Keratin Treatment-Approved Hair Products

by Marissa Gold (Subscribe to Marissa Gold's posts)
Posted Sep 2nd 2010 at 4:30PM

L'Oreal's Ever Pure line is safe for keratin-treated hair. Courtesy photo.

Keratin treatments are sweeping the country, making curly and frizzy-haired girls' grooming routines infinitely easier. But the one possible drawback to these treatments (aside from the price) is that most hair products can no longer be used afterward, as they contain an ingredient that can break down the keratin -- and the results you just paid a pretty penny for.

"Sodium chloride is the main culprit; products that contain this ingredient cannot be used after a Keratin treatment or Brazilian blowout," explains Michael Shaun, Global Creative Director for Alterna. The ingredient (better known as salt) should be avoided.

In order to make it easy for you, we've compiled a list of sodium chloride-free hair products that are safe to use post-keratin. Always double-check the labels to make sure formulas haven't changed.

L'Oreal Paris EverPure Sulfate-Free Color Care
This drugstore option is an affordable staple for keratin care. Website

Alterna
According to the company, all of Alterna's products are free of sulfates and sodium chloride, making them a great all-around choice after any hair treatment. Website

Rusk Deepshine Smooth Keratin Care
This sodium chloride-free line is formulated specially for use after keratin treatments, but any hair type can benefit from the color-safe marine mineral-enriched formula. Website

Pureology
This sulfate and sodium chloride-free line of shampoos and conditioners has many options to cater to any hair need. Website

Brazilian Blowout
The manufacturer of the Brazilian Blowout solution also has a line of after-care products for treated hair. Website

Cutler Specialist Cleansing Conditioner. Courtesy Photo.

Cutler Cleansing Conditioner
Following in the footsteps of the pioneer of cleansing conditioner, Chaz Dean, this new product is free of sodium chloride and sulfates. Website

Keratin Complex
The maker of the popular Coppola salon keratin treatment has a line of aftercare products as well. Website

Kim Vo
This LA-based hair colorist's shampoos are sulfate and sodium chloride-free. Website

Living Proof
According to the company, no sodium chloride is added into the products, which cater to specific hair needs like plumping fine hair or smoothing frizzy hair. Website

Hair Rules
This brand's suds-free shampoo contains no sulfates or sodium chloride. Website

Frederick Fekkai Au Naturel Gentle Shampoo
While others in the line are not necessarily keratin-safe, this Fekkai shampoo can be used after the treatment. Website

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Filed under: Hair Care, Hair
Tags: keratin, keratin treatment, KeratinTreatment, shampoo, sodium chloride, SodiumChloride, sulfates

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chengquan2010, 9-27-2010, 7:39AM

I think it's a great product. Obviously lovely girls will love it. Thanks. By the way, i have a blog about hair loss treatments. Maybe you can go there to find some more useful information. http://abouthairlosstreatments.blogspot.com

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joes leung, 11-01-2010, 4:59AM

have anyone try re5 keratin treatment

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Luv2Teach, 2-06-2011, 1:29PM

Tresemme Naturals is good to use after a Brazilian treatment.

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Keratin, 3-11-2011, 2:35AM

I have used the products of L'Oreal but doesnt suits my hair. So started using the products of Salon Favorite hair products. these products are good for keratin treatment. (support@SalonFavorite.com)

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Orna, 7-18-2011, 3:26PM

The woman who cuts and colors my hair recommended L'Oreal sulfate-free products for hair that's been keratin treated. This hairdresser performs keratin treatments, but I had my treatment done elsewhere. I phoned L'Oreal to confirm what my hairdresser said. L'Oreal said they haven't tested their sulfate-free, salt-free products on keratin-treated hair. I was surprised to hear this. L'Oreal encouraged me to phone the keratin manufacturer. I didn't bother--I was sure that manufacturer would recommend only their (more expensive) products. Nowhere on the L'Oreal products do they make the claim that the product is suitable for keratin-treated hair. L'Oreal claims only that it is sulfate-free and salt-free. Perhaps it's a liability issue--they don't want to get involved with anyone who may claim that their product "deactivated" the keratin treatment.

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Kelly, 4-18-2012, 9:50PM

I have used the L'Oreal products after Keratin treatment and it works very well. It will NOT damage or destroy the Keratin treatment because it is a sulfate-free treatment set and this is the ingredient that streaks your hair of the keratin that was infused in the treatment process. In fact, any shampoo/conditioner that is free of sodium chloride or sulfate-free in its ingredients is documented safe for keratin-treated hair.

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