Keratin treatments may be good option against frizz

Get sleek with keratin treatment

Are you curious about the hype behind the keratin straightening treatments but worry about putting your hair at risk? It is easy for many women to get caught up in what they think is hot. As a trichologist, you know that I only tell you what is healthy for your hair. I wanted to share with you why I have begun to recommend keratin treatments for some of my clients who want help to maintain a sleek frizz-free look.

Many of my natural hair clients, who opt to wear their hair straight, discover that it takes more work than they expected to maintain the same look. If you are constantly relying on heating appliances to avoid chemicals, you can still be putting undue stress on your hair. When done by a qualified professional, the keratin treatment can be an alternative to permanently altering the hair texture.

Before offering the product at Healthy Hair Salon, I wanted to make sure that I did extensive research to protect my clients (and me). You probably have read some of negative press about a number of products on the market that contain high amounts of formaldehyde, like the Brazilian Blowout. Those reports concern me, too.

After testing a number of products, I chose the Simply Smooth Keratin line that has a very low odor and has published testing results that show its formaldehyde level. The testing shows that it is certified “formaldehyde-free” (less than FDA recommended amount of 0.20%). As with using any new product, the results will vary by client but I have had some clients leave very satisfied with the results. 

Besides serving as a hair straightener, keratin (a form of protein) coats the hair cuticle to reduce breakage. You may have noticed that natural hair can be damaged, just as relaxed hair can. The keratin treatment can help with split ends if you choose to wear your hair natural.

The Keratin treatment is great for clients who:

• Want to combat frizz to manage natural curl pattern. If your goal is simply to make your hair more manageable, then this may be an option for you.
• Are willing to use the recommended at-home care products. The results will vary by hair texture and also your commitment to use the appropriate post-treatment products.

You should not try the Keratin treatment if you:

• Will have trouble following the post-treatment directions. Before you leave the salon, I make sure my clients know the activities that will jeopardize the results.
• Expect the same result as a relaxer. If you have coarse 4b hair, you should not expect the same degree of straightness as a relaxer.

Finally, I recommend that you do your own personal research about the keratin treatments. Do not allow service providers that have not been properly trained to handle new chemical products. I believe that education is key to preserve the health of your scalp and hair.

Interested in the keratin treatment?  Take advantage of my current keratin treatment deal.