A keratin treatment usually takes around 3 to 4 hours, although the exact timing can vary depending on your hair’s length, thickness, and the specific formula your stylist uses.
If your hair is extra long or very thick, you should allow a little more time for the appointment.
What Happens During the Treatment
1. Washing
Your stylist will start by washing your hair, often with a clarifying shampoo to remove any product build-up and prepare your strands for the treatment.
2. Application
The keratin solution is applied carefully from root to tip. Some formulas are applied to damp hair, while others require blow-dried hair first.
3. Processing time
You’ll then wait while the product sits on your hair, allowing the keratin to penetrate the hair shaft.
4. Blow-drying
Once the processing time is complete, your hair is blow-dried with the treatment still on.
5. Flat ironing
A flat iron is used to seal the keratin into each strand. This step typically uses low to medium heat, depending on the formula and your hair’s condition.
6. Optional rinse
Some keratin systems require a rinse after the flat-ironing stage, while others are designed to stay in until your next wash.
Learn more about keratin treatment and if it is good for all hair types, contact Rakis on Collins on +61 3 9654 6958 for more details.
