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Ask an Expert: Should I Use a Keratin Treatment When Transitioning?

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Hairstylist Marcia Hamilton is known for her ability to meld old school beauty with up-to-the-minute hair trends and techniques. So we’re excited to apply her expertise to your crucial hair concerns. Remember, if you have questions for our experts you can submit them on our submissions page.

 

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Question:

I am in the beginning stages of transitioning from relaxed to natural hair. I’ve lived in Italy for the last two years and will remain here for the next three and I find it difficult to get real (professional) care for my hair. I would like to get a Keratin treatment during this time. Would this be a big mistake, especially because I am transitioning? Thanks in advance!

– Brandy

 

Answer:

When transitioning out of a relaxer it’s best that your hair is maintained in one consistent texture and moisturized often. This prevents your strands for being traumatized during “at home” styling. Therefore a Keratin treatment would be good for this transition because it will coat and protect your hair while sealing in the moisture you need to help prevent breakage experienced when growing out a relaxer. Good luck!

– Marcia

 

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Marcia has forged a name for herself while creating unique color looks for beauties like Brandy, Eve, Kelly Roland, Venus Williams and Serena Williams. She has worked on numerous fashion shows for designers like Oscar De La Renta and Tom Ford and created styles for publications like Essence, Vanity Fair and W magazine. Marcia has created the looks for epic music videos like Willow Smith’s “Whip My Hair” and Usher’s “OMG”.

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