Some days back, TIGI got in touch and asked if I was willing to try out any of their hair care services at the newly opened TIGI training centre in Kolkata. The timing was just right. My hair has recently turned very dry and I was looking to get a treatment done so I asked what would be an appropriate service to go for. I was recommended the S Factor Deep Conditioning treatment specially designed to treat very dry, brittle and chemically treated hair that lacks shine.
I was met by Annette who explained to me about S Factor. “S Factor creates hair that oozes red carpet glamour. For everyone wanting serious glamour, S Factor creates shine, shimmer and silky soft hair“. A wide range of products are available under the S Factor label that offer Repair and Nourishment, Shine, Colour Protection, Smoothing and Styling. In Kolkata, S Factor products and services are available in select salons like Bridgette Jones, Headturners, Colours, June Tomkyns etc.
For my dry hair, Annette recommended a treatment with the following products:
Diamond Dreams Shampoo – Diamond Dreams shampoo & conditioner system gives up to 76% more shine, vs. a non conditioning shampoo. Pamper your hair with this luxe formula containing diamond dust and crushed pearl. Illuminate your hair with crystal clarity and divine shine. This luxe shampoo formula is sulfate-surfactant free.
Serious Conditioner – Serious pampering for seriously beautiful hair. This sensational treatment, with sunflower seed oil and silk, contains serious smoothers that target areas in most need of repair and defend against future damage. This conditioner has a strawberry and mint smell and also when applied to the hair, gives a cooling effect to the scalp which is really refreshing.
True Lasting Colour Hair Oil – A dual styling and finishing oil with ultra-sheer beautifying oils, imparts surreal shimmer and shine. Helping to enhance colour vibrancy and protect hair against heat, this multi-purpose hair oil smooths frizz and fly-aways, leaving the hair feeling conditioned and imparted with surreal shimmer and shine.
Deep Conditioning Treatment
First, my hair was washed with the Diamond Dreams shampoo and after towel drying it, Annette applied a mixture of the Serious Conditioner and the True Lasting Hair Oil to my hair and scalp. Once the mixture was applied, the next step was a relaxing head massage for nearly 20 mins. My hair was then wrapped in a hot towel and after 10 minutes, rinsed off. The last step was blow drying it and applying the hair oil once again mid-length down for added shine and heat protection.
This was my first time trying out the S Factor range and I am really impressed. After the treatment, my hair felt soft and smooth and the best part is that it has been nearly five days since I’ve had the treatment done and the effect is still there. No tangled ends and no dryness. Since S Factor is a premium range, the price of the treatment is higher than normal hair spas and starts at Rs 1500. The actual price is determined by the respective salons. I am definitely getting this treatment done again and will also get myself a few products from the range specially that shampoo and conditioner.
Post treatment selfie :D. See how shiny my hair looks!
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P.S – Complimentary service provided by TIGI for review purpose