This month we tried: Kerasilk Repower Treatment at Orchid Beauty Boutique, Sharjah Ladies Club & Gloss, Dubai

The lowdown: Kerasilk is a new premium line of products and treatments from Goldwell. The treatments can be customised to meet the individual needs of each client, with the range split into four key categories: Repower, Control, Reconstruct and Colour. Repower is designed to volumise hair, Control to smooth and reduce frizz, Reconstruct to repair damaged or poorly conditioned hair and Colour to enhance the shine and longevity of coloured hair. Utilising high-end ingredients, the treatments can last up to 10 washes when combined with using the recommended retail range at home.

PB says: My treatment begins with a consultation, in my case by Claude, the head trainer for Madi International, but normally a hairdresser would do the assessment. After discussing my haircare routine and any concerns I have, Claude examines my hair before prescribing a Repower treatment. Although she notes that I have some frizziness and a little dryness at the ends, the main concerns lie with the fineness and lack of body in my hair. The Repower range incorporates keratin and elastin which will add body to my hair; furthermore it has Procapil™ and t-Flavanone to add density and strength. Following the consultation my hair is washed using the Repower Volume Shampoo, next the Repower Intensive Volume Treatment is applied using a brush and with the majority of the product directed towards the root and top half of my hair before being combed through to the ends. This is left on for between 10-20 minutes before being rinsed from my hair and the Repower Volume Intensifying Post Treatment applied. The stylist then blast dries my hair, applying a Repower Volume Blow Dry Spray before styling and finishing the blow dry. A final spritz of finishing spray is used before the dramatic results are revealed. Not only does my hair boast incredible volume but it feels delightfully soft and looks super shiny. For such a quick treatment I’m impressed by the amount of body that has been injected into my hair, which also feels bouncy and lightweight. I continue using the Repower Shampoo at home and my hair retains the shine, softness, improved density and body – though not quite the same height.

I get to experience this same treatment twice, just a few weeks apart, with different stylists and the Repower range is used both times – as the requirements for my hair haven’t changed – and it provides a great opportunity to identify any slight differences in how my hair looks or feels. Encouragingly, the treatment process is identical, and in terms of texture and volume, my hair is also the same. The only significant difference comes in the actual blow-dry styling, with each stylist opting for their own take on the finished look. All in all a fabulous hair makeover in a short timeframe.

Tested by: Zoe Moleshead

The lowdown: Kerasilk is a new premium line of products and treatments from Goldwell. The treatments can be customised to meet the individual needs of each client, with the range split into four key categories: Repower, Control, Reconstruct and Colour. Repower is designed to volumise hair, Control to smooth and reduce frizz, Reconstruct to repair damaged or poorly conditioned hair and Colour to enhance the shine and longevity of coloured hair. Utilising high-end ingredients, the treatments can last up to 10 washes when combined with using the recommended retail range at home.

PB says: My treatment begins with a consultation, in my case by Claude, the head trainer for Madi International, but normally a hairdresser would do the assessment. After discussing my haircare routine and any concerns I have, Claude examines my hair before prescribing a Repower treatment. Although she notes that I have some frizziness and a little dryness at the ends, the main concerns lie with the fineness and lack of body in my hair. The Repower range incorporates keratin and elastin which will add body to my hair; furthermore it has Procapil™ and t-Flavanone to add density and strength. Following the consultation my hair is washed using the Repower Volume Shampoo, next the Repower Intensive Volume Treatment is applied using a brush and with the majority of the product directed towards the root and top half of my hair before being combed through to the ends. This is left on for between 10-20 minutes before being rinsed from my hair and the Repower Volume Intensifying Post Treatment applied. The stylist then blast dries my hair, applying a Repower Volume Blow Dry Spray before styling and finishing the blow dry. A final spritz of finishing spray is used before the dramatic results are revealed. Not only does my hair boast incredible volume but it feels delightfully soft and looks super shiny. For such a quick treatment I’m impressed by the amount of body that has been injected into my hair, which also feels bouncy and lightweight. I continue using the Repower Shampoo at home and my hair retains the shine, softness, improved density and body – though not quite the same height.

I get to experience this same treatment twice, just a few weeks apart, with different stylists and the Repower range is used both times – as the requirements for my hair haven’t changed – and it provides a great opportunity to identify any slight differences in how my hair looks or feels. Encouragingly, the treatment process is identical, and in terms of texture and volume, my hair is also the same. The only significant difference comes in the actual blow-dry styling, with each stylist opting for their own take on the finished look. All in all a fabulous hair makeover in a short timeframe.

Tested by: Zoe Moleshead