Santa Monica Hair Salon performs chemical hair straightening which is not a difficult procedure, but it does require a thorough technical knowledge of the relaxing process. This process is always performed by our hair care professional with a track record of success with hair straightening.
It is best to have the relaxing process performed by our professionals so that they can perform a strand test to determine the recommended strength the hair straightening product that should be used.
At Santa Monica Hair Salon the stylist will also need to evaluate current hair texture, porosity, elasticity and the presence or absence of any hair damage.
Fine, chemically lightened, or colored hair generally requires a very mild relaxing formula. Normal, medium-textured virgin hair can tolerate regular strength hair straightening product.
Coarse virgin hair may require a strong or super relaxing formula. The professional will be able to determine the best type of relaxing formula based on the results of a strand test and by looking at and touching the hair to be treated.
Santa Monica Hair Salon professional will also keep detailed records of any chemical relaxing treatments that have been performed on your hair and can use those written records to determine the best course of treatment.
