Matrix is one of the most widely used professional haircare brands in the world, trusted by over 500,000 salon professionals globally. Founded in 1980 and now part of L'Oréal Group's professional division, Matrix has built its reputation on delivering consistent, salon-quality results across a comprehensive range of colour, care, and styling products — all at an accessible professional price point.
The brand's Total Results care collection addresses virtually every hair concern — from moisture and strength to curl definition and colour protection — with formulas developed specifically for the professional salon environment. Matrix's colour systems (Socolor, Color Sync, Colorsync) are used in thousands of Canadian salons for their reliability, consistency, and broad shade range.
At ProHair.ca, Matrix is one of our most stocked professional brands — a foundational recommendation for any client upgrading from consumer products. It delivers proven professional-level results at a price point that works for daily use.
Matrix Lines We Carry
Here's a breakdown of every Matrix line available at ProHair.ca and what it's best for:
Total Results Color Obsessed
Antioxidant-rich colour protection system for vibrant, fade-resistant colour-treated hair.
Total Results Mega Sleek
Humidity-fighting smoothing system with shea butter for sleek, polished results in any weather.
Total Results High Amplify
Protein-powered volumizing collection for fine, flat hair that needs lasting body without weight.
Total Results Instacure
Anti-breakage and strengthening line with keratin for fragile, over-processed, or chemically treated hair.
Total Results Moisture Me Rich
Grapeseed-oil infused moisture system for dry, thirsty hair that needs deep replenishment.
A Curl Can Dream
Curl care system with honey and jojoba for defining, moisturizing, and controlling frizz in curly textures.
Bond Ultim8
8-bond protecting system for use before, during, and after colour services to prevent and repair damage.
Who Is Matrix For?
- Dry or damaged hair -> Total Results Mega Sleek or Miracle Creator
- Colour-treated -> Total Results Color Obsessed (antioxidant protection)
- Fine hair -> Total Results High Amplify (body building)
- Frizzy hair -> Total Results Mega Sleek (humidity resistance)
- All hair types -> Total Results Instacure (strength)
Best Matrix Products to Explore
Colour Care
Color Obsessed and colour-safe lines to protect and extend the vibrancy of salon colour.
Smoothing & Anti-Frizz
Mega Sleek for humidity resistance and sleek, polished results.
Volume
High Amplify for fine hair needing lightweight, lasting body and lift.
Repair & Strength
Instacure and Bond Ultim8 for strengthening compromised and chemically processed hair.
Curl Care
A Curl Can Dream for defining and moisturizing natural curl and wave patterns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Matrix a professional brand?
Yes. Matrix is exclusively sold through professional channels and authorized retailers. It's used by over 500,000 salon professionals worldwide.
How does Matrix compare to Biolage?
Matrix and Biolage are sister brands — both owned by L'Oréal Group. Biolage has a premium botanical positioning. Matrix Total Results covers a broader concern range at a slightly more accessible price and is the more widely used professional brand.
What is Matrix Bond Ultim8?
Bond Ultim8 is Matrix's 8-bond protecting system — an in-salon and at-home protocol for protecting hair bonds before, during, and after colour services. It competes with Olaplex and K18 in the bond-building category.
Which Matrix product is best for dry, colour-treated hair?
Total Results Moisture Me Rich for moisture, or Total Results Color Obsessed for colour protection. For severely damaged colour-treated hair, combine Instacure with Color Obsessed.
Is Matrix good for curly hair?
Yes. A Curl Can Dream is Matrix's dedicated curl collection — sulphate-free with honey and jojoba for definition and moisture without crunch.
Shop Matrix at ProHair.ca
ProHair.ca is an authorized Canadian retailer of Matrix professional products. Browse the full collection with free shipping on orders over $99.99.