A keratin hair treatment is done in the salon to straighten hair and remove frizziness. Depending on how well your hair takes to the procedure, you may have straight hair for as long as several months without the need for thermal styling tools, like blow dryers. Keratin treatments also provide conditioning agents for hair to keep it healthy and shiny for months.
Effects
Keratin is a very strong protein that bonds with the hair when applied and improves the texture of it. It repairs any damage that may have made your hair dry and frizzy. The keratin treatment also coats the cuticle of the hair to protect it from environmental damage, like sun exposure.
Process
When you get a keratin treatment to straighten your hair, the salon stylist will first apply a clarifying shampoo to remove any product residue. Then she'll apply a keratin solution evenly on all strands of your hair. You will then have to sit under a heat lamp for approximately 20 minutes. Once the time is up, the stylist will blow-dry your hair. The solution will become bonded into your hair with the use of a very hot flat iron.
Considerations
To ensure that the keratin treatment takes, and straightens your hair, avoid shampooing for 24 to 48 hours. Your hair should not get wet at all during this period. If it happens to get wet, blow-dry it immediately. You should wait a day or two before using any type of styling product.
Potential
To allow your keratin treatment to last longer, you should use an after-care shampoo and conditioner. Choose versions that are labeled as safe for keratin-treated hair. You should avoid shampoos and conditioners that contain sodium chloride.
Warning
Remember to keep any accessories out of your hair. Clips, headbands and ponytail holders may put a bend in your hair if used following a keratin treatment. If you want to get hair out of your face, use a silk scarf instead.
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