I dream of waking up with frizz-free hair, without fly-aways and knots tangled at an unreachable part of my head. But, I have curly – as in proper full-bodied, bodacious ringlets – hair so that dream will never be realised. While I love my curls (in spite of them being high-maintenance) I’m desperate to find a way to make them stand out from the frizz that halos them. Enter the K Fusion treatment. It’s similar to a keratin treatment in that it uses heat to lock in moisture and requires an appointment at your local salon but, it doesn’t contain nasty, toxic formaldehyde. Meaning: it won’t damage your hair as much in the long run. What it promises is softer strands with less frizz. There’s no miracle guarantees of GHD straight locks, just the golden ticket of less faff in the morning.
What’s In This Magic Product?
It’s made with amino acids, proteins and UV protection ingredients. As it’s formaldehyde and urea free, it’s suitable for those with sensitive skin, or have undergone chemotherapy, or are pregnant.
What Happens In The Treatment?
Be prepared to sit back and relax, because this is no quickie fix, it’s a full-on afternoon-length appointment. The process started with my hair being cleansed twice with L’Kerabelle clarifying shampoo, which was combed through and left to soak for 10 minutes. Several scrolls of Instagram later, I was led back to the styling seat where my damp curls were blasted with a blow dryer until I look like a freshly washed poodle. Next, the K Fusion formula was squeezed out of its bottle and was thickly applied from the root down the hair shaft and brushed through. After 45 minutes of flipping through magazines and a few more combs of the hair, the product was rinsed off and my hair was blow dried and straightened with hot irons.
What’s The Aftercare Like?
For the first 48-hours you’re advised not to get your hair wet, tuck it behind your ears or wear it up in a ponytail. Any sort of mark or kink will lessen the results of the treatment. So, me, spending the next day steaming clothes in a humid studio for a shoot probably wasn’t the best idea. They say to iron your hair straight away if it does get kinky during that initial period. Me, being me, I forgot. There were also branded shampoos, conditioners and hair masks I was advised to use as they didn’t contain sulphates and nasty chemicals. Though they make my hair feel silky smooth, their scent leaves something to be desired.
How Long’s It Last?
On my hair, it lasted a month, which is pretty good going considering how thick my curls are and how terrible my aftercare routine was. That said, as I used the recommended shampoos and conditioners and masks once a week after nearly two months the hair’s quality still feels stronger, healthier and smoother even though the frizz is back with a vengeance.
Is It Worth The Hefty Price Tag?
I’d say probably not if you have hair like mine, but for someone with naturally straighter locks then most definitely. My hair has been bleached, dyed, sun-damaged and drenched with pollution, so it wasn’t the ideal guinea pig for this treatment. That said, I have less split ends, and the texture of my curls is noticeably softer. But, for £200 a pop this treatment is a luxury too far for me.
I had my hair treated at Nyumba salon in London by stylist Youwes Ellouah
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This article originally appeared on The Debrief.