Texture Tamers

From straight-haired celebs like Mischa Barton to Jennifer Aniston; and curly-coifed stars from Jenifer Lopez to Meg Ryan, Hollywood's leading ladies have set the "good hair day" bar pretty high. But, just like you, these darling divas have suffered the frizz, curl and kink before heading to their favorite stylist to do something about it. Whether they've indulged in Thermal Reconditioning (Barton and Aniston) or have jumped on the Keratin infusion bandwagon (Lopez and Ryan), these ladies have taken proactive steps towards enviable hair that isn't just for the rich and famous. Take a hint from these icons of hair perfection and don't be afraid to get a little salon help to tame your texture.

Japanese Straightening
Candidates:Want to permanently alter their hair’s style and texture; don’t mind frequent touch-ups; have significant amounts of patience in a stylist’s chair.

What it’s all about:
Although it has known many different names (Thermal Reconditioning, the Straight perm, Permanent straightening), Japanese Straightening is a non-reversible procedure that transforms even the curliest of hair into a stick straight sheaf of shiny hair.  Formulated in Asia, this treatment may take hours into the double digits for processing, but is sure to  produce some flat, straight results.
 

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Nanokeratization
Candidates:
Are looking for a way to tame their mangled locks; have significant damage to their hair.

What it’s all about:
This service uses a water-infused keratin protein to penetrate the hair to strengthen and refine. While this procedure is more focused on restoring health than texture, it can also make hair more manageable while still maintaining the hair’s natural structure. So, while this procedure won’t leave your hair totally straight, it will make your curls or waves pretty and pristine and healthy to boot. Don’t confuse this procedure with the hotly contested Brazilian Keratin Treatment that uses a formaldehyde-laden liquid to penetrate the hair. And, since formaldehyde only belongs in a science lab (even though its place there is even being challenged), keep it out of your hair at all costs.

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Keratin Complex Hair Therapy by Coppola
Candidates:
Have unruly locks that need serious taming.

What it’s all about:
This in-salon treatment is more widely offered than Nanokeratization, and the end result (when it comes to texture) is eerily similar. While Nanokeratization can do quite a bit more for the health of your hair, this service improves the texture of hair and, thus, can save you some serious time blow drying and styling.

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