Published 17:31 IST, October 11th 2019

Keratin treatment: Know the pros & cons of this hair treatment

Keratin treatments make the hair look shiny and smooth. Here are some of its pros and con that are a must-read before you decide to go ahead with it.

Reported by: Chitra Jain
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What is Keratin Treatment?

According to research, keratin is a hair protein present in your hair naturally. keratin component in your hair makes it shiny and smooth. Your hair may start depleting becomes dull, damd and dry if protein becomes lesser. re are many treatments available in market today that can restore keratin protein in your hair. se include artificial keratin and y d shine and vitality to your hair. 

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Pros:

People opt for keratin treatment just to get ir hair frizz-free, silky, smooth and straight. According to Sheen Olson, a celebrity hairstylist and creative director for Atma Beauty, to achieve a proper hair’s texture, a powerful chemical is needed to create those cross-links. People get this treatment to urish ir hair. This treatment has many benefits which have been listed below. 

  • Keratin treatment is suitable for people with all hair s wher curly, colour-treated, wavy or artificially straightened.
  • Keratin does t cause permanent dam to your hair. It is a safe procedure and your hair may also revert to its original state after around two months. Aftercare regimen is necessary for your hair after this treatment.
  • treatment ensures that you don't take time and much effort to style your hair and you don't need to heat it eir. It also allows your hair to be less prone to chemical dam.
  • You can get straighter, smoor and a better-looking crown after keratin treatment. treatment keeps your hair proper up to three months, after which your hair reverts to its original state.
  • Hair which is treated with keratin does t need so many after-care products and procedures to maintain it. Sulphate free hair products should be used to make look last longer.

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Cons:

One of biggest drawbacks of a keratin treatment is presence of formaldehyde in products used. According to  Centers for Disease Control (CDC) of America and National Cancer Institute, it has been researched that formaldehyde contains syntic fabrics that dam your hair. result of keratin treatment may differ from person to person. As re are pros to this treatment. it also has some cons or side effects to your hair. This is an artificial treatment for your hair which can dam it after a certain period. Hence here are some of cons of a keratin treatment -

  • chemicals used in keratin treatment can cause skin irritation and watery eyes
  • In a rare case, it could also cause allergic reactions like a rash or itching.
  • treatment can be costly.
  • Pregnant women should avoid keratin treatment as it can harm ir health.
  • Keratin treatment should be done only under a trained hairstylist to avoid any unfavourable results in long run.

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