At Iron + Ivy we only work with professional brands that protect hair health while we create colour — Olaplex and K20 for bond strength, Moroccanoil for nourishment and shine, and salon ranges like Lakmé, Evo and Color Wow for colour and styling. The products aren’t an afterthought; they’re half the reason a colour looks good and stays healthy. Here’s what we use and why.
Olaplex & K20 — bond protection during colour
Lightening breaks bonds inside the hair. Olaplex and our K20 recovery treatment rebuild those bonds during the service, which is how we lift to bright blondes and balayage while keeping the hair feeling strong rather than straw-like. It’s the single biggest reason our colour clients leave with condition intact — more in our K20 treatment guide and our take on whether Olaplex is worth it.
Moroccanoil — nourishment, shine and finish
We’re proud to work with Moroccanoil for hydration and that signature glossy finish. It’s the product clients most often fall in love with at the basin and take home — and we explain how to choose the right one in our Moroccanoil hair oil guide.
Lakmé, Evo & Color Wow — colour and styling
Our colour and styling shelf is built on professional ranges chosen for performance: rich, reliable colour and styling products that hold up in real life (and real Queenstown weather), not just in the chair.
Why “professional only” matters
Salon-only brands are formulated to higher standards of pigment, bond care and longevity than supermarket equivalents — and they’re matched to the exact service we’re doing. Using them start to finish is how we keep results consistent and your hair healthy between visits. You can see the full picture on our services page.
Frequently Asked Questions
What hair products does Iron + Ivy use?
We work with professional brands including Olaplex, Moroccanoil, Lakmé, Evo and Color Wow, plus our K20 recovery treatment and Cezanne keratin smoothing.
Why does Iron + Ivy use Olaplex and K20?
Both rebuild the internal bonds that lightening breaks, so we can create bright blondes and balayage while keeping hair strong and healthy.
Can I buy these products at the salon?
Yes — we stock the take-home ranges we use in the salon, and we’ll match the right ones to your hair at your appointment.
Are professional products really better than supermarket brands?
For coloured and lightened hair, yes — they offer higher-grade pigment, bond protection and longevity, and they’re matched to your specific service.
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