Means for long-term straightening, smoothing hair with an iron, keratin

Means for long-term hair straightening made life easier for owners of naughty and curly hair. Having visited the salon or using home-style styling methods, you can forget about your problem for several months.

Professional methods for long-term hair straightening

Long-term straightening in the salon is the best solution to the problem of naughty hair. The method consists in the fact that the master applies a special product to the hair, which subsequently makes them straight and shiny for a long time.

Bioprotein

The method consists in treating the hair with a collagen-based product and straightening it with an iron.

What is included in the composition:

• Amino acids.
• Vitamins
• Collagen.

Contraindications to the procedure:

• Hypersensitivity to the components of the product. Use with caution to people prone to allergic reactions.
• You can not perform the procedure if the hair is dyed with henna or basma, due to the incompatibility of these dyes with the composition for straightening.

What determines the cost of the procedure:

• Hair length.
• Thickness of hair.
• Selected Salon.
• Experience of the master.

The average cost is from $ 27 – $ 95. The effect lasts from 4 months. The procedure does not require additional care.

How to carry out the procedure:

1. Hair cleansing.
2. Application of the composition.
3. Drying hair, straightening with an iron, fixing the fixer.

Collagen

Collagen in the composition of the product is aimed at restoring the smoothness of hair, getting rid of curls. Of the minuses – an allergic reaction is possible. The effect will last up to 1 month.

How to carry out the procedure:

1. Washing your hair 2 times, drying with a towel without a hairdryer.
2. Application of the composition. Combing hair.
3. Drying with a warm mode.
4. Straightening with an iron.

The method is quite expensive – $ 6,8. take for 3’9 inch of hair.

Molecular

The procedure consists in applying a special cream of natural ingredients to the hair.

Ingredients:

• Glycerol.
• Amino acids.
• Herbal extracts.
• Thermoactive soybean PPT.

Contraindications:

• Weak hair, spoiled by numerous stains and discoloration.
• Allergy to a component.
• Pregnancy.

Cost: from $ 41 – $ 109. The effect lasts up to 6 months.

How to carry out the procedure:

1. Washing hair.
2. The cream is applied to the hair from roots to ends.
3. Hair straightening with an iron and a hairdryer.
4. Complete drying.

The first 3 days you can not wash your hair, do not collect hair in a ponytail or braid, styling products should be avoided. Sulfate-free shampoo required

Permanent

Means for long-term straightening in a permanent way have the principle of action, as with perm. But they are used for straightening.

Stages of the procedure:

1. The master rinses his head with a special shampoo and dries his hair with a hairdryer.
2. A composition is applied to the hair, which will make it soft, ready for long-term styling.
3. In 20 minutes. the composition is washed off.
4. A thermal protective agent is applied to the hair.
5. Each strand is straightened with an iron.
6. The result is fixed with a fixing agent.

Ingredients:

• Sodium hydroxide.
• Thiol glycolate.
• Protein.
• Oils for hair care.

The cost of the procedure is from $ 82. The final cost depends on the length and thickness of the hair.

Chemical

The method is similar to the previous one, but a different composition is used. Schwarzkopf offers the Strait Styling Glatt Kit for professional long-term styling of any type of hair.

Structure:

• The complex of amino acids.
• Plant proteins.

  

Stages of carrying out:

1. The master rinses the hair with shampoo, which will make them soft.
2. On the strands, a composition is applied that is kept on the head for half an hour.
3. The composition is washed off.
4. A thermal protective agent is applied.
5. Each strand is pulled out with an iron.

The effect lasts exactly until the roots grow.

Roughly, the procedure is repeated every 3 months, depending on the speed of hair growth. Estimated cost of the procedure – from $ 68. up to $ 136. The final price depends on the length and thickness of the hair.

Contraindications:

• Pregnancy.
• Breast-feeding.
• Menstruation.
• Tendency to allergic reactions.
• Wounds on the scalp.
• Inflammatory process on the scalp.
• Bleached hair, highlighting.

Means for long-term chemical straightening do not include special care after the procedure, but it is advisable to use sulfate-free shampoos.

Japanese

The technology appeared relatively recently; it differs from other chemical methods in the ability to not only straighten, but also treat hair. The cost of the procedure varies from $ 54 – $ 204. The procedure takes a large amount of time – up to 7 hours.

Carrying out the methodology:

1. The first step is to wash your hair with a professional salt-free product.
2. Drying hair.
3. A straightener is applied to each strand from root to tip.
4. The composition is washed off the hair.
5. Dry hair with a hairdryer.
6. Each strand is straightened with a rectifier.
7. Application of fixing agent, mask.

The effect of the procedure can last up t
o a year, a second session is needed only for regrown roots.

Contraindications:

• Pregnancy and lactation.
• Menstruation.
• Hormonal disbalance.
• Seborrhea.
• Inflammation of the scalp, abrasion, or wound.

Additional care is not required, but 4 days after the procedure, you can not wash your hair, use gum and hair clips.

Keratin hair straightening

One of the most popular long-term straightening methods. The composition of the product that is applied to the hair includes liquid keratin. Due to it, the effect of straightening is achieved.

How is the procedure:

• The head is washed with shampoo, which will help to reveal the scales of the hair.
• Hair dry with a hairdryer and comb thoroughly.
• On each strand, the master applies a straightening agent. This stage is the longest.
• Re-drying the hair with a hairdryer and styling with a straightener at high temperature to fix the effect of keratin.

The effect lasts from 2 months to 6 months. It all depends on the speed of hair growth, the professionalism of the master. The price differs depending on the experience of the master, the length and density of the hair. Prices start at $ 27.

In the early days, you can not wash your hair, use styling products and rubber bands for hair. Subsequent care can limit the use of sulfate-free shampoo.

Contraindications:

• Damage to the scalp.
• Hypersensitivity to the components of the product.
• Pregnancy and lactation.

Brazilian straightening

The method is quite popular, but it is forbidden in a number of EU countries, as well as in Canada due to the fact that methylene glycol in the composition of the product, when heated (straightened with an iron), produces a gas that is hazardous to health. Perhaps difficulty breathing, the appearance of headaches. In USA, the procedure is allowed.

What is the essence of the method:

• A straightener is applied to clean and dried hair.
• Then the hair is straightened with a hair straightener.

Means for long-term straightening with the Brazilian method will help keep hair straight from 2 months to 6 months with proper care. It is quite simple and includes the use of sulfate-free products, eliminating staining, highlighting and discoloration. The cost of the procedure depends on the thickness of the hair and its length. The price starts from $ 34.

Contraindications:

• Pregnancy, lactation period.
• Tendency to allergies.
• Wounds and inflammation on the scalp.
• Seborrhea.

Biolamination

The main component of the bio-lamination composition is cellulose obtained from natural products (most often from bamboo extract, avocado, squash juice).

The essence of the procedure:

• Cleansing hair with a professional shampoo, which should reveal the scales of the hair, as well as wash away all dirt.
• Application of hot product for several minutes. A special hat is put on the head for extra warmth.
• The composition is washed off and cold applied.
• After repeated washing off and applying fixing masks.
• Repeated shampooing and hair styling.

The effect lasts from 1 month. The cost of the procedure is from $ 41.

Contraindications:

• Allergy to the components of the product.
• Pregnancy.
• Lactation.
• Damage to the scalp.

Shielding

The price of such a procedure starts from $ 14. There are 2 types – color and colorless. The first option involves light hair coloring without harm to them. The second method does not include tinting.

Contraindications:

• Skin diseases.
• Allergy to components.
• Skin lesions.
• Less than 2 weeks have passed since discoloration.

The effect will last from 1 month.

Rating of the best hair straightening cosmetics

The cosmetic market supplies many straightening products due to the popularity of the procedure.

Below are the best options:

Title	Price	How does it work	How to use
Poker Straight Iron Spray by Lee Stafford	Cost: up to $ 2,72.	The product belongs to styling products and will allow you to straighten your hair in a matter of minutes. The effect lasts until the next shampoo.	On dry hair, apply the product along its entire length. Lay in the usual way.
Cream for naughty and curly hair Gliss Kur from Schwarzkopf	Cost: $ 3,4.	The cream will help to style your hair without a hair dryer and a straightener.	It must be applied to wet, clean hair. The effect lasts until the hair is washed again.
Original Hair Serum by John Frieda Collection	Cost: $ 10,88. for 1,69 fluid ounce of the product.	The serum is aimed at achieving the effect of straight hair and preparing them for subsequent styling. Serum will make your hair straight, shiny and smooth.	The product is applied to wet hair and laid in the usual way (hair dryer, ironing).
Syoss Glossing Hold Mousse	$ 5 – $ 5. for 8,45 fluid ounce of product	He gives them extra shine without sticking hair together. There is a lamination effect.	Mousse is applied before styling on wet hair. He holds on to washing his hair.
Smoothing by Paul Mitchell	The cost of each product from the series is from $ 20.	A series of products for home straightening includes shampoo, conditioner, serum, balm, wax gel and hair shine. They are aimed at the full care of curly naughty hair. The effect lasts while the remedy is used.	Use daily all means according to the instructions.
Styling mousse K-Pac, Joico	10,14 fluid ounce – $ 39.	The tool will help facilitate home styling.	After washing, mousse should be applied to curly and naughty curls to provide additional straightening and thermal protection for further styling. The effect lasts on the hair until the next shampoo.
Spray Kera Labo, Yanagiya	$ 16 – $ 22. for 6,76 fluid ounce.	A silicone-free spray for styling hair does not make strands heavier, making them smooth and manageable. It has an accumulating effect, the hair becomes more friable and shiny with each application.	Apply to hair before styling.
Shampoo Pro-Keratin Refill, L’Oreal Professionel	from $ 14. over 8,45 fluid ounce	Shampoo smoothes hair, making it shiny and manageable. Keratin in the composition has an accumulating effect.	Shampoo is applied to wet hair, washed with massage movements and rinse off the product.
Thermo-care Keratine Thermique, Kerastase	$ 31 – $ 34. for 8,45 fluid ounce of product	Milk is designed to protect against thermal effects on the hair during styling. A protective film is created on the hair, fills the voids, making the strands silky, eliminating porosity and naughty curls. The effect lasts for several weeks with regular use of the drug.	Apply to dried hair before styling.
Librederm Keratin Shampoo	$ 7 – $ 7.	Shampoo is designed for brittle and dry hair, not amenable to styling. It will make the strands elastic, shiny.	A small amount of the product is applied to wet hair, it is distributed through the hair from the ends to the roots with massage movements and washed off with warm water. Dry and lay in any way.

Hair straightening after perming

Straightening hair after perming is strictly in the salons, since poor-quality procedures can ruin the quality of the hair or even burn it. Modern methods of long-term hair straightening can smooth out even strands after perms.

Which method can I use:

• Permanent.
• Japanese.
• Brazilian straightening.
• Keratin hair straightening.

Recipes for home and folk remedies for hair straightening

At home, you can try 2 recipes that will help make your hair smooth and straight.

Gelatin mask

The mask creates a lamination effect.

What is needed:

• Gelatin Powder – 15 g.
• Boiled water – 45 g.
• Any hair balm – 2 tablespoon
• Oil (burdock, coconut, apricot kernel) – 6 drops.

Step-by-step instructions for use:

1. Pour gelatin with water.
2. Leave on for 15 minutes.
3. Wash your hair in the usual way.
4. Put the gelatin mixture in a water bath, add the remaining ingredients.
5. Apply a warm mask to the hair without touching the roots. Cover with a film and a towel.
6. Leave on for 40 minutes.
7. Wash off the mask.

Oil straightening mixture

What is needed:

• Olive oil – 1 small spoon
• Castor oil – 1 small tablespoons
• Burdock oil – 1 small spoon
• Coconut oil – 1 small spoon
• Shea Butter – 1 Small Spoons

Step-by-step cooking instructions:

1. Mix all the oils and heat in a water bath.
2. Apply to hair, avoiding roots.
3. Cover the hair with a film and wrap it with a towel.
4. Leave on for 30-40 minutes.
5. Wash off with shampoo and warm water.

Using foil on wet hair

The method is quite controversial, but well-known in home care.

What is needed:

• Mousse for styling.
• Ironing.

How to do:

• Cut the foil into pieces so that the strands fit completely.
• On wet hair, apply styling mousse.
• Insert each strand into a piece of foil and wrap.
• Iron on the foil 2-3 times.
• Remove the foil from the strand.

Long hair straightening with appliances

When there is no time to visit the salon, home-style hair styling devices are used.

Rules for using irons

To reduce the harm from ironing, you must adhere to the rules:

• Use the appliance on dried hair.
• Before use, apply a thermal protective agent to the strands.
• Do not keep clamped forceps on your hair for more than 3 seconds.

How to choose and use an electric comb

The device is similar to ordinary massage combs, but due to heating during combing, the hair is straightened. You should buy the device in the original stores to be sure of the quality. It is also desirable that the temperature is regulated on the comb, which will allow you to choose the right one for your hair type.

How to use:

• Comb dry hair by exposing it to the desired
  temperature. The drier and finer the hair, the lower it is.
• Before use, styling and thermal protection products can be applied.

 

Hair straightening with a hair dryer with ionization

To straighten hair, you can use a hair dryer with ionization. The method of application does not differ from an electric comb. By acting on the hair with hot air, the dryer dries the locks while straightening them. Ionization eliminates the appearance of electrification of hair after styling.

Means for long-term hair straightening help out girls who want to remove natural curls or tame naughty locks.

Long Hair Straightening Methods Video

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