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 A precious Gel for your hair, natural and certified organic!     Whether you have straight, frizzy, curly, dry, damaged, colored or natural hair... a treatment is always good! If you are looking for a natural, certified organic, and versatile hair care product, we are going to present you a gem that will please you: the Pearly Gel.  The Pearly Gel, what is it? To make it simple, the Pearly Gel is a no-rinse detangling care. But in reality it is much more than that! As a hair detangler, this precious gel facilitates daily hair styling and naturally supports the hairstyle. Particularly rich in Mother-of-Pearl from Brittany, seawater, vegetable rice proteins and aloe vera, the Pearly Gel hydrates the hair, while providing it with a natural anti-UV and anti-pollution filter without chemical filters.. The vegetable rice protein will naturally "inflate" the hair, allowing it to give volume to the hair, draw the curl and give bounce to curly and/or curly hair. The Mother-of-Pearl contained in large quantities will make your hair shine and sublimate it. With its marine benefits provided by seawater and mother-of-pearl from Brittany, the Pearly Gel will allow your hair to regain softness and tonus, naturally! Discover all the benefits of mother-of-pearl in this article.  What does the Pearly Gel contain? Natural and gluten-free, this is a care for everybody.With organic aloe vera, vegetable proteins from rice, precious extracts of Nacre from Brittany and sea water, the Pearly Gel is made up of 98% ingredients of natural origin, and 28% from of Organic Agriculture, certified by Ecocert Cosmos Organic and Cosmebio. Complete list of the ingredients here.  How to apply the Pearly Gel? The Pearly Gel can be applied in two different ways. On dry hair: apply a small amount of the Pearly Gel, mainly on the hair ends and lengths, then detangle with a wide comb or a brush, to bring shine and deeply hydrate the hair.On curly to wavy hair: apply the Pearly Gel to dry or wet hair, from the length to the root, to define and give bounce to the curl. In both cases, shake before using to mix up the active ingredients.     With its pretty glass bottle, its shine due to mother-of-pearl and its practical capacity of less than 100mL, the Pearly Gel has it all! It's the perfect everyday hair companion, wherever you go! Try out the Pearly Gel juste here. 

 The Mineral Balayage – what is it?  Very popular at the moment, we hear more and more about Mineral Balayage, also called white clay balayage. What is this ? What's the difference with a classic balayage? Let us explain to you.  Technically, what is a balayage? Balayage is a bleaching technique consisting of lightening the hair in fine strands, with the goal of illuminating the hair in a subtle and discreet way. This adds light and depth to the hair, while keeping the effect as natural as possible.During our in-salon diagnoses, we explain to our clients the great advantages of balayage, which relate in particular to its less frequent recurrence than coloring for example, but also its maintenance constraints such as a shampoo and a treatment really adapted to prolong the life of blondes.  On what hair can you do balayages? Women with blond, brown or black hair will appreciate the shadow and light effects offered by a balayage. Its quality exceeds that of a simple lightening shampoo or the result after a few days spent in the sun and will revive the beauty of your hair.  How to lighten hair? In conventional hairdressing, products for lightening hair are composed of chemical elements such as hydrogen peroxide, ammonia, ammonium persulfate or sodium persulfate. These are components that will open the scales of the hair and alter their composition in order to obtain the desired shade. Clearly, the product will gradually discolor the natural color of the hair, going from a red reflection to a very light blond. As a result, by lightening your hair you can achieve shades ranging from dark caramel to platinum blonde, all the way to the strawberry highlights that have been in vogue for some time. The technique of the sun effect can also be an alternative to lighten the hair, starting from the root, thus making it possible to mark the regrowth too much. We also achieve many results called "transformation" which allow to drastically change the base color to an extreme, to go from a brown to a polar blonde for example.. But by getting into the hair fiber in this way, these products also dry out the hair, making it more porous, and ending up damaging it. And that's without mentioning their allergenic and harmful side to the health: the impact on the quality of your hair and your health is very strong and seriously damages the hair fiber. It is more than recommended not to do too many chemical balayages in the year so as not to "break" them.  What natural alternative for the balayage? A natural and more healthy alternative exists today and is becoming more and more widespread: it is the Mineral Balayage (a natural balayage technique). Composed essentially of ingredients from plant origin, the Mineral Balayage naturally lightens the hair thanks to an oxidizing agent. At Rodolphe&Co, we use our own lightening powder: Mineral Whitener. It is composed of ingredients of mineral origin, such as mineral silica, diamond powder and white clay which actively participate in opening the scales and facilitating oxidation. This powder allows lightening up to 6 tones and balayages that completely respects the hair fiber..  What are the benefits of a Mineral Balayage? Does not damage the hair and respects the hair fiberWithout ammonia or derivatives, sodium persulfate, resorcinol, PPD, parabens, silicones...Vegan friendly & gluten freeWorks on natural hair and colored hair, chemically or naturallyWorks on both mineral and plant-based hair color (Mineral Whitener powder is the only one that offers possible lightening on plant-colored hair!) The natural balayage is a good alternative for people who want to change their hair color or brighten their complexion, with subtle and natural coloring techniques. This balayage technique offers a result to the hair like a streak effect, which can have blond, caramel or light brown highlights depending on your base color. How to maintain a balayage? After a balayage, you should continue to nourish and moisturize your hair. We recommend opting for a 100% natural dry oil such as the Botanic Oil and a Hydrating Hair Mask with natural and organic active ingredients, to be applied regularly for silky, shiny and healthy hair! At Rodolphe&Co, we now offer a special treatment dedicated to blonde hair, the ULTIMATE BLONDE CARE. This product moisturizes and restores the tone of copper and/or yellow blondes thanks to the color activating active ingredients of rare natural and organic plants.  How much costs a Mineral Balayage? Depending on the desired result, the work and the length of the hair, a Mineral Balayage can cost between around €95 and €115 (excluding additional treatments). It's the right compromise if you've never done coloring and you don't want too drastic a change for your face. The natural balayage ensures you many possibilities of trendy hairstyles, and a good result in the long term.  What does a Mineral Balayage looks like at Rodolphe&Co? Here are some examples of Mineral Balayages carried out by our Rodolphe&Co experts:         Where can I do a Rodolphe&Co Mineral Balayage? You can do a Mineral Balayage and get expert tips at our 1300 professional partner salons in France and abroad! Find the closest to you here! 

 Our Patents - Rodolphe&Co  At Rodolphe&Co, we focus on numerous biotechnological innovations in order to guarantee the effectiveness of our natural and organic products. Some of our products, such as the Anti-Dandruff Shampoo, or the Dermo-Grey, Dermo-Chute and Dermo-Sensitive serums, are patented for proven effectiveness. In the same logic ​​as our products, these patents are ORGANIC certified by Ecocert COSMOS ORGANIC. Here are their actions in detail:   DANDRILYS®Fights effectively and long-lastingly against dandruff | Dermo-Sensitive Serum | Anti-Dandruff Shampoo  Dandrilys® is a natural alternative to zinc pyrithione to effectively and durably fight against dandruff. It is a natural active ingredient from the bark of Ziziphus Joazeiro, rich in saponins, molecules with anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, immunomodulatory properties and other pharmacological benefits.  Actions:1/ suppresses rapidly dandruff flakes (72hrs action)2/ reduces irritation and itching by limiting the liberation of histamine, the molecule responsible for inflammations and causing itching -> calms and apeases the scalp3/ regulates the secretion of sebum, one of the causes for dandruff4/ restores the skin barrier and normalizes cell renewal  Proven efficiency:Is more efficient and acts faster than the zinc pirithione (chemical molecule): -40% less dandruff after 6 days33% more efficient after 6 days-27% liberation of hismatinRegulates sebum secretion during and after the treatment (zinc pirithione, on the opposite, increases importantly the secretion)  DANDRILYS® improves the overall appearance of the scalp, with less itching and dandruff, even 10 days after stopping treatment.   ECTOIN®Protects the scalp cells | Dermo-Sensitive Serum | Anti-Dandruff Shampoo  Ectoin® is a molecule produced naturally by extremophile microorganisms living in extreme environments such as salt lakes, deserts or permafrost. This molecule binds the water molecules around it to form a moisturizing, nourishing and stabilizing protective shell, protecting the skin from stress (UV rays, pollution, cold, dryness...) and preventing cell damage. Actions:1/ stabilizes proteins, nucleic acids, biomembranes and cells2/ protects cells from damages and aging factors3/ restores and stimulates the cellulars functions responsible for health and beauty of the skin -> for a younger looking skin Proven efficiency:improves the elasticity of the skinimproves skin lesions and roughnessprotects Langerhans cells (epidermal cells) against UV raysreduces the number of cells burnt by the sunimproves skin hydrationprevents aging of the hair follicles   ANAGAIN™Stimulates hair growths and fights against hair loss | Dermo-Chute Serum  Extracted from organic pea shoots, AnaGain™ reduces hair loss by stimulating the Noggin and FGF-7 molecules found inside dermal papilla cells to reactivate hair growth. AnaGain™ is sourced from organic pea shoots for their high phytonutrient content. Actions:1/ stimulates hair growth from the roots2/ prolongs the life cycle of the hair3/ fully restores the vitality of the hair4/ for denser hair in just 3 months  Hair loss is due to an imbalance in the hair life cycle, with a reduced number of growing hairs (anagen phase) coupled with an increase in the number of declining hairs (telogen phase). A 3 month experience with AnaGain™ showed that:the density of hairs in the anagen phase has increased by about 8%the density of hairs in the telogen phase has reduces by more than 28%The growth coefficient (proportion of active hair follicles) increased from 4 to 7.2, which demonstrates a significant regrowth action.   ARCOLYS®Stimulates natural repigmentation of white hairs | Dermo-Grey Serum  Arcolys® is an anti-apoptotic, anti-inflammatory and antioxidant molecule, sourced from the roots of the Picrorhiza Scrophulariiflora, native to Asia.  Hair whitening is due to the reduction of melanocytes, cells that produce pigments. Gray hair contains no melanocytes, or few inactive melanocytes. Arcolys® acts at this level to stimulate the natural pigmentation of the hair. Actions:1/ targets the mechanisms responsible for hair whitening2/ stimulates the natural hair pigmentation 3/ improves self-perception and emotions4/ slows down the hair whitening process  Proven efficiency:Reduces ROS production in the dermal papilla, an element that affects melanocyte activity and hair pigmentationImproves antioxidant properties of cells, reducing hair whiteningStimulates melanin productionDensity of white hair after 5 months: -19%Proportion of white hair after 5 months: -15%   KERAGUARD®Protects the color and heals colored hair | Specific Colored Hair Shampoo | Colored Hair Care  Keraguard® is extracted from young shoots of sunflower (Helianthus annuus) and the tara plant (Caesalpinia spinosa). The sunflower is a symbol of energy and perfection due to its symmetry and longevity. The young shoots of this plant have the highest concentration of phyto-nutrients, phytochemicals beneficial to health. The tara plant is a legume native to the Peruvian Andes. Tannins extracted from the tara plant are highly effective and stable antioxidants. Actions:1/ prevents hair color fading2/ repairs chemically treated hair3/ protects hair against heat, pollution, UV stress4/ restores hair strength Proven efficiency:Antioxidant power comparable to that of vitamin CUV hair protectionHair color protection (dyed hair)Repair of bleached hairProtection of hair against heat damage 

 Mother-of-Pearl from French Brittany  Flagship ingredient at the heart of the Rodolphe&Co brand, Mother-of-Pearl is a real panacea for beauty. What are the benefits of mother-of-pearl in cosmetics? What are the origins of its use? Let us explain it all to you.  What is mother-of-pearl? Mother-of-pearl is a biomineral. It is the iridescent coating biosynthesized by certain shellfish throughout their life. This coating lines the inside of the shell, constituting the smooth iridescent lining of mollusc shells, such as oysters for example.  Mother-of-pearl is also the material that constitutes pearls. They are formed from a grain of sand that penetrates inside the shell of the mollusc, which will then synthesize mother-of-pearl all around it in order to wrap it and form a pearl.  Why do we use mother-of-pearl? Etymologically, the French word for mother-of-pearl - "nacre" - comes from the Arabic word "naqqarah" or the Persian one "nakkar" which means beautiful and shimmering. It is a material that has been used since Antiquity in traditional Egyptian, Asian and Native American pharmacopoeia: The Mayans were the first to use it for its hardness and its similarity to the tissues of teeth, in order to make dental implantsChinese Empresses have been using mother-of-pearl for 2000 years as an ointment to keep the skin smooth and white, and to fight against wrinklesThe Egyptians used it to heal war woundsIn general, mother-of-pearl was also used by these civilizations to prevent and soothe sun burns  What are the properties of mother-of-pearl? In cosmetics, mother-of-pearl has regenerative properties:It stimulates bone regeneration and wound healingIt remineralizes and acts as an anti-aging agent thanks to its high calcium concentrationIt stimulates cell renewal thanks to its richness in cellular proteins similar to collagenIt acts as a light reflector when ground fine enoughIt has antioxidant properties  How is mother-of-pearl harvested at Rodolphe&Co? At Rodolphe&Co, mother-of-pearl is harvested during family walks on the beach, on the peninsula of Quiberon in French Brittany. Indeed, Ecocert does not allow the use of mother-of-pearl from agriculture: ours is harvested in the wild life, from the empty shells that are washed up on the beach. The pearly part is then extracted by a biotechnological process certified by Ecocert, then assembled with other natural components to be transformed into BIONACRE. This same Bionacre that you find in our Rodolphe&Co hair care products.    Where can I find the Rodolphe&Co products with mother-of-pearl? Bionacre is present in all of our water-based products, such as the shampoos, the Hydrating Hair Mask, the Mineral Colours… It is particularly visible in the Pearly Gel, a particularly shiny leave-in detangling hair gel.