- 1). Use a deep oil hair care treatment about one week before your keratin treatment. These products are available from salons and pharmacies and will keep your hair healthy so the treatment doesn't dry it out.
- 2). Request a keratin formaldehyde-free treatment at your salon. Formaldehyde is an active ingredient in many keratin treatments. If you must use a treatment with formaldehyde make sure it is less than .2 percent.
- 3). Perform the treatment with a quality flat iron. Make sure the iron you are using has titanium plates so it can withstand high heat, which is necessary for the treatment to be effective.
- 4). Keep the flat iron at 450 degrees or higher. This is hotter than a standard flat iron procedure but is necessary with this particular treatment.
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