03 Feb Review, Before And After Photos: Redken Shape Control Hair Smoothing Salon Treatment
The Brazilian Blowout controversy rages on as California lawmakers demand that the manufacturers of the Brazilian Blowout and Acai Professional Smoothing Solution, GIB LCC, put warning labels on their packaging.
We covered the Brazilian Blowout dispute back in 2010, when word got out that a stylist in Oregon claimed that they experienced difficulty breathing, eye irritation and nose bleeds when applying the Brazilian Blowout products which consist of 8-10% formaldehyde (a carcinogen), according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
With all of this going on, it’s comforting to know that those of us with frizzy hair have a safe alternative. One such treatment is the new Redken Shape Control.
Urban Curls
- Thermally reconditions – hair feels softer, smoother, and shinier
- Stylists can customize curl pattern [with curling iron] by placing and shaping curls based on client’s needs/hair type
- Frizz control
Cold Smoothing
- Relaxes curls
- Reduces volume
- Smoothes out frizz
Safe Straightening
- Straightens hair [with straightening iron]
- Provides volume and frizz control, even at high humidity levels
- Thermally reconditions – hair feels softer, smoother, and shinier
SCIENTIFIC ASSESSMENT: This treatment is indeed formaldehyde-free. It contains Ammonium Thioglycolate, Ethanolamine Thioglycolate and Ammonium Hydroxide. These ingredients work together to permanently break the hair bonds in order to help smooth and straighten the hair. This will certainly perform well but may cause more damage to hair than other types of salon hair smoothing formulas on the market.
To locate a Redken salon please log on to redken.com. Please note, Redken products can only be guaranteed authentic when purchased from a salon.
So tell us, have you had this new treatment? If so, leave a comment below to let us know how it worked for you.
– cosmetic chemist, Ron Robinson
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Cvrgrl78
Posted at 02:44h, 07 FebruaryHate it! I am so disappointed. I took this class with several stylists at my salon and we were so excited to offer this new service. The process takes nearly 4 1/2hrs. Most of which is time that the client will spend under the dryer. For long thick hair where the client is looking for loose curls or waves it takes almost 2hrs under a dryer and even then the ends are still slightly damp. They looked AMAZING when the clients left the salon. I was blown away and my clients were super excited. Then when they came back 3days later for a shampoo and styling lesson…nothing. Not even a slight wave. I was mortified! All I could do was damage control. I refunded SIX guests and offered them complimentary conditioning treatments. I have a very busy, successful salon and I feel like my reputation has been tarnished. When I called the hotline for assitance and verified that I had done everything correctly, I was basically told that I set my clients up for disappointment by having unrealistic expectations and that it would take time to become proficient at the service. Really Redken? I don’t think expecting a loose wave(similar to the one in the picture above) is unreasonable and when the guest comes back with straight hair after 3days the only ones being unreasonable are the folks over at Redken. I plan on switching all of my product to a company other than Redken. Between the classes, products, services, stylist wages, and returned home haircare products this “money making” service cost me nearly $2500. Save yourself the headache and the money.
Samantha
Posted at 17:55h, 11 FebruaryI had this service done at a salon that I have been going to for years. I have very thick, long curly hair and it takes a lot of time to straighten so I decided to get this services done because I usually wear my hair straight and wanted to save time styling my hair.
I would have to say my hair is very healthy and is my favorite attribute. After I washed my hair for the fist time after getting this service done I was mortified. This product has definitely changed my hair!!!! It is a total frizz ball. My hair does not even look real. After spending over an hour trying to straighten my hair with a straightener is is still extremely frizzy!! N oohing I do works!!! The best way to describe my hair now is “I LOOK LIKE A WITCH”!!!!!!
The straightener won’t even straighten my hair. I am more than pissed to have spent this kind of time (5hours) and money to have results like this. I have great hair and now it is totally damaged!!! I expect REDKIN to do something. If you are thinking of getting the service done DON’T DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!
Patti D
Posted at 09:07h, 13 FebruaryI want the CURLS. I have stick straight, thick hair…suggestions, other than the dreaded perm? Anybody have any ideas on what products, please let me know sweepingnews(at)gmail(dot)com
I will be happy for the day they make a shampoo that instantly makes hair like the pic of the brunette’s!
lindsay
Posted at 08:09h, 21 FebruaryWho. cares if it takes a long time. People are getting the best possible service with the top notch product line. They should be aware thAT it won’t be quick and painless… Afterall, they are altering the natural growth pattern.
Vanesa
Posted at 21:10h, 29 FebruaryI used the Urban Curl system on medium length straight hair. before trying the system i watched the tutorial and studied the instructions to be sure i had it down. Ive done multiple types of straighteners and perms before so Im no stranger to the process.
It took me FOUR hours to do and in the end, as Cvrgrl78 said, there was no curl to be found after washing the first time(after 48 hours).
Very disappointed.