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New Formaldehyde Free Keratin Treatment

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This just in!  One ‘n Only has just launched the new One ‘n Only Brazilian Tech Keratin Smoothing System!  The One ‘n Only Brazilian Tech Keratin Smoothing System will give your hair frizz elimination and curl reduction!  The One ‘n Only Brazilian Tech Keratin Smoothing System Kit is a safe high-performance, formaldehyde-free formula that delivers…

Japanese, Brazilian, Keratin Straightening Do’s and Don’ts

This week, I’m going to get my hair Japanese straightened. It’s kind of a big deal. It works phenomenally – I won’t have a single curly hair left! But my hair will be more sensitive to a lot of factors, and that’s something I need to give serious consideration to. Award-winning colorist, Mia, has done…

Flat Irons for Brazilian Keratin Treatments

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When performing the Brazilian Keratin Straightening treatment (BKT), the Keratin Complex by Coppola Treatment, the Global Keratin Treatment, or any other Keratin based treatment the straightness of your hair is only as good as the flat iron you are using.  We have reviewed a number of flat irons and straightening irons and have found the…

NY Times Article: Brazilian Keratin Treatments

This article was featured online in the Fashion & Style Section of The New York Times in  July, 2007: AFTER 14 years of relentless highlighting, bleaching and chemical straightening, Deborah Epstein, 32, a law student from Forest Hills, Queens, had ruined her unruly brown curls. Dull, brittle and difficult to style, her hair was so fragile a…

Brazilian Keratin Treatment FAQ

Still thinking of going for the Brazilian Keratin Treatment? All in all, it’s a toxic treatment in my book, but here are some FAQ’s you might find helpful when considering your options. Is it approved by the FDA? No. No way. You should really stop reading right now. That sentence sums up the entire article,…

Brazilian Keratin Treatment 411

A Brazilian Keratin hair treatment (BKT), also known as “escova progressiva”, is a considerably costly salon procedure that promises to transform frizzy, dull, dry hair into silky smooth, shiny strands that last for up to 4 months. Sound too good to be true? It is. Unless you like wearing a gas mask at the salon.…

Thinking of Getting a Keratin Hair Treatment?

You’ve heard all about these Keratin Treatments and seriously want one. Ok, maybe you’re not 100% sure what it is, but it’s getting so much buzz, you think you should want one too! You’re never one to be left out, but hmmm… what is it? How does it work? What will happen when I go…