silky, shiny, frizz-free hair: The Treatment that does it all!
Keratin Treatments: What Are They & Are They Right for Your Hair?
Frizz, humidity, excessive blow dry times, and hair that never seems to cooperate can make your everyday routine feel like a lot of work. A keratin treatment can help make your hair smoother, more manageable, and easier to style. At Subculture Hair Studio & Spa in Philadelphia, we believe hair treatments should be customized to your texture, lifestyle, maintenance routine, and hair goals. Keratin treatments aren't one-size-fits-all, so let's break down what they actually do and why you might be a great candidate for one.
What Is a Keratin Treatment?
Keratin is a protein that is naturally found in our hair. Keratin smoothing treatments are professional salon services designed to help smooth the hair's surface, reduce frizz, improve manageability, and create a softer, shinier finish. During the service, a keratin-based smoothing formula is applied to the hair, and processes according to the specific treatment being used. Heat is then used to seal the treatment into the hair and create the smoothing effect. The result? Hair that’s smoother, softer, shinier, and significantly easier to style.
Ditch the frizz and keep your curl/wave pattern!
One of the biggest misconceptions about keratin treatments is that the result is always a pin-straight finish. A keratin treatment isn't necessarily about completely straightening your hair or eliminating your natural texture. Depending on your hair, the treatment used, and your desired result, keratin can be used primarily to control frizz, soften texture, and make your hair more manageable. If you love your waves, curls, or natural movement but don't love the frizz that comes with them, talk with your stylist about your goals before your service.
Why Would You Book a Keratin Treatment?
A keratin treatment may be a great option if you:
Struggle with frizz or humidity
Spend way too much time blow drying or styling your hair
Want your hair to feel smoother and more manageable
Want to reduce unwanted volume or puffiness
Have a texture you feel is difficult to manage
Want more shine and a polished finish
Want to make your everyday hair routine easier
Love your texture but want more control over it
For many clients, the biggest benefit isn't having "straighter hair", it's simply having hair that requires less work.
How Long Does a Keratin Treatment Last?
Results vary depending on the treatment, your hair type, how often you shampoo, the products you use, and your at-home care routine. Keratin treatments are temporary rather than permanent, so your natural texture gradually returns over time.
Using the recommended aftercare and avoiding products that may shorten the life of your treatment can help you get the most out of your service.
Is Keratin Safe for Color-Treated Hair?
Keratin treatments can often be performed on color-treated hair, but your stylist would need to evaluate your hair first. If your hair has been heavily lightened, bleached, chemically treated, or compromised, we'll take its current condition into consideration before recommending any smoothing service. Healthy hair always comes before forcing a service that isn't right for you. We can also help determine the best timing between your color and keratin appointments.
Ready to See if Keratin Is Right for You?
Book a consultation with one of our stylists at Subculture Hair Studio & Spa. We'll talk about your texture, hair history, maintenance routine, and the result you're looking for so we can determine whether a keratin treatment is the right fit for your hair.