Japanese Hair Straightening: The Benefits, Process and Cost

Japanese Hair Straightening: The Benefits, Process and Cost

Discover the benefits of Japanese hair straightening! Also known as thermal reconditioning, a permanent hair straightening treatment that uses a special solution to restructure hair bonds. making it soft and straight. Learn what the Japanese straightening treatment is, the process, after care, pros and cons, the cost and much more.

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What are the Benefits of the Brazilian Blowout?

What are the Benefits of the Brazilian Blowout?

Brazilian Blowout hair smoothing treatment reduces frizz, adds shine, tames curls, making hair more manageable, reducing styling time and easier to style. The semi-permanent keratin smoothing treatment coats hair with ingredients that help repair and protect your hair making it stronger and healthier over time. The treatment lasts months and can be customized to meet your specific hair needs.

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What Is a Brazilian Blowout & Keratin Treatment? How Long Does It Last?

What Is a Brazilian Blowout & Keratin Treatment? How Long Does It Last?

Brazilian Blowout and keratin treatments are in-salon, semi-permanent hair smoothing treatments that smooth frizz by softening the hair texture making it more manageable, easy to style and boosts shine. They are safe for all hair types and can be performed on color-treated hair. The treatment, which lasts up to four months is not a straightening treatment, but may have a straightening effect on loose wave and curl textures.

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Does Curly Hair Need to be Cut Differently?

Does Curly Hair Need to be Cut Differently?

Curly hair is very different from other hair types and needs to be cut and treated differently than non-textured hair. From the way layers are cut, the angle of the shears, specialized techniques and determining where curls are cut are key factors which need to be performed for specific types of wavy and curly hair.

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Ouidad vs. DevaCurl: Which Curly Haircut Is Right For You

Ouidad vs. DevaCurl: Which Curly Haircut Is Right For You

There are many different methods and techniques on how to best cut, care and style curly hair. Curly hair experts emphasize that cutting curly hair when it’s dry and in its natural state is the best method, whereas other curly hair experts state that cutting curly hair when it’s wet is the ideal method. Some say shampoos with sulfates are beneficial and others say never to use them.  These opposing views are endless from every topic related to how to bring out the best in curly locks and often lead to much confusion. Rest assured, we will cut through the various philosophies, so you have a better understanding as we break through the noise.

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Haircuts to Avoid

Haircuts to Avoid

Haircuts can walk a fine line from fashionable to frumpy. They can dramatically improve your appearance and confidence, yet a bad one or a style that doesn't fit your face and hair can throw you off track.

Finding the right stylist makes a huge difference, but it also helps to pick a good haircut. Part of the process is staying away from the haircuts that simply aren’t flattering. Let's take a look at some haircuts that don’t seem to work for anyone, meaning that they most likely won't work for you.

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About Hair

About Hair

People believe plenty of myths about hair. So what’s the truth? Let’s talk about all aspects of hair, from washing to graying and balding.

Should you wash hair every day?

Does dirty hair clean itself?

You might wonder whether your dirty hair will clean itself if you leave it alone. This may work with shorter hair, as the hair can take dirt and oil away from the scalp and transfer it to pillowcases and other surfaces. But this isn’t recommended because microorganisms live on the scalp, which can breed and lead to itchiness and other problems. Uncleanliness becomes more of a problem for long hair.

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