Is Keratin Treatment Safe for Colored or Chemically Treated Hair?
If you’ve recently colored, highlighted, or chemically treated your hair, the thought of doing a keratin treatment might feel like walking a tightrope. Will it nourish or damage? Will it protect your color or strip it away?
As a stylist, one of the most common questions I hear from clients is:
“Can I get keratin done after coloring my hair?”
The short answer is — yes, but timing and technique are everything.
What Is Keratin Treatment?
A keratin treatment is a smoothing system that infuses protein (keratin) into the hair shaft. It helps eliminate frizz, adds shine, reduces blow-drying time, and gives hair a sleek, polished look. Think of it as a semi-permanent hair detox and gloss, all in one.
Colored or Chemically Treated Hair: Friend or Foe?
Keratin is actually great for damaged, dry, or colored hair. Hair coloring and chemical treatments can weaken your strands by opening the hair cuticle. A keratin treatment helps seal the cuticle back down, creating a protective layer around the hair shaft. The result? Less breakage, smoother strands, and a longer-lasting color vibrancy.
Choose the Right Formula
Some keratin treatments (especially older formulas) contain formaldehyde or harsh chemicals that can strip hair color or irritate the scalp. Always ask for a formaldehyde-free or low-formaldehyde formula, especially if your hair is freshly colored.
Timing Is Key
If you’re coloring your hair first: Wait at least 7–10 days before doing keratin. This gives your color time to settle and avoids any risk of color lifting.
If you’re doing keratin first: Always color your hair after the keratin, ideally about 2 weeks later, and use ammonia-free, gentle dyes to maintain the smooth effect.
Aftercare Makes All the Difference
To protect your investment:
Use sulfate-free, color-safe shampoos
Avoid clarifying products
Minimize heat styling
Schedule regular trims and touch-ups every 3–4 months
Verdict: Safe, If Done Right
Keratin treatments can be a game-changer for colored or chemically treated hair — if chosen wisely and timed properly. It adds shine, rebuilds strength, and gives your color-treated locks that soft, salon-fresh feel.
Need help deciding what’s right for your hair?
Book a one-on-one consultation at the salon. I’ll help you map out the best plan for your hair health and style goals.
As a stylist, one of the most common questions I hear from clients is:
“Can I get keratin done after coloring my hair?”
The short answer is — yes, but timing and technique are everything.
What Is Keratin Treatment?
A keratin treatment is a smoothing system that infuses protein (keratin) into the hair shaft. It helps eliminate frizz, adds shine, reduces blow-drying time, and gives hair a sleek, polished look. Think of it as a semi-permanent hair detox and gloss, all in one.
Colored or Chemically Treated Hair: Friend or Foe?
Keratin is actually great for damaged, dry, or colored hair. Hair coloring and chemical treatments can weaken your strands by opening the hair cuticle. A keratin treatment helps seal the cuticle back down, creating a protective layer around the hair shaft. The result? Less breakage, smoother strands, and a longer-lasting color vibrancy.
Choose the Right Formula
Some keratin treatments (especially older formulas) contain formaldehyde or harsh chemicals that can strip hair color or irritate the scalp. Always ask for a formaldehyde-free or low-formaldehyde formula, especially if your hair is freshly colored.
Timing Is Key
If you’re coloring your hair first: Wait at least 7–10 days before doing keratin. This gives your color time to settle and avoids any risk of color lifting.
If you’re doing keratin first: Always color your hair after the keratin, ideally about 2 weeks later, and use ammonia-free, gentle dyes to maintain the smooth effect.
Aftercare Makes All the Difference
To protect your investment:
Use sulfate-free, color-safe shampoos
Avoid clarifying products
Minimize heat styling
Schedule regular trims and touch-ups every 3–4 months
Verdict: Safe, If Done Right
Keratin treatments can be a game-changer for colored or chemically treated hair — if chosen wisely and timed properly. It adds shine, rebuilds strength, and gives your color-treated locks that soft, salon-fresh feel.
Need help deciding what’s right for your hair?
Book a one-on-one consultation at the salon. I’ll help you map out the best plan for your hair health and style goals.
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