What Is Keratin Hair Therapy?
Keratin treatments are mainly used to strengthen, smooth and straighten hair. It is also an important protein for strengthening nails. Keratin treatments range from $250 to $500 for the Brazilian Keratin Treatment to $3.50 to $187 for home treatments. Does this Spark an idea?
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Significance
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Keratin is a fibrous protein that strengthens the hair shaft and leaves it less prone to breakage. Keratin smooths the hair cuticle and makes hair smoother, softer and shinier.
Treatments
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There are several types of salon treatments, including a popular Brazilian therapy that can be very expensive. Home treatments are available in many forms, but the basic processes are usually about the same.
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The treatment process
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The hair is usually washed and dried and then the keratin is combed through. The protein is ironed into the hair sections with a straightening iron. A hair dryer may be used instead of a flat iron in some of the home treatments. This process usually takes less time. The hair becomes hard and the excess protein is washed out. Usually the hair cannot be washed again for at least 72 hours. This treatment process can take from one hour for home treatments to two to five hours in salons where hair is ironed out in many small sections for a more thorough treatment.
Benefits
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Treatments can be used for any hair type. Damaged hair soaks in more keratin and benefits the most from these treatments. Keratin is used to straighten and smooth ethnic hair. Normal hair becomes less frizzy and the treatments create a wonderful shine.
How often can you use them?
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These treatment results usually last from eight weeks to four months, but hair eventually returns to a normal state; severely damaged or very frizzy hair should then be treated again. Do not treat the hair too often because the keratin can build up, creating hard and brittle hair.
Warning
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Some of the keratin treatments contain toxic chemicals, like formaldehyde.This dangerous gas can be inhaled while the hair is treated and heated, and is considered carcinogenic. Breathing the fumes can cause cancer. To avoid this hazard, make sure that the treatment you choose is formaldehyde free.
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