Jo Hansford salons introduce The French face lift haircut & new advanced treatment to remove calcium build up and repair hair

13 February 2025: Jo Hansford Mayfair and Jo Hansford Harvey Nichols salons are bringing a Parisian touch to British hairdressing with the introduction of Visagisme – the French Face Lift haircut. This innovative technique, designed to elevate volume and sculpt the face, is a natural way to add lift without going under the knife.

Visagisme is based on the principle of creating a hairstyle with the unique structure of each face. Unlike traditional cutting methods that focus on sectioning, the French approach builds the cut differently—creating connections rather than divisions to add lift and movement.

“When we do this style of cut, we become the hair’s architect,” says Zacharie Jardin, Senior Stylist at Jo Hansford Harvey Nichols, who worked in Paris and many of its top salons for more than 15 years.

He continues: “The cut is all about angles, aesthetics and volume and the results are always transformational.

“French women understand the power of lift when it comes to hair—often opting for shorter, more structured styles that enhance their natural features and create an effortlessly chic effect.”

The French Face Lift haircut is tailored to suit every face shape, with an immediate lifting effect on the cheekbones and overall facial structure. Zacharie Jardin explains: “It’s particularly beneficial for those in mid-life whose hair may feel like curtains, dragging the face down, which can make women look drained. It’s also a wonderful for those experiencing thinning hair, as this method counteracts loss of volume by strategically shaping and elevating the hair.”

The transformative effect can be further enhanced with expert colour application. As Bridget Kearney, Senior Colourist at Jo Hansford Harvey Nichols, explains: “Our new French Face Lift haircut can be taken to the next level with carefully placed colour such as lights or balayage, adding even more dimension, differentiation and radiance to the face.”

The French Face Lift haircut starts from £190 and colour appointment starts from £130 at Jo Hansford salons.

Click on the following Instagram link to see Zacharie Jordan explaining the French Face Lift haircut: CLICK HERE

Further information can be found on the Jo Hansford website HERE.

Kérastase Première: The ultimate solution for removing calcium build up in hair to restore its natural strength, elasticity and shine

Jo Hansford salons are also introducing Kérastase Première, a groundbreaking in-salon treatment designed to remove calcium buildup and repair all types of hair damage caused by heat styling, colour treatments, bleaching and over-processing.

New research has revealed that a key contributor to the cycle of persistent damage experienced by consumers is, Calcium, a mineral that we find in our everyday tap water[1]. This mineral – while important to our physical health – is not good for our hair when in excess. Because damaged hair is porous, it can absorb up to three times more calcium (not limescale!) from hard water than healthy hair does, leading to a calcium overdose. Calcium sneaks in between keratin chains, breaking their links, and can make hair feel rigid, stiff, and breakable.

[1] Source: Kérastase

The Kérastase Première treatment consists of a four-step layering process which works by freeing the hair from this buildup, restoring its natural strength, elasticity and shine. This includes citric acid, an organic acid that acts from core to surface, to neutralise dullness and stiffness. Once excess calcium is removed, Glycine, an amino acid, penetrates hair’s inner layer to help deeply repair. As a result, this helps reconnect broken links between keratin chains, helping to reduce breakage. The treatment lasts for 30 minutes. Price £80.00, available in both Jo Hansford Mayfair and Jo Hansford Harvey Nichols.