Straighten & Smooth 2A, Fine-Medium Density Hair

How To Straighten & Smooth 2A, Fine-Medium Density Hair

Want to add a straightening treatment to your service list that’s made without formaldehyde and other harmful ingredients? amika’s first salon-only treatment smooth over is a two-step treatment used to straighten or smooth while reducing frizz in all hair types. The smooth over priming shampoo is used to cleanse and prepare the hair before applying the heat-activated frizz-fighting treatment. 

Ahead, amika Stylist Collective member Pekela Riley (@pekelariley) demonstrates how to straighten and smooth 2A, fine to medium density hair without damaging it.

What to know about each product:

pro smooth over priming shampoo:

• Breaks down build-up for proper treatment penetration
• Infused with French pink clay and white charcoal powder to absorb dirt, oil and toxins
• Uses Indian cress stem extract to promote a balanced, healthy-looking scalp

pro smooth over frizz fighting treatment:

• Formulated without formaldehyde or protein​
• Vegan and no harsh smell​
• Fights frizz for six to seven weeks*
• Smooths hair using glyoxylic acid​
• Two sets of directions for curly or straight smoothing results ​
• Easy spray application ​