Summer in Australia is just around the corner, and what better way to protect your hair from the elements and make it more manageable than by treating yourself to a keratin treatment in Sydney? Over the past few years, keratin hair treatments have become increasingly popular, and not without reason. Although a little pricier than other treatments, keratin treatments offer a long list of long-lasting benefits for your hair.
Here at Esteem Hair & Beauty, we consider ourselves keratin hair treatment experts in Sydney, as we have been offering this service for years and have seen many clients enjoy the results of keratin treatments. In this article, we give you some important information that you should be aware of if you’re considering getting a keratin hair treatment this summer!
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What is a Keratin Hair Treatment
Did you know that keratin is a naturally occurring protein that makes up around 75% of our hair? As we age and chemically alter our hair, it is common to lose many of these naturally occurring keratins, leading to our hair looking lifeless and frizzy and becoming quite unmanageable. A keratin treatment aims at adding these keratin proteins back into your hair and improving the health of your hair.
The Benefits You Can Expect
The results and the benefits are where the keratin treatment receives most of its hype. The expected benefits include:
- Smoother hair
- More manageable hair
- Shiny hair
- Restorative treatment
- Nourishing
Clients love the noticeable benefits that our keratin treatment offers, and the great thing is that keratin treatments are suited for every hair type. So no matter your hair type, texture, and length, you can enjoy the benefits that keratin treatments have to offer!
How Long Do the Results Last?
The results of a professional keratin treatment may last anywhere from two months to 5 months. This will all depend on how fast your hair takes to grow. Caring for your keratin treatment properly can also help extend the time that your results last.
How Long Does the Treatment Take?
The amount of time that it will take to complete the treatment will depend mostly on the length of your hair. You can expect to sit in the salon chair for anywhere between 1.5 and 2.5 hours. If you are getting a trim or colour on top of your treatment, you can expect to spend a significant amount of time at the salon. But be patient. It is totally worth it!
You May Have to Switch Up Your Shampoo & Conditioner
When it comes to keratin treatments, there is some important aftercare involved, and one aspect of this is using specialised shampoos and conditioners to help extend your treatment results and look after your hair. Your hairdresser should be able to recommend which shampoo and conditioner you should be using based on which keratin treatment was used. At Esteem Hair & Beauty, we make use of the Guava Lation Keratin Treatment, and we recommend that our clients use the associated shampoo and conditioner.
You Need to Wait Two Days Before washing Your Hair
It is VERY important that you take note of the fact that you need to wait two days before wetting or washing your hair after a keratin treatment. This is to maximise the effects that keratin treatments have to offer. After sitting in the salon chair for hours and paying a considerable amount for your treatment, you want to be able to benefit from your keratin treatment as much as possible. It is also recommended that you don’t use hair ties or tie your hair up for 48 hours after the treatment too.
What About Hair Colouring?
At Esteem Hair & Beauty, we strongly recommend that you get your hair colour treatment after your keratin treatment. This is so that you reduce the chance of your hair colour fading when the keratin treatment is applied. It is recommended that you wait around a week between the two treatments so that your keratin treatment has time to settle.
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