Don’t Straightened Your Hair Until You Read This

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http://www.hairstyle-blog.com provided a very informative article about the KeraGreen Keratin Product. We encourage our readers to read this article and get informed.

Before and After Keratin Hair Treatment

Don’t straighten your hair till you read this!

Keratin hair treatments ability to tame frizz and yield beautiful strands has sparked a whirlwind of interest as well as controversy.  The controversy has surrounded the treatment’s inclusion of the known carcinogenic compound, formaldehyde. New keratin hair treatments are starting to show up everywhere with claims of no ‘aledhydes’, but do your homework wisely.  Not all are safe. Here what Rebecca Gregory, a top professional industry educator recommends.

What Are Keratin Hair Treatments?

The main ingredient of keratin treatments, keratin, is a naturally occurring protein found in hair. Keratin is responsible for the hair’s strength and protection making it an integral component of hair’s structural existence. Conventional keratin treatments, most notably the Brazilian Blow Out, utilize liquid keratin and an aldehyde solution followed by a properly heated flat iron to seal the keratin to the hair.

Who should Use Keratin Treatments?

Keratin treatments have proven beneficial for all hair types looking to get stronger, frizz-free, manageable hair. In particular, those looking to soften, or tame their kinky, unruly curls have truly appreciated this product. Now it’s become possible to go out in humid weather, or light rain and keep smooth hair for up to 3 months!

All Keratin Treatments Are Not Created Equal

The ingredient formaldehyde has prompted the governments worldwide to regulate its use in keratin treatments. Keratin treatments such as the Brazilian Blow Out were found to have 12% formaldehyde . . . not safe! Formaldehyde present in amounts below 2% still cause respiratory problems for both clients and hair stylists.

Formaldehyde-free Keratin Treatments

There are currently no U.S.federal agencies that regulate the use of formaldehyde in hair products, but the Cosmetic Ingredient Review panel recommends a concentration of no more than .2% (Europe and Canada limits are much less and strictly enforced). In recent months, Canada banned dozens of keratin treatments, including but not limited to Brazilian Blowout, Coppola, Global Keratin, and Marcia Teixeira. However, KeraGreen’s Keratin Smoothing Treatment was approved as formaldehyde-free, meeting Health Canada’s .01% requirement and surpassing it by 182%. KeraGreen is distributed by Organic Salon Systems to professional-only salons in North America. KeraGreen is made with certified organic ingredients and has successfully eradicated formaldehyde and all other aldehyde solutions from their formula. KeraGreen has a more smoothing effect and still allows for some curl/wave retention, if desired.


About the Author: Rebecca Gregory has had extensive experience educating individuals in the beauty industry. She was most recently a Lead Educator for Aveda, the Director of Education for The Salon Professional Academy, a mentor for Redken Education. Rebecca is also an experienced Certified Master Colorist/stylist who has worked in and managed multiple salons. 

Salon Soy offers KeraGreen's Keratin Smoothing Treatment starting at $99.00. To make your appointment, please call Soy Thwaites at 404.622.8444.