What is Nika Maximum Smoothing Treatment?

Nika Maximum Smoothing Treatment, from the NIKA Fairy Silk line, is a professional smoothing treatment with keratin and collagen that turns frizzy, voluminous and hard-to-manage hair into smooth, silky, shiny hair. It is left on for 35-45 minutes without rinsing, then fixed with the flat iron at a temperature chosen for the hair: 185 °C on fragile or bleached hair, 230 °C on natural or afro hair. It also suits thick, curly and afro hair, and daily styling becomes faster and easier.

Specifications

Who Nika Maximum Smoothing Treatment is for

• Salons offering a smoothing service with the flat iron.
• Frizzy, voluminous and hard-to-manage hair, including thick, curly and afro hair.
• Coloured, chemically treated, fragile or bleached hair, with the flat-iron temperature chosen for its condition.
• Clients who want a shorter, easier styling routine every day.

For a smoothing service calibrated by hair thickness, or a rinse-out keratin treatment without the flat iron, see the comparison below.

Key ingredients

• Glyoxylic Acid: the smoothing active that disciplines the fibre and gives it its smooth shape with the heat of the flat iron.
• Hydrolyzed Keratin and Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Collagen: protein derivatives that condition the hair and give it a fuller, smoother feel.
• Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil and Fruit Extract: grape oil and extract that add softness and shine to the lengths.
• Bis-PEG/PPG-20/20 Dimethicone: a light conditioning silicone that gives slip and a silky touch.

Results

After the service the hair is sleek, soft and full of light, with far less visible frizz and a fluid movement. Brushing and blow-drying take less time, and the colour looks brighter on a smooth surface. How long the result lasts depends on the hair type, regrowth and home care with the Fairy Silk line.

How to use Nika Maximum Smoothing Treatment

1. Wash the hair twice with Nika Fairy Silk Shampoo to remove impurities.
2. Blow-dry the hair to 80%, without creating volume.
3. Divide the hair into manageable sections and apply the treatment with a brush, distributing it evenly on 2 cm sections with a fine-tooth comb.
4. Leave on for 35-45 minutes, extending the time for more resistant hair, and apply heat if necessary.
5. Do not rinse. Dry the hair completely with the Flexion (L) brush, then apply Fairy Silk Extender to prepare the hair for the flat iron.
6. Complete the treatment with an adjustable flat iron: 185 °C for fragile or bleached hair, 215 °C for chemically treated hair, 230 °C for natural or afro hair, always with the minimum recommended number of passes. Pass the flat iron over each section 8 to 12 times, depending on the hair type.
7. After the flat iron, rinse with lukewarm water, apply Nika Fairy Silk Deep Conditioner to complete the treatment and leave it on for 10 minutes.
8. Finish with Fairy Silk Extender and Fairy Silk Shimmer for extra shine and a polished finish.

For professionals

• Service: smoothing service with the flat iron, on frizzy, voluminous or curly hair.
• Amount per service: about 40 ml; around 12 services per 500 ml.
• Processing time: 35-45 minutes, longer on resistant hair, with heat if necessary.
• Service time: about 150 minutes for the whole service.
• After the service: Nika Fairy Silk Deep Conditioner for 10 minutes after the flat iron, then Fairy Silk Extender and Fairy Silk Shimmer.
• Home care to recommend: Nika Fairy Silk Shampoo 250 and Nika Fairy Silk Deep Conditioner 250, with Fairy Silk Extender and Shimmer for daily styling.

Nika Maximum Smoothing Treatment compared

• vs Edelstein Liss Komplex Treatment: Edelstein's 400 ml smoothing treatment with glyoxylic acid, keratin, collagen, hyaluronic acid and silk, prepared with an alkaline shampoo at pH 8.2, with processing times and flat-iron temperatures set by hair thickness and condition (6 to 9 passes). Nika Maximum suits salons working with the Fairy Silk line and a single 35-45 minute processing time; Liss Komplex suits salons that calibrate each step on fine, medium or thick hair.
• vs Nika Ultimate Keratin Treatment: a 500 ml rinse-out keratin treatment from the K-Perfection line, left on for 15 minutes under a moist turban and repeated once a week, without the flat iron. Nika Maximum suits clients who want smooth hair with a flat-iron service; Ultimate suits damaged or fragile hair that needs strength and shine while keeping its natural shape.

Safety

• Professional use only. Follow the instructions for use carefully.
• Wear suitable gloves during application.
• Do not apply on irritated or damaged scalp.
• Work in a well-ventilated area, especially during flat ironing.
• Avoid contact with the eyes; in case of contact, rinse immediately with plenty of water.
• If any adverse reaction occurs, stop use immediately and consult a doctor.
• For external use only. Keep out of the reach of children.

FAQ

How long does it last?

It varies: the duration depends on the hair type, how fast the hair grows back and home care with the Fairy Silk shampoo and conditioner.

Is it suitable for bleached or coloured hair?

Yes: the flat iron is set to 185 °C on fragile or bleached hair and to 215 °C on chemically treated hair.

Is it rinsed before the flat iron?

No: after 35-45 minutes the hair is dried with the treatment on, then flat-ironed; it is rinsed only afterwards, followed by the Fairy Silk Deep Conditioner for 10 minutes.

How many flat-iron passes are needed?

8 to 12 passes per section depending on the hair type, at 185, 215 or 230 °C.

How much product does one service take?

About 40 ml, around 12 services per 500 ml bottle; long or very thick hair needs more.