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Keratin before a vacation or wedding.

Frizz-free photos, humidity-proof travel hair.

A keratin treatment is one of the easiest ways to look polished for a big event or a trip: less frizz in every photo, and hair that dries smooth in humid weather. Timing it right makes all the difference.

Two women with long, smooth, glossy hair relaxing poolside at a lakeside resort

When to book

Bride with long, glossy, voluminous brunette waves dancing with the groom at a candlelit wedding reception
Smooth, frizz-free hair that holds its shape all night.

There's no single right time, but many clients like to book their keratin a couple of weeks before a wedding or trip. That leaves room for the two-day no-wash window, a few washes to settle in, and any color or trims you have planned. Your specialist can help you choose the timing that suits you.

Plan your color first

If you want fresh color for the event, we recommend having it done first. Your keratin treatment can follow on the same day. If color comes after your keratin, waiting a couple of weeks is preferable.

Going somewhere sunny?

Keratin is ideal for humid climates and beach trips because it keeps frizz down and cuts blow-dry time to about a third. Pack a sulfate-free shampoo and a leave-in conditioner or serum to apply before swimming. Regular swimming in chlorine or salt water can shorten your results.

How long it lasts

Results typically last 10–12 weeks, so a treatment booked a couple of weeks ahead will carry you through the event, the honeymoon and well beyond.

Quick answers

How far before my wedding should I get a keratin treatment?

There's no right or wrong, but a couple of weeks before is a popular choice. It leaves time for the two-day no-wash window and any color or trims.

Can I get keratin before a beach vacation?

Yes. It's ideal for humidity. Pack a sulfate-free shampoo and use a leave-in conditioner before swimming.

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