Greatest hair smoothing treatment anywhere

[Holly Johnson]

If you're like me, you've tried a myriad of hair colors, styles and treatments to tackle the frizzes, unruly curls and the voluminous nature of Florida's heat and humidity -- with maybe temporary success but not much lasting result. Enter Keratin Smoothing Treatment, which I had my first (and subsequent 2nd and 3rd) at Yellow Strawberry Hair Salon in Sarasota (there's also another one in Lakewood Ranch, same partners). It was the first certified salon in the area, and I emphasize certified, as I have had friends who have had the Keratin treatment at other salons with less than stellar results because the owner or stylist just bought the kit without investing in the training session that actually teaches the stylist how to apply the product for lasting and positive results. If you get it done at Yellow Strawberry, I can assure you you will be amazed -- and on-site before and after pictures on their website, www.yellowstrawberryhair.com will demonstrate how incredible this treatment is at smoothing curls, adding silkiness, and improving overall texture to hair.

The cost and time are about 1/2 of what I paid for other straightening treatments and with much better results -- the right Keratin treatment actually improves the quality of your hair vs. destroying it that results from other straightening treatments. It lasts about 6 months and hair quality and texture have improved with each subsequent treatment.

Whether you elect to go to Yellow Strawberry or another salon, do yourself a favor and inquire about the staff training for treatment application and if they actually went through a certified training program. Trust me -- your wallet and your hair will thank you!

[Alyce Caplan]

thanks for the tip. i have friends that have had the treatment - some look great, some not so great. it's funny that we don't ask important questions before we pay for services - be it hair, nails or even a dr. After all, we are paying, we should ask!