Priya Singh Priya Singh Asked 8 months ago

Does keratin treatment cause hair fall?

I'm thinking of getting a keratin treatment for my frizzy hair, but my friend told me it can cause hair fall later on. Is there any truth to this? I'm worried about losing my hair.

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Riya Kapoor Riya Kapoor Joined Feb 2026 8 months ago
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Listen, don't stress too much! Keratin itself is just a protein, but the flat irons and chemicals they use to seal it can cause some breakage near the roots. Just use a sulfate-free shampoo and a good mask, your hair will be totally fine.

Sharda Devi Sharda Devi Joined Jan 2026 8 months ago

In our times, we only trusted amla and shikakai, but my daughter got this keratin done last year. She had quite a bit of hair fall after a few weeks because of the high heat and strong chemicals they use. It is better to avoid these chemical treatments if your hair roots are already weak.

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Karan Johar Karan Johar Joined Apr 2026 7 months ago

I got it done before our college fest and honestly, my hair looked great for a month but then the hair fall started. The stylist told me it's because I didn't use the expensive post-care shampoo, but I think the heat just fried my roots. Think twice before getting it done guys.

Amit Saxena Amit Saxena Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

I have seen many discussions on this topic here. The chemical formaldehyde present in many keratin products, combined with high-heat styling, can weaken the hair shafts and cause shedding. If you are already experiencing hair fall, it is wise to postpone the treatment and focus on scalp health first.

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Jaspreet Kaur Jaspreet Kaur Joined Jun 2026 4 months ago

My college-going daughter insisted on getting a keratin treatment, and within a month her hair started falling out in clumps. We had to visit a dermatologist who explained that the intense heat damage was the culprit. Please be very careful and choose a well-known salon that uses formaldehyde-free products.

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