Keratin is naturally found in the body’s hair, skin and nails. Without it, the hair can become brittle, dry and frizzy. Treatments containing keratin have been shown to help restore hair health and make it even stronger. Women who have received hair treatments with keratin have reported wonderful changes in their hair as well as a bigger boost in self-confidence and self-image.
Keratin Hair Treatment
-
Also known as Brazilian hair treatments.
-
It contains Keratin that is naturally extracted from animal wool.
-
With continuous treatments such as bleaching and coloring, keratin in the hair can break down resulting in damaged hair.
-
Keratin treatments work by replacing keratin in the hair follicles and coating the hair.
-
Keratin treatments result in restoring hair shine, softness, and improving hair strength.
-
Treatment with keratin can take as long as 2 to 3 hours with results that can last for as long as three months.
-
When keratin treatment is done, use of keratin shampoo is recommended to prolong the effects of the treatment and to maintain the treated hair.
Keratin Hair Treatment Side Effects
Keratin is naturally occurring in the body. While it may not be harmful to the body or cause side effects, the other ingredients present in the product can cause side effects to the body.
-
Keratin treatments contain formaldehyde. Depending on the brand, the level of formaldehyde can vary but the dangers are all the same. Side effects from formaldehyde in keratin treatments include:
-
Eye irritation
-
Breathing problems
-
Headaches
-
Hair loss
-
-
Hair loss – this side effect does not result from keratin treatment but from the flat ironing that is done after the treatment.
-
Hair breakage – this side effect is also caused by the process of flat ironing that follows keratin treatment.
Keratin Hair Treatment Dangers
The dangers of keratin treatment lie in the ingredient that is present in the product – formaldehyde.
-
Formaldehyde is toxic to the human body.
-
Exposure to small levels of formaldehyde can cause side effects to the body.
-
Exposure to large quantities of formaldehyde can affect the person’s health.
-
There are some keratin products that contain high levels of formaldehyde.
-
Always check the label before agreeing to a keratin treatment.
-
Even products that say it does not contain formaldehyde still contain formaldehyde derivates which has the same side effects on the body.