Keratin Smoothing Alters Curl Patterns

At More Than Curly Salon formally located in Aurora, Co, we have seen thousands of clients with various types of curl patterns. Our Curl Specialists work with you to bring out the best in your curls here in Colorado's semi-arid climate.
From time to time, we have seen clients who have had their natural curl pattern chemically changed by other Salon Stylists, who have deceived them into thinking that Smoothing Treatments are a great way to manage curly hair.
Listen to More Than Curly client Dianna, explain how her Natural Curl pattern was altered by a professional stylist, without her consent, leaving her with months of frustration while recovering from the damage.

[@lanij4815]

I wish I would go to a salon and they put some chemicals in my hair w/out my permission I'll set it off

[@essencebrown5928]

Preach 🙌😩

[@AdaezeCUche]

This made me laugh. 😂 But I'm right there with you!!

[@jtkgloomy1401]

Right, set it off!

[@ShermekaG]

LVNIJ 😊Right

[@bleulotus]

Lani J period 🤬

[@PhyliciaLyn]

I would've had to fight her.. that's childish... If I tell you not to do something, then don't do it..

[@alishahines92]

same....I would of been heartbroken, and not paid her a dime, plus tried to get her fired lol, I may not be confrontational but I dont play when it comes to my natural hair lol

[@chan-dee6188]

man what! I would have been slapping and throwing everything hahahahahaha

[@TARANSBEAUTY]

www.taransbeauty.com for all of your hot tools and blowout chemicals. By Brazilian Blowout and Caliber heat.

[@sydneym.8306]

@1SparksFlyOut I think you’re the idiot. It’s not about the hair itself, it’s about the principle. The client said she didn’t want something, and the stylist not only ignored her but deceived her by doing something potentially harmful just because she wanted to do it. That’s highly fucked up. She didn’t know if she was allergic to any of those chemicals, and she damaged her hair. No means no. She deserves to have been slapped AND not paid for her work

[@MsBeasley0783]

I can relate the same happened to me at Too Groovy Salon in Atlanta. it has been 7 months and I have a distinct difference in curl pattern on my head. It is like having a mild relaxer with 7 months of new growth! I now, trust NO salon, natural or otherwise. My whole reason for going natural this final time was because of the damage done by "licensed professionals" when I wore my hair relaxed. Now, it is a repeat cycle with Natural salons. I am glad you found a place to help you.

[@Mikelle157]

+MsBeasley0783 I agree 100%

[@courtp3804]

I have the Keratin Treatment and I love the results. It did not damage my curls at all. I'm starting to think that it depends on the stylist and/or if someone decided to get another treatment before the first one completely washed out.

[@MrsJonesBeauty76]

I have tried this many different curl patterns and it returns to the same growth pattern as before just including the new growth :-)! I agree, if you get another treatment before the old treatment has washed out then you will have two different curl patterns.

[@tessawilson1165]

I love the Keratin. How is a keratin treatment conditioner gonna give you the same results as a full on chemical treatment. Sounds like a bit of exaggeration going on. Keratin doesn't destroy your pattern. It actually rinses out of the hair over time. Keratin isn't permanent.

[@tessawilson1165]

with protein you do have to deep condition tho. It will be drying.

[@SoffyLoves]

+Tessa Wilson With almost all keratin treatments, the heat is what activates the chemicals that will be bonding to the hair shaft. That heat setting is usually in the 400s and creates damage in some areas that are prone to heat damage for most people e.g. crown, nape etc. You can't wash out heat damage. I used to recommend keratin treatments until I did a thorough research on their ingredients.

[@TaeKat]

@@SoffyLoves the ingredients have changed over the years, I have been doing keratin treatments for 4+ years and have never experienced heat damage because I know my hairs limit. I only do it at 425, a lot of women do it at 450 and that’s the temp where hair burns. So it’s all about knowledge and being vocal at the salon if you choose to do it there, but I always advocate for doing your own hair. Too many uneducated stylists playing god on your scalp lol

[@kaakasha1982]

This is literally why I'm terrified to go to the salon to get my hair done. It gives me such anxiety

[@t.y.6640]

This same thing happened to me a week ago so I don't blame you.

[@sheambitious29lachelle17]

Kenya Anderson me too I haven’t gone yet I been natural 4 years

[@FNJ720]

Me too! I’m almost 7 years natural and I haven’t been to a salon yet!

[@TaeKat]

I’ve had multiple keratin treatments (done by myself) and my curls are smoother right after I wash out the straighten and then 6 months later my frizz is back to “normal”. Nothing lost, no damage at all 🤷🏽‍♀️ any treatment can cause damage if done incorrectly

[@MoreThanCurlySalonColorado]

You're one of the lucky one's. Your hair must have a healthy starting point, which is helpful for the recovery process.

[@tehreemraza123]

What karetin treatment do you use yourself?

[@TaeKat]

@@tehreemraza123 Uncurly

[@tehreemraza123]

@@TaeKat thanks. ✌️

[@Melisblessed]

Oh hell no! I would have to sue them.

[@ffi1001]

Why would they apply it if she said no??? That is out of order!

[@vazvideo]

Exactly. That's the point of the story. They applied it anyway despite her instructions not to.

[@crystalceder1005]

it's not the same I've had the keritan treatment done and my curl came back. relaxers permanently break the bonds

[@usedbyjesus]

exactly

[@MoreThanCurlySalonColorado]

Yes, your Curl Pattern will eventually come back over time. Either it will grow back, or a series of deep conditioning treatments will bring it back. The point of the video is that she did not ask for any type of chemical treatment, she simply wanted a flat iron.

[@nicolelewis6312]

Agreed. The point of the matter is for stylists to respect the choice of their customers.

[@CarleyEspritPhilip]

More Than Curly Salon I recently got a Keratin Treatment and its lovely and silky, however when i washed it afterwards my 4b/c hair is no more it's completely straight! My hair will not be reverting after the supposed 3 months will it? Because all the videos I've seen shown when washing your hair the first time you should still have curly hair (afro) just more manageable right?

[@kedoh75]

@@CarleyEspritPhilip it could take from 6 months to a year for it to revert back to your natural curl pattern.

[@Just.Ashley.S]

I think a bad keratin treatment reflects badly on the stylist not the product. I've had several Keratin treatments and my hair always returns to its original curl pattern even after immediately washing my hair looks the same just less frizz. The most noticeable differences are blow drying and flat ironing are accomplished considerably faster and my hair doesn't revert as quickly. In general it just controls frizz therefore the hair appears smoother and stays smooth longer

[@tifr738]

Yes that's what was thinking I've had several and this has NEVER happened and i could do more with my hair in a shorter time. Who wants to sit there and fight naps all day ..not me. But i think that stylist burned her hair with the flat iron. Honestly

[@Just.Ashley.S]

Mz.TimRa B Yeah I think she had that flat iron jacked up to the max. People mind as well say flat irons destroy curl patterns. Which isn't true either unless put into the wrong hands.

[@dinamac01]

Ashley Sullivan Hi can you tell me what keratin treatment you got? I am on my way to the salon this afternoon. They told me they have the keratin smoothing treatment which helps with frizz? Do you think I notice something? Thanks :)

[@vazvideo]

+Ashley “ashabooTV” Sullivan High Heat flat irons will destroy your curl pattern over time, especially when the stylists puts a watered down Keratin smoothing solution in your shampoo/conditioning service. Without you being aware of it.

[@Just.Ashley.S]

Jason Vaz again that's a reflection of a bad stylist (misuse of products and equipment by the stylist). The only way a flat iron will destroy your hair is if the temperature is way too high and it gives you heat damage. (misuse of equipment). Added Keratin to shampoo (misuse of the products). The products themselves are not damaging. I know so many people in real life with great results including myself. Everybody has long health hair down their backs and if they had a curl pattern it remained undisturbed

[@Brownie8986]

I'm glad I did watch this video! If I ever move out to Boulder I'd still make the trek here cause I'm sure there's not that many places that know how to cater to all different types of natural curl patterns! Good to know!

[@TheMariemarie16]

This vid is old so I think that keratin treatment may have improved. I got a keratin treatment and my hair was 50 percent straighter but after 2 months or so I could see no evidence that I had ever had one because it does wash away. The problem also may be that her hair was straightened using too high heat which can and does alter curl patterns with just flat ironing with no chemicals.

[@MoreThanCurlySalonColorado]

Whether or not Keratin Treatments have improved is totally irrelevant to this story. The issue is that she did not ask for it, did not want it, and was told that it would not affect her Curl pattern. That's the point of the story. Thanks for your comment.

[@TaeKat]

@@MoreThanCurlySalonColorado then your title should be “salon ignores clients request” or “salon uses product against client’s wishes“ the keratin wasn’t the problem, the salon did a treatment and used probably an unnecessary amount of heat (since they mentioned her hair was hard to deal with, they’d use extreme high heat to get it straight) and that’s what’s damaged her curls. The process was done incorrectly and the salon was wrong for ignoring the girls request.

[@MoreThanCurlySalonColorado]

@@TaeKat what part of the title is not accurate? The whole purpose of Keratin Smoothing treatments are to alter your natural curl pattern. Bottom line is, there are stylists who "slip in" "Keratin Treatments" to make their job easier. Not every textured client wants straight hair..ever.

[@ShamekaCheek78]

@@MoreThanCurlySalonColorado Facts!!

[@crossing.the.cosmos84]

This is why I learn how to take care of my own hair..bc stylists like to cut corners...i understand they have 10 heads to do.. but damn...if I say no to something DONT do it..geez

[@idamiller133]

Yesssss

[@Littlething41]

Thank you so much for posting this video. We need more salons and professionals like this around the world. A lot of stylist don't listen to you. Because I now live in the Caribbean, I've found that my hair has done a LOT better combing through KZbin videos and learning how to understand what my hair wants and needs.

[@begoniasb6870]

OMG, so glad I found y'all. I moved to Aurora a few months ago and went back to my hometown this weekend and had a silk press and a cut. The stylist mentioned keratin treatment to me, but my hair is so thin and soft already, I was surprised. I'll have to make a visit to y'all.

[@Cookiecrys]

Wish we had this salon over here in London. :/

[@MoreThanCurlySalonColorado]

That would be awesome Cookiecrys!

[@jessicaw8027]

And this is why I've sworn off stylists. Been doing my own hair since being natural. Don't trust anyone with my hair but me.

[@TaeKat]

Same. I don’t trust them to cut, color or style my hair. I do it all myself. Hell, I just did a keratin treatments yesterday and every time I do one, my hair thrives 🤷🏽‍♀️ some stylists aren’t trained properly

[@angleface1101]

Omg this is what happened to me ! I went to get a blow out and my hair was super straight for EVER! The lady who did my hair stated I need to come more often and my hair would be more manageable. My texture has changed completely I am never going back to that location EVER!

[@MoreThanCurlySalonColorado]

So sorry to hear that. Good thing is your curls will eventually bounce back with time. Thanks for watching.

[@RaeSincerely]

Her curls are lovely!

[@praisealcolic]

I am getting some Keratin treatment for my hair after watching this.

[@TheMoonDejesus]

I’m glad I found this channel because I have questions about Amino Acid treatments. They claim to be different from Keratin treatments because they are molecularly smaller and don’t blow the hair shaft open to receive. They say that they can temporarily loosen curl pattern depending on how much heat is used but my concern is that that temporary ends up being permanent. I had Brazilian blow out and it totally altered my curl pattern and damaged my hair. I’m interested in amino acid treatments to strengthen and add shine and less poof when flat ironing but I don’t want to mess with my curls. I wish you guys were in California.

[@tifr738]

I don't know what they used by my keratin washes out and my curls look the same. Probably burned her hair

[@vazvideo]

+Mz.TimRa B You're not in Colorado, where it is semi arid, and not all Keratin Smoothing treatments are the same. The point of the story is, she did not ask for it.

[@Just.Ashley.S]

That's what I said

[@angelinar927]

Tima B they did an actual treatment not just stuff with keratin in it

[@helpkelp3595]

Maybe it was the stylist at fault because I have done the treatment before and my curls stayed poppin.

[@Teenitesy]

Keratin treatments are a bad idea on beautiful, natural hair. If you have underlying heat damage, a keratin treatment will permanently straighten it. Sure...the rest of the hair will get curly again after washing.....but those heat damaged sections will stay straight. I am happy to see that women are embracing their natural texture. It looks beautiful when properly cared for.

[@Mikelle157]

+Three Drops of Sunshine (3DropsofSunshine) true

[@jtkgloomy1401]

Totally agree, natural hair is beautiful, all textures

[@juanjosedelacruz517]

save money do it yourself

[@GarnetCapricornD]

Very good to know. I bet many women believed that their curl pattern was damaged due to heat damage because they were not aware their hair was chemically altered.

[@RandomNest]

The stylist, type of keratin product, method of application, and maintanence makes all the difference in the world. I have a stylist who specializes in Keratin, and specializes in hair care and she uses high quality product (tested prior to purchasing) and correct method that doesn't compromise the curl pattern, it just eliminates frizz. For ex., in her method she only uses the flat iron once when 1st applying the keratin treatment. Afterwich, she never uses a flat iron again until it is time for a refresh treatment, which is months later. Not to mention, the product she uses enhances the hair resulting in considerable growth and thicking of the hair.

[@MoreThanCurlySalonColorado]

Thanks for the comment, but respectfully it is impossible for a straightening process to not compromise a Curl pattern. That's the whole point of a straightening process. It's great that you have a stylist with integrity when it comes to which products to use, but as stated in the story, this client had no idea what she was putting in her hair.

[@MoreThanCurlySalonColorado]

Thanks paconot. By stating that we are a "chemical free" Salon, most natural hair consumers understand that to mean that we refrain from using products that will alter the natural curl pattern, such as relaxers, perms or straightening solutions. I understand what you mean, but in the interest of our Natural Hair audience, we choose not to "split hairs" with semantics.

[@nostalgiajones]

Great video! I hope you are able to expand your salons and open one in New York! There is a huge need for more curly salons other than 'the big three'

[@amiras1001]

I did keratin treatment and my hair got back to normal after a few weeks!

[@esreen]

Hi are u sure I'm. Sad that my curls are flat

[@TaeKat]

That’s how it’s supposed to work.

[@SimplyKeeyah]

I got a blow out and I think the lady used this. I'm still depressed. I can't even do a high puff anymore

[@Sheshe661972]

+kia keeylen SMH. Wow....

[@vazvideo]

Sorry to hear that Kia. When/if you are ever in the Denver Metro Area, call us. We can help you. 303-739-2875

[@TheMoonDejesus]

Hi can you do a video on the new hair botox treatment? I’m about to do it. I saw someone say if you do it without heat it will give frizz benefits but not affect curl pattern but that heat will loosen curls. It’s supposed to nourish hair and fill damaged strands. I would love a professional unbiased assessment. I would love to know long term experiences of anyone because I was happy with my Brazilian blowout years ago until my hair broke off

[@liviasundberg]

WOW I live in Aurora Colorado! Definitely need to check this place out!

[@vazvideo]

Would love to see you! Call us. 303-739-2875

[@cecilyjohnson6377]

That happened to me at the Dominican salon , I’m so depressed with this hair . Definitely not worth going to Dominican salons

[@Tamjoy73]

Cecily Johnson the same happened to my daughter's hair at one of those salons. 😡 She has fine 3b hair, never relaxed. One time at that Dominican salon destroyed her curls. It was completely straight when when we washed it 2 weeks later. I called up there and asked her what did they put in my daughter's hair. I was told just shampoo and conditioner so it should revert back when she washes it. I told her she did and her hair is freakin straight! Then I was told it takes a few washes. It took a year and that was for her new growth to get some length and I cut off the straight hair. The thing is her hair bushes into an afro when it's dried with no moisturizer which is how she went into that salon so it looks nothing like her true texture when moisture hits it so they should have seen her hair change when it was wet. I took her because other people were taking their children but they had thick type 4 hair and it reverted back. I never knew about the keratin. Apparently they just put the crap on everybody's hair no matter the texture. That's ok for people that want to stay straight. That's so deceiving😡😡

[@Serenityblu23]

I've been researching this because my hair stylist has told me keratin isn't a a chemical after I told her I looked it up. She said it would make my hair more management. This was after a year or two of me saying no to a relaxer ,texlaxer ,and dyeing my hair all of which she said would make my hair more manageable. The final line was her going on about a kertain treatment and a hair cut I didn't want. Haven't been to her salon since.

[@TaeKat]

I’ve heard nothing but terrible things about Dominican salons. They just don’t like curly hair. My friend has 3B/3a curls and they told her her hair is too hard to work with and they’d need to charge her extra because of it.... her hair is damn near wavy, they’re out of order

[@crystalceder1005]

and fyi you aren't supposed to wash right away. it can take 20 or more washes for the curls to come back

[@beriaheyman1241]

what product was the lady putting in her hair???

[@WapajeaWalksOnWater]

Ive been completely natural for 50 yrs. Since my hair turned silver, it changed my curl pattern and my my hair straighter, and dryer. I never let anyone touch my hair, I've only been to the salon 2x in my life. And now I need some help dealing with this new old lady hair

[@rachelsmiley3091]

A lot of stylist take the license and think it’s a pass to do whatever they want which looks bad on the professional industry. Some stylist like to crank the heat all the way up with chemicals not following manufacturer’s guidelines hence dissatisfied clients. It’s unfortunate but true. Many stylists don’t even attempt to continue their education leading to many heart breaking consumer stories. I love my clients and their hair so I want to make sure they are always happy 😊

[@MoreThanCurlySalonColorado]

That's great Rachel. Thanks for your comment, and all the best to you!

[@viralove7323]

I need you to bring this in NC!!!!

[@teresadavis528]

That's what happened to my friend in Orlando. She noticed after a week the pattern changed. She called the salon and asked what they did. That's when they admitted they used keratin products in her her. This is why I only go to the salon only for a cut. I go with already washed hair.

[@justalyssa464]

I went to a Dominican salon in Florida for a simple flat iron and I noticed she got through my hair fast. Very shiny. When I washed it out I notice changes in my hair pattern but by then I already took a plane home. My hair was falling out so much I started collecting it in a bag. I literally had a grocery bag of hair. The hairstylist had the nerve to post before and after pictures of my hair without my permission. Be very weary of Dominican salons.

[@lbu9542]

I have heard about this at some Dominican salons. I hope your hair is back on track now and so sorry you went through this.

[@jerseyreddjc3569]

Black women should stop going to Dominican salons. They have different hair care that they do to their hair. Black Americans have a bit different type of hair.

[@corrinechampion9180]

I've been going through a lot of with my curls and previously I've gotten it relaxed a little. My curls get tighter and tighter every time it grows out. I can do anything with my hair because my roots won't let me. I did a perm to change the whole shape of my curls but it ended up just breaking and damaging my curls. My hair used to go down to my but when it got straighten and now it goes a little past my shoulders. I'm now starting to see a lot of strength in my curls and I don't see any breakage. If anything I see more growth. I tried a lot of the over night curls, some worked like french braids but I wanna be able to wash my hair and love it. I wanna get the keratin treatment done to my hair but I wanna keep loose curls. Something like a little tighter than beach waves. Is there a product I can use? Also my mom is a hairstylist and we've been trying to research my hair and how to control it without damaging it. Nothing has really came up.

[@neasmana89]

I live in Atlanta. Could you recommend a hair salon similar to yours? (That's cares for natural hair... no chemicals etc...)

[@vazvideo]

+Ashley Nicole Hi Ashley, there are no Salon's similar to ours anywhere in the world. I know that may sound arrogant, but it's actually true. We are the only Salon in the country that offers Chemical Free services, FREE deep conditioning treatments for every client, every visit, every time, Healthy Hair Education, Excellent Curly Cutting, non-damaging product, no drama, peaceful environment and soon a nice glass of wine.

[@kennamorgan2336]

😅😅😅😅 no such thing as chemical free services. Everything is a chemical. Stop misleading people! Your statement is more than a little arrogant, it's beyond arrogant.

[@thickfit996]

This happened to me and I'm beyond devastated. I'm really stuck between cutting off and starting over. What makes it worse is that after she did this you my hair she was never available to maintain it. Now a year later my hair when wet breaks terribly.

[@kymmicakez6316]

I cut it all off the keratin had my hair looking 3a in 4b I didn't know what to do with it

[@shetauraheath6852]

I just want to know if your regular hair texture will ever come back? Asking for myself.

[@NikkiDavis843]

No it's like a relaxer.Just different method and results.

[@TaeKat]

Yes it will come back, after 4-6 months. I do it twice a year. I’ve never had any damage, but I do it myself. Using high heat helps the keratin bind to the hair but the stylist has to be knowledgeable about how high the heat should be, safely. So heat damage causes the straight areas, not the keratin. It is absolutely not a relaxer.

[@deandrawilliams5753]

The victim's hair looks really nice. What was used in her hair? And I'm really sorry about that experience you had with the hairdresser

[@MoreThanCurlySalonColorado]

Thanks! She had a cocktail of Ouidad Climate Control Heat and Humidity Gel and Moroccanoil Mousse.

[@michelleweatherspoon8087]

I got one and I loved it.

[@onlinemaxybabe]

what is the treatment that women is using to get her curl pattern more advanced?

[@SkepticParanormal]

Omg ty what can I do keratin at home treatment took my spirals away and they never came back!! ty

[@christinapeters1468]

I had this happen to me and she only did it on my leave out when getting a sew in. I was pissed and never went back to that lady. I had my hair natural for over a year or two at that time too.

[@smartmouth0229]

Well I had a domincan blowout in 2010 not knowing that it was a chemical used called you know it keratin. My hair was beautiful for 2.5 days before the rain hit. I noticed that some of my went back into my Afro at this time I had been natural for almost 3 years. My har in the front, some in the middle and some patches along the sides would not curl like he rest of my hair. Here it’s is 8 years later my and middle still do not have the curl pattern of the rest of my hair. I thought I was the only one who went through this.

[@newme2sy]

Wow around Valentine's Day I had the same exact thing happen. My hair was almost shoulder stretching natural. I originally went in for a Silk press but the woman said it would not last a week bc my hair was to thick and the texture of my hair. She said she had another route I could take that would have my hair lasting at least a month and if I wanted to go back natural with a fro all I had to do is wash a couple times and the smoothing treatment would vanish unless I wanted another smoothing treatment put in. She then started telling me how unhealthy my hair was and how it needed to be trimmed. I told her I had just trimmed my hair but if it needed she could trim about half an itch. I looked down after she trimmed the back and she had cut at least 2-3 inches. My hair smelt like a burnt smell and I asked her and she said it would go away. A month later my hair smelt the same way so I went to another hair stylist who specialize in natural hair. and she said it smelt that way bc it was over processed. that she cut 2-3 inches off because she had damaged it and wanted to cover up the damage. On month 2 and my curl pattern still hasn't came back.

[@MoreThanCurlySalonColorado]

Sorry to hear that Shonte. Hang in there, with time your hair will grow back. Keep your hair healthy with water based leave-in conditioners, and non- alcohol, oil or petro - based products that alone will only dry out your curls.

[@simsimasgaming]

I didn't know Keratin was added to my hair. I was amazed by the results....but home hair care my hair looked so damaged. Was it damaged or not?

[@livelovemuzic17]

If I was in Colorado, I definitely would!!

[@simsimasgaming]

We get charged more for having thicker hair and charged more for the trimming. It costs over $100 just to get a wash, blow out and style.

[@ashleehowell]

what was the product being used in the young lady's hair in this video?

[@vazvideo]

+ashlee howell Ouidad Climate Control Gel, cocktailed with Moroccanoil Curl Control Mousse. It's not the product that gets results alone though. It's our Curly Sessions that are exclusive to More Than Curly that get the results.

[@veronicaroberson8834]

I am stuck in the middle of dying & not perming, but putting something like a keratin treatment in but all these upset & disturbing video are making me very frighten. Is there anyone out there to make my thoughts more at ease?

[@anned8455]

This is why I stopped going to salons because I got tired of them cutting my hair and just doing a terrible job on my natural hair, I learned to do my own hair and it’s long, thick, healthy and naturally Curley.

[@MoreThanCurlySalonColorado]

Sorry to hear that. You were going to inexperienced Salons. There are a lot more healthy options out there now, since this video first ran.

[@hiddnblonde]

When I am in the country, I live in TX. I was wondering if you have any "sister" Salons in TX or immediate surrounding states?

[@donnahibler8374]

I love ouidad products, but I also love the keratin threatens I did to loosen my hair curl pattern. I wish I had done it before I did the crochet hair, which took a lot of my hair out.

[@sunriseguru9308]

Lmao the title and the girl's expression in the thumbnail XD

[@itsyagirlbrook7772]

I'm here in Wisconsin is it possibly there another salon such as yours

[@MoreThanCurlySalonColorado]

Thanks Jackie, we are only located in Colorado at this time. What sets us apart is our passion, commitment, and consistency for Curly Hair clients, and the services we give to those who want to wear their hair Curly. We do have an affiliate program in the works to train and educate passionate stylists in the More Than Curly way. Do you know of any licensed stylists in your area with such passion?

[@paconot]

I know of several women that experience breakage from using natural products because other factors such as, over doing hydration, conditioning, certain hairstyles, environment. None of which had anything to do with using "un-natural" chemicals or processes. Pretty much the same techniques my ancestors used to soften the hair and seal in moisture are being used today and touted as the CG method. All before companies started manufacturing to naturals. I just want the right info out there.

[@gugushabangu4097]

I'm sorry I'm a little stubborn but I was thinking I could use a conditioner that has keratin in it to strengthen the hair (no intention to straighten it) and I'm planning to do this by myself. Is a conditioner like treseme keratin smooth bad for my natural hair?

[@LaelMitchell]

Same thing I'm trying to figure out

[@pj2.037]

It's not, the bad thing they were trying to explain is how rude, disrespectful, and inconsiderate that stylist was to her client by putting products into her hair that she was specifically instructed not to put in her hair

[@TaeKat]

It’s not, I use the same one from time to time as a pre poo. Always read the ingredients. It just has protein. And keratin treatments don’t damage hair, the heat used to activate the keratin, damages the hair

[@rachray83]

the lady in the beginning is really pretty and I love her red hair

[@VintyMaru]

i need a salon like this in the south.

[@MoreThanCurlySalonColorado]

We need stylists in the South, who are passionate about Curly Hair and want to make lots of money...lol..know of any?

[@diamondstatus402]

Good information

[@vazvideo]

Thank you Diamond!

[@biancacarmichael8682]

The last time two timesI went to a salon was unpleasant. I asked for my ends to be trimmed and a shampoo. I messed up by going to sleep and when I woke my hair was cut into a pixie cut. I was pissed and cried, and her response to her co workers was, "that's what she needs." The second and last time was for box braids. The ending was gorgeous, but the lady tells me she is charging an extra $10 because my hair was a little rough to deal with. All she did to get my hair softer was add olive oil, and she didn't even dip my ends.

[@cfoster6804]

Girl, how you sleep through a hair cut?!!!

[@angelad.harper4583]

I wish I had seen this video before I listened to my sister and used that product that gets your hair straight and then you can revert back....my hair NEVER reverted back and now its a stringy mess. It's my fault because just because she (didn't like my curls or afro puffs was her issue not mine) but now the only way to get the hair I love back is to chop off the damaged parts and it took too long for my hair to grow back (medical condition) so I don't want to cut it off, so I just wash and press it every week. any advice you can give will be greatly appreciated.

[@jtkgloomy1401]

I sure sympathize with your situation, maybe you could use the foam rods, or twist out to make a more curly look too. Your hair will over come, stay positive sis smh

[@sadereese3]

What products were used in the begining for the curly look?

[@MoreThanCurlySalonColorado]

Hi Sade, our process begins with a free Moroccanoil Intense Hydrating Mask Deep Conditioning treatment, then a proper haircut for your curl pattern. Our Curl Specialists then cocktail Ouidad Advanced Climate Control Gel and Moroccanoil Curl Control Mousse or other combinations depending on the curl pattern, overall health, density or degree of damage.

[@ElizabethGonzalez-jt7ns]

I’m Dominican and I got fooled into the Keratin treatment by my stylist. It’s been 4 months now and my hair is permanently straight. I’m soooo depressed. A Keratin treatment is a lowkey hair relaxer. 👎👎👎 Don’t do it ladies!!!

[@tanyaflames8402]

I was recommended by a friend 4 years ago, she said its natural products, it will make your hair straight when flat ironed but go back to curly when washed. Well all it got was wavy, not curly while wet and as soon as it was dry which took 5 secs, it was bone straight so I couldn't do any natural curly styles. It did not damage my hair, I was just mad cuz I lost my curl pattern. I was transitioning at the time so it was horrible dealing with 5 inches of curly roots and 8 inches of relaxed ends.

[@ElizabethGonzalez-jt7ns]

Monique Duckett ... I was natural for 11 years. My hair was down my back. Then I put that crap on my hair. The Keratin is a permanent texturized. My curl patterns never came back. Now I have two different types of hair with the growth. I’m livid.

[@tanyaflames8402]

@@ElizabethGonzalez-jt7ns I know what you mean, even now that I'm totally natural, my curl.pattern is still not what it was. I'm glad I didn't have to deal with the hair loss and other nitemarish things I've seen others testifying to. If I ever wanted really straight hair again, I'd do it again over traditional relaxers.

[@pranayvlogs5726]

Elizabeth Gonzalez hi so did your hair ever go back to curly hair or is it still permanently straight?

[@morningsunshine0216]

Elizabeth Gonzalez my old roommate hair was like that she had got a keratin treatment and her hair was bone straight when she washed it. She even tried to clown me when I was washing my hair bc it’s curly and we r BOTH black. I’m just black and proud ✊🏾 and she was adopted by white ppl. She really would brag about how she doesn’t have a perm and her hair is naturally straight. She was crazy af.

[@cocoapie3367]

What was the stylist using to twist your hair

[@vazvideo]

+Cocoapie Ouidad Climate Control Gel, cocktailed with Moroccanoil Curl Control Mousse. It's not the product that gets results alone though. It's our Curly Sessions that are exclusive to More Than Curly that get the results.

[@melissa90ify]

If an altered curl pattern is what the client wants, I see nothing wrong with (formaldehyde and salt free) keratin treatments. This should just teach people to do their research and make sure their stylist doesn't use it if it's not what they want. Clearly in this case, she didn't want any altering of her pattern and the stylist is in the wrong.

[@vazvideo]

I agree.

[@letiticasilas7919]

Omg this happened to me I ended up cutting all my hair ,but I believe my hair will come back

[@tatig.8273]

I would have recorded her and sued the sh#t out of her. I would have owned that salon.

[@yeahnah4303]

love you guys

[@MoreThanCurlySalonColorado]

Thank you!

[@tustack00]

is chi iron guard and silk infusion keratin serum a chemical keratin ?

[@TaeKat]

No such thing as “chemical keratin”, keratin is a protein. And those products are just a serum and a heat protectant, they don’t need activation.

[@emilycortes7163]

My life was ruined after 5 keratin treatments, I feel so bad for anyone going through keratin damage my hair wouldn't even curl it would just frizz

[@antwane163]

Emily Cortes mine was too Irefuse to do any Keratin it just thinned my hair.

[@neer.7292]

What can I do to get my natural hair back after the salon put something in the shampoo to make my hair straight. I been natural for 3 years

[@liylahoumou9382]

big chop, or start transitioning. their are lots of videos on youtube you can watch.

[@neer.7292]

It’s been a yr I had to chop it all off. My hair is natural and I’ll never let anyone just do my hair. It’s to my shoulder and I’m glad I chopped it off

[@Nunya144]

How is it that girl did not sue???

[@RocketHotPocket]

Does anyone know what product the stylist was smoothing into her hair during the video?

[@MoreThanCurlySalonColorado]

The product that was being applied about 5 years ago, is a cocktail of Ouidad Climate Control Gel and Moroccanoil Curl Control Mousse. It amazes us that after 5 almost 6 years ago this video is still receiving views. Thanks for watching!

[@RocketHotPocket]

@@MoreThanCurlySalonColorado thank you!

[@FNJ720]

Does anyone know if keratin treatments are ok for 4C , low porosity, color treated hair? I’m afraid to get my hair straightened because it’s colored.🤔😬

[@MoreThanCurlySalonColorado]

At More Than Curly, we believe that Keratin Treatments are not "ok" for anyone who wants to keep their natural curls, natural. Especially if you have been told that you can go back and forth from rockin' your natural curls in a healthy way, to smooth silky straight, and back again. It doesn't work like that.

[@kharikhy-ree2242]

Thinking about moving. That salon looks like the only place I wood allow someone to touch my curls.

[@MoreThanCurlySalonColorado]

That's awesome, thanks. Over 1200 New Curlies trusted our Curl Specialists in 2017.

[@JazmineInjection]

I always felt like Keratin treatments were a waste of money simply because the results never stay after I wash my hair. Also, I hate salons because they always cut off so much of my hair. Literally every time I go, they all always wanna cut it back to the same length I try to grow it out from.

[@MoreThanCurlySalonColorado]

Unfortunately, there are more "wing it" salons that claim Curly Hair expertise than Salon that actually have experience. Best advice is to ask someone who has a great Curly presentation, and just ask who does their hair?

[@glammedbynatalia]

Keratin treatments are not for kinky hair girls. Yesss girls come back. And yes it will take away the girls too. But for wavy hair or frizzy hair with no curls, keratin treatment is amazing for those who love to just hair dry and have perfect smooth straight hair. You can get this treatment if you have big kinky hair and still spect to have curls with no freeze

[@Blessed1994]

What other locations do you all have

[@MoreThanCurlySalonColorado]

Hi Nadiya! At this point we only have one location in Colorado, but we've had requests from all over the country. Let us know if you'd like to invest or know someone who does, lol...

[@torxxiiitori9872]

Lemme drive from Ct to Colorado just for this salon 😭😂😌

[@MoreThanCurlySalonColorado]

That would be awesome, and we for sure post a video, lol...It's only about 26 hours, you can do it!!!

[@jtkgloomy1401]

Is there a salon in KC?

[@vazvideo]

Not yet Shirley. We are in the process of creating a More Than Curly affiliate stylist program, that will carry the More Than Curly Brand, skill, and expectations nationwide, in Salon Suites. Pray for us...for real.

[@jtkgloomy1401]

+Jason Vaz I will, I look forward to the products, thanks for responding, be blessed

[@Shavyea]

so should i get a keratin ????????

[@usedbyjesus]

keratin does not change the hair bonds Permanently you can wash it out

[@shi2140]

Yes it does It stays for more then a month It stays for 6 months

[@MoreThanCurlySalonColorado]

The point is, she did not want any chemicals put in her hair whatsoever, and the stylist applied a Keratin Smoothing Treatment without her consent or knowledge. That's the issue.

[@liliabowens5074]

Thank you.

[@idamiller133]

This amazes me keratin is protein of course protein over load alters hair. The point is its sily and smother. I would advise u just do a mayo mask so that is temporay to maintain thn longer term.

[@rochellemoore6738]

Same thing happened to me 😭😭 now my hair is fried and most of it broke off .

[@paconot]

Split hairs? Chemicals are universal to all products. You can subdivide them into limitless groups of sets,subsets;natural, harsh safe, inert, refined, and these can be further divided into their properties, pH, viscosity, moisture, etc. The point is both natural and synthetic products are defined by properties. All can help,harm or have no zero net effect on hair. The term natural is a marketing gimmick leading many to believe that natural is better and that's not true at all.

[@donnahibler8374]

The keratin is wonderful. But, you have to follow all the instructions. I was losing my hair, but now it's growing again. I love it and am getting it again. But, I go to the Dominicans. And they say, don't wash hair for three days after the treatment, and then wash hair with only sulfate free shampoos. And then when I did the curl pattern came back but looser. Y'all are scaring people and I was scared and went to crochet hair. The crochet took my hair out so bad. If I had done the keratin and not the crochet I would be set right now.

[@MoreThanCurlySalonColorado]

"the curl pattern came back, but looser". Imagine if you went to a stylist that gave you a treatment that you didn't ask for, and you lost your tight curls that you love, but now they are "looser". We are not scaring people Donna, but informing natural curlistas about how SOME stylists are in the practice of smoothing out curls without their knowledge. Keratin Treatments may be wonderful for you, and that's great for you, but the point of the story is....well maybe you should just watch it again..lol..Thanks for your comments.

[@renitamarfe]

~I just read a post where a natural suggest to another to bring a towel (for keratin tx) to cover her eyes -- 'cause it's made with onions. I swear. Some of the stylists are way out of line.

[@aiishataal]

Nah if they ever do something like this to you, sue them, get your coins sis

[@mrsglitterhitter]

I know this girl! crazy small world

[@Leep34]

I want that in my hair

[@amberlewis1015]

I think a huge misconception about the keratin treatments is that people are not aware it wears off between 3 to 9 months. Chill, wait, and do your research y'all

[@MoreThanCurlySalonColorado]

The issue is the client DID NOT KNOW the stylist was using Keratin Smoothing in her conditioning treatment. She did not ask for it, nor did the stylist tell her she was using it. Thanks for the comment, but please don't just read the headline, actually watch the story.

[@amberlewis1015]

More Than Curly Salon yea I get that it's a violation of trust. She should definitely go somewhere else. It's just the way she talked about it was as though it would never change again.

[@MoreThanCurlySalonColorado]

Understood. Curls will eventually rebound, but 3 to 9 months for a Curly Girl who loves her Curls is an eternity. Thanks for watching.

[@t.y.6640]

amberlewis1015 For some (especially us with fine strands) it weakens the hair. A salon just did this to me last week and my hair is now thin and breaking :(

[@Criechavarria]

Keratin destroyed my hair and yes I was told that I would keep my curls. Don't believe it, my hair all fell off in the middle of my hair.

[@anndoe1499]

Thanks for sharing after watching this video I have decided not to get this Keratin smoothing treatment or any treatment related to smoothing the natural hair. Thanks again TeamNatural