How Do I Know When It’s Time for My Next Keratin Treatment?
This is one of the most common questions we get at SMOOTHED—and we totally get it. You love your results and want to make them last, but you’re not sure how to tell when it’s time to come back in.
Here’s how to know it’s time to rebook.
The #1 Sign? You’re Using More Heat Again
If your goal with keratin is to grow your hair, reduce heat damage, or just save time on styling, one of the best indicators that it’s time to come back is this:
You’re starting to rely on your heat tools again.
If it’s taking longer to get your hair smooth… if you’re pulling out the flat iron more often… if you feel like your hair is puffing up or frizzing again—that’s your sign.
And ideally, you want to come in before that becomes your everyday reality. Waiting too long can lead you back into old habits (and heat damage) that undo all the progress you’ve made.
Is It Safe to Get Keratin Again Before 3 Months?
Yes—100% safe.
Unlike some other smoothing treatments, keratin doesn’t over-process the hair. Your hair only absorbs what it needs. If there are no “holes” or damage in your strands, the keratin simply won’t stick in those areas—it will rinse right off.
That means you can safely come in:
Every 3 months (our recommendation for most clients)
Every 2 months if needed
Even every 6 weeks if your lifestyle or hair type calls for it
There’s no risk of build-up or breakage when keratin is done properly with high-quality, formaldehyde-free formulas like the ones we use at SMOOTHED.
What If I’m Trying to Stretch My Appointments?
We totally get it—budget is real. If you’re trying to space out treatments to make your investment last longer, we support that. But just keep in mind:
The longer you wait, the more heat you may end up using—and that could undo the healthy growth and protection your treatment gave you.
In the long run, rebooking sooner might actually save you time, money, and damage control.
Bottom Line
If your hair is feeling harder to style again, if frizz is creeping back in, or if you’re reaching for your flat iron more than you’d like—it’s time to come back in.
Keratin is safe to layer, safe to repeat, and best of all, designed to fit your lifestyle. Our goal is to keep your hair healthy, manageable, and gorgeous—without stress or heat damage.
Need to rebook?
Click Book Now or text us at 619-674-4061. We’ll get you smooth again in no time.