What Are the Most Effective Salon Treatments for Over-30 Hair?

Remember your twenties, when a sneaky supermarket shampoo and a diet of two-minute noodles were just fine for your hair?

Oh, how times (and textures) change.

Now you’re over 30, and your strands are a little… let’s say, discerning. If you wake up and wonder whether your hair’s low-key rebelling, you’re not alone. Welcome to the grown-ups’ club.

The good news? You’ve got options — and the best ones are right here in your favourite hair treatment salon.

So, what actually works? Here’s our breakdown of the most effective in-salon treatments to take your hair from “meh” to “wow, who’s your stylist?”

Hair in Your 30s: Why Things Change

First up — why does hair act differently after 30?

Decreased oil production:

Cool for breakouts, not so great for dry ends.

Slower cell turnover:

Less bounce, more brittleness.

Hormonal shifts:

Post-babies, stress, or just ‘tis the season — your scalp chemistry changes.

Styling history:

Years of highlights, heat tools, and tight buns might be catching up.

It’s not about age. It’s about maintenance — and your hair is asking for a little more effort (and a lot less dry shampoo).

Olaplex, K18 or Magnet Treatments: The Bond-Builders

Let’s start with the heavy hitters.

These are the treatments we reach for when your hair’s integrity needs rebuilding from the inside out. Whether it’s Olaplex, K18, or Magnet, each one zooms in on your hair’s internal structure to repair what colour, bleach, and hot tools have broken.

How It Works:

These bonders work at the molecular level to repair disulphide bonds — the “rungs” in your hair’s internal ladder. If too many are snapped, your hair loses strength and shine. These treatments patch it up.

Who Needs It:

If your hair’s been bleached, coloured, permed, straightened, curled, or heat-styled to death — yep, you. Especially relevant for blondes or frequent colour clients.

What to Expect:

We offer Olaplex, K18 and Magnet treatments as standalone options or added to your cut or colour. You’ll notice a real difference in strength and gloss after just one session — no residue, no heaviness, just restored hair that feels like yours again.

Protein Treatments: For the Brittle & Snapping

Does your hair feel so dry and crunchy you could use it as a broom? Then you’re probably low on protein.

Why Protein Matters:

Your hair is made of keratin (a protein), and heat tools, colouring, and even water can wear it down. A professional protein treatment adds structure — like scaffolding for each strand — helping prevent breakage and split ends.

Best For:

Hair that breaks easily, stretches when wet, or has that straw-like, crunchy vibe.

What We Do:

We’ll assess your hair’s current state (too much protein can backfire) and balance it with the right mix of strengthening and softening treatments. Custom, not cookie-cutter.

Moisture Treatments: Thirsty Hair’s Best Mate

Some hair doesn’t need structure — it just needs a tall glass of water.

How They Work:

Deep moisture masks and hydration treatments penetrate your hair shaft to restore softness, reduce frizz, and rebuild manageability. Think spa day for your scalp.

Who Benefits:

Anyone with dry, coarse, curly, or colour-treated hair — especially if you’re outdoors a lot or addicted to dry shampoo. Your strands will thank you.

Realistic Expectations (Read This Before You Cry in the Car)

We’d love to say you’ll walk out with model hair in 45 minutes. But sometimes, true recovery takes a few sessions — and that’s okay.

Here’s what we can do at Rixon Hairdressing:

Rebuild broken bonds
Restore hydration
Strengthen weak strands
Prevent further damage
Give you a smoother, shinier, healthier mane

What we can’t do:

Reverse five years of damage in one go
Replace trims with treatments (some ends just need to go)

The TL:DR Science of Hair Repair

Treatment Type	What It Does	Best For
Olaplex / K18 / Magnet	Repairs internal bonds	Damaged, bleached or overprocessed hair
Protein Treatments	Adds strength and structure	Brittle, snapping, or stretchy hair
Moisture Treatments	Deep hydration and softness	Dry, frizzy, coarse, curly hair

Think of it this way:

Bonders = foundation
Protein = structure
Moisture = finishings and insulation

Your hair is the house. We’re the reno team.

So, Should You Book?

If your hair feels tired, looks flat, or your GHD is your frenemy, it’s time to visit our Geelong hair treatment salon. We’ll start with a proper consult, mix a plan to suit your hair goals, and make sure you leave feeling like your hair got its groove back.

Ready to Restore Your Hair?

Book your treatment at Rixon Hairdressing today — we’ll handle the science while you sit back, relax, and sip your cuppa.

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