What is keratin? And what does a keratin treatment do?
Lieke Figge What is keratin?
Keratin is a fibrous structural protein found in various parts of the body, including the skin, hair, nails and teeth of humans and other animals. It is one of the main components of the outer layer of human skin, hair and nails, providing strength and protection.
In the hair, keratin is particularly important because it helps form the structure of the hair shaft, making it strong and resilient. When the hair is healthy, it is rich in keratin.
In addition to its role in hair, keratin is also important for the structure and integrity of other tissues in the body, such as the outer layer of the skin and nails. It is a crucial protein for maintaining the overall health and function of these tissues.
What is a keratin treatment?
Keratin treatments, commonly used in salons, involve applying a product containing keratin to the hair to help restore its strength, smoothness and shine. These treatments can help improve the appearance and manageability of hair, especially for people with frizzy, dull, unmanageable or damaged hair. The keratin treatment is also popular for people who want straight, smooth or permanently straight hair.
Who is a keratin treatment intended for?
Both women and men can opt for a keratin treatment. The keratin treatment is also suitable for every hair type. There are different keratin treatments for every hair type or hair preference.
The keratin treatment is especially popular with people who have frizzy, frizzy, curly or unruly damaged hair. Even if the hair is healthy and straight, you can undergo a keratin treatment. Your hair will receive a super boost!
Advantages and disadvantages of a keratin treatment:
The advantages
• You get (permanently) straight, smooth, anti-frizz and controllable hair.
• You can throw out your hair straightener and say goodbye to long styling blow-dry sessions.
• Rainy and humid weather are suddenly no longer a problem, your hair stays in shape.
• You have a lot of time on your hands now that you no longer spend so much time styling your hair.
• At your sunny holiday destination you can cool off every day by taking a dip in the water. Your hair dries straight, smooth and not frizzy.
The cons
• A keratin treatment can be experienced as quite expensive.
• The treatment takes quite a long time. On average between 3 and 6 hours.
• After a keratin treatment you often never want anything else. The disadvantage would be that this could feel like an extra subscription, just like colors, nails and eyelashes, for example.
How much does a keratin treatment cost?
Prices vary and this has to do with the different types of keratin treatments available. Each keratin treatment has a different price and these prices are determined by the length and thickness of your hair. Prices can vary widely between €65.00 - €475.00. You must also take into account mandatory product purchase as follow-up treatment at home.
