Amika Velveteen Dream Smoothing Shampoo
Frizz control for hair that gets puffy, wide or fluffy before it ever looks polished.
The Moda Team Review: When Frizz Shows Up Before the Finish Does
I would choose this when your hair starts smooth while it is wet, then dries wider, puffier or frizzier than you expected. This is for the client who wants more control before styling starts, not a heavy product that sits on top and makes the hair feel dirty.
Why I Would Recommend This For You
If your hair expands, frizzes or loses polish as soon as humidity or blow-drying gets involved, this is the type of product I would use to build control into the hair before the problem shows up. It helps the finish look smoother without making the style feel heavy.
How I Would Tell You To Use It
Wet your hair really well first, then apply the shampoo at the scalp and work it in with your fingertips. If you use dry shampoo, oils or styling products, wash twice: the first cleanse loosens everything, and the second gives you the real lather. Let the rinse clean the mid-lengths and ends instead of roughing them up.
My Stylist Tip
For smoother results, rough-dry less and use more tension with your brush. The product helps control frizz, but your blow-dry direction is what really polishes the cuticle.
What Makes This Amika Product Special?
The smoothing products are built for frizz, humidity and a softer finish. This is where I would go when you want control but still want your hair to feel touchable.
What I Would Pair It With
Pair smoothing wash care with Velveteen Dream Balm before blow-drying, then finish with The Shield if humidity is the thing that always ruins the style.
Why Shop Amika at Moda Salon?
Moda Salon is a real salon and professional beauty boutique in Bowmanville, Ontario. We ship authentic professional haircare across Canada and the USA, and every product we carry is chosen with the same behind-the-chair standards we use with our clients: real results, clear guidance and no beauty overwhelm.
