Keratin treatment Stockholm & Uppsala

A keratin treatment tames frizz and makes your hair soft, shiny, and easier to style. This is the most common misconception worth clearing up right away: the treatment does not straighten your hair. Your natural texture remains - if you have curly hair, your curls will often look finer and more defined, not straight.

What the treatment does - and does not do

Keratin is a protein that is already found in hair, skin, and nails. The treatment fills in the porous and damaged parts of the hair shaft and seals the cuticle layer. The result is hair that resists humidity, requires less flat ironing, and dries more evenly.

What the treatment does not do is change your curl pattern. If you want completely straight hair, a chemical straightening treatment is the method, not keratin. If you want to keep your curls but make them softer, a texturizer is a middle ground. We offer all three treatments in both Stockholm and Uppsala.

Who is it suitable for?

The treatment suits most hair types, but makes the biggest difference if you recognize yourself in any of the following: your hair frizzes as soon as the air is humid, you flat iron or blow-dry almost daily to get the look you want, or your curls look undefined rather than defined.

If you have bleached or fine hair, gentler options are available - we choose the product based on your hair's condition, not the other way around.

How the treatment works

The hair is first washed with a deep-cleansing shampoo that opens the hair cuticle. The product is then applied in thin sections, left to process, and sealed in with heat. The entire treatment normally takes two to three hours, depending on the length and thickness of your hair.

How long does it last?

Because the treatment does not break down the hair's internal sulfur bonds, the result is semi-permanent. It gradually washes out over three to five months. This means the transition is smooth as the hair grows - you do not get a visible line to conceal, unlike with a chemical straightening treatment as it grows out.

Before and after - what to expect

The difference is most noticeable on humid days and in how much time you need to spend on your hair. Hair that previously required twenty minutes with a flat iron may become hair you can air-dry. However, do not expect a before-and-after image in which curly hair has become pin-straight - images like that show a chemical straightening treatment, not a keratin treatment.

Aftercare

Switch to sulfate-free products. Sulfates and salts break down the keratin prematurely and can halve the treatment's longevity. Add a deeply conditioning hair mask to your weekly routine, and use heat protectant whenever you heat-style your hair.

Book in Stockholm or Uppsala

We offer keratin treatments at both of our salons, at Norrtullsgatan 26A by Odenplan and at Skolgatan 49 in Uppsala. The price depends on the length and thickness of your hair. Book a keratin treatment or view our full range of keratin treatments, texturizers, and chemical straightening treatments. The consultation is free of charge.