new hair

The first time I had a Keratin treatment was September 7, 2007. Almost ten years ago.

I went to a salon in midtown where it cost $380 and took three and a half hours. I then couldn't wash my hair for four very long days.

Now I have the treatment done about once a year, sometimes a little less.  The last time I had it done was October.

My hair is frizzy and never looks good without effort, and even then... the other morning I got up, washed my hair, and spent about 20 minutes blowing it out. it looked great, I thought. I walk ten minutes to the subway,  another five when I get off, then arrive at work with horrid-messy-unkempt hair looking like I'd made no attempt to improve it.

So today I go again; this time to Sergio Limpopo, another midtown salon. The process now takes under an hour; my hair can be washed in 24 hours, and total cost is $99 (exclusive of tax and tip).

I guess hair straightening, along with electronics, has both improved and come way down in price over the past ten years.

It'll be too straight for the next month or so, but so much easier to manage. 

It's the best treatment for making hair manageable and shiny. You just have to forget the little bit of formaldehyde in the product.