he Keratin Treatment NATURAL HAIR | KERATIN TREATMENT
PROS
Makes it easier to maintain your hair Keeps the hair straight and silky for up to six months Only a small amount of chemicals involved, considered semi-permanent
CONS
May take away from the nature texture of your hair Chemically induced which could harm the scalp Formaldehyde can cause cancer
Very popular
Can cause skin irritation
Can be used on all types of hair texture
Expensive; can range from $200 to $500
Can be used on color-treated hair
Hair must remain untouched for 72 hours after being treated: no washing, using clips, or ponytails
Multiple types of keratin treatments to choose from
The amount of damage done depends on the brand you use and the stylist you go to
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The Keratin Treatment maintains straight, un-frizzy hair from three to six months
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NATURA | MARCH 2013
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