First let me recap. There are permanent straightening services via chemical treatments like “Japanese Straightening and “Relaxers”. Completely different from that are a temporary smoothing service that started out as Brazilian Keratin Treatments (BKT) and over the years has morphed into Keratin Straightening Services that temporary relax (straighten) curls. Keratin smoothing services are for all types of hair and can revitalize all hair in almost any condition.

For several years now “Brazilian Keratin Treatments” (BKT) have dominated and have been hot new salon service. Traditionally BKT formulations had low amounts of formaldehyde in them. Stylists were urged to follow the manufactures instructions when applying these BKT’s to avoid any potential health hazards. From my experience with them these traditional formulations did have a mild straitening effect on curly hair.

Due to a demand to by professionals and the public to move away from BKT’s with formaldehyde, the many different companies that manufacture BKT’s have developed formulations that are formaldehyde free and these formulations are generally referred to as “Keratin Smoothing Treatments” (KST). KST’s are a wonderful service that smoothes, and de-frizz hair, rather than straightens. Results of a KST

Smoother and Silkier
100% Frizz Free and Shinier
Easier and Faster to blow-dry
Close to being “maintenance-free”
KST encases the hair follicle with a keratinous bond to:
Promote Healing
Block the effects of humidity
Prevent environmental toxins from entering the hair.

Keratin Smoothing Treatments are the number one salon service. Many companies wanting to capitalize on this fact are continually developing new formulations always improving it there by giving this service added benefits. The newest hybrids of BKT’s are Pravana’s Perfection Smoothing and Thermafuse’s F450 Amino Smoothing. These two formulations have all the benefits of BKT’s and KST’s. They infuse the hair with amino acids, the structural backbone of hair, providing lasting smoothness and control of unwanted frizz and volume. Both are still formaldehyde free and with NO THIO, or SODIUM HYDROXCIDE, they both temporarily straighten curly hair! Here is a break down of the results I seen using both of these products:

Pravana Perfection and F450 Amino Fusion RESULTS
HAIR TYPE / TEXTURE
Fine, slightly wavy ~~~ 100% straightening
Medium, prominent waves ~~~ 100% straightening
Medium-Course, slight curl ~~~ 100% volume reduction, and 70-80% curl reduction
Curly ~~~ 70% volume reduction, and 60-70% curl reduction
Dry, very curly ~~~ 50% volume reduction, and 50-60% curl reduction

Depending on the needs and desired results of my clients I offer several different formulations of BKT’s and KST’s to include Pravana’s Perfection Smoothing and Thermafuse’s F450 Amino Smoothing. If you are unsure which smoothing treatment is for you book (online) a free consultation with Natanya.

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