Is your frizzy, uncontrollable hair giving you a bad hair day every single day? Do you spend hours trying to manage the frizz, and nothing seems to work? If so, you may be the perfect candidate for a keratin protein treatment. The keratin protein treatment is a hair treatment that helps smooth and de-frizz your hair. This treatment – also referred to as a Brazilian blowout – has been one of the top hair trends in recent years.
If you want a solution to your crazy, unmanageable hair, check out this guide below to learn everything there is to know about the keratin protein treatment.
What Is A Keratin Protein Treatment?
Keratin is a protein that is found in your hair, nails, and skin. Over time, this protein in your hair can be damaged from hair dye, heat styling, and aging. This can cause frizzy and dull hair.
In order to restore your damaged hair, the keratin protein treatment injects the keratin back in your hair. This process essentially coats your locks with the keratin protein and helps revitalize your hair.
Why Get a Keratin Protein Treatment?
For those that suffer from frizzy hair, a keratin hair treatment may be your miracle product. There are many benefits of keratin treatments that make it an attractive treatment option for your hair.
After treatment, your hair will be shinier, less frizzy, and easier to manage. It can decrease the amount of time you spend blow drying your hair by 40-60%.
The protein also helps protect your hair which prevents it from further damage. This means you can continue to use heat to style your hair and still have healthy, shiny hair. These tips can help you to help maintain healthy hair.
A keratin protein treatment is best for those with thick, coarse hair. Those with thin, fine hair should avoid the treatment as their hair may not be strong enough for the treatment.
The Treatment Process
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A keratin protein treatment can be a long process. It typically takes 2 to 3 hours and involves multiple steps.
First, your stylist will wash your hair to clean it. They will then apply the keratin treatment throughout your hair.
After letting it sit for approximately 30 minutes, they will blow-dry and straighten your hair. They will then wash it again and blow-dry and straighten it one more time. This multiple step process with heat is critical as the heat helps seal the protein into your hair.
Aftercare And Results
Once the keratin protein treatment is completed, you must avoid washing your hair for about 2 days. You’ll also need to transition to a sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner to prevent any damage to your hair.
This isn’t a permanent treatment. Most people see results that last for 3 to 6 months.
That means you’ll need to repeat the treatment a few times a year to maintain the results. While this treatment can run $200-400, the smooth and shiny results are well worth the cost.
Frizz No More
Now that you’ve learned everything there is to know about keratin protein treatment, don’t waste any time to make an appointment with your hair stylist. Your days of frizzy hair could be a thing of the past!
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