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How to apply Keratin

  • Recommended tools
  • Get Ready Checklist
  • Keratin Application Overview

Recommended Tools

Hair Stylist Tools
  • Barber Cape

  • Gloves

Keratin application Tools
  • Color brush

  • Mixing bowl

Tools for client's hair
  • Hair Clips

  • Hair Dryer

  • Flat Iron

Keratin Application Checklist

Shake the bottle

Always shake the bottle of keratin prior to opening

Nonmetallic bowl

Use a nonmetallic mixing bowl

Rubber gloves

Use rubber gloves

Do not apply directly

Never apply products directly on a client's face

Check for irritated scalp or open abrasions

Do not use product on clients with irritated scalp or open abrasions

Use professional judgement

Use professional judgement on temperatures and passes during flat ironing

Follow the steps

Do not skip any steps

Pregnancy & Breastfeeding

Pregnant and breastfeeding women should always consult a physician, given that our formula includes natural therapeutic-grade essential oils, which potentially trigger allergies

Quick keratin application steps

Here's a sneak peek of our easy 7-step keratin application process. More techniques and tips can be found in our product instructions

  1. 1. CLarifying ShampooGently cleanse the hair with Naturia ™ Clarifying Pre-Treatment Shampoo, avoiding scalp scratching
  2. 2. Towel DryTowel dry the hair until it's approximately 50-60% dry
  3. 3. Divide HairSection the hair into 3-4 large parts
  4. 4. Measure solutionDetermine the estimated amount of keratin needed based on hair length / density (See products Instructions)
  5. 5. ApplicationUse the recommended tools and follow product instructions to apply keratin to 1/4 to 1/2 inch sections of hair. Gently massage and comb through
  6. 6. BlowoutStart the blowout process using a vent brush or a ceramic round brush on medium heat until hair is 100% dry.
  7. 7. Flat ironingBegin flat ironing at the nape of the neck. Take sections of hair and carefully iron from roots to ends, adjusting the iron temperature as needed.