Advertisements claim that hair straightening, in addition to its main effect, has a health-enhancing effect.
However, experts and consumers have a mixed opinion about this procedure. Study the pros and cons of the technology, compare the effectiveness, benefits and harms for your curls before you get rid of them. Perhaps you are more suitable for a milder alternative methods. And if you decide to go to a salon, choose an experienced master with a good reputation.
The essence of the salon procedure
Keratin straightening is based on the fact that 90% of human hair consists of keratin. Lack of this important protein leads to dryness, breakage, split ends and other problems visible to the naked eye.
Introducing keratin artificially makes the hair shaft more dense, able to hold its shape. During the procedure, the technician not only fills the strands with important protein, but also gives them the desired shape – smoothing and smoothing.
The effect does not last long – exactly as long as the roots do not grow back to the level where the style loses its appearance. Due to the possibility of local application, only certain areas can be smoothed. Most often girls get rid of curly bangs.
The procedure lasts about two hours and includes:
- Cleansing the strands of grooming and styling products with the help of special deep cleaning shampoos.
- Natural and forced drying.
- Application of a keratin straightener in two phases, 40 minutes apart.
- Blow-drying to be sure no moisture is left behind.
- Straightening each strand with a professional flat iron.
- Washing the head, drying.After the drying process the locks do not need to be straightened. They lie beautifully and remain straight for several months.
After straightening it is necessary to follow the recommendations of the master, namely:
- At least three days do not wash your hair.
- Four days (or better more) do not go to the pool, sauna, bathhouse, beach and other similar places.
- In the first days do not use rubber bands and hairpins.
- In the first two weeks to give up coloring.
- It is recommended to repeat the straightening session in two weeks to consolidate the result and make the effect last longer.
Contraindications to keratin smoothing:
- Scalp conditions;
- dandruff;
- scratches, cuts, pimples;
- local alopecia;
- asthma;
- allergic reactions.
