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Wella is launching an end-to-end bond repair system: WellaPlex + FusionPlex. For the next 30 days, when you create a MyWellaStore.com account, you’ll receive a free FusionPlex $50 stylist kit on your first purchase.

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Yes, vibrant, brilliant shades are all the rage, but Wella is taking us back to the basics with their newest product innovation. They’re launching an end-to-end bond repair system: WellaPlex + FusionPlex, Available on MyWellaStore.com, Wella is working to make your blondes stronger, better and faster.
The WELLAPLEX system is designed to be used with Wella color to strengthen the hair’s inner bonds and keep them strong. That means strands stay healthy and powerful, even through frequent color services. For the next 30 days, when you create a MyWellaStore.com account, you’ll receive a free FUSIONPLEX $50 stylist kit on your first purchase.
This end-to-end bond system takes three steps, but we’re adding one more:
Save on Shipping. MyWellaStore.com customers get free shipping on all orders over $50!
WellaPlex No1 Bond Maker – The first step helps to create bonds within the hair during lightening or color services. No1 is to be mixed with lightening or color - enabling optimal lift and penetration of dye molecules. Helps to reconstruct inner hair bonds for stronger hair.
WellaPlex No2 Bond Stabilizer – This in-salon treatment further strengthens the bonds and rebalances pH. No2 also strengthens the hair structure after chemical treatments.
WellaPlex No3 Hair Stabilizer - To benefit fully from your WELLAPLEX in-salon service, you should use No3 Hair Stabilizer on a weekly basis. It helps to keep the hair strong, smooth and soft until the next WELLAPLEX in-salon service. No3 is to be used at-home following a WELLAPLEX in-salon service.
It’s All About Convenience. What’s not to love about staying home, rocking your top knot and bare brows, and restocking from the couch? Instead of rushing out of the salon at the end of the day, you can re-stock on every single item offered from Wella Professionals, Sebastian and NIOXIN from basically anywhere. Not to mention, the site’s Quick Order drop-down option gives you immediate access to your favorite brand’s entire catalogue.
MyWellaStore.com means you can spend your day off relaxing, not running errands. While you can rack up Global Elite rewards points year-round, this free stylist kit with coupon code FUSIONPLEX is only available through the end of June. Create your MyWellaStore.com account today to take advantage of the new way to shop for your business.

Originally posted on Modern Salon

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