Hair Care Tips for Keratin Treated Hair
The Ultimate Guide to Keratin Treatments: How to Care for Your Hair at Home
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Today, I'm excited to share everything you need to know about keratin treatments. We're diving deep into the benefits, how to take care of your hair post-treatment, and answering some of your most frequently asked questions. If you’ve been struggling with managing your hair, a keratin treatment might be just what you need.
What is a Keratin Treatment?
Keratin is a natural protein found in our hair that keeps it strong, prevents breakage, and reduces frizz. Over time, our hair loses keratin due to environmental stressors, chemical treatments, and daily wear and tear. This is where a keratin treatment comes in—it replenishes the lost keratin by penetrating deep into the hair shaft, rebuilding and protecting your hair from the inside out.
Why Choose a Keratin Treatment?
Keratin treatments are particularly beneficial for curly hair, which is more prone to damage and breakage. The treatment acts as a shield against any stressors that may cause breakage, helping you retain length and grow your hair out. Unlike relaxers or texturizers, a keratin treatment is a smoothing treatment that makes your hair easier to style and manage without altering its natural texture.
The Smoothing Power of Keratin
When your hair is doused in a deep conditioner, those curls pop, and it’s easy to detangle and run your hands through your hair. That’s how a keratin treatment keeps your hair looking and feeling—frizz-free and manageable, whether you’re wearing your hair curly or straight. Many of my clients have found that their silk press lasts longer and their wash-and-go routines are much easier to manage post-treatment.
How To Take Care of Your Hair After a Keratin Treatment
Washing Your Hair
Even with a keratin treatment, you still need to wash your hair regularly. I recommend washing your hair once a week or once every other week to prevent dryness and breakage. Use shampoos and conditioners that are keratin-safe and sulfate-free to avoid stripping the treatment from your hair prematurely.
Bring your hair back to life with our Moisture Shampoo. This creamy, nourishing formula is designed to infuse your strands with long lasting hydration while keeping them light, bouncy, and full of movement. Unlike heavy moisturizing shampoos that can leave buildup behind, this one delivers the perfect balance: deep hydration without weighing your hair down.
Features:
Gently cleanses while replenishing moisture to dry hair
Creamy, rich formula leaves hair soft, hydrated, and manageable
Keeps hair weightless, making it perfect before blowouts or silk presses
Strengthens and nourishes from root to tip
Safe for all textures, including fine hair, extensions, and color-treated strands
Benefits:
Your hair feels hydrated, silky, and smooth after every wash
Perfect second step after the Volume Shampoo for a balanced cleanse
Preps your strands for styling by keeping them moisturized and pliable
Helps prevent dryness, frizz, and breakage between wash days
With Moisture Shampoo, every wash day leaves your hair hydrated, soft, and ready for whatever style you choose, whether it’s a blowout, silk press, or natural curls.
What’s inside:
SUNFLOWER SEED EXTRACT: provides UVA and UVB protection to preserve radiant color.
COCONUT MILK: creates a strong barrier around the hair shaft to prevent breakage.
RHODOCHROSITE: balances moisture levels.
How to Use:
SHAMPOO: wet hair and lather from roots to ends. Rinse well. Repeat if necessary.
CONDITIONER: after cleansing with shampoo, apply evenly from roots to ends. Leave in for 2-3 minutes and rinse well.
Gently cleanse hair while drenching it in moisture, silkiness, and shine! Powerful anti-aging and collagen-building properties act as a barrier to seal the hair cuticle, protecting from color fade and damage without weighing hair down. Sulfate and Paraben free.
The Benefits:
SUNFLOWER SEED EXTRACT: provides UVA and UVB protection to preserve radiant color.
COCONUT MILK: creates a strong barrier around the hair shaft to prevent breakage.
RHODOCHROSITE: balances moisture levels.
How to Use:
SHAMPOO: wet hair and lather from roots to ends. Rinse well. Repeat if necessary.
CONDITIONER: after cleansing with shampoo, apply evenly from roots to ends. Leave in for 2-3 minutes and rinse well.
Conditioning
Deep conditioning is your best friend. It provides your hair with the moisture and nutrients it needs to stay healthy. Since keratin is a natural protein, you don't need to use additional protein treatments. Focus on keeping your hair hydrated.
The Deep Repair Treatment is a moisturizing deep conditioner that is infused with keratin to help prolong the effects of the treatment.
Give your hair the ultimate reset with our Deep Repair Treatment. Formulated with the perfect balance of strength and hydration, this intensive mask revives dry, damaged strands while keeping them soft, defined, and healthy. Infused with keratin protein and rich moisturizers, it works from the inside out to repair, fortify, and restore your hair’s natural beauty.
Features:
Deeply hydrates while reinforcing strands with protein
Infuses keratin to strengthen and protect against breakage
Restores elasticity so curls clump, pop, and define
Improves softness, shine, and manageability
Ideal for hair that is heat styled, color treated, or prone to dryness
Benefits:
Hair feels instantly stronger and more moisturized
Visible results, curls spring back with bounce and definition
Keeps straight naturals and curly girls alike protected from heat and stress
Perfect for weekly deep treatments or paired with a steam treatment for maximum absorption
When your hair needs both moisture and strength, the Deep Repair Treatment delivers. It’s the key to keeping your strands resilient, hydrated, and full of life.
What’s inside:
SUNFLOWER OIL + MALACHITE: restore moisture, shine, and resilience while protecting hair from environmental stressors.
RHASSOUL: a mineral rich clay, makes this a great treatment for even finer textured hair.
How to Use:
Apply to clean towel dried hair and leave in for 5 to 15 minutes, then rinse. Tip: Focus on mid-lengths to ends to help prevent split ends.
Styling
You can style your hair curly or straight, but always use heat protectants if you’re using heat tools. While the keratin treatment makes your hair stronger, it’s not invincible. Protect your hair from heat damage to keep it looking its best.
The Amethyst Oil protects the hair from heat up to 420 degrees, while also speeding up drying time and adding tons of shine.
Seal in shine, lock in moisture, and protect your hair with Amethyst Oil. This lightweight finishing oil is designed to penetrate the hair shaft, delivering long-lasting hydration without weighing your hair down. Perfect for both blowouts and silk presses, it doubles as an extra layer of heat protection while keeping your hair soft, smooth, and frizz-free.
Features:
Provides a second layer of heat protection for styling
Lightweight formula that absorbs quickly without buildup
Seals in moisture from your creams and leave-ins
Leaves hair silky, shiny, and frizz-free
Works on natural hair, relaxed hair, and extensions
Benefits:
Protects against dryness from hot tools
Adds natural shine without greasiness
Perfect as the final step before a silk press or as a daily shine oil
Fine-hair friendly — no heavy residue or weighed-down strands
Whether you’re blowing out, silk pressing, or simply refreshing your look, Amethyst Oil is the perfect finishing touch for healthy, shiny, and protected hair.
What’s inside:
• HEMP SEED PROTEIN: fights fly-aways and frizz. Soothes scalp.
• AMETHYST: protects the hair from hot tools up to 410 degrees and
speeds up blow dry time.
How to Use:
ON WET HAIR: apply a few drops concentrating on the mid-lengths and ends. Comb through to distribute evenly. Style as usual.
ON DRY HAIR: lightly apply and work through hair for added shine and to tame fly-aways.
TREATMENT: apply throughout scalp and hair, cover with a plastic cap for 20 minutes to an hour. Shampoo and condition hair as regular.
Haircuts
Booking regular trims are essential to maintaining healthy hair and preventing split ends. Many of my clients have noticed fewer split ends after their keratin treatments, which helps them retain length and grow their hair out.
How Often Should You Get a Keratin Treatment?
The frequency of keratin treatments depends on your hair type and how well you maintain your hair. Typically, a keratin treatment lasts about three months. By this time, the treatment will have washed out significantly, but remnants will still be present on the length and ends of your hair. Your natural hair at the roots will have grown out.
Some clients prefer to get their treatments every three to four months to maintain a consistent look and feel, while others stretch it out to five to six months. It’s all about what works best for you and your hair goals.
Why I Love the Smoothing Keratin Treatment
I use the Cezanne Keratin Smoothing Treatment because it’s 100% formaldehyde-free and formulated with natural ingredients like Aloe Vera, Vitamin C, B, and green tea extract. This makes it a gentler treatment that leaves your hair more moisturized and stronger after each use. The more you use it, the healthier your hair gets.
No Downtime with The Cezanne Smoothing Keratin Treatment
One of the best things about the Cezanne Keratin Smoothing Treatment is that there’s no downtime. Unlike other keratin treatments where you can't wash your hair or put it in a ponytail for a certain period, with this treatment, you can wet your hair immediately after it's sealed with a flat iron, and your curls will still be popping. This makes it a convenient option for those with busy lifestyles.
Final Results
After the treatment, my client's hair is more vibrant, shiny, and healthier-looking. The cuticles are closed, reflecting more light, which gives the hair a glossy finish. Layers add body and movement, making styling easier and more fun. This is why my clients love keratin treatments—they offer ease and manageability without compromising their natural curls.
FAQs About Keratin Treatments
Q: Can I wash my hair immediately after a keratin treatment?
A: Yes, with the Cezanne Keratin Smoothing Treatment, you can wash your hair immediately after the treatment.
Q: How often should I wash my hair with a keratin treatment?
A: Wash your hair once a week or once every other week. Use keratin-safe and sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners.
Q: Can I style my hair with heat after a keratin treatment?
A: Yes, but always use heat protectants to prevent heat damage.
Q: How long does a keratin treatment last?
A: Typically, a keratin treatment lasts about three months. You can stretch it to five to six months depending on your hair care routine and preferences.
Q: Will a keratin treatment loosen my curls?
A: No, a keratin treatment is a smoothing treatment that keeps your natural texture intact while making it easier to manage and style.
Conclusion
Keratin treatments are a fantastic option for anyone looking to improve the health and manageability of their hair. Whether you have curly, wavy, or straight hair, a keratin treatment can help you achieve your hair goals. If you’re tired of struggling with your hair and want to see real results, consider trying a keratin treatment.
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