Hair that is frizzy, smells or looks different after a keratin treatment usually has a cause you can name, and your specialist can look at the hair and say what can be done. Call the studio at (949) 883-8301.
kruLA does keratin treatment in Century City for $220 to $550, by hair length: call (949) 883-8301.
Why is my hair still frizzy after a keratin treatment?
A smoothing treatment reduces frizz, and it does not remove it for every texture on every day. These are the usual causes:
- Humidity, which swells hair that is not fully sealed.
- A strong curl or coarse texture, where smoothing softens the pattern and does not straighten it.
- Damaged or porous hair that took the product unevenly.
- Washing before the wait is over, or washing with a harsh shampoo.
- Heat styling and product build-up since the visit.
How do I fix my hair after a keratin treatment?
Start with the basics: gentle sulfate-free products, low heat and a light mask, and call the studio at (949) 883-8301 if the hair feels wrong.
A specialist can look at the hair and say whether it needs time, a repair step such as cold hair recovery, or a different treatment.
Why didn't my keratin treatment work on me?
The cause is rarely one thing: it is usually a mix of your texture, your hair's condition and what happened to the hair in the first days.
Note the date of the visit, when you first washed it and what you used, then call the studio at (949) 883-8301. The specialist looks at the hair and says what can be done.
Why does keratin fade faster on curly or chemically treated hair?
Curly hair is more porous and shows its natural pattern earlier, and chemically treated hair takes the product less evenly and releases it faster.
That is why these hair types need more moisture and gentle care. Aftercare and living with keratin cover the habits.
Did keratin mess up my curls, and is my curl pattern gone forever?
Hair grown since the treatment comes in with your natural pattern, so new growth is not affected.
Repeated heat and chemical services can loosen the pattern in the treated length, and damaged sections usually grow out or are trimmed. If you want to keep your curl next time, ask about hair botox.
Why does my hair smell after a keratin treatment?
A product smell is common after a smoothing treatment, and it usually fades with washing once the wash wait is over.
Do not cover it with heavy products. If the smell is strong, does not fade or comes with scalp irritation, call the studio at (949) 883-8301.
Can a different specialist fix a keratin treatment that went wrong?
Yes: a different specialist can look at the hair as it is now and say what can be done. At kruLA the visit starts with a diagnosis of the hair and scalp, and then repair or a second smoothing is chosen at the consultation, $0 for 20 min.
Bring what you know: the name of the product if you have it, the date of the treatment, how you have washed and styled the hair since, and photos of how it looked before and after. It does not have to be complete; it helps the specialist read what happened.
When the hair is dry or breaking, repair usually comes first, with cold hair recovery or reconstruction, and a smoothing treatment follows once the hair can take it.
What drives the price of a keratin treatment? Hair length and hair thickness set the price: at kruLA a keratin treatment runs from $220 for shoulder length and shorter to $550 for butt length and longer, and thick hair adds $30 to $50.
Thickness is measured before the treatment, and the session takes 2 h to 3 h 30 min depending on length. Every length step is on the prices page, and the keratin treatment page has the booking button.
Keratin troubleshooting FAQ
Why is my hair still frizzy after keratin?
A smoothing treatment reduces frizz and does not remove it for every texture on every day. Usual causes are humidity, a strong curl or coarse texture, damaged or porous hair, washing early and heat or product build-up.
Why does my hair smell after a keratin treatment?
A product smell is common after a smoothing treatment, and it usually goes with washing once the wash wait is over. If it is strong or comes with scalp irritation, call the studio at (949) 883-8301.
How to fix hair after keratin treatment?
Start with gentle sulfate-free products, low heat and a light mask, and call the studio at (949) 883-8301 if the hair feels wrong. A specialist can say whether it needs time or a repair step.
How to stop hair fall of chemically straightened then keratin treated hair?
Stop adding chemical services, handle the hair gently and find the cause with a doctor if the fall continues. Use a gentle shampoo, comb from the ends up and keep heat low.
Can curly hair lose its curl pattern after keratin?
Repeated heat and chemical services can loosen the pattern in the treated length; hair grown since comes in with your natural pattern. If you want to keep your curl next time, ask about hair botox.
Does keratin mess up curly hair?
Hair grown since the treatment comes in with your natural pattern. The treated length is looser and damaged sections usually grow out or are trimmed.
Why does my hair smell bad after a keratin?
A product smell is common and usually goes with washing once the wait is over. Do not cover it with heavy products. If it is strong, call the studio at (949) 883-8301.
Does keratin treatment damage curls?
Not by itself: damage comes from heat and chemicals on fragile hair, which is why the hair is assessed first. Keep curly hair moisturised.
Will keratin treatment loosen curls?
Yes, it loosens curls and cuts frizz; how much depends on your texture. To keep the curl pattern, ask about hair botox.
Keratin ruined my hair: can it be fixed?
Often it can be improved. The broken ends can be dusted or trimmed, and a repair treatment such as Cold Hair Recovery ($150) or reconstruction ($270) restores moisture and strength. A specialist looks at the hair first at the consultation ($0), and what is possible depends on the hair.