Keratin Treatments old news, says Mel

Keratin Treatments old news

The information published in the daily news dated 23 April 2014 entitle Toxic Hair Care Scare which relates to the Brazilian Keratin Treatments is neither shocking nor surprising to us at Hair At Mel’s.  Information reported in the article was made public in 2011 and is not new information.  So why all the media hype now?

The fact about the Brazilian Keratin treatments is that its long lasting effect is made possible through the amount of formalin (‘glue’) that determines its strength and longevity.  More formalin (‘glue’) provides a longer, while less formalin provides a shorter effect.  Without any ‘glue’, these treatments would not last for more than 3 weeks.  So what is considered safe while maintaining its longevity? According to The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) in the United States, 0.2% formalin is allowed. Anymore is considered unsafe.

We at Hair At  Mels have always used the La-Brasiliana Keratin treatment which contains 0.18% formalin, that’s 0.02 % less than the recommended amount yet providing a longer effect.  We have used these products because we take the safety of our customers seriously.  According to The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) La-Brasiliana Keratin Treatment has never been banned or under scrutiny in the United states.  We have been educating our customers ever since we first introduced these products allowing them to make an informed decision. Since 2011, La-Brasiliana, was recommended in the January 2014 edition of the O Magazine.

Hair At Mels is a brand you can trust.  Let Us worry about you’re the health of your hair and image while you can relax in confidence that we will take good care of you.  To find out more about our services and products, contact Hair At Mels in Springfield park on Tel 0312019682 or info@melshairsalon.co.za,