So, I went to Rahul (aka ""The Chemist"") for hilites. He is bar none, the best blonde maker there is. I used to go to New York for highlites. Thankfully, I don't need to anymore. He is superb -- he will not allow you to leave with yellow or brassy hair; in fact, he wants you to be a ""pearly blonde"". He is also ALWAYS ON TIME, and uber professional. Had a conversation with him about my unruly frizz, which Orlando (the Babe Ruth of stylists) ordinally straightens for me. I look like an add for Jheri Curl when I don't have a really good blowout. Anyway, Vikki (aka The Bomb) gave me THE LATEST AND GREATEST cutting-edge hair straightener. It is called THE BRAZILIAN (don't get the wrong idea, here, I am not bald!!) I am gob-smacked by the results. NO breakage, NO harsh chemicals (it actually smells like chocolate!) and silky smooth straight hair. When I want to go curly, my curls are perfect, and actually obey me - no frizz and no worries. My drying time has been cut in half, too - no hassles, no lengthy olympic arm workouts, and super gorgeous soft PERFECTLY STRAIGHT hair in 15 -20 minutes. I didn't do the full on 100% straightener because I was wary (I've had the japanese before, and needed to change continents after that disaster) Thanks to this unbelievable team of Houdinis I walked out of there looking like a movie star. EVERYONE there was super sweet and professional, except one cranky guy at the desk. Pay him no attention and you will think you'd died and come back as a natural straight haired blonde. Who knew?! Thank you Sensia!
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