I did it! I finally bit the bullet and got a keratin hair treatment. I’ve been curious about them for years and with my naturally curly/unruly/frizzy hair I was dying to try it out. My hairdreser, Liz Troncale, (who I have been going to since Eric & I got married so almost 4 years now) did the keratin treatment on me on Friday. I have to tell you that I am really excited so far!
Here’s what my hair looked like BEFORE (Yeah, super curly!):
The process took about 2 hours for me to have my hair shampooed, treated with keratin, cut, and styled. I also learned that you have to use special keratin shampoo and conditioner when you have the treatment done.
After I had it done, my hair was immediately super shiny and incredibly soft to the touch. In fact, I keep running my fingers through it. I found out that you can’t sweat, wash your hair or really bend your hair back in a clip or ponytail holder for 48 hours after getting the treatment. So, if you get a keratin treatment, make sure you plan accordingly.
And now, the after:
Jessica & I at her baby shower (about 24 hours into the Keratin treatment)
After blowdrying my hair-no flat iron!
After Keratin Treatment, Blowdry, & Flat Iron for 2 Minutes
I am loving it so far and am so excited about how easy it is to straighten my hair now. It used to take me an hour or so to blow dry my hair into a giant frizz ball and then have to flat iron it into submission. It looks like those days are behind me for a while! The treatment lasts for about 3 months which is perfect for me since the summer is when I struggle the most with frizz. The summer months are also hard for me because even when I do take the time to straighten my hair, inevitably the humidity or me sweating in the heat makes my hair begin to curl right back up. Ugh, frustration!
I was literally in shock with how much my hair DIDN’T look like a lion’s mane after I blow-dried it this time. It was smooth and I could’ve gone out just like that without even touching the flat iron too it. It’s also exciting because normally when I have to flat iron every little section flat, it takes away all volume from my hair but it even has volume left, HALLELUJAH!!!! I have already gotten lots of compliments on it and I’ve very excited.
Now, onto the GREAT NEWS for you guys. If you are near Birmingham, AL Liz has agreed to offer the same great discount she gave to me to you guys for a keratin treatment. They are normally valued at $300 and up, but she is offering a discounted rate of only $99 through May 31 if you tell her Heather from Saving Money, Living Life referred you.
Liz is at Sax hair design in Homewood. You can call and book an appointment at 205-870-7778. The address is 1817-A 29th Ave S. Liz has cut my hair for almost 4 years and cuts my husband’s hair as well. She does a great job and I cannot recommend her highly enough. Liz does have clients drive in from Florida and Tuscaloosa for these treatments or thermal treatments, so if you’re from elsewhere you can make the drive too. 
**Quick Tip: I asked her about the Suave 30 day keratin treatments as an option to save money and she said that she wouldn’t recommend it as you would be putting harmful chemicals on your hair without any supervision and could possibly damage your hair.
NOW, Let me know what you think?! Or if you have any questions about it, I’ll be happy to answer.
 |
@_JennThomas You can see the before/after of my keratin treatment here #obsessed http://t.co/TMtsVXCG
Interested in a keratin treatment? Here’s everything you need to know plus a BIG discount from my stylist! #Birmingham http://t.co/TMtsVXCG
Heather,
Thank you so much for this article!!!
I just had the Simply Smooth Keratin treatment applied last Saturday; waited 3 days and returned to the salon where he washed and flat ironed it again for a final sealing. It’s time for *me* to now wash it and I’ve been nervous about how it will look. I am a very low-maintenance chick (“wash-and-wear” with a some product combed through). I’m willing to spend a minimal time on my hair since I’ve paid the money for this treatment, but I don’t want to have to burdened with a lot of blow-drying and/or flat-ironing to achieve the same salon look. Your article here is really giving me hope!!! I’m going to purchase my sulfate-free shampoo today.
Thanks for the encouragement! Your hair looks great! I love your “after” pics of both blow-dry only and flat iron. I’m so excited about my “new” hair!
Thanks again!
~Sarah
Sarah! Thanks so much for your sweet comments.
Hope you enjoy.
[...] Herbashine hair dyes on sale for $4.99 each (This is the only gentle store bough hair color my stylist Liz recommends for [...]
how long does it last? my hair looks just like yours CURLY , so ive been wanting to try it
Hi Gina!! It’s so worth it, you’ve got to do it! It lasts around 3 months.
Gina~
Since this is a money-saving site, I feel ok saying this. Keratin is totally life-changing, and I’d never go back. I thought it was way too expensive and I started a website to make the professional product available to home-users, as well as easy instructions and an appropriate flat-iron. I spent a lot of time putting it together and I’ve had a lot of satisfied customers–testimonials online. I would say most of my clients are able to do this for about $15 per application, on average, and this is not for some weak Garnier-Fructis-type 30 day thing. Generally, mine lasts 3-4 months, wearing off gradually. It gives straighter, shinier, frizz-free hair. Regards, Elizabeth Richardson at UNCURLY.com.
[...] I got bangs & another straightening treatment from my fave hair dresser Liz!!) The best part about these bracelets though?! They don’t cost anywhere near $100. Right [...]
I love the way your hair looks, I can totally relate because of my own hair, and I HAVE SOMETHING IMPORTANT TO SAY. I, too, had my life totally changed by keratin and there’s NO going back, but even with discounts, it’s too expensive. It’s just not affordable for most of us, and it should be.
So what I did, after paying $400 for it, was to experiment with a number of brands, find the one I like best, get trained so I could become a distributor for it, and then built a website. My mission is to make this unparalleled treatment available and affordable to everyone on a do-it-yourself basis. Instead of spending $400 at a salon, you can do it yourself for $15. My motto says it all: If you can wash, dry, and iron…you’re overqualified.”
The website is UNCURLY.com. i’ve got lots of before/after testimonials, very comprehensive FAQs, as fine a keratin as you can buy (the same as used in thousands of salons), easy instructions, a hot enough flat iron (critical to proper application), and very low prices. I’ve been in business since late 2009 and have helped a lot of people get the hair they want without spending ridiculous money. I’d be honored if you took a look. Best regards, Elizabeth Richardson at UNCURLY.com.
do you have to blow dry your hair before you iron it
[...] I have had it done and loved the results. You can read about when I got my keratin treatment here. In fact, I liked it so much that I have kept up with getting my hair straightened at the salon. If [...]