New Delhi, May 21 -- Hair treatments can offer stunning results but only when chosen and timed correctly. No aesthetic goal should come at the cost of long-term hair health so, consult a trichologist or cosmetologist before undergoing any smoothing procedure, especially if your hair is already stressed.

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Trishna Gupte, Clinical Cosmetologist and Trichologist Director at The Cosmo Square in Pune's Koregaon Park, recommend skipping all smoothening treatments if you have:

* Ongoing hair thinning or post-illness hair loss

* A history of autoimmune scalp conditions

* Chemically bleached or excessively colored hair that's breaking

* Active dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, or scalp psoriasis

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