How to Keep Your Hair Looking Great After a Keratin Treatment

Keratin treatments are a hair-saver for anyone battling frizzy, uncooperative locks. They leave your hair smooth, glossy, and straight for weeks — but the true secret to long-term success is in how you treat your hair afterwards. If you've just spent money on a keratin treatment, it's essential to adopt the correct regimen if you want to keep that sleek, salon-styled appearance.

In this article, we'll guide you through important post-treatment care tips and tell you why a keratin sulfate free shampoo by Augeas Professional can be a game-changer.

1. Don't Wash Your Hair Too Soon

After your keratin treatment, your hair must have time to soak up and seal the protein. During the first 72 hours, do not wash your hair or get it wet. This includes sweating, swimming, or even light rain. Water can rinse away the keratin before it completely binds with your hair cuticle, lessening the treatment's efficacy.

If your hair happens to get wet, blow-dry and flat-iron it right away to revive the smooth sheen.

2. Use a Keratin Sulfate Free Shampoo

One of the most crucial steps after keratin treatment is getting rid of your usual shampoo. Most shampoos have sulfates — strong detergents that rob your hair of natural oils as well as the keratin layer used during treatment.

To use a keratin sulfate free shampoo is vital since it effectively cleanses your hair without stripping away the treatment. Sulfate-free products retain moisture, luster, and smoothness, making your results last much longer.

Pro Tip: Augeas Professional's Keratin Sulfate Free Shampoo, designed especially to shield keratin-treated hair, is great to try. It gently cleanses, adds softness, and keeps your hair in its natural protein balance for the ultimate silky look that lasts.

3. Avoid Tying or Pinning Your Hair for a Few Days

During the initial few days following your keratin treatment, your hair remains soft and pliable. It may get dents or creases when tied or pinned, which tend to be difficult to remove later on. Leave your hair loose and straight to allow keratin to settle evenly.

If you must style it, try a silk scarf or loose scrunchie after day 3–4.

4. Use Heat Protection

Even though keratin treatments tend to smooth out your hair and straighten it already, too much heat styling can still dry out or damage your hair. If you need to use a straightener or curling iron, always use a heat protective serum before styling.

Augeas Professional Heat Protective Serum is a great option — it forms a protective cover that guards your locks against damage while keeping them shiny and soft.

5. Sleep on a Silk or Satin Pillowcase

Cotton pillowcases can cause friction, causing tangles and frizz — just the opposite of what you don't want after a keratin treatment. Instead, use a silk or satin pillowcase, allowing your hair to smooth and remain sleek while you sleep.

Alternatively, loosely drape your hair with a silk scarf before going to bed for additional protection.

6. Restrict Swimming and Chlorine Contact

Chlorine and saltwater can degrade keratin and dry out your hair. Swim frequently and always sport a swim cap and wash your hair at once. You may also use Augeas Professional leave-in conditioner or serum to cover your hair before getting into the water.

7. Get Regular Touch-Ups

Keratin treatments typically last around 3 to 5 months, depending on your hair type and maintenance routine. Regular touch-ups every few months will keep your hair smooth and manageable. Using Augeas Professional Keratin Shampoo and Conditioner between treatments ensures your hair stays nourished and healthy.

8. Hydrate and Nourish Your Hair

To maintain healthy and shiny locks, apply a keratin-infused mask or deep conditioner weekly. This replaces lost moisture and keeps the smooth, shiny look. Treatments such as the Augeas Professional Lavender Hair Mask intensely moisturize and mend broken hair strands, extending the life of your treatment.

Final Thoughts

Keeping your keratin-treated hair simple doesn't have to be difficult — it merely needs the correct products and routine. The key is to transition to a keratin sulfate free shampoo, which leaves the treatment intact and guards your hair's natural protein.

With soft washing, heat protection, and moisturizing care by Augeas Professional, your locks will remain soft, silky, and gorgeously manageable for months following your salon appointment.