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With wedding season in full swing, brides are juggling a calendar packed with back-to-back functions and every appearance counts. The trend now leans toward effortless elegance rather than elaborate hairdos, making healthy, manageable hair a priority. Enter protein treatments: the go-to solution that smooths, strengthens and shields strands, ensuring your hair stays resilient to hair sprays, heat styling, humidity and weather changes.
To put this promise to the test, I tried the Silk Bliss Protein Re-Filler Treatment by Orangewood at LOOKS Salon, Juhu-Vile Parle Development Scheme (JVPD), Mumbai. Here’s everything you need to know about this treatment.
THE USP
As Nilofer Zohaib, Regional Technical Manager, Orangewood, explained to me, this treatment is designed to deliver real results without compromising hair health or the comfort of stylists. Orangewood’s six unique USPs caught my attention right away:
• Formaldehyde-free: Gentle, chemical-safe formulation
• 100 per cent rinse-out: No fumes, smoke or tears during the process
• Negligible colour lift: Your shade stays intact
• Same-day results: No need for a follow-up visit
• Universal compatibility: Works even on henna, box-coloured, curly or frizzy hair
• Texture control: Relaxes up to 80–90 per cent while maintaining natural movement
THE PROCESS
We began with a consultation to understand my hair’s needs. Step one was a deep cleanse with Orangewood’s Derma Pure Shampoo, enriched with hyaluronic acid, argan oil and collagen peptides leaving my scalp refreshed without stripping moisture.
Once my hair was dried, the Silk Bliss formula was applied in sections. Processing time varies depending on hair type, ranging from 45 to 90 minutes. Mine took about an hour.
Here’s what makes Silk Bliss stand out: instead of styling with product still on the strands (the usual cause of salons and stinging eyes), the formula is completely rinsed out first. Blow-drying was quick, light and irritation-free. The session ended with flat ironing to lock in smoothness and a moisture-lock conditioner.
THE RESULTS
The transformation was immediate. My hair felt lighter, shinier and most importantly frizz-free while still retaining natural movement. No poker-straight stiffness or dullness. The absence of fumes made the entire experience much more comfortable for me and for everyone else in the salon.
THE AFTERCARE
A word of honesty: this is not a quick in-and-out service. Be ready to spend 4-5 hours in the chair. I confess to getting a backache by the end of it, so I strongly recommend taking short walks or stretching in between. But the results made every minute worth it.
Longevity-wise, depending on whether you opt for Kera Bliss or Silk Bliss, the treatment lasts 40–55 washes. To extend results, Zohaib suggested using the Repair Rescue Shampoo and Conditioner, which are sulphate- and paraben-free, and gentle on scalp and strands.
MY VERDICT
For brides-to-be, or for anyone looking for frizz-free elegance without daily styling struggles, the Silk Bliss Protein Re-Filler is a must-try. It’s safe, effective, colour-protective and leaves hair sleek with natural movement.
Yes, it takes time and patience but for me, the end result felt like hitting refresh on my hair, just in time for the wedding season.
Would I do it again? Absolutely.