
DIY Keratin Treatment: Keragen Smooth Forte Review

Day of Treatment
Air Dried Before vs. After
Left: This is the most recent picture I have of my natural hair, but it is about 5 years old. It was much healthier and fuller in this picture. Just imagine my natural hair before this treatment like this, but way more damaged and a little less curly!
Right: This is my hair air dried after my first shower after the treatment! It feels so healthy and full now (I know my ends look a big stringy, but a lot of my hair is still at the front of my body in this picture- I swear it looks much better in person). I am amazed! To be able to just shower and leave without having to do my hair is the most amazing feeling ever. This treatment has truly been such a game changer for me!
Maintenance
It does not take much effort to maintain a keratin treatment. Basically all you need is a sulfate free shampoo, and preferably a keratin-based shampoo and conditioner- I use Nexxus Keraphix conditioner. I also like to spray a keratin leave in treatment in my hair once I get out of the shower. I use Chi Keratin Mist Leave-in Strengthening Treatment and found it at TJ Maxx for only $10. Try to only wash your hair a maximum of every other day.
**Disclaimer** I am in no way a hair stylist. I would recommend going to a salon to get this treatment because it is probably much safer and more effective that way- I would have if I could afford it. This formula does contain formaldehyde which will make your eyes burn and will feel like its taking over your senses if you aren't in a well ventilated area. It is also a known carcinogen, so just be extra careful if you do decide to use this product (there are formaldehyde free options!!)

11 Comments
Jessica
I always wanted to do Keratin treatments, but I could never justify the cost. I might just have to give this a try…
themikho
It is SO worth it!
Madi Rowan
I’ve always been interested in a keratin treatment! I have really crazy curly hair so I would love to see what it would do for me! Thanks for sharing your experience!
-Madi xo
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themikho
If you are someone that dislikes your curly hair or always straightens it, then this is a must!
Megan
Looks great! I’m sensitive to strong smells, so I guess I’ll have to look into the formaldehyde free option! Thanks for the info.
Justine Moore
This is awesome! Your hair looks beautiful! I did get a Brazilian Blowout once, and loved the results, but couldn’t keep up with the cost. I’ll defintily have to give this a try! The product you bought off Amazon… is it only good for one treatment or is there enough left in the bottle for another treatment when needed? Thanks for sharing!
themikho
Thank you! The bottle I bought will last me for years as long as it doesn’t expire {not sure if it does or not?}. Theres probably enough in the bottle for like, 10ish treatments depending on the length and thickness of your hair!
Julie Plagens
This is an amazing transformation. I can’t believe how much it helped your hair. I know it is expensive to do in a salon so I guess $50 is pretty good.
themikho
I don’t think I’ll ever be able to live without it!
Lee Lovell Vogt
One Amazon reviewer of Keragan Smooth said it had a watery consistency she didn’t like. Would you say this is thick or watery?
themikho
I would say it is more thick than it is watery! Similar to the consistency of a normal conditioner.