Microlinks What Are Microlinks? Microlinks are an extension method where the hair is attached with silicone microbeads or microtubes. Unlike wigs, which are placed over braided hair, or sew-ins, which require all or most of the hair to be braided tightly to the scalp, microlinks allow for all of your hair to be exposed. They also place less tension on the scalp than traditional extensions. There are a few different ways to install microlinks. Each ultimately secures the extensions to the natural hair with pliers (ones meant specifically for hairstyling) and tiny silicone beads, but there are ..read more

The Avlon Texture Release System is a heat-activated conditioning system that offers optimal curl management without breaking the bonds in the hair. Stylists can customize by elongating curls, creating manageability and versatile straightening. Clients can opt for a curly or straight finish without disrupting the fundamental texture and curl.The system contains amino acids, glycolic acids and hair and scalp conditioners penetrate deep into hair fibers, rejuvenating and maintaining scalp health.The system is designed for clients of African descent or those with excessively curly or tightly coil ..read more

Keratin protein provides strength to prevent breakage, heat damage, while adding shine, minimizing frizz and reducing the appearance of split ends by temporarily bonding the hair back together ..read more

For many women (including, reportedly, Meghan Markle), the secret to smooth, shiny hair sits at the end of a keratin treatment. The de-frizzing process is more popular than ever, but can you afford it? What does it actually do, and how long will it last? There’s a lot of mystery surrounding keratin treatments, so the Cut created a handy guide to explain it all. So, what is a keratin treatment? A keratin treatment is a chemical process that smooths and shines frizzy hair. Results can last up to six months. There are many different versions of the treatment that go by different names (Brazi ..read more

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Hair relaxers use chemicals to straighten hair by breaking the di-sulfide bonds found in the cortex layer of hair and re-forming them while hair is being held in a straight pattern. The cortex is the layer under your cuticle. It’s made up of twisted ‘cables’ of protein, and it’s this layer on which hair relaxers work. And YES… there’s healthy hair relaxer application processes ..read more

It’s true that men are more likely to lose their hair than women, mostly due to male pattern baldness. But thinning hair and hair loss are also common in women, and no less demoralizing. Reasons can range from the simple and temporarya vitamin deficiencyto the more complex, like an underlying health condition. In many cases, there are ways to treat both male and female hair loss. It all depends on the cause. Here are some common and not-so-common reasons why you might be seeing less hair on your head. 1. Physical Stress Any kind of physical traumasurgery, a car accident, or a severe illness, e ..read more

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