Keravive is a medical-grade scalp treatment designed to deeply cleanse follicles and restore hydration at the skin level. Because this treatment works directly on the scalp barrier and follicle openings, proper preparation and aftercare are essential to your results. Small steps before and after your appointment help maximize peptide absorption, improve scalp balance, and support healthier-looking hair over time.

Below are your complete preparation and aftercare guidelines.

Before Your Keravive Appointment (Pre-Treatment Instructions)

Do Not Wash Your Hair the Day of Treatment

Please do not wash your hair the day of your appointment.

Arriving with your scalp in its natural state allows us to accurately assess oil production, dryness patterns, congestion, and areas of imbalance. Washing immediately beforehand temporarily alters your scalp’s oil levels and can mask underlying buildup or sensitivity. Seeing your scalp functioning normally allows us to personalize suction levels and infusion placement more effectively.

Avoid Heavy Styling Products

Light, everyday styling is fine, but avoid excessive use of:

• Dry shampoo
• Thick oils or serums
• Wax-based products
• Scalp concealers

Heavy product layering can create an artificial buildup that interferes with suction and extraction. Keravive is designed to remove natural congestion at the follicle opening, and excessive cosmetic residue can limit the treatment’s ability to properly cleanse the scalp.

Avoid Chemical Services Within Two Weeks

Wait at least 2 weeks before or after:

• Hair coloring
• Bleaching or lightening
• Keratin or smoothing treatments
• PRP treatments 

Chemical services temporarily disrupt the scalp barrier. Spacing treatments allows your skin to recover and reduces the likelihood of sensitivity or irritation. A stable scalp barrier responds better to exfoliation and peptide infusion.

Avoid Treatment if Your Scalp Is Irritated or Sunburned

If you have active sunburn, open lesions, severe irritation, or infection, please notify us before your appointment.

Keravive includes exfoliation and suction. Treating compromised skin may increase discomfort or delay healing. Healthy, intact skin responds more predictably and comfortably.

Plan Around Washing and Exercise

Since you will not wash your hair for several hours after treatment, schedule your appointment accordingly. If you plan an intense workout or an event that requires freshly washed hair, it’s best to time your visit so you can allow full peptide absorption without interruption.

Immediately After Your Keravive Treatment

Keravive is non-invasive and requires no true downtime. Most patients return to normal activities immediately.

You may notice:

• A lighter, refreshed scalp sensation
• Improved comfort if you previously experienced itchiness
• A clean feeling at the root

Your scalp and hair typically dry within 15–20 minutes, leaving little to no residue. Even though you feel normal, your scalp has just been exfoliated and infused, so the next several hours are important for stabilization.

First 4–24 Hours After Treatment

Do Not Wash Your Hair

Do not wash your hair for at least 4 hours after treatment, and ideally wait until the next day.

This allows the peptide complex to fully absorb into the scalp tissue. Washing too soon can dilute the active ingredients and shorten the longevity of your results. Think of this window as absorption time for maximum benefit.

Avoid Heat Styling for One Hour

Do not use a hair dryer for at least 1 hour after treatment.

Allowing your scalp to air-stabilize supports better hydration retention and prevents unnecessary heat exposure while the barrier is freshly treated.

Avoid Excessive Sweating the Same Day

For the remainder of the day, avoid:

• Intense workouts
• Hot yoga
• Steam rooms or saunas

Excess sweat may disrupt early absorption and can irritate freshly exfoliated skin. Creating a calm environment for your scalp on the first day improves comfort and results.

Starting the Next Day: Daily Peptide Spray

Your take-home peptide spray is a required part of the 90-day program and plays a major role in cumulative improvement.

Official instructions  recommend:

• Spray 3–6 pumps daily onto areas of concern
• Apply one pump at a time
• Massage gently into the scalp manually or with a scalp massager
• Avoid using a hair dryer for at least one hour after application

Daily use maintains hydration between visits, supports scalp barrier repair, and reinforces the work done during your in-office treatment. Hair growth cycles take time, and consistency is what builds visible improvement.

General Ongoing Care

Avoid Repetitive Tension

Limit tight:

• Ponytails
• Headbands
• Braids that pull at the hairline 

Chronic tension can reduce circulation and contribute to traction-related thinning. Supporting scalp health also means minimizing mechanical stress on follicles.

Delay Additional Scalp Procedures

Wait at least 2 weeks before:

• Chemical services
• PRP treatments 

Spacing treatments allows the scalp barrier to fully recover and respond optimally to each procedure rather than overwhelming it.

Support Your Scalp From the Inside Out

Hydration, balanced nutrition, stress management, and adequate sleep all influence hair health. Keravive improves the external scalp environment, but internal wellness significantly affects follicle performance.

When To Schedule Your Next Treatment

Schedule your next Keravive treatment approximately 30 days after your first session.

Hair follicles operate in cycles, and spacing treatments 30 days apart allows us to support multiple phases of growth. The 90-day program builds gradual improvement in hydration, balance, and overall scalp resilience.

Following these instructions ensures:

• Maximum peptide absorption
• Improved hydration balance
• Better scalp comfort
• A stronger foundation for fuller-looking hair

Healthy hair truly begins with a healthy scalp, and proper preparation and aftercare make a measurable difference in your results.