Is Keratin Hair Treatment Bad For Hair Health?

Posted on Tue, 23 Oct 2012

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Question : Dear Doc. I have very long Normal Hair. Wanted to check is Keratin Hair Treatment bad for Hair health?

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Answered by Dr. Praveen Rodrigues (1 hour later)

Hi there XXXXXXX
If i read correctly..quoting you : 'I have very long normal hair'!
Why then would you even consider tampering with nature.
I do know am a dermatologist/cosmetologist & should be propagating keratin hair treatment but to be honest, NO need for any intervention in your case.
Keratin is a normal component of hair & is hair growth, lustre et al are determined largely by a good well balanced diet & contrary to popular belief, no oil or keratin treatment or any 'external' intervention helps hair heath!
Hope have answered your question to the point!
Wish you continued Great Hair Health & enjoy the festive season! Cheers!
Dr Praveen Rodrigues MD
Dermatologist, Cosmetologist, Venereologist XXXXXXX Hospital, Bangalore, India

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar