I call my hair naturally frizzy not curly or wavy but somewhere in between (see my before above), especially in the summer. The Keratin treatment took three hours and was similar to getting a perm. For those of you that were too young for an 80's perm, that meant applying nasty chemicals to your hair then rolling it onto curlers. In this case, after the chemicals are applied, they combed my hair straight and let it sit for a while.
It took all the curl out of my hair. Even though I can still use a curling iron if I want waves, I've been wearing it straight because it's a welcome change. It cuts down on the drying time which is a big advantage. Unfortunately my hair still needs styling, I don't like the way my hair looks if I let it dry naturally, it's a little stringy and the ends still have some frizz.
The biggest drawbacks were the perm smell which totally grossed out my fam; and the price which ranges from $250 to $400 depending on the length of your hair. Keratin treatments are not supposed to damage your hair the way Japanese straightening treatments do or traditional relaxers do by using harsh chemicals and stripping your hair. Instead it adds a conditioning layer to your hair that lasts from six weeks to four months depending on how often you wash your hair. Gradually you wash away the Keratin like you would hair color. Any damage to my hair remains to be seen, for now it is smooth and even stays frizz free when I'm out in the elements. Here's a picture of me (on right) with Lauren on our recent girls trip:
It took all the curl out of my hair. Even though I can still use a curling iron if I want waves, I've been wearing it straight because it's a welcome change. It cuts down on the drying time which is a big advantage. Unfortunately my hair still needs styling, I don't like the way my hair looks if I let it dry naturally, it's a little stringy and the ends still have some frizz.
The biggest drawbacks were the perm smell which totally grossed out my fam; and the price which ranges from $250 to $400 depending on the length of your hair. Keratin treatments are not supposed to damage your hair the way Japanese straightening treatments do or traditional relaxers do by using harsh chemicals and stripping your hair. Instead it adds a conditioning layer to your hair that lasts from six weeks to four months depending on how often you wash your hair. Gradually you wash away the Keratin like you would hair color. Any damage to my hair remains to be seen, for now it is smooth and even stays frizz free when I'm out in the elements. Here's a picture of me (on right) with Lauren on our recent girls trip:
I found Salon Michel in McLean, Va. through Spa Week's Monthly Special Steals and Deals section. They have a nationwide selection of salons. Check there for deals on a range of services like hair care, tanning, waxing, facials and more.
For more on the Keratin Hair Treatment, see our Q&A with the specialist at the Warren Tricomi salon and our Q&A with the Keratin specialist at the Blackstone Salon.
See Before and After Photos from our reader Brazilian Blowout contest courtesy of NYC's Concept Salon.
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