You love steam rooms at the spa. You love summertime. But dare that steamy humidity creep outside on a summer’s day after a blowout, and suddenly you wish you’d never admitted to loving either of those things.

The 2010 solution? Forget hair irons, forget Japanese straightening and its evil frizzy-root aftermath—Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy is THE system revolutionizing the industry of smooth hair.

We spoke to Helena Cohen, director of Ardan Medspa and Salon in Wellesley, Massachusetts to get the scoop on Keratin Hair Therapy. Who’s doing it? “Editors. A lot of editors. Everyone. We get 3-4 people in a week. And 100% of our clients have been 100% thrilled every time.”

Keratin Complex is a smoothing system that infuses keratin – a powerfully rich protein – deep into the hair cuticle, eliminating up to 95% of frizz and curl and cutting blow-drying time by up to 70%. Its unique formulation incorporates high pH replenishers that automatically open cuticles and infuse Keratin Amino Proteins and emollients into hair – all while keeping environmental toxins like smoke and UV rays out. Keratin Complex has already been called the new wave of designer hair care; it’s the natural Botox for hair because it not only stops time in its tracks, but reverses it as well. What you’re left with is the softest, smoothest, shiniest and most luxurious head of hair that can last twelve full weeks.

Unlike straightening treatments, Keratin Complex is completely safe to be used on all hair types, even on chemically and color-treated hair, and rather than that unnatural pin-straight look, Keratin leaves your hair with bounce and glamour.

“When it comes to Keratin Therapy, I only use Peter Coppola,” says Cohen, who has been in the industry, teaching and training for 35 years. She claims that none of the other brands compare, so she wouldn’t ever think of offering them to her clients.

AT-HOME BEAUTY TRIAL: The Keratin Shampoo and Conditioner without the treatment? I’ve never had the treatment done myself, but I’ve been using the Peter Coppola Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy shampoo and conditioner for the past month, and if it’s any indication, the stuff is good. It’s formulated to be used after getting the treatment to protect and preserve, but I like the way my hair has taken to the formula even without it. It definitely doesn’t have Keratin salon therapy results, but it’s been one of the best shampoo/conditioner sets I’ve tried in a while. To order, visit keratincomplex.com

BIG DEAL: Ardan Medspa and Salon is offering Keratin Hair Therapy with a special Spa Week® price during our May Spa Steals & Deals: $350, usually $500. You’ll see it posted May 1. Just mention Spa Week when booking!

ARDAN MEDSPA + SALON
72 Central Street
Wellesley, MA 02481
Phone: 781.235.7788

JACKPOT! This is one of our SPA WEEK® Monthly Giveaways. Who loves ya? (Keep reading…)

The Little Luxury: Redken’s new Body Full hair volumizing line

Relationship status: It’s only been official for two weeks.

Nickname: Bodylicious

I die: If you have hair as thin and frail as Rachel Zoe is, you’ll die too. My hair is thin, and this does the trick.

Line lowdown: The products are all programmed to give you volume, however too much product will definitely weigh you down. Pick and choose. The Volume Amplifier spray is better for when you’re scrunching, not blow drying. Beware of potential stiffness if you use too much. The shampoo and conditioner are both great because they give you volume without skimping on the moisture, and has both a shine and an Anti-Gravity Complex built in. For me, it’s all about the Weightlifter Root Lift Syling Treatment foam. It’s so light it doesn’t even feel like there is anything in your hair. Va va volume.

Does it do what it says it’ll do? For my baby fine hair, when used modestly, it gave me great volume and body without looking too overdone or feeling stiff.

Made to measure: Redken has always produced good results for my hair, but it’s like they designed a line just for me.

Advice for first time user: For the styling products, less is more. You don’t need more than a dollop to achieve results.

The cream of the crop foams to the top: The star product here is definitely the Weightlifter foam. No question.

Putting a price on it: About $50 for all 4 products– or less. Depending on how good of a Googler you are. Read about the full line at Redken.com

But I want it for FREE! What do you think we are, a fine-hair pity party? Okay FINE, you talked us into it. We’re giving away 10 sets this month! ENTER TO WIN

Hot Stone Scale: 5 out of 6

This Little Luxury Report was brought to you by: Kaitlin Stafford

Here at Spa Week, we’re just getting the chance to start trying out the huge variety of products that were included in the Spa Week Media Party gift bag. The natural hair hydrator from Ole Henriksen has quickly emerged as a popular item for light, effective conditioning!

Ali said: I like it a lot! It’s soft and the textures is light, not greasy, which I love because it doesn’t weigh my fine hair down.

Sam said: I loved it! I used it on Saturday and Sunday with my regular shampoo and my hair felt amazing. Today I went back to my normal conditioner and I could definitely tell a difference.

Lindsey said: It smelled great! It didn’t do much to untangle my hair because it was so light.

Kelly said: Since it was raining cats and dogs this morning, I knew I would be air drying my hair as I refuse to use a blow dryer in these conditions, so it was important to use a conditioner that would do its job without weighing my hair down. I can’t put my finger on what it smells like but the word clean definitely comes to mind. I liked the texture as well; creamy but not too thick or hard to rinse out.