 1. Continue with this method until styling is completed. An amazing tip I wish to point out about all Paul Mitchel products, is that they are concentrated, so you don’t need to use too much. you’ll be please to know that hot off the press is also, paraben free, vegan friendly and colour safe.
Paul Mitchell the conditioner.
This is the ultimate leave in conditioner, locking in the moisture, allowing smooth hair and reduce any unwanted static. I like to keep this little beauty on my dressing table, seeing as it’s a leave in, meaning no need to rinse off. My hair would have been towel dried by the time I’ve reached my dressing table, which is the perfect time to apply the product.
One thing I have found with this product. You need to find the right amount for your hair texture and type.
As I explained earlier these products are very concentrated and you should refrain from using to much.
I will always use a fingernail size amount, any more than that will be too much for your hair. On the other hand, if your hair is long, thirsty and craving moisture, during this covid-19 pandemic, then feel free to use a bit more.
I do suggest to always start off with the smallest amount the first time round, if you then feel you didn’t get a good enough result from your product then add a little bit more each time until you get it just right!
Directions for use: work product through palm and fingers, evenly distribute throughout your hair and gently comb through with a wide tooth comb allowing for an even distribution of the product. Keep doing this until you are certain your hair has fully absorbed the product.
This product is a double up and can be used for more than just one thing! How would you love to be able to use one of your products as a moisturiser… Bingo! You can.
This amazing product is also a beautiful moisturizer. Brilliant for holidays 😊.
Along with it’s amazing double up, the conditioner is perfect for all you blondes out there. Its blue colour helps with those brassy or yellow tones that spear from time to time in between services. Thank me later ladies and gents!
Awaphui wild ginger treatment oil.
This is something I will use every day, without fail, on the ends of my hair. This treatment oil is fabulous on parched hair in need of a little hydration. It is perfect for adding softness and shine to the hair.
Alongside its ability to reduce frizz, its lightweight Awaphui extract, seals and smooths the hair.
This little gem can be use on both wet and dry hair. One thing I also do to make the most of the keratin in this product, is, when my nails are feeling brittle, I will rub a small amount onto each nail cuticle, to help with the hydration in my nails.
The bonus feature of the product, is its beautiful fragrance, including, ginger tea mango, with notes of Italian bergamot… totally luxurious.
Its also Paraben free, Gluten free, vegan friendly and colour safe.
Olaplex
Now this is one is slightly different from the rest. There is no other product like this one. Olaplex can be a luxurious in salon super service and can also be used at home to maintain what work has been done with us, so I will tell you about both.
Olaplex is the holy grail of haircare for anyone using heat, bleaching or colouring their hair, whether highlights, global (scalp) bleaching, or even tinting.
It is also brilliant for those who do not colour their hair, as this is where our super stand-alone service comes in. we can use Olaplex in perming solution, so this really is for everyone.
Its miracle bonding formula, restores damaged, dull and dry hair, also helping to protect from future damage and it’s great for keeping your colour looking fresh and vibrant.
Now this work’s on the inside of the hair strand, to strengthen and repair. One thing we advise with Olaplex is, yes, it works wonders and really can help repair the hair, but if you wouldn’t colour your hair without Olaplex, because of the condition, still don’t colour it WITH!
Work on bringing your hair back to the best it can be, with moisture, keratin, protein, and Olaplex treatments first.
To use in colour: follow Olaplex guidelines for measurements and add required amount of step1(bond multiplier) to colour. Once colour has developed, thoroughly rinse, towel dry and before shampooing, apply 10-15grams of Step 2 (bond perfecter), evenly working through the hair and leave for at least 10 minutes. Once rinsed, proceed with shampooing as normal. Step 3 (bond maintainer)is a take home product, that needs to be used, once a week, on damp towel dried hair and before shampooing. Of course, if your hair is quite dirty and built up of product, then one shampoo is advisable before applying Step3.
How does it work? I hear you ask? When our hair undergoes any chemical process or any high temperature heated tools, the bonds in our hair are broken, this is what then leads to compromised, damaged, dry and brittle hair. Olaplex fixes bonds back together and multiplies them at the same time. AMAZING RIGHT
I love this product and have no3 at home with me. I do mine every other week, although when I started using it, It was every week.
Where my hair has now improved from the weekly treatments, I don’t have to do it as often. My hair is now in the best shape it has been for about 10 years.
I do this treatment on a Sunday, I start off by dampening my hair down with ‘Awaphui Moisture mist’ then apply my 10grams of no3, as I only have short hair. If you have long or thicker hair, then I would suggest 15grams. I will then comb mine through with a wide toothed comb, plait my hair into Dutch braid and leave for 10 minutes, if you wish to leave longer, then please do, the longer you leave it, the more work the product can do.
So, there you have it, my top 5 products that I can not live without. I use them all personally at home and I love to share and use on my guests at obsessions salon in Ramsgate.
Do you hate being asked, “are you going away this year” by your hairdresser? How about “are you up to much today”? OR my fave
“Do you have any children”? (like that defines who I am)
While some of you like small chat so it’s easy and you don’t have to burn lots of brain calories (yes, that’s a thing), Some of you will love a deep and meaningful about crypto, business or the challenges of the world (we do not share our political stands here). Still, some of you will want to just sit in silence, sip fabulous coffee and watch the world go by.
The Silent haircut at obsessions salon Ramsgate allows you to do just that. Sit, wonder, dream, sip great coffee, ponder awhile, or rest those eyes.
In a world where we all have choices, we believe that you should have the option to sit in silence and just be if that’s what you fancy doing.
We have a huge uptake in silent haircuts from clients who suffer social anxiety, find it difficult to make conversation or are just shy and want a haircut without the pressure to hold a conversation they don’t feel they want to have. As someone who understands social anxiety from a family member who suffers, I wanted to make obsessions a safe space for everyone to enjoy a haircut. My family member would feel super pressured and worry themselves sick about the appointment and being made to hold long conversations that they would not book hair or beauty appointments. My aim here is to give everyone the service they want to experience in the way they want to experience it.
We also found a large demographic of busy Londoners moving to Ramsgate while commuting and wanting some quiet time to just rest and recharge, and some that just wanted to get their laptop out, kill two birds with one stone, and crack on with some work while in the chair.
The silent haircut suits all of the above and can be booked online or via our reservations team on 01843 852662
Once in the chair, we will give you a full consultation to determine what you are trying to achieve with your hair. After that, it’s entirely your time. We will take you over to the basins shampoo and condition your hair as normal but without the product info. Your whole haircut will be in silence unless you want to talk and if so, feel free to break the silence.
When finished, we will guide you over to our payment desk to take payment, book your next cut and wish you a great day.
No fuss, no pressure, just a great haircut, a great coffee and some time just for you.
If you or someone you know is suffering from social anxiety, here are some great resources that helped me understand what I could do to help.
I’m not sure how we ever worked without Olaplex in obsessions salon Ramsgate , if I’m really honest. Say’s Jennifer salon owner
A staple in our Ramsgate multiple award-winning salon’s toolbox to ensure that we don’t compromise our client’s hair.
Keeping the health of our client’s hair is at the forefront of everything we do to ensure that you not only love your hair but love us taking care of it too.
How does Olaplex work?
To breakdown how Olaplex works in a non-technical way, I like to think of the inside of your hair as a ladder – Yep, you heard that right, an old fashioned wooden ladder light in colour and dusty from all the hard work it has been doing (welcome to the inside of my brain lol)
When we apply a chemical process, some of the runs of the ladder get broken, and the hair becomes weak. Olaplex’s job is to stop this from happening and fix a few extra old broken runs while it’s there.
How does your hair feel after an olaplex treatment?
In all honesty, It’s not the silky, smooth, beautiful feeling you will be expecting. Instead, you won’t feel much difference on the outside. This is because it works deep within the cortex of the hair. To give me this just stepped out the salon feel, I also tend to do a moisture-rich treatment on top, so I feel like that pampered princess I want to feel like if I’m giving some work time over to self-care (Yes, I am a workaholic)
Leaving it in while I do something else has been a new norm, with the time-saving element appealing to me massively. I will also be sporting Olaplex around the pool in Cypres this summer to give my hair the tender loving care I know it needs.
The other thing I want to mention is the visible notice of less snapping when brushing my hair. You know it’s time to take the olaplex journey when you brush your hair and look down, and your jeans are covered in short snapped fragments of your hair. (You know what I’m talking about)
I also want to mention that I do not have my hair coloured without Olaplex in my colour.
Can you put olaplex in hair colour?
Yes, you can, and I would definitely recommend it every time. So much so that we have built it into the price of some of our colour prices (ask your obsessions salon Ramsgate stylist for more info)
There are two ways that olaplex can be used in a salon.
1 – You have it in colour to help protect and strengthen your hair while being coloured.
2 – You can have a stand-alone treatment at the basin as a treat or as part of your hair care routine trip to your fave Ramsgate salon.
Obsessions salon Ramsgate proudly applies Olaplex to the women of Ramsgate, Broadstairs, Margate, sandwich and canterbury.
Let’s break down the step by step olaplex process…
TWO SALON STEPS, ONE TO TAKE HOME
Our simple three-step process includes a patented active ingredient that works on a molecular level to seek out broken hair bonds caused by chemical, thermal, and mechanical damage. You can use Olaplex to restore compromised hair or add it to another service to provide the ultimate breakage insurance.
No.1
Bond Multiplier®
BEGINNING THE REBUILDING
This concentrated first salon step rebuilds broken disulfide bonds and begins the process of preventing damage and repairing hair.
No.2
Bond Perfector®
PURSUING HAIR PERFECTION
Our second salon step continues to rebuild and restore any remaining broken bonds ensuring the strongest, shiniest, and healthiest hair possible.
No.3
Hair Perfector
LASTING PROTECTION AT HOME
This final retail step provides our client’s continuous protection from ongoing damage at home.
