Talking Hair & Dr.Hauschka with Johnathan Gale, Celebrity Hair Color Artist

Hair Color Artist Johnathan Gale is a master of the art of hair coloring. He's worked with legends like hairstylist Sam McKnight and photographer Bruce Weber. His color has graced the covers of Vogue, Harper's Bazaar, Rolling Stone, GQ and many more. In Hollywood he's worked with top-notch stars like Johnny Depp, Sandra Bullock, Charlize Theron, Diane Keaton and Jennifer Garner.

At-Home Care with Johnathan Gale
I recommend using the Neem Hair Oil once a week at home. The hair is saturated with the oil, covered and left on for 1/2 a day to overnight. Conditioners are necessary but do not penetrate as well as oils. I find the Neem Hair Oil to be far more effective than deep cream-based conditioners:

- Dry/Curly hair types should use the oil as a calming styling serum
- After hair is shampooed and towel dried, apply a small amount of Neem Hair Oil to the hair as a styling aid
- This works amazingly well on coarse thick hair that needs extra nourishment

Clients who faithfully utilize the at home Neem Hair Oil treatment do not have a dry hair on their head after 6 months

- Fine/Processed hair types also benefit from the once a week deep conditioning treatment, as described above
- For fine hair that has been overly processed a drop of Neem Hair Oil can be applied to the ends of the hair on a daily basis. Be careful not to overuse

Are natural ingredients important to you and your clients?
I spend a great deal of time in nature. I meditate every morning and eat organically. I bring this commitment into my professional environment and promote a green, sustainable, healthy salon. Natural isn't a trend, it's a lifestyle. Now more than ever my clients are open to being steered in a greener direction. I emphasize the need to counterbalance the use of chemicals with sulfate-free shampoos and nurturing conditioners. I also insist that clients nourish and protect the hair weekly with a therapeutic conditioning treatment.

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How did you discover Dr.Hauschka Skin Care?
I discovered Dr.Hauschka Skin Care seven years ago through Christine Tross, a beautician friend in Australia. I love Dr.Hauschka because the products really work and the company is committed to sustainability. Protecting the environment is deeply important to me both personally and professionally. I was stricken with toxic poisoning as a result of the high levels of chemicals I come in contact with on a daily basis. This caused me to re-evaluate my entire life, including the hair care products I use.

How do you incorporate Dr.Hauschka into your practice?
I use the Dr.Hauschka Neem Hair Oil on every client that sits in my chair. I ask all my color clients to arrive 10 minutes early so that I can apply Neem Hair Oil to the hair and massage it into the scalp. I then apply highlights or all-over color on top of the oil. The hair receives the benefits of the oil, which nourishes and protects at the same time. It also helps to decrease the porosity in the hair, making the color less damaging. Depending on the service, the client may be placed under the dryer for a period of time. Both color and oil are then shampooed out. The results are amazing! My Oil, Bake & Shine treatment is a service unto itself. Hair is saturated with Neem Hair Oil and the client is placed under a dryer for 20 minutes. Leaving the oil on, I apply a clear demi-gloss color then return my client to the dryer for another 20 minutes. After drying I shampoo out the color glaze and oil. I am incredibly pleased with the results I receive using the Neem Hair Oil. Elasticity is restored & moisture is retained. Hair is sleeker, shinier, softer and prettier than ever before.

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