The Keratin Treatment (BKT) has great benefits for hair. If used properly, it restores resiliency, shine, smoothness and manageability to your hair. Here are some of very important facts about proper iron
use for the BKT.

• Fact 1: Hydrolyzed Keratin reacts at 335°F. Hydrolyzed Keratin melts and adheres to hair at 335°F. Therefore, the minimum temperature required for the BKT is 335°F.

• Fact 2: 450°F is not required for the BKT. Why then is 450°F so often recommended? It’s because most irons, when 400°F is chosen, drops below 335°F during treatment. One way to compensate for this heat loss is to set the starting temperature at 450°F. This, however, is with a great risk of burning hair. A good iron does not need to go over 400°F, and yet maintains the heat within the ideal styling temperature range.

• Fact 3: The hair is extremely vulnerable at 400°F or higher. High heat weakens, breaks, and even burns cuticles and causes severe damages including split ends over time. In general, the lower the temperature, the less the damage!

• Fact 4: The BKT is not a heat protectant. The BKT is a replenishing treatment. It does not prevent hair from burning. At 450°F, one damages hair and seals the damage at the same time. Heat-damaged cuticles will be revealed when the keratin wears off.

• Fact 5: IZUNAMI® flat iron is the perfect tool for BKT. The ideal temperature range for BKT is between 335°F and 400°F. IZUNAMI® irons, by employing Rapid Engagement and Quick Disengagement (REQDTM) Technology, along with our most advanced heating elements, resets temperature five times a second and maintains temperature well above 335°F without going over 400°F.