Since I wrote my last blog on keratin relaxers I’ve done further investigations and I have great news!  I’ve found a new hair relaxer called “amino fusion smoothing system” that doesn’t use formaldehyde or any other “hyde” ingredient.  All the other relaxers that call themselves “keratin” based have either some type of aldehyde which is [...]

 I’m sure most of you don’t choose a hairstylist based on their chemistry background. But the salon market is inundated with the “latest, greatest” new everything, from supposedly “formaldehyde free” keratin relaxers, to “ammonia free” and “peroxide free” hair colors.  The manufacturers always use these “trigger” phrases to convince you and your hairdresser that these [...]

The Hair Loss Dilemma Millions of men and women suffer frustration and embarrassment over the traumatic problem of excessive hair loss. It’s estimated that over 50% of men, by the age of 35, and 40% of women by the age of 40 will have a degree of baldness. Studies have proven that individuals with hair [...]

The newest craze to hit hair salons is keratin relaxers! Unlike other straightener services, keratin relaxers can be put on hair that is colored or highlighted without the damage associated with chemical relaxers. The beauty of a keratin relaxer is that it takes some of the curl out of hair but doesn’t leave it flat [...]

I’ve spent the last 35 years training all over the US and Europe refining my skills and knowledge of hair. And now it’s time to start sharing that information. There is so much false information and half truths out there that has been driving me crazy; that I decided to create this blog to be [...]