Keratin Treatment salons and stylists across the UK
Hair
A smoothing treatment that cuts frizz and drying time for months, not a permanent straightener. It loosens the curl pattern rather than erasing it.
- Typical price
- £120 to £300
- Typical duration
- 2 to 4 hours
Things to know about keratin treatment
Most formulas need 48 hours without washing or tying the hair up to set. Results last three to five months and fade out gradually, with no harsh regrowth line.
What to expect from a keratin treatment appointment
A keratin treatment smooths the hair shaft, easing frizz and shortening blow-dry time for around three to four months. The stylist washes with a clarifying shampoo, applies the formula section by section, processes under heat, then seals with flat-iron passes. The appointment runs two to three hours and a follow-up rinse is needed after seventy-two hours. Aftercare avoids ponytails and clips for the first three days, then settles into a sulphate-free shampoo routine. Find keratin specialists in the UK below, with brand options and consultation policies for chemically-treated hair.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does a keratin treatment last?
Three to four months on average. Frequent washing and chlorine exposure shorten the hold; sulphate-free shampoo and gentle heat extend it. The treatment fades gradually rather than wearing off abruptly.
Is a keratin treatment damaging to hair?
Modern formulas are far gentler than older formaldehyde-based products, but it is still a chemical service. A consultation reads condition and decides if a strand test is needed. Healthy hair tolerates the treatment well; very compromised hair may not.
What is the aftercare for keratin treatment?
Avoid ponytails, clips and hair-ties for the first seventy-two hours. Settle into a sulphate-free shampoo routine. Skip swimming for the first week and rinse after any chlorine or salt exposure thereafter.
How much does a keratin treatment cost?
A keratin treatment typically runs one hundred fifty to four hundred pounds in UK salons depending on hair length, brand of formula and salon level. Premium central-London salons sit at the higher end. Longer hair extends both the time and the cost.
Is a keratin treatment safe during pregnancy?
Most clinics decline keratin treatments during pregnancy and breastfeeding because some older formulas contain formaldehyde or related compounds. Newer formaldehyde-free versions may be permitted by some salons, but most stylists postpone until after weaning. Disclose pregnancy at consultation.