Living with frizzy and curly hair wasn’t easy for me until I had keratin treatment for my hair. Throughout the process, I learned different things about the hair straightening process that I will share in this post.
A natural protein type is present in your skin, nails, and hair, which is known as keratin. This treatment helps to increase the keratin amount in your hair that helps you get rid of frizz and result in more manageable hair.
To explore the benefits of keratin treatment and its side effects, continue to read the post.
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What is Keratin Treatment?
A keratin treatment for hair, also known as a Brazilian blowout, includes chemicals and keratin that add more keratin to your hair to reduce frizz.
Professionals perform such treatment at the salon. It helps to get rid of curly hair and gives it more shine and smoothness. The whole procedure can take several hours as it consists of different steps.
To do hair keratin, a professional perform different steps, such as:
- Hair wash
- Wet hair brushing with a stylist brush
- Apply keratin treatment mask to dry hair or wet hair
- Flat iron in small sections
Is Keratin Good For Hair?
Yes, a keratin treatment is good for all hair types, including dry, thin, thick, curly, etc. Make sure that you visit an expert before the treatment and get to know about the side effects of this treatment for hair. It can turn your white hair into yellow.
What do Experts say about keratin treatment?
Keratin treatment is good for most hair types, according to experts. Hair specialists say that people who do not prefer the use of heat styling tools can try this treatment. Regular use of hair straightener may result in damaged hair by drying out moisture.
What are the Benefits of Keratin Treatments?
It is a misconception that keratin can break your hair, but it does not. The use of flat-ironing can do this to your hair. According to dermatologists, this treatment nourishes your hair and strengthens it. The keratin treatment price is different but it also depends on the length of your hair.
I personally believe that this process restores the health of your hair and makes your hair more resilient. To do the hair treatment while having a scalp condition, ask your dermatologist.
Here are some pros of keratin treatment.
Last-up to 6 Months
I got frustrated when I used to do hair styling every day using heat tools. The most amazing fact of having keratin treatment is the long-lasting results. Some people do not take care after having treatment that can affect the results.
You need to wash hair only 2 or 3 times a week after the treatment as it helps to maintain the texture and shiny look.
Strengthen hair
Split ends make your hair look dull and can affect your hair growth. Keratin treatment provides enough protein to your hair that strengthens your hair.
My experience says that your hair does not break off that easily after the treatment. It also improves the growth of your hair.
Manageable
Having thick hair with frizz can make it more difficult to manage it. When I used to do heat-style hair, it made my hair dry, but now, I can see the difference after having the keratin treatment.
Researchers say that air dry eliminates the risk of natural moisture loss and keeps your hair healthy. It also protects your hair from heat damage.
Silky hair
Keratin is a protein-type sleek hair cell that makes your hair shiny. This process temporarily bonds the hair back that reduces the appearance of split ends.
How to Maintain Hair after Keratin Treatment
My hair keratin lasted up to 6 months, as I did follow some tips recommended by an expert.
- To maintain hair treatment results, you need to follow these steps:
- Wash your hair with clear water and avoid chlorinated water that can shorten the p`eriod of keratin treatment.
- Buy a shampoo and a conditioner with healthy ingredients that are free of sulfates and sodium chloride.
- Visit the salon or the place where you get the treatment for the wash after 3 to 4 days of treatment.
During pregnancy, you should not take this treatment.
Hair Keratin Treatment At Home
A professional can only perform the treatment with some specific kit. People who want to avoid the side effects of the keratin treatment should go with some natural tips for straight hair. Using flat iron with some essential products can help get a straight hair look, but it is temporary.
A survey says that less wash maintains the natural oils in your hair.
Some natural oils can help to keep the moisture of your hair, such as:
- Argan oil
- Coconut oil
- Sunflower oil
- Olive oil
- Shea butter
These oils can lock the natural moisturizer or even add more to your hair. People with scalp issues can’t get such treatment, but they can still straighten their hair with a tool.
People often ask:
How Long Keratin Treatment Lasts?
Keratin treatment can last up to 6 months only if you follow the after-care tips and do not use sulfate and sodium chloride products.
Keratin Hair Treatment Side Effects
I did some research before going to the keratin hair treatment. Some of the types of keratin treatment include a harsh chemical, formaldehyde. You can call it a risk factor of cancer as it can also trigger many health conditions.
Some people share the experience of formaldehyde and such chemical compounds during the process. They state that such compounds caused:
- Vomiting
- Rash
- Dizziness
- Eye irritation
- Coughing
- Wheezing
- Headache
- Sore throat
- Nausea
- Pain in chest
Can Keratin Treatment Cause Hair Loss?
Keratin treatment weakens the hair follicle that makes it easy to fall out. This side effect can happen due to chemical compounds, such as formaldehyde. Excessive exposure can cause neurological issues along with asthma and trigger allergies.
If you go for one session, you may not experience its side effects. Experts also suggest not taking this treatment three times a year as it can weaken your hair follicles and may result in severe hair fall.
Wrapping Up
Keratin treatment can nourish your hair and make it more manageable. Experts believe that this treatment is a good fit for every type of hair, thin, thick, or even curly. But if you have any scalp issues, ask your dermatologist before the treatment.
