Hair Care after Keratin Straightening

Modern techniques allow girls to successfully adjust the structure of hair. At the beginning of the 21st century, Brazil introduced a number of preparations based on formaldehyde and plant keratin called Keratin Treatment, designed to treat hair. Over time, the technology improved, became safe and spread to the West, and about 10 years ago to Russia. Today, the keratin treatment is associated with hair straightening.

Keratin straightening makes hair strong, healthy and shiny. But maintaining the appearance and condition of the hairstyle will have to be monitored independently. In the article we will consider the features of hair care after straightening, dwell on what you should not do, give useful recommendations for maintaining the beauty of your hair for several months.

Initially, the structure of a healthy hair contains natural keratin - a natural protein, thanks to which the hair is healthy, strong and shiny. If this protein is not enough, then it can be replenished thanks to the keratin straightening procedure, followed by maintaining the effect with special shampoos and balms. In the process of keratin straightening, the hairdresser can use conventional and advanced nanokeratin.

• The first method is to apply liquid keratin to washed and dried hair, while keratin carefully envelops each of them. After that, the strands are carefully straightened with a special iron.After straightening with ordinary keratin, the curls look perfectly straight, but the effect of their recovery is not achieved.
• The second method is based on the ability of nanokeratin particles to “implant” in damaged hair due to its tiny size. This is, above all, a caring procedure. Nanokeratin makes the hair strong and strong, as it fills every crack of the hair shaft. The further procedure is similar to the first method.

In addition, there are two main types of keratin hair straightening.

• Brazilian Brazilian straightening or Brazilian Keratine Treatment uses formaldehyde, which adversely affects the human body. If the norm safe for a person is exceeded, it can provoke inflammatory processes and greatly disrupt the skin's hydrobalance. However, when properly performed, Brazilian keratin straightening is safe and serves as a means of protecting the hair from external factors. The hairstyle will not be affected by ultraviolet rays, wind, temperature changes. Hair will look straight and healthy for up to six months. With Brazilian hair straightening, root volume and elasticity will appear in the hair, and fluffing and tangling will disappear.

• American With American keratin straightening, formaldehyde is not used. This method is safer, but will cost more, and also have a short effect. With good care, the hair will have an ideal look for up to 3 months. In addition, with American hair straightening will not be protected from the effects of negative external factors.

The average duration of the procedure is 3 hours. In the process of keratin straightening, smoke, specific smell and discomfort are absent. The final result will not be affected if the hair is colored or not. However, you should not dye your hair less than 2 weeks before keratin is straightened. Keratin straightening has the following steps:

• Before the procedure, the head is washed thoroughly so that there are no styling components left on the curls, and dried; most often, hair washing is carried out directly in the salon;
• hair combed with frequent small teeth;
• the most important step is applying liquid keratin for 40 minutes; To achieve a positive result, he must envelop each hair;
• after the time, the hair is thoroughly combed, dried with a hairdryer;
• it is necessary to “solder” keratin, each strand is straightened with an iron, which is why keratin is fixed on the hair - this is the longest stage.

Proper care in the early days becomes crucial and determines the duration of the salon effect. In addition to sealed keratin, there remains another part of it, which must be absorbed independently. In the first 72 hours, you have the following goal: you need to avoid breaks of strands that have undergone a complex procedure, to avoid the return of curly strands. Therefore, in the first three days after keratin straightening, much is prohibited.

• Any effect of moisture on the hair. You can not wash your hair, visit the pool, sauna, get in the rain. Some make it easy to visit the pool, they advise you to put on a hat, but moisture can seep under it, and your head may sweat from physical activity. You need to sleep in a well-ventilated area on natural pillowcases (preferably on silk or satin) to prevent sweat on your hair.
• The effect of temperature. Do not use ironing, curling, and other curling or straightening devices, or blow dry.However, there is an exception to this rule, which experts advise resorting to only as a last resort: when a break is formed, it is necessary to walk along the damaged area with an iron to straighten it. Remember: the smaller the area exposed to temperature, the longer the keratin straightening effect will remain on the hair.
• Hairstyles and styling. In the first three days, refrain from tails, braids and other, even simple hairstyles. It is best not to even remove the strands behind the ears once again to avoid breaks, to which curls that are not strong after the procedure are susceptible.
• Tools for styling, masks. For 72 hours, refrain from using any hair products, even natural ones.

After the first three days, you can return to your usual way of life, remembering the three "no" after keratin straightening:

• no sodium sulfate;
• no sodium chloride;
• no aggressive fleece during styling.

You should adhere to the following rules regarding hair care after keratin straightening:

• interaction with sulfate and sodium chloride leads to the destruction of the keratin layer, in this regard, it is forbidden to swim in the pool without a cap, and after bathing in salt ponds, it is necessary to thoroughly rinse the hair, since salt adversely affects the keratin coating;
• it is not recommended to make salt, honey and oil hair masks;
• head should be washed with neat massaging movements;
• use a balm after washing;
• most likely, you will have to buy special products, since sulfates are present in almost all ordinary brands of shampoos; in specialized stores of professional cosmetics you will find hair products after keratin straightening;
• it is better to buy shampoos containing keratin and wash their hair at least 2 times a week to maintain the optimal amount of keratin in the hair and prolong the life of the procedure;
• regularly use masks - you can buy a ready-made mask or make it on the basis of gelatin, onion juice, eggs;
• before going out, we recommend applying special sprays to the hair that neutralize the effects of external factors; they are especially relevant after American keratin straightening;
• you can do any hairstyles, but avoid too aggressive exposure that will not benefit curls even without keratin intervention, and you need to pay much more attention to the hair after the procedure.

Hair care after keratin straightening involves the use of a large number of both store and folk remedies. Both should be considered.

It is worth paying attention to the following manufacturers of hair products after keratin straightening:

• Kerastase
• Estel;
• Kapous;
• Schwarzkopf;
• Melvita;
• Matrix
• Natura Siberica;
• Gliss Kur;
• L'Oreal.

The most famous sulfate-free shampoos include Matrix Biolage, Kapous Professional Caring Line Daily, Estel Otium. Separately in this row is the shampoo “Recipes of Granny Agafia”, which will appeal to lovers of budget folk decisions.

To nourish hair with folk remedies, you can make special masks. To do this, you will need improvised tools that can be found in any kitchen or the nearest store, for example, gelatin, onions or tea. Here are some effective recipes.

• Gelatin mask. Dilute the gelatin according to the recipe on the package in a water or milk bath until a homogeneous consistency and apply to the hair for 20 minutes, then wash your hair with shampoo. To prevent dryness, egg yolk or thick warm sour cream can be driven into the mask.
• Tea mask. Brew strong green tea, add 1 teaspoon of sugar into it and apply to washed hair for 5 minutes, then rinse with warm running water. This mask is good for oily hair.
• Beer mask. In one glass (250 ml), add one well-beaten yolk and mix thoroughly until a homogeneous consistency. Spread the mask evenly from root to tip, leave for 20 minutes. Wash your hair with shampoo.
• Onion mask. There are two varieties of this mask: from onion juice or onion peel.
  1. This mask will prevent hair loss, as it invigorates the hair follicles. Mix 2 tablespoons of onion juice, 1 yolk and 1 tablespoon of brandy. Beat the mixture until smooth and apply on the hair for 15 minutes, paying particular attention to the roots. Wash off the mask with shampoo.
  2. A decoction mask made from onion peel will help to avoid a strong smell. Boil onion peel over medium heat for 30 minutes. The resulting broth must rinse the hair after each wash. This mask in its effect can replace honey, which is forbidden with keratin straightened hair.

• Egg mask. There are a huge number of variations of an egg hair mask, let us dwell on the simplest and most universal recipe from an egg yolk. Separate the protein and yolk, beat the yolk and apply to the hair roots. You can add ½ tablespoon of vitamin A or E to the mask. Please note that vitamin A is not recommended for more than one and a half months, as it can cause hypervitaminosis.

Quality purchased keratin masks include the following:

• Keratin Restore (Wella SP, Germany);
• Keratin Masque (Spa Pharma, Israel);
• Estel Keratin (Estel, Russia);
• Keratin Perfect Mix Powder (Lador, Korea).

In some sections of the article, we already touched on some prohibitions after straightening hair with keratin, for example, sulfates and chlorides. We supplement and systematize the list. So, after keratin hair straightening, the following is prohibited:

• the use of deep hair cleansers (based on sulfates);
• the use of vinegar, lemon juice, honey, salt, oils;
• too frequent aggressive effects with curling devices;
• abuse of tough, aggressive fleece;
• hair coloring earlier than two weeks after keratin straightening;
• swimming in the pool without a cap.

Professionals recommend not contacting an inexperienced master with a lack of positive reviews. They advise you to pay attention to those reviews that are made after some time after the procedure. There you will see the result in time. Keratin straightening only from the side seems simple, but has many nuances. A beginner or a non-certified home master should clearly follow the execution protocol and not forget about the consequences of a poorly performed procedure.

You must choose a good salon that will purchase high-quality keratin with an acceptable formaldehyde content. Cabin keratin must be certified and have official approval for use in the country. A quality procedure will preserve disulfide compounds, prevent the formation of microcracks.

Stylists recommend using one line of hair care products, as their compositions complement each other and help provide comprehensive care at all stages and levels. If you want to get rid of the remnants of procedural keratin in your hair, hairdressers are advised to wash it with hydrochloric agents or remove them with oil masks. At the same time, do not forget about additional hair care, as they become weakened after the loss of a significant part of the “core” component. Increase the application of nourishing masks, you can additionally drink a vitamin-mineral complex.

According to professionals, negative feedback on keratin hair straightening is mainly associated with non-compliance by clients with basic care requirements. Because of this, the effect is not fixed or disappears in a few weeks. If you decide on the procedure, weigh all the pros and cons, choose a suitable quiet time when you do not have to rush or urgently do unplanned professional styling. If necessary, even check the weather forecast. Do not be afraid to change, try something new, keep up with new trends.

See how to care for your hair after keratin straightening.