Keratin straightening is a procedure that provides not only a well-styled hair style, but also the necessary nutrition and a healthy look for the hair. The effect of keratin for hair is immediately noticeable and lasts for a very long time, and daily hair care becomes much easier.
How does keratin work for hair?
Keratin is a natural component that strengthens hair. To understand how it works, and therefore know when to include it in your hair care routine, we'll start with a little overview of the chemistry.
Simply put, keratin is the protein responsible for the shape and structure of hair. It is, among other things, the chemical bonds of keratin that affect:
- whether hair is healthy and shiny or dull and lifeless;
- whether it is frizzy or straight.
This substance is also responsible for proper hair protection, and a lack of it can cause the hair cuticle to open up and become more susceptible to damage, and you'll notice split ends.
When you style your hair, such as dyeing it, curling it, or straightening it with hot straighteners and curling irons, you are depriving it of keratin. Therefore, in order to restore hair, it is important to provide protein, which means proteins. How does keratin affect hair? It smooths curls while filling gaps in the protective layer, giving them shine and natural shine.
Who should choose keratin straightening?
Keratin treatment is not only about straightening hair, but also about nourishing it, so any girl who wants her hair to be shiny and resilient can benefit from it. This straightening is recommended to all those who are worried about frizzy and static hair, damaged, have no shine and are difficult to style. It should be noted that this is a procedure that will be effective even with thick and curly hair.
However, there are a few limitations in which keratin treatment is not recommended. This method of straightening and nourishment should not be chosen by people who often visit the swimming pool, it is chlorinated water that is harmful for them. Also, the procedure is not recommended for people who often bleach their hair, or when they are already very badly damaged, which means that they are brittle and brittle.
In order to get the maximum effect of keratin straightening, it should be done in a professional salon.
What effect can I expect from keratin?
Keratin straightening procedure will provide an instant, immediately visible and long-lasting straightening, improvement in the appearance and condition of the hair. They will gain shine, a healthy look and exceptional flexibility, and will be restored and shiny. With the help of keratin, hair will become manageable, and this will allow you to make any hairstyle. After the procedure, time savings are noticeable, as they do not need hours of smoothing and styling.
An additional advantage of keratin straightening is that the hair does not get tangled even when it is wet. If the procedure was performed correctly, using a professional hair product, the effect of keratin for hair can last up to half a year. This, of course, depends on the type of hair, its porosity or tendency to warp the structure.
Are you wondering whether keratin has a cumulative effect? Yes, but you should not overdo it. First of all, it is recommended to listen to the recommendations of a professional master.
How does the process of keratin hair straightening work?
Depending on the length and density of the hair, the procedure takes about 2-3 hours.
- The first step is to wash your head twice with a special cleansing shampoo. This removes all residues of styling products. After washing, the hair should be thoroughly dried.
- The second step is the even application of a professional preparation with hydrolyzed keratin, which fills the defects of the hair structure. The strands are combed with a dense comb and sections are divided into thin sections. The product is applied evenly with a brush. After applying the product to the entire length of the strands, you should wait about 30 minutes. After that, the hair is thoroughly dried, which allows the cosmetic product to be fully absorbed.
- The third step is to "press in" the keratin and straighten the hair with a professional straightener. The temperature of the device varies from 200 to 230 degrees Celsius and depends on the thickness and condition of the hair. The heat allows nutrients to penetrate the hair structure. Each strand is straightened several times.
The procedure is rather complicated and labor-intensive, but the resulting effect of keratin straightening is definitely worth the time and money spent.
Professional products for salon procedure
Each reputable salon should offer their clients keratin straightening procedure. Even the most fastidious clients will appreciate the effect. But in order to get positive feedback, use only high quality products, which you can buy in our online store Brazil Prof.
