After about a month or two of flaunting curled hair, I decided I wanted to tame it a bit and wear my hair in sexy waves instead. It was totally unplanned, but I ended up getting this look when I tried Keratin Complex at Jing Monis Salon in Greenbelt 1.

I also happened to have colored hair, and that’s primarily the reason the stylist recommended the treatment: It evens out the color, it would also make it look more vibrant, shinier, and softer. It’s really great for colored hair.

But, another effect the Keratin Treatment has is it straightens hair. If you want to tame your waves or curls, but you still want your hair to have body, then this is the treatment to get. The Natural Keratin Smoothing Treatment infuses keratin deep into the hair cuticle, leaving hair smooth, shiny, and looking like a million bucks. It’s actually the preferred straightening treatment now because, unlike rebonding, Keratin won’t give you stiff, stick-straight hair, but instead give you a more natural-looking, beautifully sleek mane.

Keratin Treatment doesn’t eliminate all the waves; it can reduce up to 95 percent of frizz and curl. As the stylist put it, if the degree of my curls were around 4-6, the treatment would reduce it to up to 2, so there would still be some sort of body there.

The treatment’s effect lasts for three to five months, depending on hair type and on how well you care for it. This starts by not washing your hair for three days so the treatment sets properly. A caveat: Proper care also involves the use of Keratin Complex products. The results may not even last as long if you only use ordinary shampoo and conditioner.

My results? After the 1.5-hour treatment, my colored hair was renewed and revived, and it looked brand new. The color not only became even, it also became more vibrant. I love how my hair shined beautifully and felt really smooth, silky, and soft to the touch. The Keratin Treatment is gentle enough for all hair types, including color-treated, chemically-processed, bleached, and highlighted hair.

Now I get why everyone–from celebrities to local fashionistas and beauty experts–is raving about the Keratin Treatment, as it truly rejuvenates and revitalizes hair, even over time. Unlike other salon services, the more you treat your hair with Keratin Complex, the healthier it becomes. With each treatment, keratin levels are replenished, helping hair heal damage, protecting it from humidity, locking in hydration, preventing environmental toxins from damaging hair, making hair easier to blow-dry and virtually maintenance-free. I particularly appreciate that last bit, because I prefer my hair to be wash-and-wear; I rarely, if it all, blow-dry my hair. And, the Keratin Treatment helped me have gorgeous locks that are delightfully low maintenance.

Jing Monis Salon has branches at 3F of Greenbelt 1 (02-8934098), 3F of the Main Tower Wing in Bellevue Hotel in Alabang (02-5550963), and at Maxims Hotel in Resorts World Manila.

For my full article on Keratin Complex on Kristn.com, click here.