Did you know you don’t have to visit a keratin treatment salon to get the treatment? You can do the treatment comfortably at home by following these steps:
Wash the hair with a clarifying shampoo
You can’t treat dirty hair, so you should begin the process by washing the hair with a clarifying shampoo. The right clarifying shampoos get rid of any product or residue from your hair, so after rinsing, you are left with squeaky clean hair.
After shampoo, don’t use any conditioner as you want the hair to remain porous to absorb the keratin treatment.
It’s normal for the hair to be tangled up after washing it. To remove the knots and tangles, gently use a wide-toothed comb to gradually separate hair.
Dry the hair completely
After washing the hair, your next move should be to dry it. You have an easy time drying hair using a blow dryer set on high heat.
Once the hair is dry, comb it with a wide-tooth comb and remove all knots and tangles that might be present. It’s common for hair to be puffy and straw-like after cleaning, but you can fix it by separating it into sections using butterfly clips.
Apply keratin treatment
Once your hair is clean and dry, now it’s time to apply the keratin treatment. Begin with wearing plastic gloves, then empty the treatment into a bowl and apply it to the hair sections.
The best way of applying it is by applying it to the upper middle part of each section then distribute it downwards and upwards until you coat the entire section. To ensure all sections are thoroughly coated, rake the hair with your fingers.
Remember, when applying the treatment, you want your hair to be fully coated. Not sopping wet with the treatment. If you feel you have applied too much product, use a wide-toothed comb to remove excess product.
For ideal results, the hair should be saturated with the product, but it shouldn’t be too wet that you see globs of the product on the hair strands.
Dry the hair
After the treatment has been on your hair for some time, completely dry it using a hairdryer set to high speed, but medium heat.
When drying hair, take care you don’t flip your head upside down to dry the under layers as the fumes will be too strong. If you have long hair and you are having trouble drying the under layers, use a butterfly clip to secure the top sections.
Once the hair is completely dry, wait for 10-15 minutes before you move to the next step. You should note you have to ensure your hair is completely dry so the future treatment is effective, and you aren’t left with wavy strands.
Straighten the hair
Now it’s time to straighten the hair. To ensure there are no tangles or knots on the hair, comb the hair. If you applied the right amount of treatment, the hair will feel dry, frizzy, and sticky.
For an easy time, begin with the front portions that are hanging down then begin straightening in small sections. The sections should be no bigger than 2 inches wide. Go over each section with an iron at least 5-7 times then continue with the straightening until you cover the entire head.
Getting the work done by a professional
You can do keratin treatment at home, but you have to be patient and have all the necessary equipment. If you feel the work is too much, have the keratin treatment by hairstylist Bethesda Rockville. As a rule of thumb, ensure the stylist is experienced enough. You don’t want someone to botch your hair, do you?