Hair after keratin straightening: consequences and positive effect

In our century, many ways have been invented to ennoble the image, and therefore modern fashionistas often resort to various tricks to look irresistible. Today, technology allows even a change in the structure of hair, and we often resort to keratin straightening, considering it safe for the health of curls. Let's study the possible consequences of a salon procedure, weighing its benefits and harms.

Keratin hair straightening, in fact, is a salon procedure for saturating strands with a special protein - keratin. The protein itself has a natural origin, it is in the body and helps to ensure that the tissues are elastic and smooth. Its composition is as close as possible to the composition of the protein of a human hair; a product is made from sheep’s wool.

The procedure is a cosmetic repair of the strands. The contents of the mixture add to the protein body of the hair, due to which it is possible to improve its appearance. In this case, the technique itself involves the application of keratin at high temperature.

This happens according to the following scheme:

• hair is washed, getting rid of the remnants of styling products and sebum;
• open the window so as not to be poisoned by harmful fumes of the cosmetic product;
• after exposure of all problem areas of the hair, it is treated with a keratin solution with thorough absorption;
• the mixture is applied through a comb, departing from the roots of about 1 cm;
• after application and distribution of the composition, each individual strand is dried with a hairdryer or iron at a temperature of 230 degrees C, which forces the protein to combine with human hair.

It is believed that keratin is able to improve hair. And indeed, the strands after the procedure look strong, smooth, the vital radiance returns to them. In addition, they become more obedient and less confused. They are easier to comb, they do not seem dry and brittle.

The procedure is indicated for hair of any type and structure. It is suitable for naughty strands, as well as hair with a porous structure.

This technique is actively used by girls who believe that smooth curls are much better than wavy ones, and such a hairstyle looks more beautiful.

According to those who have already tested this technique, keratin straightening simplifies styling. Due to the fact that the hair becomes obedient, it lays down more easily and less disheveled during the day. Girls note that this often eliminates the need to use an iron or hairdryer. There are no so-called crests or waves in the hairstyle.

Do not take the procedure as a treatment: keratin does not treat hair, it only solders hair scales for a while. Pondering the essence of the procedure, it becomes obvious that it is not so harmless. For example, changing the structure of naturally curly curls cannot be called a harmless process. Keratin straightening will have a beautiful effect for a while, but this is a real burning out, albeit with a useful protein.

It glues hair for some time, due to which they will not seem porous and sick. However, few people know that keratin contains formaldehyde. In addition, the home procedure spoils the hair, which is why they often fall out and split off. In some cases, the girl may notice that the strands have become naughty and look like a washcloth.

It is necessary to take into account the fact that return the strands to their original state will not work. Therefore, you need to think several times before resorting to thermal straightening. It is useless to amuse yourself with the thought that if you want then you will be able to return everything as it was. In addition, the procedure will have to be repeated, and possibly repeatedly.

Keratin straightening is not cheap, and it has to be repeated over and over again. And this can already lead to the fact that the strands under the influence of heat treatment will fall off along with keratin. As a result, with constant application of the product, only hair fluff can remain on the head. In addition, one can not ignore such a factor as an allergic reaction, which can manifest itself on the drug.

For example, due to the presence of formaldehyde in the cosmetic product, it can cause negative consequences such as:

• visual impairment, eye inflammation;
• skin rashes accompanied by itching;
• respiratory tract irritation accompanied by a choking cough;
• active baldness;
• provoking the appearance and development of cancer;
• violation of the mucous membranes of the nose and throat.

In these cases, nausea as well as vomiting may occur. As for the frequent use of keratin, it can lead to the appearance of systematic headache, tremor of the extremities, general weakness and increased fatigue. These symptoms indicate poisoning, which is especially characteristic when the procedure is not performed for the first time.

Rare symptoms of formaldehyde poisoning are loss of appetite, sore throat, and a chemical aftertaste in the mouth. According to some reports, the allergic reaction that occurs when straightening is difficult to remove. It is noted that not every anti-allergenic or anti-inflammatory drug is effective here. At the same time, the fact that both a client and a client can be poisoned with a cosmetic product is interesting.

And therefore not every stylist takes on its implementation. Arriving at the salon, you can not expect that the specialist will discourage the girl from straightening. This is especially true for wavy and thick curls, since after the procedure they can thin out. At the same time, it is not known for certain when hair loss will stop. The fact remains: the procedure has a harmful cumulative effect.

If a woman is not afraid of the possible consequences and decides to straighten her hair with keratin, she must take into account a few simple rules that will help her maximize her health.

• The Internet can never be compared with the work of a professional master, and therefore for the first time you need to contact a salon. It will be easier to understand the sequence of actions and the correctness of the straightening.
• If possible, straightenings should use harmless compounds, although their price is higher than typical means. This will protect against possible side complications.
• Ideally, ventilation should work near the chair where the procedure is performed. The less harmful fumes, the better.
• In no case can you dilute keratin with water, since this reduces the procedure to nothing (keratin is destroyed when diluted with water).
• Keratin should not be allowed to enter the scalp and root zone. This leads to an allergic reaction and skin irritation.
• Do not do the procedure too often - this is harmful both to the hair itself and to the health of its owner.

It is worth paying attention to the exposure time of the iron: a qualified specialist will not overexpose the iron or hair dryer so as not to burn the hair. The principle of "longer is better" here will only harm the hair. You can resort to alternative straightening, taking as a basis a permanent technique.

As for the composition of the product, you can ask a stylist about it. It is important to be aware that, even if there is no formaldehyde in the list of ingredients, but formalin or methylene glycol is present, this is almost equivalent to formaldehyde. The fact is that when heated, these substances turn into it. Other means can also enter various chemical compounds during the heat treatment, which will lead to the formation of formaldehyde.

To protect your health, it is necessary to use a quality hair straightener. It is worth noting here: cheap products are distinguished by a more aggressive principle of exposure. They can cause serious damage to the condition of the curls. If you plan to perform keratoning yourself at home, it is better to seek the advice of a professional stylist.

After assessing the condition of the hair, the master will help you choose the best cosmetics option, tell you which manufacturer’s products are worth buying and pay attention to possible consequences. When buying keratin for straightening it will be useful to read reviews about a particular brand. This will provide reliable information about its effect on the hair. You need to buy a professional product in a specialized store, paying attention to the composition and shelf life.

To improve the result of straightening and not harm the hair, you need to know the rules for caring for curls, which will allow you to restore your hair in a shorter time.As a rule, if straightening is done in the cabin, recommendations can be obtained from a specialist. They are quite simple and do not require much effort to complete.

In order for keratin to be better absorbed, do not wash your hair in the first few days from the date of the procedure. Of course, keratin from this will not stay on the strands all his life, but the effect can significantly increase. After the procedure, you should handle the strands carefully, providing them with proper care. During the rehabilitation period, it is necessary to change detergents to shampoo with a sparing effect, sulfate-free.

Especially in the early days, do not constantly flick your hair with your hands, it is undesirable to collect them in a tight tail, braid them in a braid or pin them with metal hairpins. Do not dye hair that has already been applied keratin. If you want to change the color of the strands, you need to do this before the procedure.

The impossibility of painting is explained by the fact that for the penetration of the pigment it is necessary to open the sealed hair scales forcibly. This will damage the condition of the hair, make them porous, brittle and dry. This is especially contraindicated for brunettes who, before painting, resort to highlighting strands. It is necessary to moderate the ardor, after waiting for the necessary time.

After keratin straightening, you will have to style your hair differently. Given that during the leveling process they were exposed to high temperature, now it will be necessary to reduce the degree so that the hair does not begin to fall out. Lovers of baths and saunas will have to forget about them for a while: keratin is destroyed by exposure to hot and humid air. In addition, it is undesirable to do a similar procedure if you are going to go to the sea. Sea water very quickly leaches keratin from the hair, regardless of how well it is sealed in locks.

The complex of care is usually from a month to several. It depends on the type of hair and its condition after straightening. You can make cosmetic masks, use complex care using oils and herbal decoctions with a restoring effect. However, this is undesirable in the first days after application of the composition. In addition, frequent masks quickly wash keratin from the hair.

In general, it is believed that the procedure lasts for several months. However, as practice shows, curly hair begins to curl earlier than others, although not as much as before. This is explained by the fact that they gain access to oxygen, freeing themselves from chemistry. On average, it lasts for three months. Other clients note that the interval between the procedures is 8.5 months. During this time, the hair does not fade, do not lose vital radiance.

Someone believes that between the procedures a half-year break is enough, thereby allowing the strands to recover naturally. Others argue that you need to re-apply to the salon as soon as the curls begin to fade and worse fit into the hairstyle. However, there can be no talk of any secondary application of keratin to the strands, say, a month after the first procedure. This is harmful to the hair, and does not allow the body to recover.

As for the structure of the strands, thin and rare curls quickly lose their attractiveness after keratin straightening. In addition, it is such strands that sometimes look untidy after the procedure, or even messy. In rare cases, thin hairs fall out during the process of straightening and sealing keratin.

Keratin hair straightening is considered an unexplored procedure. If one client likes it, the bulk of it notes that such straightening does more harm than good.A lot of reviews left on information portals note: a negative effect is manifested either immediately after the procedure, or a few hours after it.

Girls, describing their condition, note that they woke up at night from a lack of air, difficulty breathing and impossible itching, which was very difficult to deal with. In most cases, identifying negative reactions is problematic. Someone has urticaria, others have itching, others have incredible headaches, which can not be removed immediately.

Among the negative reviews, the girls note that not only did they lose most of their hair after keratin burning of curls, but they also had to undergo a course of treatment with injections of antiallergenic drugs. In some cases, the result of straightening was the appearance of a strong allergy to any washing chemistry, which made it difficult to care for the body and hair. There was also a food allergy, as well as a lump in the throat.

Girls who, after the first successful procedure, resorted to re-straightening the strands with keratin, leaving reviews on the forums dedicated to this topic, write that after the second application of keratin, their hair growth slowed down. At the same time, the master used the same tool.

In the mothers themselves, even edema of both the throat and the skin appeared.

Keratin straightening is a procedure that requires a more detailed approach. In the desire to be irresistible and impeccable, one cannot be irresponsible, because here it is necessary to weigh the pros and cons. It is important to be aware of whether it is worth doing, what it can turn into, and whether other techniques with a more gentle type of exposure are possible. If you are firmly convinced that this is necessary, contact a professional with a good reputation.

Please note: the longer the interval between treatments, the better. If the first session is successful, this does not mean that the second will not have negative consequences.

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