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Regular consumers buying salon products

Should professional hair products only be used by professionals? It seems like such a silly question at first glance it almost immediately invokes a “uhhhh DUHHHH” response! Why shouldn’t a professional be entitled to products only for them?! The reality is that many regular women use professional products with no qualifications at all (my self included!). Why is it that regular people want to have access to products that are only reserved for stylists? Why is it that regular people just cant bring their big lazy butts down to a salon where they can get it done RIGHT? It...
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Mirta de Perales Straightening Line with Keratin and Argan oil

When starting out my blog I contacted a few companies about their products. One of the first to respond was Mirta de Perales. They were so lovely to send me a complete box of one of their keratin hair line and even a letter wishing me success with my blog! Right off the bat their customer service was great and to top it off their products were actually great as well! Mirta de Perales products have been being sold for quite a long time and have a loyal fan base. Their newest line consists of 4 products: a shampoo,conditioner,...
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What is a brazillian keratin treatment?

Many people today have heard of the ever popular Brazilian Blowout or more generally called Brazilian keratin treatment. These systems use heat to create polymers that coat the hair and change its shape temporarily. the end result is a high gloss bone straight look and when washed the curls are shinier, looser and more behaved than before. The process: Hair is washed with a clarifying shampoo several times to strip the hair and open the cuticles. this is done to allow the best penetration of the keratin treatment. After hair has been washed it is then dried and then...
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