Dec 9, 2010

Keratin Unwrapped

With all the media coverage on Keratin smoothing treatments aka Brazilian Straightening I have been bombarded by questions and concerns about the service.

Keratin I understand is a product which layers upon the hair shaft and is sealed by heat to eliminate frizzy/curly/unruly hair lasting about 6 weeks. I have had both positive and negative feedback from clients, some love it, some did not like the experience. The service may consist of a pre-cleansing shampoo, a blow dry, application of keratin liquid, another blowdry and flat ironing. (procedures may vary)

In my personal experience the product may cause eye irritation to client and stylist, may cause nose irritation and headache. There is a clearly visible foggy mist coming off the heated hair, which fogs up the entire salon, may need proper ventilation.

Some products may contain formaldehyde or aldehyde.

My personal choice is not to perform the service on myself or others, the effects I personally felt led me to my personal decision about this service.
As with all chemical services, I always recommend do plenty of research, ask your physicians opinion and follow your intuition it always knows the truth!
These are solely my personal opinions.

Here's to loving my curls!!!!

Happy Day!
Meri

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