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Anti-Diversion ~ What you need to know by Hairthurium

Buyer beware~ not all haircare products are the same. Protect your investment by purchasing products that are prescribed and guaranteed by salon professionals

Have you ever left your hair salon appointment, loved how your hair looked, and drove to the nearest drug store, grocery store or super store to by hair products to duplicate your new look? If you said yes, then you need to read on!!!!

Generally when you have purchased product outisde of a professional salon it has many issues! First off, you probably over paid for that product. I have personally done a price comparison and found on average the "same" products $2 higher at drug and grocery stores.

If you find professional name brand products elsewhere they are typically damaged goods. They are either expired, been exposed to extreme heat or cold in warehouses, or "knock-offs" just like a cheap Coach purse.

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If you find professional salon products in a place other than a professional salon buyer beware. There are also many other cosmetic companies producing haircare using inferior quality ingredients. They falsely advertise to consumers using the same buzz words that professional licensed salons use. For example, the terms keratin and Moroccan Oil, are trade marked and OSHA  approved. The same scrutiny is not given to over the counter products. Generally these knock-offs do not work as well and are expensive. If Suave and Pantene were so great salons would stock them on their shelves.

Only with your professional stylist will you get personalized product recommendations, proper use, and satisfaction guaranteed! Also aware of giant beauty stores like Ulta, Sephora, and so on. These sales rep do not know your hair care needs like your own stylist. So moving forward, protect your hair investment by purchasing your products through your professional stylist. We pride ourselves on educating our  clients on  how to maintain their look at home!

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