The treatment usually takes about 1-3 hours, and lasts about 3 months. (A keratin treatment is different from hair relaxing, or chemical straightening, which lasts until your hair grows out.) Keratin treatments can be very effective if you have coarse or unruly strands.

Waiting for three days before washing your hair after a keratin treatment is essential for the longevity and effectiveness of the treatment. During the waiting period, the keratin protein needs time to fully bond with your hair strands, creating a protective barrier that smooths the cuticles and eliminates frizz.

How Might a Keratin Treatment Damage Hair? The keratin itself isn't damaging to hair.Drying time may be cut by almost half or more after a keratin treatment. Improved hair strength. Keratin treatments can help repair damaged hair, making it stronger and less prone to breakage. However, if treatments are done too often, it can eventually lead to hair damage.

Yes! Keratin absolutely helps your hair grow longer and stronger because it directly improves the structure and strength of your strands. By boosting strength and resilience, keratin reduces the chances of breakage, ensuring your hair can reach new lengths without breaking or snapping.

Keratin treatments are semi-permanent, meaning that after a few months, the results start to wash out. Your hair won't return to its natural state, and you might not like the look of how new hair growth looks at the crown of your head.