What is a Keratin Hair Treatment

A keratin hair treatment is a very popular hair taming conditioning service.  The purpose of a keratin hair treatment when applied correctly is to restore your hair to a healthy youthful state. The keratin identifies damaged hair follicles and rebuilds and strengthens the hair follicle.  The results will amaze you!  Soft, shiny frizz free hair that will stay silky straight even in the hottest and dryest weather!  Anyone who is considering a keratin treatment for hair should educate themselves on the brand that is being used, and also the chemical make up of the product that is being used within that keratin treatment.   A good quality keratin hair treatment brand will list the ingredients.  There has been a lot of talk about the formaldehyde that some companies use in their keratin treatment products, and this information should concern you.  Most keratin treatment products do contain formaldehyde or some form of methylene glycol (which is still formaldehyde). But when used in low levels as approved by OSHA and the FDA it can be safe.   So when this product is used within the governments allowed guidelines there  should be no cause for alarm. Did you know that we expose ourselves to chemicals every day.  Did you know that when you go to the nail salon you are exposed to formaldehyde?  Even when you apply hair color or get a  relaxer you are exposed to chemicals.  So know the facts before your get a keratin treatment for hair.  If you decide to get one make sure you go to a professional salon for your best keratin hair treatment experience.