Hair Care After Keratin Treatment in Lucknow: Complete Aftercare Guide

You have invested in a keratin treatment at AAINA Salon in Lucknow — now protect that investment with the right aftercare. Proper post-keratin care extends results from 3 months to 5+ months and keeps your hair looking salon-fresh every day.

The First 72 Hours: Critical Window

The first 3 days after your keratin treatment determine how long the results last. During this time, the keratin is still bonding to your hair strands.

Do: - Keep hair dry and straight (no clips, bands, or tucking behind ears) - Sleep on a silk or satin pillowcase - Avoid sweaty workouts that cause sweating at the scalp

Do not: - Wash your hair (wait full 72 hours) - Use any hair products (spray, gel, mousse) - Tie hair in a ponytail or bun - Use clips, pins, or headbands - Go swimming (pool or ocean)

Washing After Keratin Treatment

Once the 72-hour window passes, follow these washing guidelines:

Shampoo: Use only sulphate-free shampoo. Sulphates strip keratin from the hair shaft, reducing treatment longevity. We recommend L'Oreal Professionnel Serie Expert Metal Detox or any shampoo labeled "sulphate-free" or "colour-safe."

Frequency: Wash 2–3 times per week maximum. Over-washing accelerates keratin loss. On non-wash days, use dry shampoo if needed.

Water temperature: Always use lukewarm or cool water. Hot water opens the hair cuticle and releases keratin faster.

Conditioning: Use a sulphate-free conditioner after every wash. Focus on mid-lengths and ends. Leave for 2–3 minutes before rinsing.

Heat Styling Guidelines

Keratin-treated hair responds beautifully to heat styling — but overuse damages results.

• Always use a heat protectant spray before any hot tool
• Keep temperature below 180°C (350°F) for flat irons
• Blow-dry on medium heat, not maximum
• Limit heat styling to 2–3 times per week
• Air drying is always the best option for maintaining keratin

Products to Avoid After Keratin

• Sulphate shampoos and conditioners (SLS, SLES)
• Products containing alcohol (drying, strips keratin)
• Salt sprays and texturizing products
• Vinegar rinses or clarifying treatments
• Chlorine (swimming pools) — wet hair with fresh water and apply conditioner before entering pool

Swimming After Keratin Treatment

Wait at least 1 week before swimming. When you do swim: - Wet hair with fresh water first (hair absorbs less chlorinated water) - Apply a leave-in conditioner or coconut oil before entering - Wash and condition immediately after swimming - Avoid salt water entirely for 2 weeks

Monthly Maintenance Schedule

Month 1: Follow strict aftercare. Use sulphate-free products only. Limit heat styling. Month 2: Hair starts to feel slightly different as natural oils return. Deep condition weekly. Month 3: Consider a keratin touch-up session at AAINA for refreshed results. Month 4–5: Results gradually fade. Maintain with sulphate-free products and deep conditioning.

At AAINA Salon, we offer keratin maintenance sessions at reduced rates for returning clients. Book a touch-up every 3–4 months for consistently smooth, frizz-free hair.

Keratin Aftercare Kit from AAINA

Every keratin treatment at AAINA includes a complimentary after-care kit: - Sulphate-free keratin shampoo (250ml) - Keratin conditioner (250ml) - Usage instructions card

This kit is designed to maintain your keratin results for maximum duration. Refill bottles are available at the salon.

Book Your Keratin Treatment

At AAINA Salon in Sadar, Lucknow, keratin treatment starts from ₹8,000. Every treatment includes free consultation, strand test, and after-care kit. Call or WhatsApp +91 96211 95400, or visit aainasalon.in/book.