hair analysis /

The OCS care range is expertly formulated to address specific hair needs. When you visit an OCS salon, our professionals perform and in-depth hair analysis to determine your hair type and condition and to prescribe the shampoos, conditioners, masks and treatments you need.

If you haven’t visited a salon for your full hair analysis, you can perform your own simplified version at home. Follow the steps below to discover what your hair needs.

hair analysis /

step by step guide
step 1

For optimal results, cleanse with Charcoal Shampoo before the analysis. This helps remove toxins and product build-up, giving a better reflection of your hair’s condition.

step 2

Take a section of hair, spray with water and separate about 10 strands.

step 3

Wrap the hair around the forefingers of each hand and clamp it down with your thumbs.

step 4

Holding the hair firmly between two fingers, stretch it like you would a rubber band. Repeat this action on roots, mid-lengths and ends. Be sure to check what the hair does after each stretch.

step 5

Scroll down to find out what your results mean. 

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what do your results mean?
stretch & return
hair analysis

stretch & return

If your hair stretches and returns, you have a healthy balance of both moisture and protein. We recommend using the Status Quo range.
stretch & no return
hair analysis

stretch & no return

If your hair stretches and doesn’t return, then you’re lacking protein, and we would recommend the Power Build Treatment.
stretch & snap
hair analysis

stretch & snap

If your hair stretches and snaps, we recommend our bond multiplier, Revamp. 
no stretch
hair analysis

no stretch

If your hair won’t stretch at all and feels very tight, you’re lacking moisture. We recommend using Aqua Boost range.
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