Keratin Treatment Do's and Don'ts

What should you avoid after a keratin treatment?

Keratin treatment after care decides how long your smoothing lasts. These are the same rules we give every client after a keratin treatment in Raleigh at Sweet T.

Keratin treatment do's

• DO wait 72 hours before shampooing.
• DO wear your hair down at all times.
• DO blow-dry and flat iron your hair if it gets wet during the first 72 hours.
• DO style your hair with a blow-dryer and brush during the 72 hours if you like.
• DO put your hair in a shower cap when bathing.
• DO wear a silk scarf to pull your hair away from your face.
• DO use the correct after care products, such as GK shampoo and conditioner or Keratin Complex Care or Keratin Color Care Shampoo and Conditioner. They are sodium chloride free and won't strip keratin from your hair.
• DO protect your hair from absorbing salt or chlorine when swimming. Wet your hair with clear water first, then apply a deep conditioner or a serum or oil to protect it.

Keratin treatment don'ts

• DON'T wash or wet your hair for 72 hours (3 days).
• DON'T tie your hair into a ponytail. It may leave a lasting impression.
• DON'T wear hair clips, hair bands or bobby pins. These may leave a lasting impression.
• DON'T place your hair behind your ears for long periods of time.
• DON'T rest glasses on your head or use them to hold your hair back.
• DON'T sweat.

Express Blow Out do's and don'ts

The Express Blow Out has a shorter waiting period: 8 hours instead of 72.

Do's

• DO wait 8 hours before shampooing.
• DO wear your hair down at all times.
• DO blow-dry and flat iron your hair if it gets wet during the first 8 hours.
• DO style your hair with a blow-dryer and brush during the 8 hours if you like.
• DO wear a silk scarf to pull your hair away from your face.
• DO use GK or Keratin Complex after care products every time you shampoo and condition once the 8 hour wait is over. They are sodium chloride free and won't strip keratin from your hair.

Don'ts

• DON'T wash or wet your hair for 8 hours. We recommend waiting 24 hours.
• DON'T tie your hair into a ponytail. It may leave a lasting impression.
• DON'T wear hair clips, hair bands or bobby pins. These may leave a lasting impression.
• DON'T place your hair behind your ears for long periods of time.
• DON'T rest glasses on your head or use them to hold your hair back.

Keratin aftercare questions

Book your keratin treatment in Raleigh

Sweet T Salon offers full keratin treatments and the Express Blow Out in Raleigh, NC. See prices and book your keratin treatment in Raleigh. New clients start with a $25 keratin consultation.