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Maintain smooth, shiny tresses with these post-keratin hair care tips

- Akanksha Agnihotri With inputs from Bhavin Bheda, hair expert

KAPPLY ACAI OIL REGULARLY AS IT IS ONE OF THE BEST BODYGUARDS FOR YOUR HAIR. IT IMPROVES BLOOD FLOW TO THE SCALP AND PROTECTS IT FROM DAMAGE.

eratin treatment is a popular hair smoothenin­g and straighten­ing process that involves the applicatio­n of a protein-based solution to the hair. To maintain its benefits and prevent hair breakage, keep these things in mind after getting a keratin treatment:

Too hot, too much: One of the biggest mantras for hair health is to avoid excessive heat. Ensure you are in the normal-to-medium heat range while using any heating device after getting the treatment.

Say hi to acai: Acai oil is one of the best bodyguards for our hair. It not only improves overall blood flow to the scalp, but also strengthen­s it against damage. After a keratin treatment, regular usage of acai oil is therefore, advised.

No bleach please: It is better to wait up to three or four weeks after a keratin treatment before thinking of bleaching your hair. If you opt for a bleach immediatel­y after, the results will be far from appealing and you would also have compromise­d the silky smooth texture of your hair.

Keep it minimal: Once you have undergone a full-scale keratin treatment, it is a good idea to keep away from any other kind of chemical-based hair therapy. Introducin­g another form of chemical treatment after keratin can reduce the overall benefits of the protein.

Pamper like there’s no tomorrow: One should not miss a single session of hair care after treating it with keratin. The more vigilant we are with our routines, the lesser the chances of damage. Also, try and completely avoid sulphate-based products.

Shower at ease: Excessive heat can compromise the benefits of keratin, so having a warm shower is much better than a hot and steamy bath.

No to chlorine: Chlorine water can wash off all the good done to your hair from a keratin treatment. Even a quick dip into a pool of chlorine can steadily destroy the keratin layer, and re-introduce frizz into our hair.

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PHOTO: SHUTTERSTO­CK (FOR REPRESENTA­TIONAL PURPOSE ONLY)

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