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I’ve visited quite a few hair salons lately and have been lucky enough to discover some real gems all over Joburg. Now, it’s no secret that I’m super picky when it comes to hair salons so you can trust me when I say that my latest find is a must-visit! Chemistry Hair Studio is the perfect place to go if your relationship with your hair is on the rocks and you’re desperate to get out of a hair rut! I absolutely loved the salon and I can’t wait to go back to see what they’ll do to my hair next.
The little hair salon, located in the Blue Bird Shopping centre in Birnam, is special in that it is a fully integrated Redken concept salon – which means they specialise in any and all Redken products and only use Redken on your hair. Because they’re not bogged down with a million products everyone in the salon is an expert on the products they use on your hair, and they can even concoct cocktails for you based on what your hair needs – genius! I went in for a wash, treatment and blow-dry and was blown away by the condition of my hair afterwards. When I arrived I had a quick consultation with my stylist Jenna. She whipped up a Redken Chemistry treatment just for me and my hair and then it was off to the shampoo room.
Please note that I said shampoo room – not just basin. At Chemistry the shampooing experience is unlike anything I’ve ever experienced. I was a little shocked when I was led into a separate little room decorated to resemble an inner- city at night – the room is softly light by sparkly fairy lights on the ceiling (made to look like the night sky), you sit on comfy recliner couches and soothing music is pumped into the room. This room is all about relaxation and the shampooing experience even includes a head, neck and shoulder massage – and I’m not talking a simple massage during your treatment - this was quite possibly the best massage I’ve ever had at a salon (for a moment there I considered asking them if I could just book to come back for regular massages).
After the heavenly shampoo experience Jenna led me to her station for another consultation on the blow-dry style I wanted. I opted to try something different from my usual sleek and straight style and opted for a style with more volume and little flicks and curls. I’m also quite skittish when it comes to blow-dries (I’ve been burnt so many times it’s scary) but Jenna was a whizz with the dryer and I felt completely comfortable the whole time. When she was done I was absolutely in love with my hair – the blow-dry was amazing and my hair felt super soft and I’m now addicted to Chemistry treatments.
Chemistry Hair Studio offers colouring, cutting, styling (including special updos and bridal hair), Brazilian blowouts, Great Length hair extensions and much more. I also love that they have a special Brazilian blowout product specially designed for pregnant moms (and ladies who just want a semi-permanent fix) which washes out after 10 washes!
Chemistry is open from 09:00 – 17:00 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, from 09:00 – 16:00 on Saturdays (closed on Mondays and Sundays) and every alternate Wednesday they are open until 20:00.
 
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