epres™ Professional Bond Repair 325ml

DESCRIPTION

In as little as 10 minutes, you can transform your client’s hair during any service and all in one simple step with epres™ Professional Bond Repair.

Our Professional Bond Repair treatment delivers deep, lasting repair for chemical, thermal and mechanical damage of the hair. Its acid-free, single-step formula mixes with colour, bleach, lightener, relaxer, perm and straightening formulas to deliver deep repair without affecting the pH of the chemical service. For salon professionals, it is the ultimate tool for achieving consistently superior results and sending clients out the door with softer, stronger healthier hair.

HOW TO USE

When incorporating epres™ into your service, there are NO extra steps necessary. Simply add the recommended number of pumps directly into your formula, then mix and process as usual.

Colour - For every 30ml of colour, add 2 pumps of epres™ Professional Bond Repair directly into the mixing bowl following the developer step and mix thoroughly.

Bleach & lightener - For every 30ml of bleach or lightener, add 2 pumps of epres™ Professional Bond Repair directly into the mixing bowl following the developer step and mix thoroughly.

Perms & chemical straightening - For every 30ml of neutraliser, add 2 pumps of epres™ Professional Bond Repair and shake thoroughly. Continue to process as usual.

Hydroxide relaxer - For every 30ml of relaxer, add 2 pumps of epres™ Professional Bond Repair into the cream/paste and mix thoroughly. Continue to process as usual.

INGREDIENTS

diethylhexyl maleate, oleyl alcohol, alcohol denat., stearamidopropyl dimethylamine

FAQ's

HOW IS epres DIFFERENT FROM OTHER BOND BUILDERS?

epres Professional Bond Repair is an acid-free, single-step formula that delivers deep bond repair via patent-pending technology. Some of the advantages of our formula include:

• As a vegan, acid-free, zero-quat technology, epres does not affect the pH of the chemical service—and delivers more diffusion since hair is more swollen at a pH of 8.
• Unlike other bond builders that use solid actives, epres’ liquid actives and Biodiffusion™ technology continue to work even when hair is dry.
• Our formulation does not slow or inhibit the chemistry of professional services.

Acidic molecules lower the pH of a solution, which can have a negative effect in many professional salon services that operate best at high pH. For example, acid in bleach can lower the level and speed of lift; in colour, it can decrease the depth and amount of deposit; in relaxers, it can reduce the ability to straighten. Since our technology does not have the negative side effects of acids, it can be formulated to higher concentrations for faster, more effective repair of disulfide bonds than competitive technologies.

WHY ACID-FREE?

Acidic molecules can lower the pH of a solution, which can negatively impact many professional salon services that work best at a higher pH. For instance, acid in bleach can reduce the level and speed of lift; in colour, it can decrease the depth and amount of deposit; in relaxers, it can lower the ability to straighten. Because our technology avoids these adverse effects, it can be formulated to higher concentrations for quicker, more effective repair of disulfide bonds compared to other technologies.

WHY QUATERNARY (QUAT) FREE?

Quats are chemical preservatives commonly used in shampoos, conditioners, and lotions to give slip and smoothness. Many of these end up down the drain, get stuck in our waterways, and can affect marine life. We formulate without quats in our continued efforts to build better technology with less impact.

WHY DO YOUR PRODUCTS CONTAIN ALCOHOL? AREN’T THEY DRYING FOR THE HAIR?

Great question! Not all alcohols are created equal. Rest assured, the alcohol in our formula is designed to stabilize and optimize performance.

ARE YOUR PRODUCTS GLUTEN FREE?

Yes, our products are gluten-free.

ARE YOUR PRODUCTS SILICONE FREE?

Yes, our products are free of silicones.

WHEN SHOULD I USE EPRES?

Any time the hair is in need of deep repair! Not only can our formula be used on all hair types, but it can also be used across all services. Whether it’s bleach, straightening, blowouts, perms, detangling, relaxers, or other in-salon treatments, our formula’s molecular construct lends itself to great flexibility and performance.

WILL THE PROFESSIONAL BOND TREATMENT CHANGE MY COLOUR FORMULAS?

No. Within the hair colouring process, our molecular technology repairs the hair with no change in development time and no dilution to the desired colour effect. The results are consistent and predictable.

WHAT IF I USE COLOUR THAT ALREADY HAS BONDER INSIDE?

Testing shows that epres Professional Bond Repair works great with these formulas, delivering a significant improvement in the health of the hair—much more so than just using colour with bonder inside.

CAN I USE IT WITH OTHER BOND BUILDING PRODUCTS?

Yes! Although, once you try our bond repair treatment, we’re confident that you will see the difference—and will not need another treatment in your hair care arsenal.

DOES THE PRODUCT PERFORM BETTER IF LEFT ON LONGER?

Yes, it does! If hair is damaged and needs special attention, it can certainly benefit from allowing the product to work its magic longer.

DOES THIS TREATMENT AFFECT THE NATURAL CURL PATTERN?

Curly hair is highly susceptible to breakage; by repairing the bonds of the hair, curls become more healthy and defined.

DOES THIS TREATMENT HELP WITH HAIR LOSS/SHEDDING?

Our bond repair treatment is not intended for hair loss but it definitely helps to improve the bonds of the hair, making it stronger and enhancing its overall health.

ARE YOUR PRODUCTS SAFE TO USE WHILE PREGNANT OR NURSING?

We recommend consulting with your doctor before adding any new products to your routine while pregnant or nursing.

CAN I USE IT ON HAIR THAT HAS BEEN TREATED WITH HENNA?

Yes, you can.

DO YOU OFFER CLASSES AND/OR EDUCATION?

Yes, we do. We formulated the technology to be as simple as possible. Just follow the 2:1 rule: add 2 pumps of epres to one ounce of service product as directed on our package.

SHOULD I BE CHARGING MORE FOR THIS AS A HAIRSTYLIST/COLOURIST?

With a cost per application of under £1 for 2 pumps of product, that’s up to you! It’s an opportunity to give your client an elevated level of service and a healthy end result. You could take this as a time to increase prices, add on as an upgrade, or showcase how you’re continuing to push the boundaries of your service. We have seen stylists upcharge between £25 to £40, or raise their prices between 15% and 30% when including our technology in their services.

CAN I USE HEAT WITH THE PROFESSIONAL BOND TREATMENT?

Yes, but as with any heat used in processing, it will speed up the time—so keep that in mind during use.