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Is smoothening treatment healthy for hair ?? I have curly Indian texture hair. I don't want to completely straighten my hair but still want it to be manageable.please advise
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Hello! Smoothening is a chemical treatment to hair. It can precipitate hair fall so you should be prepared to lose hair for a few months following this treatment.
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