Did you ever face the difficulty in managing your frizzy hair? This is a common problem with many people, including me, have faced. People with frizzy hair generally try costly products, home remedies, and everything else they can think of. But their hair continues to misbehave. It is disappointing when nothing appears to work out, and instead, you are wasting time and money. Well, the best news for those people is Keratin treatment at the salon will be a game changer. Salons design such treatments to smooth frizz, reduce puffiness, and make your hair look shiny and healthy by using good quality products.

What is keratin hair treatment and what are its benefits?

Keratin is a treatment in a salon. This treatment procedure is designed to make your hair sleek and strong. It adds shine to your hair. Keratin treatment involves infusing your hair with a protein called keratin. This protein fills up gaps or damages found in your hair structure. After a keratin treatment, you will get more manageable hair. Your hair will be less prone to frizz after this treatment.

One of the biggest benefits of this treatment is it can help reduce styling time. Because after a keratin treatment, your hair becomes easier to straighten and style. It is a great help for people with extremely frizzy, curly, or coarse hair, giving them a sleeker look with relatively less effort. And with proper care, the results can last for weeks.

Today, keratin treatments are very popular, especially among young people. Many of them seek this for treating their hair to get frizz-free, shiny, and manageable hair. There are still many misconceptions concerning this treatment. Let us break the facts from the myths first before making any decisions. In this blog, let us therefore discuss the most common myths surrounding keratin treatments. It will help you better understand what this treatment really does for your hair.

The first myth is that “there is no difference between keratin treatment and chemical relaxers”.

Some people strongly believe that both keratin treatment and chemical relaxers are the same. It is not at all true. Both of them are totally different.

A chemical relaxer changes the texture of the hair to make it straight permanently. Your hair has a natural protein bond. A relaxer breaks these natural protein bonds in the hair shaft. Thus the hair becomes straighter. There are different chemicals used in this relaxer treatment. Normally chemicals like sodium hydroxide, calcium hydroxide, or ammonium thioglycolate are used for making relaxers of this treatment. These chemicals break the hair structure and make it straight and smooth.

But keratin treatments work differently. A keratin procedure is not intended to modify the structure of the hair permanently. It covers your hair with a protein called keratin. It temporarily smoothens the hair without changing its structure.

The natural protein, Keratin is already present in your hair. Over time, this natural protein decreases due to many factors like pollution, aging, and other hair treatments if done already. When the keratin level drops, gaps form in the hair cuticle. This treatment will add more protein to your hair filling gaps in the hair cuticle. This will make your hair smoother and softer. But will not change the natural texture. It means if you have curly hair, you will still have curls after this treatment.

The fact against this myth is keratin treatments are semi-permanent. That means it wash out over time. They usually last for three to six months with the right care.

The second myth is that “Keratin treatment damages your hair”.

The common misconception spread among people that made them believe strongly is damage to the hair caused by keratin treatments. Some people complain about the damage. But to make it clear, those damages were due to the poor-quality products used in the treatment and improper treatment by people who are not experienced in this procedure.

The keratin used in this treatment is the same protein that already exists in your hair. By adding more keratin to your hair, you are straightening it and protecting it from damage. Yes, damage can happen when too much heat is used during the sealing process. If the complete procedure is done by an experienced salon stylist or under the guidance of a keratin treatment expert, the correct heat and application techniques can avoid damage. 

The fact against this myth is high-quality keratin treatments actually help repair hair by reinforcing the hair cuticle with proactive proteins. 

The third myth against keratin treatment is that “Keratin treatments make your hair flat and lifeless”

“Hair looks flat” means it lacks volume and bounce. It may appear lifeless, limp, or weighed down. It will make your hair stuck to the scalp instead of full and voluminous. But how can a keratin treatment make your hair look flat? It is not true. The only purpose of keratin treatment is to eliminate frizz and make your hair more manageable. It still keeps your hair’s natural body and volume, especially if applied correctly.

Some people have fine hair. Those people may notice that the smoothing effects of the treatment made their hair look a little less voluminous. If you are worried about losing hair volume, you can speak to the stylist. They can adjust the treatment to help you keep more body and volume while still enjoying the benefits of a keratin treatment.

The fact of this myth is keratin treatments smooth frizz and add shine without taking away the natural volume of your hair.

The fourth myth against this treatment is that” Keratin treatments are only for straight hair”.

Some people strongly believe keratin procedures are only for straight hair or people who want straight hair. This myth is not true. People with any type of hair can apply keratin treatment under or by a keratin treatment expert. It works perfectly on all hair types. Today, keratin treatment is widely used by people with curly hair to make it more manageable. This treatment reduces the frizz and makes it easier for them to style their hair. It is a fact that this treatment cannot straighten the curls on its own. However, with this simple treatment, your curls will appear smoother, shinier, and more defined. You can still keep your natural texture, but your hair will feel softer and easier to style.

The fact is that keratin treatment works on all hair types and makes them more manageable and shinier.

The final myth against this treatment is that “you can’t colour your hair after a keratin treatment”.

Some people worry about colouring their hair after their keratin treatment. They have this misconception because they think, keratin will block the colour from sticking to hair. This is not true. Colouring hair is not dependent on keratin treatment. But time to apply colour is the key. 

You can dye your hair and then you can do a keratin treatment. Colour can be done before the keratin treatment or two weeks after the keratin treatment. If you dye your hair before the keratin treatment, it allows the keratin to lock in the colour. It can make the colour last longer and look more vibrant. If you wish to colour after doing keratin treatment, you would require two weeks because by that time the keratin won’t stop the colour from being absorbed by the hair.

The fact, in this case, is you can colour your hair after a keratin treatment. But you should follow the time gap between the treatment and the colouring procedure to get the best colour on your hair.

Conclusion

The myths about keratin treatments, prevent people from staying away from this treatment. When you understand the truths behind these myths, you can make a more informed decision about whether a keratin treatment is right or not for your hair. You should always remember to consult a professional stylist to get the best results. Follow the aftercare instructions to keep your hair healthy and looking at its best. With the right knowledge, you can enjoy the benefits of smooth, shiny, and healthy hair.