The 3 Big Things You Need to Know About Keratin Treatments

In a country where intense humidity is the norm, keratin treatments are answered prayers to Filipinas who wish to tame their frizzy, unmanageable hair. Promising sleek, smooth, and shiny hair, keratin treatments are the must-have salon experience for many.

Though salon keratin treatments have great results, many are also concerned with what actually happens to their hair when subjected to a keratin treatment. Is it worth the risk?

Here's a rundown of what you need to know about keratin, keratin treatments, and better alternatives.

What is Keratin?

Keratin is a type of protein that can be found in the nails, hair, and skin. Keratin treatments are usually done at the salons to help strengthen hair to prevent frizz, heat damage, and breakage, which then leads to straighter strands.

A salon keratin treatment on the other hand, is a semi-permanent chemical process that straightens and smoothens hair. A commonly used solution with formaldehyde is applied to break the hair’s structure, then it’s resealed with heat-styling tools. Results of the treatment usually last up to six months.

Salon Keratin Treatments

The Benefits

When you’re dealing with a combo of frizzy hair and intense humidity every day, a salon keratin treatment can help manage your strands especially when you like to keep it neat and sleek. Hair that’s been treated also takes less time to dry and at most doesn’t require blow drying, even in the summer. It can also help keep hair smoother so it’s easier to comb through.