The first impression of a woman we get only by looking at her, appreciating beauty, makeup, grooming and accuracy.
And the lion's share of the first impression is grooming hair. Each of us strives for her hair to be well-groomed, healthy and beautiful.
The modern beauty industry over the past decades has made a breakthrough in the development of regenerative and therapeutic cosmetics.
In recent years, the keratin hair restoration procedure has been very popular, performed only in the salon and is quite expensive. In addition, with such keratinization, hair is sealed with an iron at high temperatures. However, the question arises whether this procedure is a treatment or a short-term effect of shiny and smooth hair.
After this procedure, beauty salons warn customers that after keratinization of hair, it is necessary to use only special sulfate-free shampoos and balms, as well as make special masks, which is expensive and does not always justify itself. If all these conditions are met, keratin will stay on the hair for 3 to 6 months.
There are many reviews of such salon procedures, among which there are many negative ones. Since if you do not use special products and high-quality keratin, then the hair after the procedure within a month and a half becomes even worse than before the procedure, it quickly becomes oily and dull.
Besides, Often in the compositions of such keratin treatment, formaldehyde is present, which makes the hair dead.
Few people know that you can restore hair at home and in a more gentle way. In addition, it will cost much cheaper. It is about treating hair with special keratin ampoules.
Properties and composition of keratin
We regularly use shampoos, hair dryers, and irons, use foams and hair sprays, and make dyes. All this damages our hair, making it dull and lifeless.
Human hair is like a tube. Initially, it is smooth and even. But under the influence of temperature, the sun, chemical paints and styling products, shampoos, its surface becomes rough, and the hair begins to delaminate, becomes loose and brittle.
Hair is 90% keratin. Therefore, they become dry, split, dull with a lack of it. Keratin is a special protein that is obtained from sheep's wool in an industrial way.
Keratin ampoules include cysteine, vitamins and minerals. Serum produced in ampoules is a keratin concentrate, and after opening, the ampoule must be used immediately, otherwise, upon contact with oxygen, all active substances will react and become inactive.
But shampoos, balms and sprays are also sold, indicating that they contain keratin. However, its content is so insignificant that it is ridiculous to talk about hair treatment using these products. This is more of a marketing ploy.
An ampoule is a keratin concentrate, therefore it is this remedy that should be resorted to for problems with hair.
Operating principle
Keratin fills the hair with natural protein, as a result of which split and dull hair gains strength and becomes shiny, smooth and healthy. After this procedure, additional protection appears, and due to this, the strands are preserved better, and their lifespan on our head is significantly extended.
The result will be noticeable the first time, but if we talk about treatment, this process will take several weeks.
Benefit and harm
As described above, keratin is a protein obtained from the wool of a sheep, that is, a natural component. Since it was developed to treat hair, naturally, there are a lot of useful properties and benefits of its use. Keratin is useful in that it:
- heals hair;
- fills the structure and seals along the entire length;
- penetrates deep into the hair and nourishes the bulb, strengthening and nourishing it;
- smoothes, moisturizes dry and naughty hair;
- thickens hair, giving volume;
- prevents hair loss.
Any, even the most useful substance, can be harmful if used improperly. Excess keratin will lead to excessive hairiness of the hair, its sloppy appearance. Manufacturers recommend using it once a week, and with very poor condition of the strands - 2 times. After two weeks, preventive measures can be taken less frequently.
Who is it for?
The tool is suitable for each of us, namely: for those who wash their hair with hard water, shampoos with sulfates, blow dry their hair, put them on an iron, do dyeing, expose their hair to frost, sun, wind, use varnishes, foams.
Around us there are many aggressive factors that adversely affect us, so you can safely try keratin for preventive or therapeutic purposes.
In our diet, protein is not always present in the amount necessary for the entire body, so even men can safely use such ampoules for both prevention and treatment of hair.
Instruction for use
As mentioned above, keratin can be produced in several forms. Let's see which one is better.
Keratin Sprays
In fact, the amount of protein is not as large as in ampoules, but it is easier to apply. It will not make hair heavier and spread more evenly. They like to use it at the hairdresser for easier combing to get an instant effect. But this is definitely not a therapeutic dose.If you buy a spray with this protein, apply it to wet hair, and then do the styling.
If desired, you can quite easily make such a spray at home. It is necessary to take 100 ml of mineral unsalted water, add an ampoule of keratin to it and squeeze out several ampoules of B vitamins. Shake well. The spray is ready!
In ampoules
This is a serum in a concentrated form with vitamins and minerals. It should be applied in a very thin layer, otherwise there is a risk of getting greasy strands. In this case, more does not mean better. And more often too. Here the duration of application matters. It is applied to washed hair, not washed off. After the procedure it is advisable not to wash your hair for 3-4 days, for hair treatment to occur.
Scalp should be avoided - the serum is quite liquid, and you should not seal the skin, but give it the opportunity to breathe. Before use, shake the liquid to mix the components for a few seconds, and only then print.
There is also the option of using the ampoule simultaneously with a hair balm, again, indelible. The ampoule is added to a pre-poured dose of balm, mixes well and then applied to the hair.
In bottles in liquid form
These are essentially the same ampoules. Only it is possible to dispense the required amount yourself and it is more convenient to store.
Do not forget to shake before use.
Popular manufacturers
Buy in an ordinary cosmetic store such ampoules or liquid will not work. For them, you should go to a specialized store for hairdressers or order online.
Almost all the "eminent" cosmetic companies sell keratin.
Several brands are very popular in our country.
In the first place is CocoChoco. This company has gained popularity because of its combination of price and quality. In almost all big cities you can buy it. There are good reviews about him. After application, do not wash your hair for 3 days.
A great option among budget is Keratin research Gold Label. It has a very convenient packaging and recovers hair quite well for its price.
For weakened hair, a firm has gained a better reputation. Trissola solo thanks to its formula with strengthening substances.
A firm is perfect for blondes Miami Bombshell, which, in addition to its medicinal properties, removes yellowness, which is a constant problem for them.
An excellent composition without formaldehyde, which is often added to fix the effect on the hair in budget funds, is Melaleuca blond. This company focuses on the naturalness and harmlessness of its product.
Application Results
As in all cases of therapy and treatment, the effect will only be from regular use. However, even after the first use, the hair will be easy to comb. Thin and weakened hair will receive additional volume and will cease to break and tear. Painted hair will retain color and shine for longer.
Despite the fact that this animal protein has recently entered the cosmetic market, there are a whole host of positive and admired reviews on the Internet after its use, even after the first one.
In the adverse environmental environment in which we all live, we should try this miracle remedy for the prevention and treatment of our pride and admiration.
About keratin hair treatment at home, see the next video.
