Why do I want you to use salon quality products?

I was always told that I shouldn’t buy my shampoo where I buy my bread.  But I still get clients who will ask me my professional opinion on what the BEST grocery store shampoo is after they have just spent over a hundred dollars in my salon.  There is no best grocery store brand to use after I spent more than two hours of my time and talent transforming the hair that made you sigh, “ugh!” in the mirror this morning into the rich, chestnut-colored, glossy, silken fabric which you toss around with pride as you smile at yourself in my mirror.

But let’s cut the flowery language and really talk motivation.  Knowing that store bought shampoo is much harsher on my hair and then coats it with film forming agents to hide the fact that it is harsh, I won’t use it.  I won’t even use commercial baby shampoo on my kids.  It washes color out faster than a shampoo I would recommend to you.  So I would never recommend non-salon products. 

Now why do I sell salon products?  Well, for your convenience.  Oh yes, I do sell stuff for a small profit, I’m a small business owner.  But since I would not recommend something that will undo progress I make on your hair, I really have to have something available to help you keep your hair the way I make it look when you leave.  The price is more than the store brands, I agree.  But in this case you get exactly what you pay for.  My motivations are pretty unthreatening and I don’t push products on people as I will still care for your hair in your chair exactly as I always do.  However I do recommend TiGi Catwalk products and American Crew products because I am confident in their suitability and performance for my clients’ hair needs and are no less than what I use on my own hair.  Why buy shampoo from me?  Of course the choice is yours, the grocery store didn’t just put their heart and soul into making you feel beautiful, and they don’t care about how often you have to refresh your color.  They’re also not investing any of your money towards the value of the service you receive in my chair.