Are you tired of battling frizz, spending hours styling your hair, or noticing that your once-lustrous locks have lost their shine? If so, you're not alone. Many women find themselves struggling with these hair concerns, especially as they age. The good news? Keratin treatments might be the solution you've been searching for.
Brazilian blowouts and keratin treatments may seem similar, but they work in different ways. Brazilian blowouts focus more on straightening, with a heavier, thicker molecule that sits on the outside of the hair, weighing it down and straightening it. In contrast, keratin treatments penetrate deeper into the hair, providing smoothing and restorative benefits.
While Brazilian blowouts can over-keratinize and even damage hair, keratin treatments are completely safe and healthy for your hair. In most cases, keratin is the better option, though sometimes Brazilian blowouts are necessary.
In this quick 2-minute video, we’re breaking down essential tips to prepare your hair if you're planning a keratin treatment and also color or highlight your hair.
If you color your hair:
Go darker before your keratin treatment.
If you touch up grays, make sure to do it before your treatment.
If you don’t color before your keratin, you’ll need to wait at least two weeks after your treatment.
If you highlight your hair:
Wait a couple of weeks after getting highlights before doing your keratin treatment.
Ideally, get your highlights first, then two weeks later come in for your keratin.
After your keratin, wait as long as possible before getting highlights again to maintain your treatment.
Doing highlights or a keratin treatment back-to-back can damage your hair, and highlights done right after a keratin can strip the treatment out. These tips will ensure the health of your hair and the longevity of your results.
Keratin is the protein that makes up our hair, but as we age, our bodies produce less of it. That’s why replenishing keratin with treatments is essential for maintaining healthy hair! Keratin treatments work by coating your hair—not by chemically altering it—through a heating process that restores your hair’s keratin-protein bonds. This treatment is safe for all hair types and is likely the missing ingredient that will make your hair smoother, shinier, healthier, and more manageable. Say goodbye to frizz and hello to effortless hair days!
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Worried about over-processing your hair with keratin treatments? No need! Keratin treatments work by replenishing the protein in your hair and filling in any gaps. Whatever your hair doesn’t need gets rinsed off, so you can’t over-keratinize your hair. If it’s been 2-2.5 months and you’re unsure about getting another treatment, it’s actually better to come in sooner rather than wait. Pushing it out could lead to more heat damage, but keratin treatments won’t harm your hair—even with frequent visits!
If you want to get the most out of your keratin treatment, it’s crucial to use sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner designed specifically for keratin-treated hair. Sulfates act like scrubbing bubbles and can strip the keratin right out, reducing the effectiveness and longevity of your treatment.
For the best results, I highly recommend using Keratin Complex, Global Keratin, and Keratherapy products, all formulated to protect your smooth, manageable hair. Don’t let sulfates undo all the benefits of your treatment—choose products that are made to preserve your keratin!