What happens if you wash your hair after keratin treatment?

MORE THAN THREE DAYS AFTER The Natural Keratin Smoothing Treatment lasts up to five months, and Express Blow Out up to six weeks, depending on lifestyle, maintenance and adherence to all aftercare instructions. Using shampoos that contain sulfate will ruin your Keratin treatment.

How long should you not wash your hair after keratin treatment?

Are there any after-care rules for Keratin hair treatments? There are after-care recommendations for getting a keratin hair treatment. You aren’t advised to wash your hair, tie it up or style it in any way that could kink it for at least 48 hours.

How long should you wait to wash your hair after keratin?

Most keratin treatments require that you wait three days before shampooing your hair and come with a laundry list of rules—no tucking your hair behind your ear, no pins, no braids, and especially no ponytails.

Can you redo keratin treatment?

Should a touch-up be done on my next visit or should the treatment be redone from roots to ends? All treatment varieties should be repeated from roots to ends. This will provide the best results. Your hair will become increasingly soft and smooth with each successive treatment.

Why can’t you put your hair up after a keratin treatment?

Wear your hair down and straight for the first couple of days after the treatment or for as long as you can. Since the keratin is malleable initially, putting hair up in a ponytail or bun or braiding it can leave behind dents.

Can you leave keratin in too long?

In fact, there doesn’t appear to be any adverse effects if you wish to leave keratin in your hair for longer than 3 days. You may wish to leave it in for 4 days. However, we do recommend that you do not leave it in your hair for longer than this time.

Why is my hair not straight after keratin?

“After any Keratin Treatment, the Moisture vs. Protein balance in our hair will be “out-of-sync” due to the high protein concentration used during the procedure. This will cause hair to feel rough, coarse and brittle in the short or long term if nothing is done to counteract it.

How many times can you get a keratin treatment?

Keratin treatments shouldn’t be done more than three times a year, as over time they can start to damage hair. Summer, when frizz is more pronounced because of humidity, is generally when people want to get them done.

How can I get my curls back after keratin treatment?

Additional pro tips

1. Keep hair pinned or tucked away during the growing-out phase.
2. Make use of nourishing hair oils and masks.
3. Sleep with a silk wrap or pillowcase to eliminate friction.
4. Minimize the use of heat styling tools.
5. Keep hairstyles on the looser side—tight ponytails will put tension on strands.