The Keratin Guide: When and How

Keratin is the protein that makes up your hair, skin and nails. Over time hair loses some of it through chemical treatments, heat styling, sun and chlorine. A keratin treatment reintroduces protein into the strand to repair it.

Great for colored or bleached hair, damaged or frizzy hair, and anyone whose blow-dry is taking too long. Very fine hair often needs a lighter formula. We usually run a strand test first.

1. Assessment and strand test. 2. Deep-cleansing wash. 3. Keratin application and processing. 4. Heat sealing. 5. Final wash and care. A session takes roughly two to three hours depending on length.

For the first 48 hours don't tie your hair up, clip it or wash it. Use sulfate-free shampoo and a weekly mask. Before chlorinated pools, apply a leave-in conditioner to protect the treatment.