How Does Tokio Inkarami Treatment Restore Shine After Bleaching?

Is your hair dry, rough, or frizzy after bleaching? Bleach takes away shine, makes the hair weak, and can leave it looking old and tired. Masks and oils may help for a short time, but the problem comes back.

If you want real shine and healthy hair again, you need something that works inside the hair, not just on the top. The Tokio Inkarami treatment is made to fix hair from the inside. It builds up the hair’s strength, smooths the outside, and makes bleached hair soft and glossy again.

In this article, you will see how the treatment works, why it is different from quick fixes, and how it gives real, long-lasting results. Many people at beauty salons Dubai choose it to bring life back to their hair after bleaching.

Why Bleached Hair Loses Shine

Here’s what’s going on when bleach meets hair. Spoiler: none of it is good for shine. But knowing the damage is the first step to reversing it.

Cuticle lifts and light scatter

When bleach hits your hair, the cuticle (that outermost shell that reflects light) lifts up like peeling paint. Instead of bouncing light, it scatters it. That’s what gives bleached hair that dull, parched look—no sleek surface to reflect shine.

Protein depletion and rough texture

Bleach doesn’t stop at the surface. It dives in and dissolves keratin proteins. These proteins give your hair its smoothness, elasticity, and structure. Once they’re gone, your strands feel rough and straw-like.

Moisture imbalance

Protein loss also throws your moisture balance out of whack. Damaged hair can’t hold water properly. One day it’s puffy, the next day it’s limp. The result? Hair that looks and feels unpredictable—and definitely not shiny.

Now layer that with heat styling, sun exposure, and daily washing? You’ve got hair that’s crying out for serious help.

What Is Tokio Inkarami Treatment?

This isn’t your average salon hair mask. Tokio Inkarami uses chemistry to get serious results.

Japanese roots and patented “inkarami” reaction

Tokio Inkarami is a professional salon treatment that started in Japan and quickly became a favourite in high-end salons. It’s not your standard “smooth it and hope” routine. The brand has a patented inkarami process that fuses different keratin molecules together right inside your hair shaft. Not on top. Inside.

Six keratin sizes for multi-level repair

The treatment combines six types of keratin, all different molecular sizes. Smaller ones dive into the cortex. Larger ones stay near the cuticle. Together they rebuild strength at every level of your strand—layered, like bricks in a wall.

It’s like rebuilding a house from the foundation up instead of slapping a coat of paint on a collapsing wall.

Fullerene antioxidant boost

It also contains fullerene—a Nobel Prize-winning antioxidant. That’s not a buzzword. It’s there to stabilise the hair structure during the treatment and keep oxidative stress (from pollution, heat, UV) from wrecking the results.

This antioxidant protection is what keeps the shine lasting long after the salon visit.

Science of Shine Restoration

Here’s where Tokio Inkarami sets itself apart: by rebuilding hair from within.

Let’s get nerdy for a second.

The shine doesn’t come from product sitting on your hair. It comes from what happens inside. Tokio Inkarami uses peptides that cross-link. Think of them as scaffolding that helps keratin attach where it’s needed.

Once the peptide-and-keratin combo hits the cortex, it bonds. And that bond lifts internal keratin levels by up to 140%.

The fullerene comes in to protect that newly rebuilt structure. No free radicals chewing away at your hair.

Compare that to silicone-based treatments. Those coat the outside for a short-term shine. One wash later? Gone. Worse, some can block actual treatments from getting in. Tokio doesn’t coat. It rebuilds.

And that’s the trick. True shine isn’t reflective serum—it’s repaired structure.

Salon Process Step-by-Step

At It’s Beauty Salon, the treatment isn’t rushed. Every step is designed to support the next.

Before we get into the steps, know this: each product used in this process plays a specific role. Nothing is random, and nothing is filler.

• Step 1: Consultation and pH-balanced wash

  First, the stylist checks the level of bleaching, current hair texture, and past treatments. Then your hair gets cleansed with a pH-balanced shampoo to prep the cuticle.

• Step 2: Solution 1 – Small-molecule keratin infusion

  This phase targets the deepest layers. These tiny keratin molecules slip into the cortex and start restoring the core.

• Step 3: Solution 2 – Mid-weight keratin + fullerene

  Here come the medium-size proteins plus fullerenes. These build structure and protect while bonding starts.

• Step 4: Solution 3 – Cuticle sealant with heat

  This one requires heat. It locks the outer structure, sealing the newly fused keratin and giving your strands a smooth, sealed surface.

• Step 5: Solution 4 – Finishing mist

  Final mist adds a dose of shine and hydration. It’s not sticky or heavy. Your hair stays soft, not waxy.

After the final spray, your hair won’t just feel better—it’ll behave better too.

And that’s exactly what makes It’s Beauty Salon the right place: they take the time to do it right, every single time.

Aftercare Tips to Prolong Results

Treat it right, and your results stick around longer. Here’s how.

Stick with this simple aftercare to make your shine last:

• Use a sulfate-free, pH-balanced shampoo.
• Add a keratin mask once a week (nothing fancy, just consistent).
• Keep heat tools under 180 °C—especially if you use them daily.

Also: skip chlorine-heavy pools for the first week, and pat hair dry instead of rubbing it like a towel-wielding maniac.

Doesn’t sound like much, but these small habits make a huge difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

These are the things people always ask before they commit to Tokio Inkarami.

How long does a Tokio Inkarami treatment really last on bleached hair?

Most clients see results for 6–8 weeks on bleached hair. If you wash your hair less frequently (2–3 times a week) and use a sulfate-free shampoo, you can extend it closer to 10 weeks. Daily heat styling or chlorine exposure will shorten its lifespan.

Can Tokio Inkarami repair years of bleaching damage?

Yes, it can significantly improve the condition of hair that’s been bleached multiple times. The multi-level keratin repair targets internal breakage and rebuilds structure, but extremely damaged ends may still require a trim for the best look.

Can I combine Tokio Inkarami with other salon treatments like Olaplex or keratin smoothing?

Yes, but the order and timing matter. Many stylists at beauty salons in Dubai pair Tokio Inkarami with colour services or Olaplex during bleaching for a double layer of protection. It’s best to consult your stylist for the right sequence.

Does Tokio Inkarami make hair straighter or change its texture?

No. This is not a straightening or relaxing treatment. It preserves your natural texture—curly, wavy, or straight—while making it smoother, stronger, and shinier.

What aftercare products should I use to prolong Tokio Inkarami results?

A sulfate-free shampoo, a keratin-rich mask once a week, and a heat protectant spray are ideal. Many stylists recommend the Tokio IE home-care line for maximum longevity.

Tokio Inkarami vs. Other Bond-Builders

There are plenty of bond-repair treatments out there. So how does this one measure up?

Here’s a side-by-side table to make things easy:

Before you look at the numbers, know this: Tokio focuses on protein rebuild, not just bond repair.

Treatment	Main Function	Key Ingredient	Absorption Type
Tokio Inkarami	Rebuild keratin structure	Six keratin types + fullerene	Deep, layered absorption
Olaplex	Reconnect disulfide bonds	Bis-aminopropyl diglycol dimaleate	Surface and partial cortex
K18	Reconnect polypeptide chains	K18Peptide™	Cortex-focused repair

What sets Tokio apart is how it layers the repair from cortex to cuticle, instead of just snapping bonds back together.

In other words: it doesn’t just fix damage. It restores what was lost.

And when you’re dealing with bleach damage, surface-level solutions just don’t cut it.

Cost and Timing

At It’s Beauty Salon, this is a high-end service—but fairly priced for what you get.

• Price: Between 500–700 AED depending on hair length.
• Time: Around 90 minutes. Add blow-dry and you’re out in two hours max.

Discounts often apply for first-time visitors, especially during salon campaigns.

Also: regulars say the cost pays off when you realise you don’t need constant deep conditioning treatments anymore.

Who Should Avoid the Treatment

Not every treatment suits every person. This one’s no different.

You might want to skip Tokio Inkarami if:

• You have allergies to keratin or specific amino acids.
• Your hair is virgin, undamaged, or already shiny (save your money).
• You want something quick and superficial—this goes deep.

Book your Tokio Inkarami treatment now and get a discount of 50%!