Naturally present in hair, keratin protein is also a popular component for maintaining it! What are its benefits exactly? In what form is it best to enjoy it? We tell you everything.
It is impossible to have missed the craze surrounding keratin. This natural protein has been at the forefront of the beauty scene for several years now. Produced by the human body, it is one of the key components of the appendages which in other words designate hair, nails, body hair or even teeth! If the body produces it, our external environment unfortunately affects its density and sometimes, old age, pollution, external aggressions such as the use of heating appliances for hair, nail polish for nails or even a poor diet for teeth, affect and deplete the body's natural resources in keratin. In these cases, an external supply becomes necessary, in particular to keep hair in full health. Our mane being the one that suffers the most from the lack of keratin.
The benefits of keratin for hair
Keratin acts as a cement for the hair fiber. It allows the hair scales to stick or re-stick. It is the scales that allow the strands to look smooth and shiny, regardless of the type of hair. When the scales are detached due to external aggressions, split ends appear, the hair loses its shine and becomes weakened. We can therefore say that keratin is essential to the well-being of our mane! Fortunately, there are several ways to remedy the lack of keratin. We can act via an external supply through care protocols in salons or at home, or even via the internal route by taking food supplements.
Keratin hair care, the different options
If you decide to take the plunge and opt for keratin to take care of your hair, several options are available to you. That of applying your keratin-based treatments at home and that of opting for a rigorous and deep protocol in a salon. In fact, both complement each other. It is strongly recommended to start with a salon treatment. The latter will give your hair a huge boost, in order to prepare the base so that it can then receive the new home keratin-based routine.
Keratin treatment in the institute
How does a keratin treatment work in a hair salon and what are the expected results? Keratin treatment is offered in most hair salons and is inevitably found in institutes of big names like Eugene Perma, Fabio Salsa or Myriam K. Sometimes nicknamed miracle treatment, we understand why since the (amazing) result is observed as soon as the treatment is over and can last for weeks, even months.
Although each salon offers its own personalized keratin treatment, the goal of this shock protocol is to penetrate the hair fiber in depth in order to tighten the scales and reveal the beauty of damaged, dry and brittle hair. It structures, repairs, shapes and moisturizes. The result is generally the same everywhere. Such a treatment lasts about two hours and requires a small budget of around €150 (once again, everything depends on the stages of the treatment and each salon). Since a deep keratin treatment works for several months, we can consider its price to be fair!
Keratin treatment at home
The good news is that there are plenty of keratin treatments that can be applied in the bathroom! The majority of brands specializing in hair care have seized on this miracle protein and do not fail to offer entire ranges on the subject. Be careful, for really damaged hair it is recommended to first apply a shock treatment in a salon in order to give the hair a beautiful boost. The home routine is then applied as a follow-up and promises to prolong the effects of the salon treatment. You can adopt the complete routine: shampoo, conditioner, conditioner, mask, styling spray, leave-in treatment, or even serum...
But if you have to choose, be sure to equip yourself with the shampoo and mask for a weekly dose of keratin! Don't hesitate to complete your routine with natural treatments such as a bath of Nigella vegetable oil , coconut oil or olive oil. Using a hair growth serum is also an excellent complement to promote the healthy regrowth of your mane. At ROSEGOLD you can even opt for the ROSEHAIR treatment which lasts up to six months!
Keratin as a food supplement
Another possibility is food supplements! This is also a good way to supplement your keratin intake without (necessarily) having to go through the beauty routine box. Note, however, that using food supplements in addition to a diligent keratin beauty routine can only triple your chances of regaining beautiful, healthy hair. Goodbye to dry and brittle hair! Food supplements should be taken as a treatment, always be sure to respect the dosage indicated on the bottles of capsules, gummies or powder (regardless of the format chosen).
At home or in a salon, in the form of cosmetic treatments or food supplements, note that the contribution of keratin is valid for all types of hair: straight, curly, wavy, frizzy or even afro!
