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The early Noughties was a good time to be growing up with an untameable halo of frizzy hair.
Photographed by Corey Tenold
I started to wonder whether stopping the treatments had given me healthier hair that was less prone to breakage.
I asked a haircare expert to weigh in.
How can keratin treatments impact your hair?
By breaking these bonds, the treatment aims to reattach them in a smoother, straighter configuration.
How can I reverse the damage brought on by keratin treatments?
But the pay-off for going cold turkeya gradual reduction in breakage over timeis still worth the effort.
It takes about a year for the hair to recover after discontinuing keratin treatments.
Internally, increasing protein intake through a balanced diet is crucial.
As for topical treatments, she recommends regular oiling and serums for reducing frizz and damage.
