Vitta Gold Silk Express Hair Smoothing Protein 200ml is the compact format of the brand's ultra-fast professional smoothing cream, built around the exclusive, organic-certified Tanino Fusion blend. It delivers the same frizz control and glossy, sleek finish as the 1 litre size, in a 200ml bottle ideal for a single service, for trying the formula, or for shorter and finer hair, with a pause time measured in minutes rather than the better part of an hour.

What it is

Silk Express is a salon-grade taninoplastia smoothing cream that reduces frizz and reshapes the hair under heat, here in a compact 200ml bottle. The smoothing chemistry is led by glyoxylic acid, while a blend of plant tannins, silk protein and organic oils conditions the fibre as it works. Its signature is speed: the formula was developed so the product only needs to sit on the hair for 15 to 20 minutes before flat-ironing, which is why it has become a favourite for busy professionals.

Key ingredients

• Glyoxylic acid: the primary smoothing active that reshapes and seals the strand under heat
• Tara-gum tannins: the natural tannin source at the heart of Tanino Fusion, helping fix protein in the fibre
• Silk protein: supports moisture, elasticity and a smooth, silky surface
• Grape seed oil: an antioxidant-rich oil that adds shine and softness
• Maltodextrin and wine extract: bond with proteins to fortify the hair and bring extra tannins and antioxidants

Together these form the organic-certified Tanino Fusion blend that gives the line its name. The actives work with the keratin already in the hair rather than relying on harsh structural chemicals.

What you can expect

After a single service, hair looks noticeably smoother, glossier and easier to manage, with frizz and flyaways brought firmly under control. The finish is customisable: a stylist can take the result from sleek and straight to smooth-with-movement, so it suits clients who want discipline without losing all of their natural body. The sensorial payoff is a soft, conditioned, healthy-looking surface that catches the light.

Who it is for

• Single-service and trial: stylists trying the formula, treating shorter or finer hair, or working at lower volume, who want the 200ml rather than the 1 litre
• Frizz-prone and resistant hair: clients with thick, coarse or unruly hair that needs real control
• Clients wanting flexible results: anyone who wants to choose between poker-straight and softly smooth
• Shine seekers: those looking for a glossy, conditioned, polished finish

Who it is not for

• High client volume: a busy salon treating many clients will get better value from the 1 litre size
• At-home users wanting a no-heat result: this is a professional, flat-iron-sealed service, not a wash-in product
• Anyone needing a specifically formaldehyde-free-labelled product: this formula is not marketed as such
• Fragrance-sensitive clients: the formula contains fragrance allergens (coumarin, hexyl cinnamal, hydroxycitronellal)
• Very recently bleached or compromised hair without a passing strand test: always test first

Professional recommendation

• For higher client volume, the Vitta Gold Silk Express Hair Smoothing Protein 1000ml offers the same formula in the salon-size 1 litre bottle
• Pair the service with the matching Silk Express Tanino Blend home-care range to help extend the smoothness between visits
• Always perform a strand test before every application, as the label directs

How to use

The whole service is built around one headline advantage: a pause time of just 15 to 20 minutes, rather than the up-to-an-hour wait many traditional smoothing treatments require. The full protocol stays simple.

1. Test a strand from the top and neck before every application.
2. Wash and then dry the hair completely.
3. Section the hair and apply the product 1 cm away from the scalp.
4. Pause for 15 to 20 minutes, the short window that makes this an ultra-fast service, adjusting within that range for hair thickness.
5. Rinse off 60 percent, then blow-dry.
6. Flat iron each section 10 to 15 times at 180-230°C.
7. Rinse thoroughly and finish with the matching home-care range.

Compatibility

Tannin-and-protein smoothing is widely used on coloured and lightened hair and is generally considered colour-friendly, but every head of hair differs in porosity and history. On chemically treated, bleached or fragile hair, a passing strand test before every application is the deciding factor, and coordinating with the client's colourist keeps the outcome predictable. The matching Silk Express home-care line is the natural companion for maintaining results.

In short

• Compact 200ml format: the single-service size of the ultra-fast Silk Express taninoplastia cream
• Tanino Fusion blend: glyoxylic acid plus organic tannins, silk protein and grape seed oil
• Customisable, glossy finish: from sleek-straight to smooth-with-movement on all hair types