How can I protect my hair from keratin treatment?

Avoid getting your hair wet for the first 72 hours after the keratin treatment. Use a shower cap when showering, and avoid swimming, saunas, steam showers, etc. hold your hair back even while washing your face or brushing your teeth.

How does heat damage keratin?

Particularly, the heat causes denaturation of the α-keratin and the degradation of the components of the hair cortex. FTIR-ATR: changes in the secondary structural conformation of the protein of hair cuticle.

At what temperature does keratin denature?

The keratin (hair) took longest to denature at a temperature of 275°F.

Can I use straightener after keratin treatment?

Don’t worry; there is a solution to this problem. Blow-dry and flat iron your hair if it gets wet within 72 hours right after getting the treatment.

Can keratin be denatured?

Rather, keratin needs to be denatured chemically, which accounts for some of the dreadful smells one encounters at hair salons. Having denatured the keratin, one can then put in curlers and other tortuous devices to manipulate your hair to the shape you desire.

How does heat denature a protein?

Heat can be used to disrupt hydrogen bonds and non-polar hydrophobic interactions. This occurs because heat increases the kinetic energy and causes the molecules to vibrate so rapidly and violently that the bonds are disrupted. The proteins in eggs denature and coagulate during cooking.

Can I put oil on my keratin treated hair?

Yes. Pure Argan oil is safe to use on keratin treated hair. Be sure to use pure Argan oil with no added chemicals which can react with the keratin treated hair. Olive oil is also completely safe to use on keratin treated hair, as it is natural.

Can Olaplex ruin your hair?

Olaplex cannot damage your hair, no matter how often you use it. Some users have reported that when they use it for long periods, the amount of time it requires to “take effect” will climb and climb.