Hair Works

We at STRANDS Welcome  anyone  with  Skin, Scalp and  Hair (Did we leave  Anyone  out?)….

What makes a good salon? At Strands Hair and Skin Treatment Centre we think it’s a question of striking the right balance. Creating a salon environment that’s professional but also friendly; a salon where we listen but also provide expert advice. A place where you know you’ll be pampered but, more important, a salon that’s at the cutting-edge of style.

Hair styling is just a part of what we do at Strands. Caring for your hair, as well as your skin, your nails, your feet — we help you look and feel good from head to toe. Skin care is more then pampering; it is problem solving for all skin types at any age. Balanced, glowing, soft skin looks healthy, attractive and youthful. All services are personalized, customized and performed with the highest ethical standards, quality and integrity. At Strands, sanitation of implements, machines and premises is to the highest Health Canada standards and disposable tools are used whenever possible If you really want to know what Strands is about — come meet owner Urs Eichenberger (the uberstylist), and the other staff. For more than 38 years, STRANDS has brought Vancouver clients the finest and most effective hair shampoos and conditioner products, skin care products and cosmetics

We use bio ionic, ceramic and other high and low tech tools, products and techniques to blow dry, iron or wave-finish your style for best effects; achieving shiny, healthy looking hair.

COLOUR WORKS

We are expert colorists. We understand and can deal with health issues, hair textures, different products and techniques. From botanical to ionic coloring products, from blond to brown to gorgeous, natural looking redheads or cartoon-like colors, all our products are ammonia free and nano free. From blending away gray to color corrections, we take care to keep your hair as healthy and shiny as it can be,

We work with several different brands and constantly research and upgrade. 

What all the brands we use must have in common: Ammonia,Namo Silver and Cruelty FREE.

Other trades we look for and appreciate are: Climate Neutral,Vegan friendly (no animal products),Certified Organic, All natural ingredients, Ecocert, Oxidant.Paraben,Resorcinol and PPD FREE.

Not everything is available in one brand, but we try the best to use the products most suited to your needs and wants.

All haircuts translate the latest styles to complement your hair texture, face and body shape and lifestyle. All styles include a discussion with the stylist. For first visits to Strands, or if you are planning a big style change, allow extra time for an in-depth consultation.

The Wellnesscut. This specialized way of cutting the hair gives fine hair more volume, cuts down on “frizzies” on curly hair at any length. The scissors’ cutting blades are heated to seal the ends and prevent premature splitting. The hair grows longer, looks shinier and smoother.

Heated Scissors – Haircutting with built-in wellness treatment for your hair!

Did you know a hot scissors haircut is essentially a repairing treatment for your hair?!   Sealed ends = healthy hair.

Cutting your hair with heated scissors seals in moisture, color pigments, and nutrients inside the hair, leaving the hair healthy and with more body and shine right down to the tips, without using any chemical agents

We are one of the very few salon’s in Canada to bring you this service and we are now the proud owners of the very latest hot scissors technology; the TCC Carecut from Jaguar. Formerly Thermocut 

Electronically adjustable temperature makes these hairdressing scissors suitable for both fine and thick hair for ladies and gents.  The keratin (the basic substance hair is made of) is gently heated during cutting and smooths evenly over the cut surface. This seals the hair structure, leaving the hair looking nourished, healthy and shiny!

See the difference. The “before” picture shows you hair that has been cut using cold scissors. The “after” picture shows hair cut with the THERMO -cut heated scissors. The difference is obvious and the benefits immediate.

HEALTHY HAIR

When growing from the scalp, the ends of the hair are closed. The hair is elastic and shiny, it has an optimum volume and is protected from detrimental impact.

Split Ends will Disappear

Cutting hair with seals the ends of the hair. The hair is given a closed cutting surface and can no longer become fibrous. If applied regularly, split ends will disappear! This stimulates the self-regeneration of the hair. The images produced by using scanning microscopy show the importance of the heated cutting edge for the haircut.

DAMAGED HAIR
Ultraviolet radiation, pollution of the air, temperature impact, chemical treatment as well as mechanical stress cause damage to the hair.

IMMEDIATE EFFECT: MORE BEAUTIFUL HAIR
The effect of  the Wellnesscut is already visible after the first haircut: The entire structure of the hair is improved! You can see and feel it at once:The hair has more volume more shine more bounce and elasticity The hair is easier to care for. The self-regeneration of the hair is stimulated.

UNSEALED HAIR

AN EFFECTIVE SEALING FOR EVERY TYPE OF HAIR
With ThermoCut, all cutting techniques are possible. The ThermoCut System can be individually adjusted to every quality and length of hair, producing an immediate optimum result. Fine hair will be given more volume Split hair will become healthy and more resistant Permed hair will be given more elasticity Dull, brittle hair will be regenerated Every type of hair will be easier to style

SEALED HAIR

VELATERAPIA – FLAME – CUTTING- CANDLE – CUTTING

Could burning split ends be better than a haircut?

The treatment involves twisting small sections of the hair until split ends stick out and then burning them off with a burning candle. This cauterizes the ends for a sleek, glossy look. This treatment works especially well with long hair. YOU DO NOT LOOS ANY LENGTH. Super models use this trick, new and hot out of Brazil, to keep their long hair healthy and glossy.

While candle cutting seems to be a hot new trend it actually has been around for quite a while. Urs learned it in the sixties at a time when everybody had long hair and cutting was frowned upon. He revived the practice and candle cutting is now available at Strands.

For the perfect look the hair gets candle cut, deep conditioned and the bottom ends cauterized with scissors with a hot blade and blow dried smooth. Urs recommends repeating this every 6 to 8 weeks.

Hair Smoothing Treatments

STRANDS LIQUID HAIR This high-tech treatment crosses the gap between smoothing and straightening treatments. The product enters deeper into the keratin cortex using nanotechnology for a structural strengthening of the protein network, inside the hair shaft. The result is smoother, shinier, healthier looking hair. No downtime

STRANDS LIQUID HAIR FOR BLONDE COLOURS Healthy smoothing for blonde or colour-treated hair with little or no discoloration is a small revolution. By reinforcing the hair structure while protecting the hair colour, this new technology forms a double inside and outside of the hair shaft, thereby reinforcing and smoothing the hair. No downtime.

KERASILK – HAIR, SMOOTH LIKE SILK FOR UP TO 5 MONTHS 

Kerasilk keratin treatment is a long-lasting expert smoothing treatment transforming curly, wavy, or frizzy hair into the most luxurious, smooth version of itself for up to 5 months. 

This formulation allows two customizable services. CONTROL SERVICE is a powerful yet gentle shape?? transformation for lux urious smooth hair; the perfect base for unruly hair. REFINEMENT SERVICE is for natural-looking smoother hair with improved manageability and movement. The perfect base for surface frizz refinement. 

Leveraging the latest developments in biotechnology this treatment is one of the most effective and responsible products yet and is VEGAN and PETA certified.

LIQUID KERATIN PROFESSIONAL RESTORATIVE SMOOTHING This treatment is a customizable salon system. This exclusive system has been formulated to smooth hair, add shine, strength and luster, while allowing retention of as much or as little of the curl texture as desired. Because of its ability to penetrate the hair, LIQUID KERATIN professional restorative smoothing treatment repairs damage caused by other chemical processes. This formula is formaldehyde, aldehyde, thio, sodium hydroxyl, guanidine and urea FREE. Product can be left in for up to 48 hours. Results typically last 10 to 16 weeks. LIQUID KERATIN homecare products are highly recommended. Sodium chloride will diminish the effects of this treatment.

LIQUID KERATIN COLD TREATMENT The cold treatment retains 100% of the curly hair texture. It will defrizz, define add on shine and make the hair more manageable. Results will last for 2 to 4 weeks. No hot iron required, therefore it works on damaged hair. This treatment is low commitment if you would like to find out if kertain treatments are for you or not.

INCA-GLOW NATURAL AMINO SMOOTHING TREATMENT Inca-Glow is a professional smoothing treatment, a first of its kind. Formulated with all natural, organic ingredients, Inca Glow contains eleven amino acids and ZERO harsh chemicals. Inca glow has no offensive odour and is safe for use on all hair types. Inca Glow’s amino acid complex allows the treatment to provide a long-lasting anti-frizz effect while smoothing and adding shine without drying or damaging the hair. Inca Glow is gentle, no burning eyes and absolutely no health risks. Lasts between 12 to 16 weeks depending on life style and maintenance. Inca Glow homecare products are highly recommended.

THE GLOW-OUT The Glow-Out is an express conditioning shine treatment used in conjunction with a blow dry. Smooth, shiny hair for about 3 weeks depending on life style and homecare – perfect to try out the INCA GLOW treatment or for a special occasion.

CHI ENVIRO This American smoothing treatment is a revolutionary, formaldehyde-free and safe treatment. The treatment infuses a unique formula of amino acids, proteins, silk and pearl into the hair’s cuticle. This process eliminates up to 95% of frizz, reduces curl, dramatically improves the condition, shine and smoothness of even the most unruly hair. Product must remain in the hair for 48 hours before first shampoo. Hair ties and pins may leave a mark. Results typically last up to 4 months depending on hair type. CHI ENVIRO homecare products are highly recommended. Products containing sulfates may remove this treatment.

The difference between a smoothing treatment and a straightening hair treatment is the products used. Straightening treatments imply a chemical alteration of the hair cuticle that straightens out curls and kinks in the hair. A smoothing treatment does not alter the hair cuticle, It softens the curl and controls frizz. All our smoothing treatments are formaldehyde-free. They last between 8 to 20 weeks for the full treatments; 4 to 8 weeks for the shorter, weaker treatments, depending on brand, your hair structure, how often you wash your hair, how much you perspire and product use. Chemicals in swimming pools or saltwater can weaken the treatment

Common to all treatments are the following: the treatments wash out of your hair over time; this means the more often you wash your hair the faster the treatment fades. Some ingredients in shampoos, conditioners and other products may remove the treatment. A slight discoloration of the hair colour is possible. Time needed for the treatment depends on the type and the results expected, and on the length and volume of the hair. DO NOT USE ANY CLARIFYING OR BUILD UP REMOVING PRODUCTS! Clarifying shampoos or build up removers or any products containing laurel sulphates can remove the treatment or/and shorten its life span.

DO NOT USE ANY CLARIFYING OR BUILD UP REMOVING PRODUCTS! Clarifying shampoos or build up removers or any products containing laurel sulphates can remove the treatment or/and shorten its life span.

TREATMENT WORKS

For  Women and Men to experience beauty at its best. Our expert staff is at your service to perform a Hair and scalp analysis, and prescribe customized products and treatments to suit your every need.

The Strands Hair/Scalp Treatment Process

Personalized consultation

Your Hair or Scalp Treatment journey begins with a one-on-one consultation with a knowledgeable expert who will carefully assess the condition of your scalp and hair and discuss specific concerns and goals. This allows us to design a customized treatment plan that targets your needs and ensures optimal results.

We then proceed with the treatment. Treatments vary depending on the decisions made at the time of the consultation. This can range from a single Salon treatment to a series of treatment (more likely) or/and home treatments. Follow up appointments are always recommended to ensure the success and to make any adjustments in the treatment if needed.

Preparing for your treatment consultation:

Do not shampoo your hair for at least 2 days before the appointment. Try to describe the problems you are experiencing as precisely as you can.

Booking your appointment

Schedule a consultation keeping in mind that it will probably take time.

Inform your expert of any allergies. Medications, illness, vitamins. Pregnancies etc. going back up to 2 years. 

Aftercare and maintenance

Your expert will create an aftercare and maintenance program for you to incur maximum results.This will include product recommendations for homecare.

Booking your Hair.Scalp Treatment

SCALP AND HAIR ANALYZING SCOPE
Strands now has a Scalp and Hair Analyzing Scope. The reasons you may want to take advantage of this service are manifold.
If you have noticed some changes in the way your hair behaves and styles, you are losing more hair then what is normal for you or your scalp is itchy or red or scaly.
A session with an experienced stylist will assess what is happening and devise a plan to improve many of the conditions independent of any product brands. Whether in-salon treatments, homecare products, a combination of the two or if a doctor’s visit is required, he or she will be able to point you in the right direction.
Be prepared to answer a lot of questions, as the more honest you are the better the outcome.
We will be able to determine:

• red patches
• scaly sections
• itchy patches
• dandruff (wet and dry)
• hair loss
• cuticle status
• hair strength
• porosity
• hair density

The Analyzing Scope can give you clearer idea on what is happening on a microscopic level. An experienced stylist is able to help you understand what the scope is showing you.