New Year’s solutions

As 2022 begins, hair colour and styling products, skincare innovations, and lash and brow treatments are among the latest additions to the market

WAVE A WAND

The newest addition to the ghd curve range is the ghd curve thin curling wand. Featuring a 14mm-thin barrel, it promises to create defined and even curls that last for up to 24 hours, with no extreme heat. Using the optimum styling temperature of 185°C, the wand has a 30-second heat-up time.

RRP: €162.75 ghdhair.com

INTEGRITY AND CARE

The Nak Hair colour range features Nak Hair Permanent and Soft Colour with Integrity. Nak Hair Permanent is a contemporary colour collection blended with the lowest possible ammonia levels for gentle processing. It includes the Nak Hair Blonde 360 collection, with powder, crème and clay formulations. Nak Hair Soft is an ammonia-free hair colouring solution, which is designed to create multidimensional colour without commitment.

Trade: available on request xpertprofessional.ie

IN SESSION

Schwarzkopf Professional has revamped its Session Label range of professional styling products. With five brand new innovations and a relaunch of seven of the line’s products, the Session Label collection promises a variety of styling options, without residue or overburdening. The brand also has new minimalistic matte black packaging.

Trade: available on request schwarzkopfpro.com

CINNAMON STIMULATION

Klapp Cinnamon Cream is a circulation-stimulating cream that helps to target cellulite and support local fat removal. Formulated with ingredients such as centella asiatica, ceylon cinnamon oil, guarana, jojoba oil, urea, allantoin, common horsetail and amino acids, it’s suitable for all skin types, and also works well for massage therapy use.

RRP: €54 klapp.ie

ZIP STYLE

Buttercups Uniforms has introduced the B041 Zip Detail Tunic, which is made with bi-stretch fabric and is available in black or blush. Featuring a rose gold zip, the tunic also has pockets. The company has also added to its B620DR Waist-Detail Dress with Pockets range, which is now available in blush and navy. Trade: €33.99 buttercupsuniforms.com

DOUBLE ACT

Indola has added two new products to its Act Now range. The sustainable collection now includes Purify Shampoo, which has a vegan formula to cleanse and detoxifiy air-polluted hair; and Solid Shampoo, which is easily transportable and reduces water and plastic waste due to its sustainable format.

RRP: from €8.25 indola.co.uk

RENEWAL SEASON

APG Tech has launched the Dermoregen Renew & Infuse, which promises to enhance the performance of professional cosmetic treatments by targeting imperfections. The face and body equipment is based on the synergy of two different technologies: microdermabrasion, an exfoliating and soothing action to remove impurities and dead cells; and microcurrents to modify the permeability of the skin’s outer layer and ensure active ingredients pass through the skin barrier through temporary access channels.

Trade: available on request xpertprofessional.ie

REDNESS REDUCTION

The Mila d’Opiz Couperosa Balm + Spider Veins Normalizer can be used to treat redness and early-stage rosacea, and also helps to reduce the redness of spider veins when applied topically to anywhere on the face or body. In addition, it promises to reduce the appearance of age spots and pigmentation marks.

Trade: €25 sunaura.ie

WRINKLE FIX

Murad’s new Targeted Wrinkle Corrector promises to reduce wrinkle intensity by filling lines on contact, even deep-set stubborn ones; help skin bounce back quickly from expression lines; and boost hydration levels to help resist future wrinkles.

Suitable for balanced, oily, combination and dry skin, it’s free from parabens, sulphates, gluten, animal-derived ingredients and mineral oil.

RRP: €75 murad.co.uk

PRESCRIPTIVE BLENDS

The new Kérastase Fusio Dose is an in-salon experience, tailored to the client’s prescriptive hair needs, following a hair diagnosis. With over 20 possible combinations, suitable for all hair types, each bespoke blend includes a mix of one prescriptive concentrate with one prescriptive booster. It is sprayed onto the hair and rinsed off after five minutes.

RRP: €15 kerastase.co.uk

NEWLY REFORMED

Noon Aesthetics’ skincare range includes professional products with high-concentration levels of active ingredients, which promise to effectively treat the skin without unwanted side effects. The new Reform Eye Cream uses the brand’s DermShield technology to targetfine lines and wrinkles, along with puffiness. The cream also promises to protect the skin from free radicals, to soften muscle contraction and reduce dark circles.

RRP: €116 personalstyle4you.ie

COTTON CARE

R+Co has launched Velvet Curtain Cotton Touch Texture Balm, a dry styler that adds soft volume. With ingredients such as Nordic cotton flower and amaranth flower seed extract, it promises to instantly smooth to give a second-day hair look.

Also new from R+Co is Rainless Dry Cleansing Conditioner, a mist that absorbs sebum to leave curls smooth and redefined. RRP: €29.90( Velvet Curtain Cotton Touch Texture Balm); €29.50 (Rainless Dry Cleansing Conditioner) xpertprofessional.ie

HOLD FAST

Fast Color 10 is Alter Ego’s new permanent colour, which promises 100% grey coverage in just 10 minutes. With 18 shades to choose from, no pigment overload and a floral fragrance, Fast Color 10 is vegan-friendly, free from PPDs and resorcinol, and suitable for busy clients who want a quick and reliable service.

Trade: available on request kreativesalonsupplies.com

MARINE BENEFITS

Eminence has added three new spa products to its Marine Peptide range. Marine Flower Peptide Night Cream, Marine Flower Peptide Concentrate and Marine Flower Peptide Lip Serum are all formulated to give collagen-boosting benefits using plant peptides and marine flower technology, targeting the visible signs of ageing for more rejuvenated, lifted and firmer looking skin.

RRP: from €49 eminence.ie

BLONDE AND BRUNETTE

Alfaparf Milano has launched its Semi di Lino Blonde and Brunette lines, which are formulated for blonde and brunette hair. Both ranges contain advanced blue light shield technology to counteract the negative effects of blue light, and to help to keep colour intense and vibrant for longer. The Semi di Lino Blonde range includes an Anti-Yellow Shampoo, Conditioner and Spray, while the Semi di Lino Brunette line features an Anti-Orange Shampoo and Conditioner. Also new is Linea Semi di Lino Sublime, a range of two single dose pigments. RRP: from €16.90 (Semi di Lino Blonde and Brunette); €5.50 (Linea Semi di Lino Sublime) xpertprofessional.ie

MATRIX MAKEOVER

Matrix has introduced four new-look backbar products: Prep Alt Action, which is a gel formula clarifying shampoo; InstaCure, a porosity-smoothing spray that’s infused with apricot kernel oil and wheat protein; No Stain, which helps to remove colour stains from the skin; and Total Treat, a cream mask treatment. The four products are suitable for all hair types.

Trade: from €11.50 matrixhaircare.co.uk

BRUSHING UP

Designed by Oscarwinning make-up artist Ve Neill, Ve’s Favorite Brushes is a range of 46 brushes to cover every occasion. There are seven sets, including the Complete Beauty one, which comes with large and small powder brushes, texture brushes, blender, lace cleaner and spirit gum.

Trade: from €6 sunaura.ie

SPEED AND SHINE

Joico Lumishine Lumi10 is a new professional permanent hair colour that promises to deliver 100% grey coverage in just 10 minutes, while also achieving up to twice the shine. Ideal for stylists who want to fit more clients into their daily schedule, or who want to minimise person-to-person contact from time spent in the chair, the range of shades is formulated with conditioning polymers to nourish and protect colour-treated hair.

Trade: available on request xpertprofessional.ie

VITAL REPLENISHING

Dibi Milano has introduced Revitalizing Replenishing Eye and Lip Patches to its Filler Code range. Featuring new active ingredient coenzyme Q10, the cellulose patches promise to provide instant relief to eyes and lips showing signs of puffiness, dark circles and wrinkles. Dibi Milano has also launched new Filler Code professional beauty salon treatments .

The new Eye and Lip Dermo-Replenishing Corrective Professional Kit is developed for three beauty salon treatments , using the Rich DermoReplenishing Eye and Lip Serum and DermoReplenishing Eye and Lip Patches. RRP: from €39 xpertprofessional.ie

THREE-STEP SOLUTION

Osmo has launched its new Chromaplex Aftercare Kit to help clients maintain their hair between salon appointments.

Featuring Chromaplex Bond Shampoo, Chromaplex Bond Conditioner and Chromaplex Bond Sustainer, the three-step regime promises to leave hair feeling replenished, strong and supple, while protecting it against natural pollutants.

RRP: €32.70 osmo.uk.com

KNOW THE CODE

Australian beauty brand Brow Code is now available in Ireland, with the range covering all aspects of professional brow styling, including henna tinting brushes, micro stroke brushes, lamination kits, lamination combs and brow wraps. Accessories such as precision scissors and tweezers are also available.

Trade: available on request flair.ie

EXTENSIONS PROTECTION

Dublin stylist Ceira Lambert’s new C30 collection includes four products, which are all designed to protect hair extensions. Along with C30 Shampoo and Conditioner, the range features C30 Shine Spray to eliminate frizz, and C30 Leave-in Treatment to strengthen dry, damaged hair.

RRP: from €16 c30.ie

BLENDED SCENTS

CND’s Scentsations range has added new scents, and introduced CND Scentsations Hand Washes. Featuring all the original scents with upgraded packaging, the new Scentsations Hand & Body Lotions are available in Citrus & Green Tea, Mango & Coconut, Black Cherry & Nutmeg, Tangerine & Lemongrass and Lavender & Jojoba, as well as the limited-edition Strawberry & Prosecco.

Trade: from €5.95 (Hand & Body Lotion); €7.95 (Hand Wash)

COLOUR CARE

Kemon has expanded its Actyva haircare range with Coloro, a demipermanent colour line that has been developed to redefine the traditional concept of hair colour.

Enriched with coconut oil and extracts from organic medicinal plants, Coloro is designed to light up tones and illuminate any type of hair, including grey or white hair. The full range consists of 35 shades, divided into 10 colour series, three correctors/ intensifiers and one gloss.

Trade: available on request xpertprofessional.ie

ULTRA PEEL

Cosaint's new Compact Ultrasonic Skin Peeler has two modes. The cleansing mode features ultrasonic vibrations that work to push out dirt and oil, clearing away dead skin cells and other debris that can clog pores and create spots.

The lifting mode stimulates circulation and tones facial muscles. The device promises to reduce blackheads and large pores, while plumping the skin.

RRP: €249 thewicklowstreetclinic.ie