Are you tired of your frizzy and curly hair, and longing for smooth straight hair. Keratin hair treatment could be a suitable choice for you. This treatment has gradually become extremely popular and now it is one of the most admired hair smoothing and straightening choice available.

Facts about Keratin:

Keratin is a natural protein which is found in nails, hair, skin and teeth. You may be surprised to know that amount of keratin in our hair is around 85 to 90%. The good part of this protein that makes it useful, for hair straightening process, is its structure. It has fibrous structure, which can provide a protective cover to delicate parts of the body. In the Keratin treatment, this protein is infused in the hair, and the result comes as smooth and shiny hair.

Keratin Hair Treatment Process:

This treatment is available for all type of hair and the keratin used in this treatment is a natural protein which doesn’t affect internal bonding of the hair and provide proper nutrition to the hair. The treatment must be done by a professional to get desired result.

It doesn’t cause heavy dent on your pocket as the entire treatment cost around $250, and last for around three to four months. After the treatment is finished, you need to wait for around 3 days for washing your hair. During this time, you are not supposed to make any hair styling. Don’t use any shampoo or conditioner during this period. Another way to use keratin for straightening is applying keratin solution with flat iron. It keeps your hair straight and smooth for around 72 hours.

Side Effects of Keratin Treatment:

You should also consider the ingredients involve in this treatment. Formaldehyde is one of the components which are considered unsafe for use on hair. You should choose the keratin treatment where formaldehyde content is lower than 0.2 percent. Some people are allergic to keratin so they must avoid keratin treatment. It can be find out by applying keratin on a small patch for 24 hours.