Keratin Smoothing Treatment: Do’s and Don’ts
Do’s
- DO wait 72 hours before shampooing.
- DO wear hair down at all times.
- DO blow-dry and flat iron hair if hair gets wet during the first 72 hr period.
- DO style your hair with a blow-dryer and brush during the 72 hrs if desired.
- DO put hair in a shower cap when bathing.
- DO wear a silk scarf to pull your hair away from your face.
- DO use the correct after care products such as GK shampoo and conditioner or Keratin Complex Care or Keratin Color Care Shampoo and Conditioner, as they are sodium-chloride free and won’t strip keratin from hair .
- DO protect the hair from absorbing salt and/or chlorine when swimming by wetting the hair with clear water and applying a Deep Conditioner or Serum/Oil to protect the hair.
Don’ts
- DON’T wash or wet hair for 72 hours (3 days).
- DON’T tie hair into a ponytail as this may leave a lasting impression.
- DON’T wear hair clips, hair bands or bobby pins as these may leave a lasting impression.
- DON’T place hair behind ears for long periods of time.
- DON’T rest glasses on head or use them to hold the hair back.
- DON’T sweat.
Express blow out: Do’s and don’ts
Do’s
- DO wait 8 hours before shampooing.
- DO wear hair down at all times.
- DO blow-dry and flat iron hair if it gets wet during the first 8-hr period.
- DO style your hair with a blow dryer and brush during the 8 hrs if desired.
- DO wear a silk scarf to pull your hair away from your face.
- DO use GK or Keratin Complex after care products after the 8 hour waiting period every time you shampoo and condition as they are sodium-chloride free and won’t strip keratin from hair.
Don’ts
- DON’T wash or wet hair for 8 hours (recommended to wait 24 hours)
- DON’T tie hair into a pony tail as this may leave a lasting impression.
- DON’T wear hair clips, hair bands or bobby pins as these may leave a lasting impression.
- DON’’T place hair behind ears for long periods of time.
- DON’T rest glasses on head or use them to hold the hair back.
