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Cost-free Haircare

January 19, 2024

Cost-free Haircare

Everyone wants it. Full, shiny, vibrant hair that exudes beauty and vitality, lifting your mood and confidence. But beyond the youthful healthy look, there are many other side benefits to keeping hair in good condition as many of our customers keep telling us.

Benefit 1. Longer lasting colour

In this extreme 7-day test, a weft of hair was cut in half and only the right-hand side was protected from sun and pool water in the Negev Desert. In this example we used LifeSaver UV Leave-in Treatment. The unprotected side on the left has dried out and faded. That’s the power of LifeSaver. For colour protection alone LifeSaver can pay for itself across a two-month period. The condition of the hair is the most important factor, and keeping the hair shaft strong and complete will stop the colour leeching out. We’ve not come across anything that works better to extend the life of your colour process than regular LifeSaver Pre-wash Treatments combined with UV Protective Shampoo and Conditioner.

★★★★★
“When I didn’t use LifeSaver, my expensive colour faded by week 3 and looked drab. Now I apply LifeSaver before every other wash, my colour stays vibrant for the full 6 weeks. It more than pays for itself.” - Sian

★★★★★
“I absolutely love this product. Leaves hair so soft. I use it every wash. It helps so much to keep a long-lasting colour. Thanks for such an amazing product.” -  Raquel
 
★★★★★
“I’ve tried so many products over the years on my fine hair but nothing has really worked. Then I found Lifesaver. My hair from first use is noticeably different and my colour stays vibrant. This is my go-to product and I will be recommending to everyone.” -  Sally

 

Benefit 2. Longer lasting blowdrys

With regular LifeSaver treatments, many people can go an extra day before washing their hair. LifeSaver helps to balance the scalp and limit excess oil, and it also restores elasticity and shine to the hairshaft, so it holds a style for much longer.

 ★★★★★
“I walked into my local salon to get a last-minute blow dry and the stylist said, "I really liked your hair when you came in". My skillz ain't all that! It’s 100% Lifesaver”. – Janet


★★★★★
“Makes my hair so soft and moisturised. It’s in such better condition and I’ve only been using for a few weeks. I get less hair loss and my hair doesn’t get greasy so quickly. I’m in love with it!” – Lina 

★★★★★
“I’m no scientist so I can’t tell you how it works, but my goodness it’s great. I use a particular Air wrap for styling and my curls have held amazingly since going silicone free and using this range.” – Laura 

★★★★★
“Has kept my regular weekly blow dry looking good for longer than
usual which is fab.” - Helen


Benefit 3. 
Longer lasting haircuts

The two key reasons for having hair trimmed are - 1. it changes shape, gets heavy and the style stops performing and - 2. the decaying dry ends give a dusty faded halo and can start to split. For both these reasons haircuts become more urgent and frequent for poorly conditioned hair. Dryness and a loss of vitality means a style is harder to work. And hair that’s unprotected will look frizzy and dull quicker at the tips.

 ★★★★★
“I've found that my hair is less dry and brittle since using LifeSaver, which means I need to have less cut off than I used to when I come in for my regular trims. - Kirsty

★★★★★
“I'm in the process of trying to grow out my damaged bleach hair. This treatment has been a "lifesaver", my hair finally has its natural curl back. My hair looks more hydrated and supple and I'm definitely able to go longer between cuts. Previously my hair would get terrible spilt ends, however that’s reduced drastically!!” - Samantha

★★★★★ 
“My highlighted, dry hair kept breaking off at just below shoulder length. I've used this every time I wash in lockdown along with the cashmere UV shampoo and conditioner and my hair is at least two inches longer now, and much thicker at the ends so appears much longer than that. It's also non-greasy and I use it for styling.” Daisy

★★★★★ 
“Amazing product and repeat purchase! I use this along with the Shampoo and Conditioner and despite not having had a haircut throughout months of lockdown, I don't have a single split end! Definitely recommend.” - Alison

 ★★★★★
“I really love this product! It's great that you can put it on in the evening and sleep in it and just wash it out in the morning as normal. No waiting around in the shower with a hair mask on! My hair feels so soft and nourished without weighing it down! Which is very important to me! I've also been getting far fewer split ends since using this too.”  - Emily

★★★★★ 
“My waist-length hair is usually trimmed every five weeks. With hairdressers closed for months during lockdown, I was worried about getting split ends - but I needn't have feared! I washed my hair once a week (using Michael Van Clarke products, naturally!), then on the days in between, I sprayed Lifesaver UV on the lengths of my hair, then wrapped it into a loose topknot. By the time my first appointment with my hairdresser since lockdown came around, it had been over five months since my last trim! Amazingly, he took barely anything off the ends of my hair, as the Lifesaver UV had protected it so well.” - Anita

 

Benefit 4. Longer lasting keratin/Brazilian straighteners

LifeSaver helps keep the hair shaft repaired, protected and complete so that straightening ingredients aren’t washed away so quickly.
 

★★★★★ 
“Since using Lifesaver the effects don’t seem to fade in the last month so my keratin straightener lasts much longer. It’s a no-brainer!” - Michelle 

RECAP - Investing a little time and money in healthier hair pays back many times over.


 Michael Van Clarke

P.S.

★★★★★ 
“So happy with how my hair feels after using it and how long it lasts! Find this miles better than Olaplex which I’d been using for years” – Gigi

★★★★★ 

"Quite simply the best product I've ever used on my hair. I've tried all the pricey bond builders and curly hair specific brands that make big promises but NOTHING bounces my curls back to life like this." – Kim

★★★★★  
"Wow! After years of spending an absolute fortune on every hair product on the market, from high end to high street, I have finally found my HG! From the first application my hair feels, looked and acted amazing! I have bleached and coloured hair, which is very fine, brittle, dry damaged, you name it! It never grew anywhere past my shoulders. This product is truly a Lifesaver! Have been a fan of Elasticiser for years, but this product has knocked it out of the park!" - Jayne 





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