
The Industry Remembers and Mourns Educator and Artist Dominique LyVar
Dominique LyVar, an influential educator and artist, is remembered by those who loved him for his significant impact on the industry and contributions to the community.
Learn how Celebrity Hair Stylist Kelsey Deenihan used Keratin Complex products on singer and songwriter Kelsea Ballerini at this year's CMA's.

Keratin Complex treatments and products were used on Kelsea to achieve a glossy, smooth look at this year's awards show.
Photo: Keratin Complex
The 2022 Country Music Awards was a celebration of music, style, and fashion. One of the major standouts of the event was talented singer and songwriter Kelsea Ballerini. The artist wore a long-sleeved, form-fitting Balenciaga blue dress as she strutted down the red carpet. Kelsea completed the look with her hair styled sleek, parted down the middle, thanks to celebrity hair stylist, the talented Kelsey Deenihan, who used Keratin Complex treatments and products to achieve the glossy, smooth look.
“For Kelsea’s look I turned to Keratin Complex to ensure her hair was gorgeous, polished, and frizz-free. I started with Keratin Complex’s EBO Express Blow Out Smoothing Treatment on Kelsea. This ensured her hair was in the best possible condition for her style and it enhanced her beautiful blonde hair color as well. During the EBO treatment I used a Keratin Complex vent and round brush to blow dry the hair. Once dry, I used a flat iron to seal in the treatment for a smooth, healthy style. I finished the look with the Keratin Complex Shine Spray and Flex Hold Hairspray to ensure her hair remained beautiful throughout the night and beyond.”
— Kelsey Deenihan, Celebrity Hair Stylist
The Keratin Complex EBO Treatment is a color-locking, speedy smoothing treatment that delivers polished, more manageable hair with results that last up to six weeks. EBO can be used as a 15-minute add-on to a color service or can act as a standalone smoothing service that takes just one hour. Both service options deliver amazing results:
Helps eliminate frizz.
Enhances color vibrancy and delivers radiant shine.
Cuts daily styling time and makes blow-dry time faster.
Results last up to six weeks.

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