At Simon Warwick Salons in Maida Vale, London, our keratin chemical straightening treatments leave your hair smooth, sleek, and manageable. To make sure you maintain these stunning results between salon visits, it’s essential to follow a good aftercare routine. Here’s how you can look after your chemically straightened hair at home, including tips, recommended services, and the best Alterna products for ongoing care.
1. Top Tips for Keratin Treatment Aftercare
- Avoid Washing Your Hair for 72 Hours: After your keratin treatment, it’s crucial to wait at least 72 hours before washing your hair. This allows the treatment to fully penetrate your hair, ensuring long-lasting smoothness.
- Skip Tight Hairstyles: For the first few days post-treatment, avoid tying your hair in tight ponytails or buns. Keeping your hair loose allows it to settle without creating bends or creases.
- Use Sulphate-Free Products: Sulphates can strip away the keratin treatment, shortening its lifespan. Opt for sulphate-free shampoos and conditioners to preserve the treatment and keep your hair feeling smooth for longer.
- Limit Heat Styling: While your hair will be easier to style after the keratin treatment, try to limit heat styling tools like straighteners and curling irons. If you must use them, always apply a heat protectant to avoid damaging your hair.
- Sleep on a Silk Pillowcase: Sleeping on a silk or satin pillowcase reduces friction, helping to maintain your hair’s smooth texture and preventing frizz. It’s an easy way to prolong the results of your keratin treatment.
2. Recommended Complementary Services
To keep your hair in top condition after a keratin chemical straightening treatment, we recommend scheduling a deep conditioning treatment at the salon. This will help replenish any lost moisture and maintain the strength and shine of your hair.
Additionally, regular trims every 6-8 weeks will keep your ends healthy and prevent any split ends from detracting from the sleek look created by the keratin treatment.
3. Ideal Interval Between Appointments
To maintain the smooth, sleek effect of your keratin treatment, we suggest returning to Simon Warwick Salons every 3-4 months for a follow-up treatment. This interval ensures that your hair remains frizz-free and manageable. However, if you notice your hair becoming more difficult to style or losing its shine, you may want to come in sooner for a touch-up treatment.
4. Recommended Alterna Products for Home Use
To maintain your keratin treatment at home, using the right products is crucial. We recommend the following Alterna products for your daily hair care routine:
- Shampoo: The Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Replenishing Moisture Shampoo is sulphate-free and gentle on your hair, making it ideal for preserving your keratin treatment. This shampoo replenishes moisture and helps keep your hair smooth and hydrated.
- Conditioner: Pair it with the Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Replenishing Moisture Conditioner. This nourishing conditioner works to lock in moisture and restore the softness and shine of your hair, ensuring long-lasting smoothness and manageability.
- Treatment: For an extra boost of hydration, use the Alterna Caviar Anti-Aging Replenishing Moisture Masque once a week. This deep conditioning treatment is designed to restore moisture and improve hair strength, leaving your hair feeling soft, silky, and frizz-free.
Maintaining the sleek, smooth results of your keratin chemical straightening treatment is simple with the right aftercare routine. By following these expert tips, booking regular touch-up services, and using premium Alterna products, you can enjoy frizz-free, manageable hair for months after your treatment at Simon Warwick Salons. We look forward to welcoming you back to our Maida Vale salon to keep your hair looking its best.
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