Elevate retail shelf of hair care at Elevate Salon + Spa, Charlottesville VA

Reviewed by Anna, owner and educator at Elevate Salon + Spa, who trains every stylist through Elevation Training. Updated September 2026.

Why a treatment belongs in your color routine

Lightening and color correction change hair from the inside. Blonding removes proteins, which can leave strands feeling rough, stretchy or dull. Bond builders help put that strength back, restoring shine and helping color hold up, which is why the salon always includes bonders in its color correction work.

Each treatment at Elevate does a different job. A peptide restoration treatment works on the hair's integrity, shine and elasticity and suits all hair types. Redken Acidic Bonding uses a pH balancing acidic formula to bring hair back into a healthy range for shine, softness and strength. A detox and bond treatment reduces metal and mineral buildup so color looks more vibrant and even. Olaplex bond strengthening and a Scalp Revitalizer round out the list, and your stylist will recommend the one that matches what your hair and scalp need that day.

Bond and scalp treatments can be added to appointments across the team, so book with the stylist you already see or browse the team to find the right fit for your cut or color.

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The treatments you can add

  • Peptide restoration treatment

    This treatment works on hair from the inside, restoring its overall integrity, shine and elasticity. It is great for all hair types and a strong choice after lightening, when strands feel weak or snap easily.

  • Redken Acidic Bonding

    A pH balancing acidic formula that brings hair back to a healthy range after color or chemical services. Guests choose it for shine, softness and strength, and it pairs naturally with a color appointment.

  • Detox and bond

    This treatment reduces metal and mineral buildup on the hair. Clearing that buildup helps color look more vibrant and even and gives hair back its bounce and shine around a color service.

  • Olaplex and Scalp Revitalizer

    Olaplex bond strengthening supports hair that has been lightened or heavily processed. The Scalp Revitalizer focuses on the skin under your hair, a quick refresh when a full head spa is more than you need.

Recent work at Elevate

  • Elevate retail shelf of hair care at Elevate Salon + Spa, Charlottesville VA
  • Retail wall and front desk with Elevate logo at Elevate Salon + Spa, Charlottesville VA
  • Shampoo bowls beneath the color bar at Elevate Salon + Spa, Charlottesville VA
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More about bond and Scalp Treatments

What to expect at your appointment

Treatments are added to another service, so they happen inside your cut, color or blowout appointment rather than on their own. Every visit at Elevate begins with a consultation, which is the moment to mention anything that has changed, such as breakage, dryness, an itchy scalp, or color that fades fast.

Your stylist will look at your hair, ask about your recent color history and suggest the treatment that fits. Because it happens within your hair service, there is nothing extra to plan beyond adding it when you book.

Aftercare and maintenance

A salon treatment goes further when home care supports it. After lightening or color correction, the salon recommends bond builders such as Olaplex at home to restore shine and strength and help reduce fading. Our retail wall carries Olaplex and Redken alongside the Signature Elevate line, which is sodium chloride free and sulfate free.

Your stylist can suggest how often to repeat a treatment; many guests add one at each color appointment.

How pricing works

Each treatment is priced separately as an add on, so your total depends on which one you choose and the service you pair it with. Hair that has been through a lot of lightening may benefit from more than one, and your stylist will explain the options at your consultation. See the Service Menu for current pricing.

See the work

Current cuts, color and finished styles from the team are posted on Instagram @elevatesalonva. Elevate Salon + Spa holds a 4.9 rating from 900 Google reviews.

Frequently asked questions

What does a bond treatment actually do?

Lightening and other chemical services break down some of the internal structure and proteins that keep hair strong. A bond treatment helps restore that structure, so hair regains strength, shine and elasticity and color tends to hold up better. It does not change your color or cut.

Which treatment is right for my hair?

It depends on what your hair is dealing with. Weak or stretchy strands after blonding often call for a restoration or Olaplex treatment. Dullness after color may point to Redken Acidic Bonding. Flat or uneven color can signal mineral buildup, where detox and bond helps.

Can I book a treatment on its own?

These treatments are add ons, so they are booked alongside a cut, color or blowout. If you want a longer visit focused only on your scalp, look at the Head Spa Experience, a full treatment with an analysis, cleanse, steam, massage, oil and mask.

Is a treatment the same as keratin smoothing?

No. Bond and scalp treatments strengthen and refresh your hair without changing its texture. Keratin smoothing is a separate service that reduces frizz and curl for a smoother finish. If you want both, ask your stylist how they fit together in your routine.

Do I need a treatment if my hair feels healthy?

Not necessarily. If you do not lighten your hair and it feels soft and strong, you may not need one every visit. Guests who blonde or color correct often notice the biggest difference, and your stylist will be honest about whether it is worth adding.

Add a treatment to your next cut or color

See current pricing on the Service Menu, book the full Head Spa Experience for deeper scalp care, or explore keratin smoothing if frizz is your main concern.

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