Despite being recommended by beauticians and hair experts for making unruly and unmanageable hair healthy and more lustrous, there have been concerns over Keratin hair treatments side effects. Although hair straightening procedures have been widely availed of by many women, they are inadvisable in many cases as they damage hair, besides the new growth of hair would continue to be unruly or curly. In spite of claims of the Keratin treatment lasting for months, its effect lasts only for a few weeks. Perhaps, the immediate side-effect would be dryness and lifeless hair.
Formaldehyde, the main ingredient of the Keratin treatment, has been found to cause extensive damage when used in excess proportion. Major Keratin treatment side-effects stem from the presence of formaldehyde in hair products. It is known to be carcinogenic substance and hence can be dangerous if misused. According medical advisories, anything more than 0.2 per cent of the substance may cause permanent damage to the hair. The test results conducted by Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) on samples taken randomly from beauty salons showed intolerable levels of formaldehyde
Many of the hair products that cause Keratin hair treatment side-effects reportedly use in excess of 12 per cent, which is far in excess of the recommended level. This disclosure resulted in withdrawal of thousands hair products from the Canadian market in the recent past. The common symptoms associated with formaldehyde contamination are eye irritation and difficulty in breathing.
Many are unaware that a majority of permanent hair straightening products and treatments have harsh chemicals, which may dry and damage the hair. Despite being popular with women, the Keratin hair treatment should be undergone with care. Therefore, it is advisable to check the content of formaldehyde to make sure it does not exceed the safety level. Another downside of the treatment is that it is cost-prohibitive and lasts only a few months.
Some of the Keratin hair treatment side-effects are the result of incompetence of manufacturers, lack of quality control, use of sub-standard keratin treatment products and compromise of safety standards. One of the familiar Keratin hair treatment side-effects is irritation of eyes caused due to excessive qualities of chemicals used in the product. Some cases there have been excessive loss hair within two weeks of the treatment.
Due to the possibility of Keratin hair treatment side-effects, the treatment should be done by a qualified professional in a salon. A good beautician would be able to provide relevant advice on the intricacies of the treatment and assess the condition of the hair for appropriate action.