A new breed of hair relaxers smooth hair without damage.

Harsh chemical hair relaxers, which leave hair stripped not only of curl, but body, shine and bounce, are fast becoming a thing of the past. At Vartali, a new breed of ultra gentle hair smoothers now affer safe alternative.

With these new products, our stylist can create soft, smooth looks which range from simply removing the frizz from out of control hair to taking the "kink" out of "kinky" to create soft, manageable styles," says Louise Coombs, relaxer specialist at Vartali.

In addition to less damage, these new relaxing products also offer more control for the stylist. "In some clients, texture of hair varies. The back of the head may be curlier or frizzier than the sides or the front. These new products give us the flexibility to relax just the right amount for consistent results," adds Louise.

The worst thing consumers can do is try to straighten their own hair. Accordingto Louise, it is possible to cause irreparable damage to the hair and scalp. "It's very important to see a professional when considering a procedure like this."