Soft, Sleek & Styled

Reasons not to get a Kérastase treatment: hair bands easily slide off; hair is so shiny, it’s blinding; and you get many compliments.

When Sharlene and I entered the Rolf Offerman Hairplay salon at Ballito Regional Junction Mall, we were warmly greeted by the receptionist, Tyrell, who led us to our hair stylists (miracle workers) for the day, Ayanda and Mpume. Sharlene consulted with Ayanda about having a dry scalp and hair, and a cut that would work well for both straight and curled styles, preferring layers and texturing for her thick hair. Ayanda recommended a dry scalp treatment for Sharlene, while Mpume and I discussed my hair concerns: frizz, dryness, split ends, unruly curls, and dullness. She was quite keen to tackle my hair and suggested the Mycro Keratin treatment, a 4-step treatment to solve everything.

Sharlene was first led to the basin, where Nadine applied the Kérastase Symbiose Micro-Peeling Cellulaire to her scalp, a gentle exfoliator to remove dead skin cells, revitalising and purifying the scalp. She then washed it out using a Kérastase shampoo and conditioner. Next, she used the Kérastase Symbiose Masque Revitalisant Essentiel, a deep-conditioning hair mask, and finished with a relaxing head massage.

My treatment began with the Mycro Keratin Clarifying Shampoo, a deep-cleansing treatment to remove impurities and product build-up, allowing us to start on a clean base. Then we moved to Step 2: Mpume sectioned my hair and applied the Mycro Keratin Classic Smoothing and Repair Treatment evenly. I had to wait for at least 30 minutes until the next step, and Sharlene was back in Ayanda’s chair, getting her hair cut. Ayanda worked her magic and finished off with a blow wave that brought the whole look together.

After 30 minutes, Mpume blow-dried and straightened my hair to activate the treatment. This treatment improves the hair’s health and shine for up to six months. After locking in the Keratin, they washed my hair with Step 3: the Mycro Keratin Keraxir Smoothing Shampoo, which gently cleanses and adds shine. And then we moved to Step 4: the Mycro Keratin Keraxir Deep Repair Masque, to revitalise strength and elasticity. The mask was worked into my hair before a hot towel was placed over it to allow the mask to penetrate the hair cuticles deeply. After my hair was rinsed, I was back in the chair for the finishing touches, a little snip and style session. My final look had me in awe; my hair was soft and nourished. These ladies definitely outdid The Princess Diaries’ Paolo, don’t you think?

If you would like some of their magic worked on your hair, Rolf Offerman has two beautiful specials running, all year round: a Scalp & Hair Ritual, and a Power Hour, Cut & Blow Dry. Excluding peak season. For more enquiries, please contact or visit them in-store. Thank you to the team at Rolf Offermann Hairplay. There really is nothing better than having your hair done by experts passionate about hair care and styling.

Tel: 032 307 0837

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Address: Ballito Junction Regional Mall Shop F8A