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During times of economic uncertainty, differentiation is key.  How can you increase your kerb side appeal and encourage clients into your salon? One recent innovation which may interest existing clients and drive new ones to your door is Colour Therapy. 

Colour Therapy can be effectively incorporated into face and body treatments with excellent results.  Furthermore, the introduction of these new treatments doesn’t mean a massive investment in new equipment.  Affordable results driven machines are available.

At The Carlton Group, we offer a variety of machines in our Carlton Professional range including ChromaPeel, ChromaVisage, ChromaSolo and DermaVisage.

By reducing the cost of the machine, salons and spas can compete and offer cost effective treatments to their clients too, increasing footfall and revenue during potentially hard times.

Colour Therapy – How does it work?

Light applied in the correct wavelength and frequency stimulates intercellular communication, resulting in cell rejuvenation. Colour Therapy uses LED lights which provide a non-invasive treatment using multiple wavelengths within the visible light spectrum to generate different effects within the tissues.

These stimulate the basic energy processes in the mitochondria (the energy components) of each cell, whose role is to utilise oxygen in the production of energy, also known as Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP). 

ATP production is increased, therefore enabling the cell to absorb specific nutrients, which ensures healthier, stronger cells. The cells then absorb and store the information emitted by the LEDs.  

By shining these colours onto an area continuously, there are noticeable effects. By adjusting the lights so that they pulse, even greater effects can be noticed.

LED therapy is a non-invasive procedure that activates skin cells with pulses of low-level, non-thermal light energy.  LED therapy converts light energy within the skin cells, like photosynthesis, which takes sunlight and converts it into food energy in plants. The LED lights stimulate natural processes to help rejuvenate the skin. 

The LEDs cannot produce harmful UVA or UVB rays, or infrared radiation; therefore, it is a totally safe treatment.  Within the Carlton Colour Therapy Applicator, there is also the option of 4 different pulse modes.

Effects and Benefits:

The effects are different for each colour, and each pulse mode, but the flexibility this allows enables the therapist to tailor-make the treatment specific to each client’s needs. 

As with other pieces of electrotherapy equipment, the lower the Hz, the deeper the current (or in this case, the light) will penetrate. It is possible to see, by pressing the pulse button, which pulse phase you are in, as the light will visibly pulse/flicker; faster for a higher Hz, and slower for a lower Hz.

When the selected colour penetrates down to the appropriate layer, that colour’s wavelength causes a change in the cells. 

When the cells change, this results in the walls of the skin's capillaries being strengthened. This leads to improved oxygenation and detoxification of the skin. The skin’s water content (hydration) is increased and the ability of the skin to retain that moisture improves. Increased cellular activity, improved natural repair, and creation of healthy skin conditions also follow. 

Having a healthy skin condition also allows the cells to regenerate faster and more effectively, thus contributing to a general anti-ageing effect.

For more information on our wide range of Beauty Salon Equipment and Spa  Furniture, please visit our website at; http://www.thecarltongroup.co.uk/.