Why a Smoothing System Might be Right For You

Written by: Samantha K. Paris

Living in the Central Virginia area, we know first hand that humidity and elevation play a huge role in how your hair is styling and holding that style. And honestly, there is nothing worse than washing and blowing out your hair, going out for dinner, and going to the restroom just to find your style has totally fallen flat, your curls are gone, and your left with straight frizz.

But here's the secret: smoothing treatments are designed for this specific issue. A smoothing system will calm frizz long-term, hardly elongate curls (less than 1/4 inch), and allow your hair to be styled curly or smooth, all while giving you that glass-hair look. And spoiler alert: it does not make your hair look oily or flat!

At Storybook Salon in Lynchburg, VA you can say hello to voluminous, clean, frizz-free hair, with the Amika Pro Smooth Over Frizz Fighting Treatment. We chose this treatment because it does not rely on protein, it is free of formaldehyde-releasers, it is plant-based, and safe for blonde and extension clients as well as our clients' and service providers' lungs.

Our treatment is built on the following ingredients:

• Glyoxylic Acid: restructuring your hair's own keratin at the cortex level for ultimate smoothness and manageability

• Water Lily Extract: smoothing the hair at the cuticle level

• Sea Buckthorn: containing vitamins C, A and fatty-acid Omega-7 to nourish and increase shine and softness

• Aloe Leaf Extract: adds nourishment and luster

• Glycerin: deep hydration

This smoothing system is our favorite at Storybook Salon because:

• It does not contain formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasers

• It does not contain protein

• It is a 2-step process and can be done with natural curls OR smooth

• It doesn't have a rough smell

• It fights frizz for over seven weeks

So how do you know if a smoothing system is right for you?

If you are constantly fighting frizz, putting your hair in a claw clip after one quick pic at the beach, or dread the summer humidity for no reason other than your hair's reaction, a smoothing system could be your saving grace. Additionally. if your hair doesn't hold a curl in the summer, or you just need your at-home styling time to be easier and more valuable, a smoothing system could help tremendously!

Why choose Storybook Salon and this Specific Smoothing System?

When we chose this smoothing system over others, we chose it because it the safest. It is safe for our clients and service providers due to the lack of formaldehyde (no coughing up the product). It is safe for all hair types, including extensions and blondes, due to the lack of protein (some hair can't be over-proteiniezed or it will become brittle). It is the safest for your mental sanity because there is no strange smell. It is the safest with other chemical services, because it fades out over the course of 7-14 weeks. And it is the safest for your wallet because it is $185 (as opposed to more-intense product types that cost $300+).

Storybook Salon is a salon rooted in the overall wellness of the hair, skin, and scalp, lead by a registered nurse and cosmetologist. In all things we do and all products we choose, we look into the science behind the product, the results of the product, and how it affects your overall wellness on all levels: physically and psychologically. After years of working with other systems, this is the one we've chosen and the one we absolutely stand by.

Have questions? Connect with us! www.storybooksalonva.com