Keratin Treatments are heat-activated. This means that customers will have to apply a leave-in moisturiser with heat-protectant on damp hair. After that, blow-dry it with medium heat in a downward motion (without brush) to activate the anti-frizz and smoothing properties of the treatment.
Foods rich in biotin, zinc, vitamin A, vitamin C and L-cysteine are ideal for boosting keratin. Eggs, onion, garlic, sunflower seeds, salmon etc., are good for enriching this natural protein into your body, thus helping a keratin boost in your hair.
Keratin treatment typically takes two to four hours in the salon. It starts with a hair wash and conditioner. After a rough dry, the formula is applied to the whole head. The setting time lasts for about 30 minutes, after which the hair is ironed to straighten it.
This is because keratin treatments work by temporarily altering the hair's structure. It seals the cuticles, which helps to create a smooth and sleek appearance. However, excessive moisture in the air can penetrate the hair shaft. So this will disrupt the treatment, leading to frizz.
Ideally, you should wait 3-4 days after your treatment before washing your hair. This allows the keratin to set and bond properly with your hair. If you absolutely must wash your hair sooner than that, it's best to wait at least 12 hours.
Because of overstyling, chemical treatments, and environmental stressors, keratins become worn out, creating gaps in the hair which eventually leads to damage and breakage.
Keratins produced in the suprabasal cells of the soft-keratinizing and cornifying epidermis of the skin differ from the keratins produced in the suprabasal epithelial cells of the hard-keratinizing and cornifying epidermis of the hair cortex, hair cuticle or plate of the human fingernail.
Sodium lauryl sulphate and keratin treatment do not mix well together. Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS) is a mild detergent that is used in many shampoo products in order to lather the hair. This ingredient is responsible for stripping out colour from hair and washes out keratin from treated hair.
Keratin is the structural building block of your hair.It also contains Bhringraj oil, Argan oil, Almond oil and Neem oil. The benefits of all these ingredients is immense to your hair.
Keratin is a tough, fibrous protein found in fingernails, hair, and skin. The body may produce extra keratin as a result of inflammation, as a protective response to pressure, or as a result of a genetic condition. Most forms of hyperkeratosis are treatable with preventive measures and medication.
Keratin Treatments are heat-activated. This means that customers will have to apply a leave-in moisturiser with heat-protectant on damp hair. After that, blow-dry it with medium heat in a downward motion (without brush) to activate the anti-frizz and smoothing properties of the treatment.
Certain foods contain nutrients that support the formation of keratin in the body. These nutrients include biotin, vitamin A, and zinc.
By consuming vitamin A-rich foods like carrots, sweet potatoes, salmon, and liver help reduce keratin levels in the body. Vitamin A acts as a regulatory agent and decreases excess and defective keratin. In addition, gentle exfoliation of the skin may help to remove excess keratin.
Can coconut oil be used on keratin treated hair? Yes. Virgin coconut oil binds to the hair and can reduce keratin loss during wash cycles.
Keratin is responsible for making your hair stretchy, strong, smooth, and silky. This protein naturally fights frizz and protects your locks from losing too much moisture. If your hair is damaged, frizzy, and prone to breakage, it means that it lacks keratin.
The simplest option is to take a wet or dry strand of hair and gently stretch it. If it barely stretches and snaps, you need more moisture and might have too much protein. Also, if you brush your hair and strands fall out, you need protein. Equally, if your strands feel dry, you are likely lacking moisture.
You can never overdo keratin treatments either because the hair will take what it needs, and excess will just wash off. Forget about frizzy hair and save yourself some blow-dry time (between 40 and 60% less time).
Basically, hair loses elasticity and becomes stiff and hard if you use too much keratin. This toughness makes it more brittle. So, when hair gets pulled, it breaks more easily instead of bouncing back in shape. It's the complete opposite of soft, frizzy, wavy, limp hair—it's smooth, hard, and stiff.
Keratin Complex is the strongest and longer lasting of the company's treatments and can be performed every 4-5 months, depending on the texture of the hair, the home care and the frequency of the shampooing process. The courser the hair, the curlier the hair, the faster the maintenance.