Hair and Beauty Healthier hair straightening

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Over the years hair straightening has become a popular choice for those who have difficult hair or are looking for a hair transformation.

Hair straightening is the process used to convert curly into straight hair. Straightening may use physical or chemical processes.

• Hairdryer and flat iron:

These are temporary solutions that last until the next washing. This method dehydrates the hair, keeping it straight.

• Chemical straightening:

This is the longest lasting of all the smoothing methods although it can inflict the most damage on your hair. A chemical cream – often an alkali - is applied to “relax” the curls, breaking the hair’s protein bonds.

• Keratin treatment:

A process that “smooths out” the hair without breaking any of the chemical bonds, so it will eventually return to its original texture.

The classic hair straightening methods are giving way for a new and innovative approach in Australia with the increase in popularity of the Qiqi Vega treatment.

Qiqi Vega is a revolutionary hair smoothing treatment that replaces harsh, damaging alkaline straightening technology of the past and ushers in a new era of in-salon smoothing.

Vega is enriched with organic compounds that are infused into the cortex of hair resulting in easier to manage, healthy strong hair.

The solution gently transforms hair texture. It’s chemical free and an industry first, which means there’s no downtime for hair colouring and it’s resistant to chlorine and salt so you can still have a swim in the pool or at the beach.

Qiqi Vega utilises a proprietary technology which is a hy- brid between keratin treatments and thermal straightening.

QiQi Vega is safe to use, has no harmful ingredients and has a pleasant fragrance. It rejuvenates and revitalises hair. It’s easy, simple and effective and has no chemical fumes or smoke release and it’s resistant to harsh climate conditions such as humidity and extreme heat making it a great solution for Far North Queensland conditions.

Cairns residents can access Qiqi Vega treatments at Zig Zag Hair Design and selected salons.

Before you set out on your pursuit of sleek hair, there are a few things to remember, it’s important to note that there’s a degree of variability in the results of all of these methods – what looks one way for your best friend might look different on your own hair.

It ultimately comes down to the hair you start with, its unique structure and how much curl you’re attempting to smooth or remove.