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Many women seek to have really long, silky smooth hair, this is their poison. Which is where keratin treatment comes in because it has proven to be the most common way as to get this effect. So this article seeks to shade light on this well-known hair smoothing treatment. It will take you through the nitty-gritty of the treatment. And if you are considering this hair treatment this article will also help you know everything beforehand.<\/p>\n
Keratin is a fibrous protein that forms the main structural constituent of one\u2019s hair. It is the protein that protects the epithelial cells from damage.<\/p>\n
This is a hair smoothing process that is applied in order to prevent your hair from frizzing, leaving it smooth and appearing healthier. It starts by smoothing out the hair cells that overlap to form your hair strands. The hair cuticle then absorbs the keratin making your look glossy and add volume to the hair. Keratin hair treatment seeks to straighten the hair for easy styling as well. This treatment lasts for weeks depending on the stylist and the method they used on your hair. Keratin treatment differs from relaxers, due to the chemicals that are used. Relaxers are permanent as they restructure the bonds in the curled hair making it weaker and consequently making it straight. However, keratin smoothing treatment is temporary by introducing protein to the porous parts of your hair and making it feel smoother, this washes out after a while.<\/p>\n
Keratin hair treatments have a different composition which is very important to know about before you decide to do this treatment. Because some treatments produce formaldehyde when it is exposed to heat. Formaldehyde is a harmful carcinogen that can cause cancer to both the user and the stylist when they are exposed to it too frequently. And although the formulas containing formaldehyde are said to be more efficient, they are not safe for your health. However, there are a couple of keratin treatments that are free of formaldehyde. Therefore if you decide to get a keratin smoothing treatment make sure your stylist uses a formaldehyde-free treatment.<\/p>\n
When thinking of keratin hair treatment, the most common term people ask about is the Brazilian blowout. People often mistake it for a hair strengthening treatment. However, it actually is a specific brand of keratin treatment. And a very popular keratin treatment at that, as it lasts way longer than other existing treatments due to the fact that it realigns the protein structure of the hair, making the hair smooth and straight.<\/p>\n
The main aim of going for a keratin treatment for your hair is to prevent or get rid of the frizz in your hair. Keratin hair treatment makes the hair less frizzy and the effect lasts for a couple of weeks.<\/p>\n
Since after having a keratin treatment the protein injected into the hair makes the hair straighter and smoother, the time one has to spend when drying the hair significantly lessens. Which means that keratin treatment can be a real time-saver and will make the upkeep process of your hair less strenuous.<\/p>\n
Keratin treatment also makes your hair easier to manage. Using a high-temperature flat iron, the keratin treatment infused into the hair seals the cuticle and repair damage to the hair thus making it stronger and easier to manage.<\/p>\n
Lastly, keratin treatment not only makes the hair stronger, it also makes it look shinier and silkier.<\/p>\n
A keratin treatment can be applied in different ways. The following are a few of the most common methods of keratin treatment application:<\/p>\n