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Latest post on 23 May 2012 - 14:38

My hair is naturally quite curly, which hubby likes but I like it straight. I used the brazilian blowout at beautylab in Motorcity, 5 months later and it still holding, hair feels good too.

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Latest post on 12 May 2012 - 12:41

It does not have to contain formaldehyde to be a straightener!

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Latest post on 12 May 2012 - 12:26

Keratin is NOT a conditioning treatment. It is a chemical hair straightener that is marketed as a treatment. Do not be fooled! kerastraight and Keratin are different products. The kerastraight treatment does not contain formaldehyde.

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Latest post on 12 May 2012 - 12:02

Keratin is NOT a conditioning treatment. It is a chemical hair straightener that is marketed as a treatment. Do not be fooled!

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Latest post on 12 May 2012 - 11:50

Hi ladies! I have naturally wavy/ curly hair. Would the keratin treatment completely straighten it? Not sure I want to go from waves to pin straight flat hair. Kerastraight will not completely straighten the hair it is a conditioning treatment that smooths and repairs the hair. For anyone considering this treatment I would book a consolation at a decent hairdressers and get them to explain the details and give you a price. Its not cheap but I am happy with the results and will get it done again without a doubt.

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Latest post on 12 May 2012 - 10:25

Hi ladies! I have naturally wavy/ curly hair. Would the keratin treatment completely straighten it? Not sure I want to go from waves to pin straight flat hair.

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Latest post on 11 May 2012 - 12:21

It's a conditioning treatment that smooths and repairs the hair. I have naturally wavy hair if I don't blow dry it straight but after having the kerastraight treatment I can wash my hair and leave it to dry naturally and it's pretty much straight. There is no way I could have done that before it would dry into a wavy, frizzy mess! I do use the hairdryer most days but my hair is in much better condition so it doesn't need much styling. so which salon you preferred? i heard Salon Ink does kerastraight as well. Both are very good but I prefer the staff at Ted Morgan

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Latest post on 11 May 2012 - 07:14

Ladies I can recommend Maria Dowling hair salon, 04 345 4225 I too have had the Keratin treatment for the past 3 summers and it makes such a difference. I would also suggest using the recommended shampoo and conditioner for Keratin treated hair as this will help to prolong the treatment :)

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Latest post on 10 May 2012 - 11:51

It's a conditioning treatment that smooths and repairs the hair. I have naturally wavy hair if I don't blow dry it straight but after having the kerastraight treatment I can wash my hair and leave it to dry naturally and it's pretty much straight. There is no way I could have done that before it would dry into a wavy, frizzy mess! I do use the hairdryer most days but my hair is in much better condition so it doesn't need much styling. so which salon you preferred? i heard Salon Ink does kerastraight as well.

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Latest post on 09 May 2012 - 22:31

It's a conditioning treatment that smooths and repairs the hair. I have naturally wavy hair if I don't blow dry it straight but after having the kerastraight treatment I can wash my hair and leave it to dry naturally and it's pretty much straight. There is no way I could have done that before it would dry into a wavy, frizzy mess! I do use the hairdryer most days but my hair is in much better condition so it doesn't need much styling.

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Latest post on 09 May 2012 - 22:06

thanks yorky, so does it only condition and de-frizz the hair or it straightens it as well? I have always doing having keratin usually QOD but wanna try kerastraight! thanks

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Latest post on 09 May 2012 - 22:02

I've had Kerastraight done three times in Dubai. Twice at Pastels (Ritz JBR) and once at Ted Morgans at Motorcity. I am happy with the results and it lasts approx 4 months. I can't remember the exact price but it's somewhere in the region of 1200 to 1500 dhs. You normally have a consultation first so they can give you a price based on the length of your hair. I know it's expensive but personally find it worth it as my hair is in much better condition, far less frizzy even when it is humid and I no longer have to use my straighteners (which I did everyday before).

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Latest post on 09 May 2012 - 21:45

Hi, Has anyone tried kerastraight here? which salon does this and how much does it cost? any idea? thx ladies

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I have heard kerastraight is the most advanced treatment and it doesn't contain chemicals such as formaldehyde. I'm getting mine done in the UK. They do it at headmasters...

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Latest post on 09 May 2012 - 00:55

QOD MAX , N i do it by myself , 3 or 4 times per year

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Latest post on 08 May 2012 - 20:24

Well, I did keratin at so many different salons, once used QOD and my hair started falling like crazy!! I heard coppola is a good brand as well. Salon Ink does kerastraight brand but its pricy! dont know where to go really, i have never been 100% happy about any so far really. Once did cadivu and it was beter than the rest. But if you have had a good experience and not pain a leg and arm for it please let me know! i can not stand summer without keratin !! Thanks

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I've only had QOD done and have found it great. I have always used Groupon offers but I was very suspicious of the last one who claimed it was QOD but offered everyone in the salon a mask to wear as there was soooo much smoke (Not experienced that before!)

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Latest post on 08 May 2012 - 19:11

I've only had QOD done and have found it great. I have always used Groupon offers but I was very suspicious of the last one who claimed it was QOD but offered everyone in the salon a mask to wear as there was soooo much smoke (Not experienced that before!)

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Latest post on 08 May 2012 - 17:38

Hi Sima, I'm sorry I cant answer your question, instead I'm asking you one :) - Where did u do ur Keratin treatment before? Could u tell the names of the ones you liked? :) Even I find it so difficult to manage hair during the summer time here :(

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