If you bleach, chances are your hair has been damaged from exposure to bleaching chemicals and bleaching solutions. A keratin treatment may help restore its health and appearance.

Keratin straightening treatments work like reverse perms; rather than thermal reconditioning which restructures bonds to produce pin straight hair, keratin treatments temporarily coat each strand – look out for one without formaldehyde!

1. Repairs Damage

Bleach can damage hair, but a keratin treatment can repair that damage. Keratin fills gaps and strengthens cuticles for healthier, stronger locks; additionally it protects against brassy tones that appear over time in bleached locks.

Keratin, a structural protein found in hair, skin, and nails that protects them against damage from chemicals processing, age, diet or hormones, helps our strands remain flexible, resilient, healthy and manageable. However, when its natural levels decrease due to chemical processing, ageing or diet or hormone fluctuations our locks may become dry, damaged and brittle causing us to shed it prematurely.

Start off by having a technician shampoo the hair twice with clarifying products to make sure it’s free from impurities, ready to absorb keratin solution. Next, the solution is applied directly onto wet hair and flat ironed into place for smooth results.

2. Reduces Frizz

Keratin treatments are semi-permanent solutions for frizz reduction by infusing hair with natural protein found in your scalp – Keratin. This smooths and shines the locks while protecting them against heat damage or environmental stressors.

Some keratin treatments contain formaldehyde, which is harmful to your hair and skin. To be on the safe side, many stylists offer formaldehyde-free versions. When receiving treatments from stylists, be sure to ask about what ingredients they contain so you can ensure they’re suitable for you and your scalp.

After receiving a keratin treatment, it’s best to wait at least two weeks before dying your hair again in order to allow enough time for the keratin to penetrate deeply and protect it from further damage. This will give it time to penetrate through every strand, providing optimal protection from further harm to your strands.

3. Restores Shine

Bleach-damaged hair often loses its natural shine, but a keratin treatment can bring back its shine. Straightening and adding extra shine boost will make your tresses appear healthier and glossier than before.

Before beginning a keratin treatment, your stylist will shampoo and condition your hair twice to prepare it to absorb the product. They will then apply keratin solution directly onto your locks and comb through. Depending on which formula they’ve selected and your preferred style, this process could use blow dryer or flat iron techniques for infusing more of it into your locks.

Pureology’s It’s A 10 Miracle Leave-In Plus Keratin can help keep your luscious locks strong and shiny, with amino acids, hydrolyzed keratin and gold quinoa that helps strengthen bleached locks while eliminating brassy tones.

4. Reduces Breakage

Keratin treatments can actually help minimize breakage caused by bleaching by strengthening hair strands, making them less prone to breaking or stretching when styling them.

Strengthening and protecting the hair can also help soften bleached strands, making them more manageable. Maintaining strong, healthy locks is an integral component of maintaining your new blonde look.

Keep in mind that bleaching your hair too soon after receiving a keratin treatment can harm its results and result in irreparable damage to the locks.

Keratin treatments typically involve infusing keratin protein into your hair follicles to add strength and shine, strengthening and volumizing each strand. While many stylists offer formaldehyde-free treatments, some chemical ingredients still pose risks that could pollute both your scalp and tresses.

5. Reduces Dryness

Bleached hair may appear lifeless and dry due to bleaching pulling the keratin out of each strand, and this treatment can restore this crucial protein that makes for shiny, smooth and healthy strands.

Keratin treatments can also alleviate dryness and itching caused by damaged hair, making styling and managing easier after treatment. They reduce the need for hydration while cutting blow-drying time significantly.

Experienced stylists are key when it comes to receiving a keratin treatment; they will be able to ensure you achieve maximum results and maintain healthy hair after receiving this service. It is also recommended to avoid coloring your locks immediately following receiving this type of service.