Tired of frizzy, unmanageable hair that seems to flare up every winter? Then it might be time to consider a keratin treatment. These semi-permanent hair treatments straighten hair and add a glossy sheen. Below, we’ll look more in-depth at how these treatments help with winter hair.
Goodbye Frizz and Static
You might have accepted hair frizz as a routine part of winter. Between the colder air and all that rubbing as you take your hat off and put it back on again, static can feel like a daily drama. However, keratin treatments can eliminate frizz by smoothing the cells that make up the hair strands. Keratin is a protein-based coating, so it adds a smooth glossiness to the hair that can last up to six months with professional application.
Stronger Hair
With keratin treatments, you’ll find that you have stronger hair for a number of reasons. The primary reason is that keratin adds that layer of protein coating to the hair.
Further, you’ll find you don’t have to tug on your hair when brushing and that styling is easier, so you won’t be wrestling with and damaging your hair.
Protected Hair
Another benefit is that the hair is protected from all manner of outside influences because of that added protein layer on the strands. Your hair will be protected from environmental damage, including those harsh, sub-zero windy days with their biting wind.
Faster Styling Times
Softer and silkier hair tends to dry much faster, so you may not have to blow dry your hair for as long in the morning once you’ve had a keratin treatment. In fact, healthy hair dries faster overall. One of the signs of truly damaged hair is that it takes a very long time to dry.
Swap Out Old Damaging Routines
If you have curly or wavy hair, then there’s a good chance you’re no stranger to the endless hours in the bathroom applying the straightening iron. The problem with this styling technique is that it’s infamous for drying out your hair. Do so in the winter, and now you’re facing even more of the frizz and static you were trying to get rid of.
Even more harsh for your hair are permanent hair routines, like relaxing hair. Perms can be drying and damaging because of the chemicals and processing they use.
Keratin treatments make your hair smooth and straight on its own every morning. You can kiss those harsh straightening treatments goodbye.
Faster Growing Hair
Another benefit is that you might even notice your hair growing faster. As the winter months hit, your hair can become dry and brittle if left undernourished. That means more of your hair breaks off, often while brushing. If enough hair breaks off, it looks like your hair isn’t growing as fast or even looks thinner than you’d like.
Keratin treatments bond the roots of the hair with protein. That keeps hair looking and feeling healthier, maybe even leading to hair growing faster.
If you’re ready to give a keratin treatment a try, consider booking a treatment with a salon, if it’s your first time. A poll of All Things Hair readers found that 44.5% of them worry about damaging their hair with DIY treatments. Your first keratin treatment is probably not the best time to start experimenting!
