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Cristalli di Seta by Alfaparf Milano

Alfaparf MIlano's Cristalli di Seta is a two-phase smoothing serum for all hair types. It contains Urban Defense Pro, its new active ingredient that protects the hair fiber from pollution.

Hairstyling & Updos

Product Spotlight: HOT Tools Black Gold Ionic Salon Flat Iron

If you were stranded on a desert island with only one thermal styling tool, make sure it’s this one. That’s because the new HOT Tools Black Gold Ionic Salon Flat Iron does it all—smooths, curls, waves, creases, coils, you name it!

How to Pump Up the Glam…With Your Flat Iron!

This iron’s unique, cylindrical shape allows you to maintain massive volume in the hair, even as you’re flat ironing. It also creates luscious texture.

4 Ways to Use Your Flat Iron You Never Thought About

Flat irons are truly one of a stylist’s most essential tools. Now this workhorse tool becomes even more indispensable thanks to the new HOT Tools Black Gold Ionic Salon Flat Iron.

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Inoar Professionnel's Thermoliss Professional Anti-Frizz Treatment

Inoar Professional's Thermoliss Professional Anti-Frizz Treatment features two steps. The treatment is botanical and vegan with organic acids, formaldehyde-free and paraben free, and provides volume reduction in hair for up to 12 weeks.

Hairstyling & Updos

Combat Summer's Frizz-Inducing Humidity with Amika's Velveteen Dream Smoothing Balm

This lightweight, heat-activated balm is powered by an advanced, time-released encapsulation technology that protects against frizz-inducing humidity for more than 24 hours.

Manufacturers & Distributors

Keratin Complex Names Zoe Hyams New VP of Marketing and PR

Hyams was previously executive director of marketing within the organization and has been with Keratin Complex for over 6 years.

HOW-TO: A Way to Tame Your Client's Super Resistant Locks

Is your client struggling with their frizzy or resistant hair? Here's a way to make it smoother, healthier and way more manageable. Not to mention it reduces your client's styling time!

HOW-TO: Miami Blondeshell Makeover

This smoothing how-to by GKhair Professional is designed specifically for blondes. The treatment contains a blue base which helps neutralize unwanted brassy tones and repairs hair at the same time.

Industry News

INOAR Professional's G-Hair Keratin Smoothing Treatment

INOAR Professional's G-Hair Keratin Smoothing System is designed to smooth even the frizziest of hair for up to five months. The formula infuses keratin deep into the hair’s cuticle, promoting intense hydration and shine. The more ...

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Academy Tour: Brazilian Blowout Shares Smooth Techniques

Brazilian Blowout Professional Smoothing TreatmentsFormat: A demonstration and presentation in a classroom setting.Awarded:  Certificate of completion that allows them to take the next step, an online class, towards certification.Duration: ...

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Frizz Out, Body In: Introducing fobi Haircare

The brainchild of 4Beauty International, fobi is a new haircare and fast service smoothing treatment (no flat irons needed) that launched November 1, 2014 in the U.S. According to 4Beauty International's press release, ...

Hairstyling & Updos

Ombre Smooth

“With smoothing treatments we have to realize that not one size fits all,” says Jackie Brode, American Culture platform artist. “Clients usually have multiple textures, highlights or block color which makes customizing more important than ever. Each area must be treated with its own unique formulation.”

Hairstyling & Updos

Bio Beauty Agave Smoothing Treatment

Artistic Director Vasilios Vassilakis’ vision was to create smooth, retro-structured waves combining two new systems— the Agave Smoothing Treatment and the Bio Blow Out.

Industry News

BioIonic's Agave Smoothing Haircare

Bio Ionic has announced the launch of the new Agave Smoothing brand, it's the one stop shop for smoothing! Frizz fighters looking for a temporary smoothing experience can use the healing oil treatment, or for longer lasting results they can experience the in-salon treatment, which lasts up to 12 weeks.