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  • Winter hair, should I still care?

    Now that the winter months are upon us, you may be tempted to embrace the ponytail in an attempt to keep hair washing to a minimum. The thought of getting out of the warm shower with dripping wet hair only to be confronted by a cold blast is enough to send anyone running to Fiji for a couple of care free weeks in the sun. The days are much colder, and whilst we love a pony tail at Hamilton Brooks, it is time to start thinking about ways to protect your hair from elemental damage.

    Hair can easily become dry and brittle during the winter months, it is a good idea to indulge your hair once a week with a deep conditioning treatment. This will help to replenish some of the moisture that can be depleted due to repetitive use of styling tools and winter heating in the office and at home. Come into the salon for a treatment or take home Kevin Murphy, Hydrate Me Masque. This must have product is deeply moisturising, smoothing, repairing, and also adds elasticity and shine.


    A hair oil like Davines OI, is also a great option to run through the mid lengths and ends after you shampoo and condition. Oils are especially beneficial to colour treated hair and this gorgeous product adds extraordinary shine and softness. It has a strong detangling and restructuring action and anti-frizz effect.


    Continue to get regular trims throughout winter. A snip every six to eight weeks is recommended to reduce the chance of dry, splitting ends.


    Covering your hair with a stylish hat will protect, your beautifully styled locks from being blown about by the winter wind whilst out and about.

    Adopting these tips during winter will help your hair look its best all season long.


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  • TREAT YOURSELF

    As big fans of Kevin Murphy and their amazing range of hair products, we are happy to announce that Hamilton Brooks Hairdressing is now offering the Kevin Murphy Treat Me professional in-salon treatment system.

    These luxe treatments aim to deep condition while adding long lasting shine and nourishment to your locks. With the unique formulation of the Treat Me system we are able to tailor your treatment to suit your individual needs.

    Kevin Murphy products take inspiration from skincare technology to bring these nutritive and anti-ageing benefits to their entire line, including the Treat Me experience. The smaller molecular structure of their highly concentrated active ingredients allows them to penetrate the hair for strength and repair from heat styling or chemical damage.

    To book in a Kevin Murphy Treatment or to add one to your next service, call us on (09) 520-7494 or send us an email at info@hamiltonbrooks.co.nz

    Features and benefits:

    • Sulphate free
    • For damaged hair
    • Reduces breakage
    • Increases elasticity
    • 26 amino acids
    • Antioxidant rich
    • Colour safe
    • Alpha Hydroxy Acids
    • Strengthens hair

    Key ingredients:

    Sugar Cane - Rich source of glycolic acid great for exfoliating the surface of the hair and is great for moisture retention.
    Vegetable & plant proteins - Great for restructuring the surface of the hair and leaves the hair radiant and shiny.
    Nettle Extract - High source of antioxidants to keep free radicals under control. It also has anti-inflammatory and astringent qualities.
    Mongongo Oil - Contains a high percentage of linoleum acid and offers a unique protection from UV and environmental pollutants.
    Gardenia Flower Extracts - Contains powerful antioxidants due to ferulic acid that aids in collagen maintenance resulting in improved condition and strength.
    Japanese Green Tea - To recycle collagen and elastin, essential to healthy hair.
    Glycolic Acid - Attaches to the keratin inthe hair to make it more manageable with a healthier appearance.
    Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) - Water - soluble antioxidant not produced by the body that will protect both the hair and scalp from free radicals.
    Monoi Oil - Adds shine and softness to the hair and will rebuild the hair from the inside out with no weight.

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  • KEVIN MURPHY - NOW ONLINE!

    Having been a long time favourite with our staff and clients, we are happy to announce the Kevin Murphy product range will now be available for purchase on our online store! 

    Born from the same philosophy as skincare, Kevin Murphy products are weightlessly designed to deliver performance, strength and longevity. Vitamins and amino acids repair the outer surface of the hair, thickening the hair and reducing the formation of split ends. Moisturisers from mango butter and murmur butter smooth the cuticles and soften the hair. Extracts from baobab, bamboo and orange blossom infuse the hair with weightless moisture. Antioxidants from kakadu plum, orchid and lotus flower reduce breakage and repair chemical damage naturally.

    When searching the world for their ingredients, Kevin Murphy looked for companies that use micro cultivation, organic growing practices, or ecologically sound wild harvesting techniques to ensure the Kevin Murphy range is of the very highest natural quality.

    All Kevin Murphy hair products are sulphate free, paraben free and cruelty free.

    Click here to see the range we have available for online purchase.

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