Overview and features of the Estel Keratin Toolkit

Improvement and restoration of damaged hair is an important component in the daily care of almost every woman. Today, beauty salons offer many medical services. The most popular is keratin hair straightening. In addition to restoration, hydration, nutrition, curls receive additional protection from the harmful effects of the environment.

Treatment with liquid keratin is a restorative procedure that needs hair affected by the negative effects of UV rays, thermal styling products. Treatment in this way occurs due to the deep penetration into the hair structure of nutrients: proteins, minerals and vitamins. With a strong action, keratin forms a protective film. At the same time, the resistance of curls to various external factors increases. Also useful properties of keratin are as follows:

• it has a restorative effect;
• saturates with natural protein;
• prolongs the life of the hair;
• protects from exposure to sunlight;
• gives shine, softness;
• provides easy combing without the use of special balms / gels, the strands are better for styling;
• reduces their electrification;
• prolongs the effect of different types of staining;
• deeply nourishes and moisturizes;
• straightens strands;
• seals split ends;
• has a cumulative effect.

But classical keratiography has a number of disadvantages that should be familiarized with before the procedure.

• Low cost of work indicates the poor quality of the material used.After its use, it is possible to glue hair, which is difficult to get rid of.
• Keratization is not complete without thermal exposure (250 °). As a result, the risk of damage to the curls is quite high.
• Formaldehyde included in the composition can provoke an allergic reaction.
• After the procedure, the hair becomes heavier - it is more difficult for them to stay in the bulb. Therefore, hair loss may increase.

The process of processing liquid keratin lasts an average of 3 hours. Its duration depends on the length of the strands. Experts recommend contacting professional masters who will first consult, determine the type and condition of the hair, and if necessary, prescribe a special course of treatment. Home keratinization is also effective, but you should strictly follow the instructions for use. Keratin straightening involves several steps.

• The hair is combed with a comb with small teeth.
• Shampooing is carried out with a special shampoo containing protein. It has a deep cleansing effect, removes dirt, sebum, and makeup residues.
• Then you need to comb the curls again.
• The drug is applied to wet strands, treating each separately. The amount of keratin is calculated depending on the density and thickness of the hair.
• The product is left to exposure for 30 minutes. This time is enough to completely saturate the curls.
• After that, using a fine comb, the remains of the drug are removed.
• Now proceed directly to the straightening process using a hot iron.

Masters note that the result from one session lasts from 3 to 6 months. The effect duration is affected by:

• initial state of curls;
• compliance with the technology of the procedure;
• quality of substances used;
• subsequent care.

Experts have identified the types of hair that this procedure is suitable for. Each type requires a special type of drug:

• for hard, highly curly take keratin with a strong straightening effect;
• light / bleached, damaged, porous need a product with powerful straightening power;
• for colored, dry, brittle, with increased fluffiness, use the therapeutic type of substance;
• for thin, curly, prone to loss apply the standard set, including straightening and healing.

The Russian company Estel introduced on the market special kits for salon keratin (Estel Keratin) and home thermokeratin (Thermokeratin) recovery. The complexes include high-quality drugs. At home, you can get an excellent result, subject to all the rules of the procedure. Before use, you must read the instructions.

The product has a thick consistency, is consumed slowly, which significantly saves money. It looks transparent with a slight pearlescent shade. It smells nice. When used, it foams well. It has a mild cleansing effect. With its help, all kinds of impurities are removed from the scalp and hair. It provides them with good nutrition, hydration and recovery during washing. Also keratin shampoo:

• fills curls with nutrients;
• smoothes out;
• compacts;
• gives strength;
• prepares for subsequent processing.

Price - from 380 to 520 rubles.

Estel De Luxe Color Stabilizer balm is used for colored hair. It has a restorative, nourishing effect. Positive effect on the structure of each hair. The main task of the balm is to prolong the color fastness of colored curls. Valuable substances in its composition: natural biopolymers, peach oil, keratin complex, give strands freshness, elasticity, silkiness, natural radiance. The price is 500 rubles.

Spray - thermal protection of easy fixation Estel Professional Airex will protect the curls from possible damage with frequent use of styling products: hairdryer or ironing. In addition, the spray provides easy fixation without weighting. The composition contains silk proteins, a beautiful diamond shine can be seen on the hairstyle on the hairstyle. Spray fixative is recommended on clean, dry or damp hair. The price is 430 rubles.

Estel Thermokeratin keratin mask is available in a white wide tube in a volume of 250 ml or 300 ml. It is an excellent caring agent for hair damaged by staining, styling tools. The consistency is thick, medium fat. Girls note the ease of application: it is well distributed along the entire length, does not drain.

The mask has a sweet aroma that stays on the hair for 2 hours after application. The product has a good effect on the hair:

• noticeably smoothes, nourishes, moisturizes;
• gives additional volume, gloss;
• compacts without weighting.

Estel Keratin water is produced as a spray in 100 ml containers. It acts as a fixative at the final stage of the hair restoration procedure. Provides instant moisturizing, densification, smoothing, sealing of the tips, and also preserves the color of the colored strands. In addition, the tool is an excellent antistatic and thermal protection. Curls after the treatment procedure are not exposed to the harmful effects of UV rays and other external irritants. After application, keratin water does not need to be washed off. The price is 400 rubles.

The main objective of the cosmetic product Estel De Luxe Keratin is to give color, smoothness and shine in just 35 minutes. This set of 5 ampoules of 30 ml is used exclusively in beauty salons. Professional gel is used for permanent staining, lamination, keratin recovery. Masters mix gloss-gel with paint in certain proportions, as a result of which they get a rich shade, plus complete healing of the hair. The product creates a protective layer that protects the curls from damage, brittleness, washing off the coloring pigment. The price is 450 rubles.

Professional care product Estel Otium Miracle Revive Elixir “Keratin Strength” penetrates deep into the structure of the strand, restoring it, moisturizing and nourishing. Suitable for tired, damaged curls. The action is due to the active components: keratin, silk protein, vitamin E, pantolactone.

Regular use of the elixir after washing the hair eliminates their dryness, gives elasticity, softness, firmness. A slight silky shine appears. The price is 390 rubles.

Restoring hair with hot keratin at home is quite simple. The main points are spelled out in the instructions for use, which is attached to each package with the product. Before you purchase a set of "Estelle" for straightening, you must correctly determine your hair type, as well as the degree of damage to protect yourself from unpleasant consequences. The procedure for home thermokeratin recovery is as follows.

• Wash your hair with Estel Keratin special shampoo first.
• Apply Estel Thermokeratin to clean, damp hair. Be sure to step back 2 cm from the roots. Lightly massage your scalp. The exposure time is 10 minutes. Rinse off is not necessary.
• Following is the Estel Thermokeratin thermal activator. To create the necessary heat, keep just a minute.
• Rinse all previously applied components with warm water. Experts advise carrying out these actions several times until a weightless film forms on the surface of the hair.
• At the end of the process, spray Estel Keratin indelible keratin water along its entire length.

After the procedure, proper subsequent care is important.It is not recommended to use the usual shampoos, balms, rinses. The substances that make up such cosmetics can quickly wash all the protein, and then destroy the invisible protective film. As care products, it is better to use professional Estel brand products (without sulfates and parabens), designed specifically for hair treated with liquid keratin. A great way to maintain the effect is to combine a mask with Estelle keratin water.

Sets from "Estelle" are increasingly popular. After the first session, women notice a good moisturizing effect that lasts for a rather long time, especially with the use of Estelle care cosmetics. After several procedures, there is a decrease in electrification, fluffiness, after washing the hair is more docile, easier to style without additional cosmetics. Especially women like the beautiful shine of ringlets in sunny weather.

Owners of curls curling from nature resort to this service for effective gentle straightening. In addition to this, a health improvement with a slight lamination effect is obtained. The results of keratin straightening products of the Russian brand "Estelle" satisfied most of the girls. Many of them prefer to apply for this service to professional masters. The fact is that, despite the safety of drugs for home recovery, some confuse the sequence of products used, and also ignore the instructions, exposure time, and care recommendations.

Some clients complain of increased loss, increased fat content at the roots, and rapid hair contamination.

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