How the treatment works
A Conditioning Treatment - Add-On is applied to the hair to restore moisture and improve strand strength. In many cases the product is placed under gentle heat so the conditioning agents can penetrate more deeply into the hair shaft. This is a targeted, short service that focuses on rehydration and temporary strengthening rather than a lengthy reconstruction.
Because the process relies on surface application plus heat to increase absorption, results depend on hair porosity and recent chemical or sun exposure. It won’t replace longer restorative programs, but it gives measurable smoothing and easier manageability after a single session when maintenance or a quick recovery is the goal.
What you should expect
At the salon, your stylist will assess your hair and recommend the add-on when extra moisture or softness is needed. The LABoratory’s team approach means stylists take time to learn your routine and offer supportive, individualized ideas. Clients appreciate that staff get to know them and tailor recommendations rather than using a one-size-fits-all application.
This service is brief — listed as 15 MINUTES — and is designed to be added onto another appointment. It’s convenient for commuters and local clients near King Street Metro or I-395 who want a quick pre- or post-commute touch-up, or for evening and weekend self-care around Old Town events and waterfront visits.
Choosing when to add it
The add-on is especially useful after seasons or activities that dry hair: summer sun and chlorine exposure, or winter indoor heating. The salon sees peaks in January, February, September and October as clients repair winter dryness and reset hair following summer damage. Use this add-on as a maintenance boost during those cycles.
Decide based on how your hair responds: choose the quick add-on when you need faster smoothing and hydration between larger services. If your hair needs more intensive correction, discuss longer or repeat options with your stylist. The team will help you balance time, desired outcome, and other services on the same visit.
