How To Smooth 3C, Medium To Thick Density Hair 

Looking for a smoothing treatment that will reduce frizz and define curls without compromising texture? amika's first salon-only treatment smooth over is a formaldehyde-free two-step treatment used to straighten or smooth while reducing frizz in all hair types. The smooth over priming shampoo is used to cleanse and prepare the hair before applying the heat-activated frizz-fighting treatment. 

Ahead, amika Stylist Collective member Pekela Riley (@pekelariley) demonstrates how to smooth and define 3C, medium to thick density curls while maintaining the natural curl pattern.

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