What is Mycro Keratin?
Is Mycro Keratin a type of straightener?
NO! Micro keratin is not a Permanent straightener or any type of straightener. Permanent straighteners are generally chemicals which change the bonds (Molecular structure) of the hair permanently. These chemicals work from the inside of the hair shaft (see below image). Although the hair may be permanently straightened from the inside, it will cause damage to the cuticle which protects the hair from frizz found outside of the hair shaft. So permanent straighteners can remove curls but not eliminate frizz. After permanently straightening the hair, you will need to replace the protein and moisture back to the hair through additional treatments and proper after care.
How does Mycro Keratin Work?
Micro Keratin works from the outside of the hair shaft. It replaces the hair with keratin (protein). Hair loses its natural keratin through hair coloring, permanent straightening, relaxing, ironing, blow drying, brushing, washing, sun and wind. Micro Keratin repairs and restores the keratin to the cuticle (outside) and cortex (inside) and does not change the molecular structure of the hair.
The results are smooth shiny frizz free hair which makes it easy to maintain. Although Micro Keratin is the safest option for smooth frizz free hair, it only lasts between 4-6 months. The advantage is that you will not endure any grow out like the permanent straightener. Micro keratin is suitable for ages and all hair types.
Does Mycro Keratin contain any harmful chemicals?
No, Mycro Keratin does not contain any harmful chemicals. Brazilian keratin treatments however, contains high level of Formalin which are used as a “glue” used to help stick the keratin on the hair. This can be dangerous when inhaled. Mycro Keratin however works of Nano technology. Instead of adding a “glue” to hold the keratin to the hair, this keratin treatment is broken down to micro particles which makes it easy for the particles to cling to the hair shaft. Hence the name Mycro keratin. Excessive amounts of formalin “glue” can make the treatment last longer but will also over shadow the real feeling and texture of the keratin treatment.
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Candice nicholson
Hi how much is it for micro keratin shoulder length hair and will it tape thick frizzy unmanageable hair and make it easier to manage ?
Clive Raman
Hi there,
Our prices can range from +/- R800 – R1500 for shoulder length hair. We charge per Millilitres because it save our customers lots of money when they come back to redo it. Because customers come back with their hair in a better condition than the first time, we expect to use less product which will cost the customer less, hence why we charge per ml.
Sherona
Hi how.much of.product in.mls will.in need for long hair (just below.bra strap)?
Clive Raman
Unfortunately that is still difficult to say without consulting face to face. We will need to consider a few things…. why not pop in for just a minute so that we can give you an actual price instead of an estimate….
Regards,
Ran
Hi
For guys hair that’s long (bob length) and curly thats in need of a drastic change. Is it okay to have the keratin treatment as well as the permanent straightning ?
Clive Raman
Although we have applied MK over Permanent straighters before to remove the frizz, I would recommend trying the MK first and evaluating. there are many clients who prefer the smooth frizz free texture who also deos not mind the waviness,
Fadia
Are Mk safe to do while being pregnant
Clive Raman
Hi there,
We do not recommend doing any keratin treatments or permanent hair straighteners during pregnancy. Its just a precautions.
regards,
Estelle
Hey I had a mk done at an other salon but my hair feels and look the opposite of what was or is expected. I used the aftercare products and all. What could’ve gone wrong. My hair is hard, my scalp burn while applying the treatment and my ends is splitting
Clive Raman
Hi Estelle,
We are uncertain as to why that happened…did you explain this to the salon you visited? We haven’t had such an experience at our salon. If you like, you could come in and one of our technicians can try and help understand what happened. They will need to see your hair condition for them selves to assist you,
Maria José Goncalves
Could you do MK on a person that has had a perm and wants it ? The perm is only 3days old
Clive Raman
Yes you can, provided that the hair is still healthy enough, meaning it must not be dry or brittle from the perm chemicals.
Mk will relax the curls, while smoothing out the cuticals providing shine.
Renee
I am looking for a hairdresser in the Bellville area to do a micro keratin treatment.