Healthy, lustrous hair is a sign of good hair care. Among the various treatments available, protein treatments offer unique benefits that set them apart. Protein is a crucial element for rejuvenating hair and enhancing your appearance.
Häste provides a range of scalp-to-hair therapies, with protein treatment being a standout option. Discover how this treatment can breathe new life into your locks, transforming them into vibrant tresses and even helping your hair look thicker.
Keratin vs. Protein Treatments
You might have come across the terms keratin and protein treatments used interchangeably. Both are vital for maintaining the health of your hair, but they play different roles in the structure and well-being of your hair.
Keratin Treatment
Keratin is a fibrous protein that forms a preliminary component of your hair structure. The treatments are designed to help replenish the lost keratin in your damaged hair. Hence, it has many benefits:
- It helps smooth frizzy hair, leaving it frizz-free
- Can increase the shine
- It provides a temporary straightening effect
Protein Treatment
A protein treatment covers a broader spectrum and can include keratin, but it also comprises other protein sources like wheat, soy, or hydrolyzed proteins from silk. It helps to restore and strengthen hair.
- Repairs hair to make it healthier and stronger
- Improves hair elasticity
- Helps reduce breakage
- It is helpful if your hair is breakable and can help with split ends
Key Differences
| FEATURE | KERATIN TREATMENT | PROTEIN TREATMENT |
| Focus | Replenishing keratin | Strengthen and repair hair |
| Benefits | Smoothing and frizz reduction | Improves elasticity while reducing breakage |
| Ingredients | Keratin | Different protein sources |
| Suitable For | Frizzy and unruly hair | Brittle or damaged hair |
Knowing the difference can help you choose the proper treatment for your hair needs. Another treatment you can consider is Brazilian Botox.
The Basics of Protein and Hair
Your hair comprises different layers, and keratin is one of the proteins. Exposure to external factors like chemical treatments, pollution, and heat styling tools can strip the hair strands of different proteins, leaving them damaged.
How Does a Protein Treatment Work?
When you visit for a protein treatment, we can use deep conditioning or keratin treatments to help restore the protein your hair needs. As explained above, each treatment is tailored to address different hair concerns.
When Should You Get a Protein Treatment?
Common signs to let you know you need a scalp therapy protein treatment are when your hair lacks elasticity, breaks, and is dry. These are all symptoms advising you there is a protein-moisture imbalance. When you visit us for a consultation, we will inspect your hair to decide the best treatment.
Professional Protein Treatments
At Häste Hair, a typical treatment starts with a clarifying shampoo. After drying the hair, we will apply the treatment product to a section to penetrate each strand’s cortex.
After completing all sections, we will cling-wrap your head and leave the product to process for up to an hour. We then blow dry your hair to help the protein penetrate further into the shaft.
Finally, we will use a flat iron to seal the treatment and leave it to rest for a while. We will then rinse it off to ensure none of the product remains behind. We will then apply a hair mask to add more nourishment.
At-Home Protein Treatment
If you prefer to do a home protein treatment, you have many options, including a DIY mask and other protein-containing hair products. Still, before starting any protein treatment, we recommend you check to see if your hair has a protein deficiency.
You can easily mistake this for a lack of moisture. But if your hair needs a protein boost, you can do a weekly or monthly home treatment. It depends on your hair and scalp condition. You can choose a 30-45-minute protein application.
You can leave some products overnight as well. Do the following steps:
- The correct way to apply your protein mask or treatment is to start from the scalp to the ends.
- Comb your hair using your fingers, or choose a wide-toothed comb to even out the application.
- Wrap your hair into a bun and cover your head with a shower cap. This step might not be required for some protein treatments.
- Blow dry around the head on low heat to help with heat distribution.
- Remove the shower cap and rinse your hair from the product. Depending on your product, you may need to wash your hair with shampoo followed by conditioner.
Wrap-Up: Should You Have a Protein Treatment
If your hair is damaged, prone to breaking, or appears weak or brittle and you frequently style it, you should have a protein treatment.
The treatment will help repair the hair, making it more potent and resilient. However, too much protein in treatments can also have severe effects, as overusing protein leads to an imbalance in the hair’s moisture, leading to stiffness.
Neither of these treatments aids in hair growth. You will need a post-treatment to avoid oiling, which will require more shampooing and lead to dryness. You will also need to go for regular spa visits to help prolong the treatment results.
A protein treatment can generally help and offer a dose of goodness to your hair. Contact one of our stylists today or visit us to see what hair care treatment works best for you. While you are here, you can also discuss a new hairstyle, so make an appointment with us now.
FAQ
How can you prolong a protein treatment?
You can prolong a protein treatment with regular visits to a hair spa for trims and avoid sulfate products.
Can you use heat with a protein treatment?
Yes, you can use heat with a protein treatment as it amplifies the effects of the treatment, but do not overdo it, as it can lead to the opposite, damaging the hair. Use a low heat setting.
How do I know I must get a protein treatment?
You have normal hair when you gently pull hair, and it stretches before bouncing back. But when you stretch it, and it breaks, it lacks protein.
Must I wash my hair before I do a protein treatment?
Start with clean hair using a protein treatment to achieve the best results.
