Clients are done with guesswork. They want smarter, personalised haircare rooted in hair analysis, a movement that Organic Colour Systems (OCS) has been championing for decades.
"Salons are becoming more personalised than ever, offering in-depth analyses on texture, scalp condition, and overall hair health. These insights allow stylists to create truly customised treatments and formulations, giving clients hair routines that feel as unique as they are,” says salon owner and OCS Creative Ambassador Zoë Rees.
What is a hair analysis?
Think of it as a deep dive into the hair and scalp – far beyond a standard consultation. A typical OCS hair analysis includes:
- The wet stretch test / An in-depth hair analysis used to identify hair type, protein/moisture balance, and the hair’s overall condition. Stylists can repeat this throughout the appointment to show how OCS products improve the hair in real time.
- A scalp check / Looking for dryness, oil imbalance, product build-up, sensitivity or early signs of thinning.
- Lifestyle insights / Factors like diet, stress, environment, styling habits, and product use all directly impact hair health.
A thorough hair analysis creates a complete picture, allowing stylists to prescribe exactly what the hair needs to thrive.
Personalised product recommendations based on results
Clients want a customised plan – not a generic product pitch – where every recommendation is tied directly to the results of their hair analysis.
This can include:
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Bespoke treatments / Targeted masks, moisture or protein therapies, bond-building treatments, and scalp care. With OCS, for example: hair that stretches and doesn’t return well indicates a lack of protein, so Power Build Intense Protein Mask would be prescribed.
- Personalised routines / Offering a curated haircare regime that aligns with the client’s goals, lifestyle and environment is essential. Swimmers, for example, may be recommended Protect Leave-In to shield the hair from chlorine damage, and a gentle Charcoal Detox Shampoo to ensure any residue pool chemicals – or salt for sea swimmers – is removed.
- Smarter colour services / Long-lasting, professional results no longer rely on full-chemical, conventional colour products. Today, salons can choose premium low-tox colours that maintain the integrity of hair and are more environmentally friendly.
"Organic Colour Systems is so versatile,” says salon owner and OCS Creative Ambassador Terri Shadbolt. “I love creating bespoke colours, using my expertise instead of pre-made tubes — it’s fulfilling, and I stand by its environmentally-friendly values.”
The Future Is Personal
With beauty shifting toward wellness and authenticity, personalised hairdressing rooted in hair analysis is stepping into the spotlight. Clients crave tailored, targeted, truly individual results, making it more important than ever for stylists to partner with a brand that aligns with their ‘why’.
“I believe beauty should never come at the cost of our health, our planet, or the lives we share with it. With OCS, I get to live that belief every day.” – Carla Corte-Real, salon owner and OCS Creative Ambassador
