Quick answer: Epres is a professional bond-repair system that rebuilds the broken disulfide bonds inside the hair shaft caused by color, lightening and heat damage. Our stylists use it on color services, and the at-home treatment helps maintain bleached or chemically treated hair between visits.
What does bond repair actually do?
Chemical services and heat break the internal bonds that give hair its strength and elasticity. Bond-repair technology like Epres works inside the strand to rebuild those bonds, so hair holds color better, breaks less, and feels stronger over time.
Who should use Epres?
Anyone who colors, lightens, or heat-styles regularly — and especially clients maintaining blonde or chemically treated hair. It's a maintenance staple, not a one-time fix; consistent use is where the results compound.
Salon vs. at-home Epres
Our stylists incorporate Epres into color and treatment services for an intensive reset. The at-home treatment extends those results between appointments. Used together, they keep fragile hair resilient.
Frequently asked questions
Is Epres like a deep conditioner?
No. Conditioners coat and smooth the surface; Epres works structurally inside the hair to rebuild broken bonds. They solve different problems and work well together.
How often should I use at-home Epres?
Most clients use it as a regular treatment in their routine — ask our stylists for a cadence based on your hair's condition and how often you color or heat-style.
Can Epres fix already-damaged hair?
It significantly strengthens and improves compromised hair over consistent use, though severely damaged ends may still need to be trimmed. It's most powerful as ongoing maintenance.
Explore the full range at the shop, or visit Ann Michael Collective in Elkhart Lake, WI. Questions? Our stylists are happy to help.
