If you have straight but puffy and sometimes frizzy hair (like me), I am sure you heard about keratin treatments, sometimes known as Brazilian Blowout. 2 years ago, I considered getting the treatment because it promises a permanent blow-dry effect. Back then the price was very staggering and not practical for ordinary mothers like me.
This year, I window shopped in different salons again. The price of keratin treatments are more affordable BUT there’s also the formaldehyde scare. Apparently, formalin is one of the ingredients of the famous Brazilian Blowout. I don’t really know so I passed on getting my hair done again.
A few weeks ago, my aunt had her hair colored at one of the salons in City Mall, Imus. It’s one of the newest malls in our neighborhood. The salon’s name is Status Salon and I remember seeing and reading them on Instagram with clients like Janeena Chan and other celebs. This is their first branch outside of Metro Manila.
My aunt’s hair color treatment was on 50% off promo. It cost her around Php 1,000 only. While waiting I saw their other promos, including Keratin Treatment for just Php 2,000 and for any length! My heart skipped a beat but I first inquired from their head stylist, Jin.
Safe & Natural Keratin Treatment
According to Jin, they are using an all-natural brand for their Keratin Treatment. He enlightened me that Brazilian Blowout is a brand name and the treatment is really called Keratin Treatment. The brand they use (he told me the brand name but I forgot) does not contain formalin or formaldehyde. As far as they know, Status Salon is the only salon that uses formaldehyde free products for Keratin treatment.
Keratin is being blow dried into my hair. Face mask in case you are sensitive to smell but I don’t really smell anything. The treatment lasted for 2 hours at most. My hair was washed, keratin was applied, and it was blow-dried into my hair.
It will not cause any damage like falling hair, broken hair strands, and thinning hair which are my concerns. In fact, according to Jin, the Keratin Treatment will restore lost keratin in our hair. This is lost overtime and as we age because of the harsh products we use, coloring, pollution, and nature.
Low Maintenance Hair Care
Another concern which I was not shy to express is how I would maintain the results. I usually hear other people buying specialized and expensive branded shampoo after getting Keratin Treatment. Jin said I don’t have to worry because I can use any organic or herbal shampoo that does not contain sulfate. Good news because I already use organic shampoo. In short, I don’t have to do anything.
Tada! My hair is now frizz free and looked like my hair when I was in high school. Shiny, bouncy, and not puffy. It is advisable not to wash hair for two (2) days. When I finally did, I am happy to say that the results stayed the same.
It’s super easy to comb my hair after showering, tangles are no longer an issue, and my hair looks like it was blow dried every time. When I need to go out, I am more confident and it takes less time to fix my hair. I can tie it up without frizz aka tutsang poking out, or I can let my hair down and it looks blow dried.
Keratin Treatment Every 3 Months
Unlike other treatments that must be done weekly, Keratin Treatment can be done every 3 months. I wish I had undergone this treatment before. Status Salon promo is ongoing and I hope I can avail of my second keratin treatment still at just P2,000.
If you want to make reservations especially now that they have a promo, check out their Facebook Page for a hassle-free appointment. I just walked-in the salon and I was lucky a seat was available.
