The objectives of both treatments are similar: to eliminate frizz, smoothen your locks, enhance shine and reduce blow dry time. The fact is other than the brand and the ingredients they use to meet the similar objectives, the difference between the two is not much just like Coke and Pepsi. Both treatments may or may not contain formaldehyde and other chemicals. It is well acknowledged that you will get more of a smoothing and deep-conditioning effect with a keratin treatment. In Hera salons, we use Goldwell Kerasilk, which is the latest generation of hair smoothing systems that replaced harmful formaldehyde with safe glyoxcylic acid derivatives to create new keratin bonds. These fresh bonds will help to stabilise your hair shape whilst also forming straighter bonds on your hair shaft.

If your hair is not longer than your chin, it means they are short length category. If your hair is between your chin and collarbone, then it means that you are in medium length hairstyle category. If your hair length is longer than collarbone, then you fall into long hair category.

There have been no clinical tests performed on the safety of performing the keratin smoothing treatment on pregnant women or women who are breastfeeding. As a result, we do advise against pregnant or breastfeeding women receiving the keratin smoothing treatment.

No the treatment is not permanent nor will it “grow out”. The treatment gradually and evenly washes out so there is no “line of demarcation”. This treatment does not change the inner structure of the hair, but rather creates a protein layer overlay on the cuticle which protects the hair. As the hair is protected for an extended time, the condition of the hair is improved. 

Yes. Actually this treatment is a great solution to the common issue of hair extensions becoming excessively dry due to the lack of natural oils from the scalp. Ideally, it is easiest to perform the treatment before the extensions are put in the hair. However, if they are in the hair, it is not a problem. 

Yes. Our keratin specialists have been trained on how to perform a keratin smoothing treatment and has learned to turn the heat of the flat iron down to 380-400 degrees depending on the condition of your hair.

There is no waiting period for our Goldwell Kerasilk Keratin treatment and a three day waiting period for other types. 

Swimming in the ocean or pool is fine, but the life of your treatment may be compromised if you swim regularly. A leave in serum or conditioner is a great product to apply before swimming to protect the hair from the elements such as chlorine and salt in the water. 

The most important thing you can do is use the appropriate aftercare product line that our salon or stylist offers. The more often you wash your hair, the less time your treatment will last so you may want to try to wash your hair around 3 times per week if possible. One of the important after care pointers is to avoid sulfate-free and sodium chloride shampoos and conditioners as keratin is actually broken down by sulphates in shampoo quite quickly.

Yes, ideally you will want to do the color service the same day because the cuticle is already open. If you do have the keratin smoothing treatment and then decide to do color, you will want to wait 2 weeks before having a color service.

Absolutely. The keratin smoothing treatment works great on chemically treated and damaged hair. The proteins and nutrients help to seal the cuticle and leave the hair looking healthy.

The results will vary depending on the individual’s hair type. and how often they wash their hair. Normal results last for up to 16 weeks but wave can return sooner although it will still be way easier to blow dry.  It is also essential to use the proper after care products. This treatment is cumulative so the more treatments you receive, the longer a client can go between treatments.

It depends on what the natural texture of your hair is. For example, if your hair is wavy, the treatment will most likely allow your hair to dry straight. If your hair is curly, then it will eliminate the frizz as it enhances the definition of the natural curl. If your hair is straight, the treatment will eliminate frizz and give your hair a shiny, healthy look. Finally, the treatment will cut down drying time on all hair to 1/3 of the usual time.

No, your hair will still have volume after your keratin smoothing treatment. You will still be able to use a curling iron and/or round brush to create body and volume.

Yes, the keratin smoothing treatment works great with highlighted and colored hair. It will enhance the color, eliminate frizz and make the hair look healthier overall.

The Keratin Smoothing Treatment does not make the hair completely straight and flat. It significantly reduces curl, eliminates frizz, and gives the hair extra shine. It drastically reduces blow drying and styling time. It repels humidity, so the hair should not frizz in humid weather. Your hair will still be full of body so it can be styled and curled with rollers, a round brush, a curling iron, or a flat iron.

Mostly anyone is a good candidate for the keratin smoothing treatment. It is effective on all hair types including : thick, thin, dry, chemically damaged, straight, wavy and curly. This professional service will make the hair healthier as it smoothen the cuticle and eliminates frizz and creates shine.