Why Keratin is a Popular Treatment
Since their introduction in the early 2000s, keratin treatments have remained a staple in salons and a highly requested option. They have a variety of benefits for any type of hair. Keratin-treated hair is shiny and vibrant looking.
Strengthens Hair
A keratin treatment coats and smooths the hair shaft, essentially creating a shield that protects hair against structural damage. It also improves elasticity, provides texture, and helps mitigate heat damage for sleek, shiny locks. The effects can last for 3 to 6 months, depending on hair type and after care. A keratin treatment can even be applied to freshly color treated hair. It’s more effective than many relaxers and straighteners.
Greater Manageability
While a keratin treatment can’t completely eliminate frizz, it provides an exemplary level of protection against humidity that leads to frizz. Hair is easier to manage, style, and the treatment locks in color. The treatment is especially beneficial for controlling frizz in curly hair.
Styling Products
Keratin is utilized in an array of shampoos, conditioners, serums, and other styling products that can aid in maintaining hair before and after a salon keratin treatment. There are even DIY keratin treatments that can be done at home. They don’t last nearly as long as a professional treatment, but can add extra help in maintaining shiny, glossy hair.
Keratin is depleted daily from hair through environmental factors, heat drying and other types of stressors. Keratin is a protein that’s a primary element of hair, but it’s not limited to humans. It’s also found in hooves, horns, claws and feathers of animal life.
The treatments were introduced to salons in the U.S. during the 2000s, but numerous individuals and cultures have been said to be the originator. The salient points are that a keratin treatment will protect hair from damage, make styling easier, provide shine, and enhance hair health.