Anyway, it is always a good idea to get a pro consultation on the elasticity and porosity, texture, density and curl pattern of your hair. After that you will be recommended to use a keratin or Japanese straightener.

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Is Keratin Treatment Good or Bad for Your Hair: Pros and Cons

Lately a lot of people have been raising concerns about this smoothing procedure, wondering if keratin treatment is safe or not, does keratin damage hair or, on the contrary, heal it. Moreover, is it worth its money or it is just one more trendy buzzword? We have taken a closer look at the pros and cons so you can better decide if it is a right choice for you.

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Pros

• Hair is frizz-free, soft and manageable.
• It cuts down the styling time so much that you could even head out without having to style.
• The treatment can keep the hair texture intact and still give soft and smooth results.
• It does not interfere with the grow out phase. The natural hair emerges slowly as the treatment wears off.

Cons

• The treatment contains a chemical known as Formaldehyde. A higher concentration level of this chemical is considered unsafe by the FDA. Having said that, formaldehyde is present in most commercial products.
• Pregnant women are advised not to use this treatment as this may affect their own and their unborn baby’s health. And this goes with any chemical procedure in which the product is absorbed by the skin.
• The procedure involves high heat of 450 degrees which may be damaging for some hair types. This step cannot be skipped as it is a crucial step in sealing the product into the hair cuticle.

What Is the Difference Between a Keratin Treatment and a Keratin Shampoo?

The purpose of keratin treatment is to seal the cuticle gaps for longer periods of time, and retain the moisture of the hair in order to make it look healthier. The entire process of keratin treatment involves sealing the treatment into the hair. Whereas a keratin shampoo is only for hair cleaning like an ordinary shampoo, except that it contains keratin to temporarily improve the outer layer of the hair strand. It does not seal the keratin into the hair, it just adheres itself with the cuticles for a few days to improve its appearance.