Many girls, dreaming of chic perfectly straight hair, turn to hairdressers for keratin straightening. This amazing procedure is really able to make the strands perfectly straight silk canvas, but in order for the effect of it to last not a few weeks, but several months, it is important to provide the curls with proper care. Let's try to figure out what should be the care of hair after keratin.

Recommendations for proper care for the first three days

уход за волосами после кератинаProper hair care after keratin begins on the first day of such a procedure, and most masters emphasize that these first 72 hours are the most important for prolonging the effect. During this time, it is necessary to:

  • refuse to wash the head, the strands should not get any moisture (including rain);
  • exclude the use of irons, hair dryers, curling irons and other heating devices;
  • avoid mechanical stress - even a trivial habit of tucking a curl behind the ear can lead to unkempt curl, forbidden are ponytails, braids, the use of hairpins, headbands, etc;
  • do not use any styling products.

Basically, the whole care after keratin is to just leave the hair alone so that the keratin composition was able to firmly attach to the hair shaft.

Further care: shampoos, masks and drying

Three days after the procedure, you need to go to the standard scheme of beauty regime. Hair care after keratin hair straightening requires the use of products that prolong the effect and contribute to additional restoration of the strands.

It is important to take into account that hair after such procedure changes not only visual appearance, but also the internal structure of the strands is significantly changed. Straightening composition contains formaldehyde and other active components that can affect the disulfide bonds within the hair shaft. Therefore, you need to buy delicate care products, as well as adhere to the special rules of styling.

Features of the choice of shampoo and rules of washing the head

Usually the master, who conducts the procedure, gives detailed information about what shampoo to use after keratin. It is important to give preference to a mild sulfate-free product that will help preserve the keratin introduced by the procedure inside the hair shaft. An excellent choice would be Justk Biotin & Keratin Protein Repairing or Beaver Brazilian Keratin Smoothing shampoos, they contain keratin and many nutrients, prevent tangling of curls, add elasticity and hydration. Wash your hair the right way:

  • wet your hair;
  • lather up a small amount of shampoo in your hands;
  • apply the shampoo to the root of the hair, gently massage it in;
  • rinse out the shampoo with a little warm water;
  • repeat the procedure and rinse curls thoroughly with cool water.

Taking care after keratin straightening excludes the use of hot water, as the high temperature causes washing of keratin from the hair shaft and the effect is lost. For this reason, experts do not recommend going to the bath, sauna or solarium.

Can I use balms or masks?

уход после кератинаA session of keratin straightening makes the hair visually appealing and helps it regenerate from the inside out. In order to keep it going it is important to nourish the strands from scalp to tip, so it is important to use balms, conditioners and masks after keratin straightening frequently. Washable products with regenerating, nourishing and smoothing qualities will prolong the effect, as well as remove dryness, saturate the strands with a special shine, make them soft and shiny.

A great choice would be a nourishing Ykas Mask Capilar Crossfit 02 Nutritiva or moisturizing Ykas Mask Capilar Crossfit 01 Hidratante, as well as regenerating mask Felps Inner Regeneration Mask. And you can buy Beaver Brazilian Keratin Smoothing or Justk Biotin & Keratin Protein Repairing as a conditioner.

How do I dry my hair after keratin straightening?

Proper hair care after keratin straightening necessarily includes a special approach to drying. Simple natural drying causes natural frizz and curl formation, so those who want to keep the effect for a long time should use a hair dryer absolutely after every washing - keratin will be activated, resuming its action in the process of drying. But the drying process should be performed correctly in several stages:

  • Apply a heat protectant, such as Ykas Therapy Hialuvit, to the curls and wait 2-3 minutes;
  • Divide the hair into strands;
  • Blow-dry thoroughly, with the air flowing from top to bottom;
  • Alternate between hot and cold air.

If desired, you can style your hair with a curling iron, professional curling iron, or even curling tongs, but remember to wear thermal protection.

Home care after keratin straightening will help prolong the result of this procedure for months. You can buy everything you need for home care at the online store Brazil Prof. There is a wide range of products for experienced hairdressers and for home care, and their quality and efficiency is confirmed by the numerous enthusiastic reviews. The experienced staff will give practical advice, help to understand the company's range and choose the best products for your locks.

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