Are you planning to straighten your hair? There are different ways to straighten one’s hair. Of all methods, Brazilian keratin treatment is the preferred method among many people. It is a process of sealing one’s hair with liquid keratin and a preservative solution, and then changing the structure of hair using hair iron. Prior to keratin treatment, many people were using straightening irons, which straightens a hair strand by breaking down the hair’s hydrogen bond found in the hair cortex.

All types of chemically treated hair respond to Brazilian keratin treatment, which normally lasts for about three months. Even though keratin treatment does not guarantee perfect straight hair, it removes frizz, unruly curls, and waves. All of us have different types of hair and its nature and growth depends on many factors. How the hair reacts to a chemical treatment varies from person to person. So, before opting for any hair treatment, it is essential to understand its pros and cons.

Keratin treatment is a chemical treatment on hair which uses formaldehyde. Even though it is not FDA approved, the treatment can be done on anyone over six years of age. Most keratin treatment requires one to wear a mask to protect from toxic fumes produced during the treatment. After the keratin treatment, it is mandatory to wait for four days before anything can be done to your hair. This is basically to allow the hair to set properly after the keratin treatment. If your hair gets wet accidentally after the keratin treatment, then it is essential to blow dry it immediately to prevent hair falling. The keratin treatment has to be repeated regularly quite frequently to get permanent shiny straight hair.

Keratin is basically found in skin, hair, nails and teeth. It is the substance that gives that shininess. So when the keratin is damaged, hair becomes brittle and frizzy. It becomes quite difficult to damage. So what happens in the background of a keratin treatment is basically rejuvenating the hair with additional supply of keratin. Even though the process is not completely natural and uses chemicals, it helps to bring back that sheen on your hair, thus makes it more manageable.

There are so many vendors offering keratin treatment. Some uses mild chemicals, whereas others use harsh chemicals. There was a great deal of controversy about the usage of formaldehyde in Brazilian keratin treatment. So, one must check whether the treatment includes the presence of formaldehyde or any other natural alternatives.