How to do keratin hair straightening at home

What is keratin hair straightening, harm and benefits of the procedure

Keratin straightening is necessary for those who want smooth hair and do not require constant styling with a hot iron. However, this is not the only effect that the procedure has on the hair.

So, if your hair is thin, easily tangled and difficult to comb, then keratinization will help to cope with this problem.

In just an hour and a half, you can boast absolutely straight and shiny hair all day long.

Keratin is a protein that has special strength. It is part of the hair cuticle, forming the outer stratum corneum. In other words, keratin can be called "liquid hair" because the substance that is included in the product is identical to that in human hair.

It has a positive effect on the condition of the hair, nourishes it, moisturizes it, protects it from the negative influences of the external environment.

According to scientists, hair consists of ninety percent of the protein keratin. However, keratinization, with all its advantages, is not an absolutely harmless procedure.

Thanks to keratin, hair weakened by permanent styling and coloring will acquire a healthy shine in just one procedure.

Even if the hair looks good visually, then a portion of keratin will still not hurt them. However, it is important to monitor the quality of the products used and remember about safety precautions during the hair straightening operation.

IMPORTANT: purchase a straightening product only from trusted suppliers, otherwise there is a chance, instead of a luxurious head, to get a bald spot on the back of your head.

According to the manufacturers, the effect of the keratinization procedure can last up to six months. However, in many respects, the duration of the composition depends on the initial condition of the hair. If they are porous and damaged, the procedure may have to be repeated after a few months.

However, it is worth noting that keratin tends to accumulate in the hair, so the strands will have to be processed less and less every time.

After keratin straightening, the strands become smooth and silky, they feel very soft to the touch. They are easy to comb even without the use of special tools, self-styling is greatly simplified.

Myths

The controversy surrounding the keratin straightening procedure has not subsided since its inception.

What are the disadvantages of keratinization? And are they all true?

This procedure is stressful for the hair.

This is partly a myth, because modern formulations do not have a negative effect on the strands.

On the contrary, their restoration takes place., which allows you to give even the most "killed" curls a decent look. On the other hand, if the hair is thin and sparse, then the weight associated with keratinization can lead to hair loss.

Loss of volume

Much depends on the medium. There are solutions on the market that provide smoothing of hair without loss of volume. Another way not to lose root volume is not to apply the composition to the scalp, but to retreat from the roots by two to three centimeters. However, some do not mind at all that their hairstyle was absolutely smooth.

This effect can be achieved when using a concentrate with strong straightening properties and only in a salon with a good specialist.

Hair gets dirty quickly after keratin straightening.

It is a myth. If the procedure is carried out in accordance with the specified technology and using high-quality products, then the hair, on the contrary, will retain its fresh look longer. According to reviews, most girls note that keratinization helped them to stop washing their hair every day.

Formaldehyde

Most modern formulations do not have this component in their composition. or it is in a low concentration that does not produce an unpleasant odor. However, if you decide to carry out the procedure during pregnancy or lactation, you must carefully monitor the composition of the solution used.

IMPORTANT: if possible, it is better to completely abandon keratin straightening during this period, since there is a likelihood of an unexpected allergic reaction to one of the substances that are included in the product.

The heat burns the hair.

If you have applied enough product to the strands, then a hot iron is not terrible for them. Keratin is sealed inside the hair under the influence of high temperature, but this does not affect the quality of the curl at all.

How to do it yourself at home?

We will tell you how keratin hair straightening is done at home. Here is a detailed instruction:

1. Before starting straightening, you need to properly prepare your hair in order to achieve a positive result. They are washed with a special shampoo that has a cleansing effect. To completely remove dirt from the strands, wash your hair twice.
2. Further, with the help of a terry towel, remove excess moisture.
3. Hair should be slightly damp.
4. Comb hair and distribute into small strands. Use a wide-toothed comb.
5. So that they do not get tangled, each strand is fixed with a clip.
6. The width of the strand should be no more than 3 cm.
7. Next, prepare the composition. Its volume directly depends on the length of the hair. On average, this is about 100 grams. They fill a spray bottle.
8. Treat each strand with the composition, leaving a distance of 1 cm from the roots.
9. The treated curls are combed.
10. The creatine composition is kept on the hair for 15 to 30 minutes. To make it better absorbed, it is recommended to dry the hair with a hairdryer, setting the temperature regime to the minimum.
11. Next, alignment is carried out with an iron. Each strand must be processed up to 7-10 times.

IMPORTANT: If the hair is thin or colored, the processing temperature should be 200 degrees. In general, the temperature is set at 230 degrees.

• 12. Carefully comb each strand.

Now you know how to straighten curls at home. The recipe is not as complicated as it might seem at first glance.

Is it worth it or not?

Let's talk about the unconditional positive effects of keratin hair straightening at home. First of all, the curls become smooth and shiny, easy to comb, even only after a shower or rain, do not get confused under any weather conditions, do not electrify.

In addition, keratin protects curls from harmful environmental influences

The benefits are obvious, but let's take a look at the other side.The composition for the best keratin straightening contains formaldehyde, the vapors of which are very harmful to the body, so the procedure can only be carried out in a well-ventilated area, and even better - in a disposable mask.

[Before the next procedure, the hair must completely get rid of the keratin, otherwise it will simply break under its own weight.

For this, at first, it will take 1-2 months, then from 4 to 6. Also, in the reviews they notice that smooth hair lacks volume, but this is not entirely a minus, rather a matter of taste 😉

Contraindications should be taken seriously. Unfortunately, cosmetic procedures, especially professional ones, are indispensable. In our case, these are:

• damage to the scalp, even the smallest wounds;
• diseases of the scalp;
• profuse hair loss;
• pregnancy and baby feeding;
• allergy to the components of the product.

Now you have all the information you need to learn the procedure itself! Forewarned is forearmed 🙂

What to choose?

Before asking yourself the question of what to choose - kerativnoe straightening, lamination or the use of gelatin, you should learn about each method separately.

Prescription gelatin

Many people compare the gelatinous procedure with lamination. In fact, the composition of the substances used in these products is somewhat different.

The composition of gelatin includes collagen protein of the connective tissue of animals. It is successfully used in cosmetology. If you add this product to a hair mask, it will create a protective film on your hair and act like collagen.

In the case of a gelatin mask, the effect after the procedure with a folk remedy will be close to a professional one.

Keratin

This substance is obtained from sheep's wool. First, a keratin composition is applied to the hair.

After that, the hair is straightened with an iron heated to 200 degrees. Keratin straightening can also be done at home, the hair after the procedure will have a well-groomed and shiny appearance for 2-5 months.

Lamination

A special agent is applied to the hair, which is capable of passing oxygen, but at the same time the hair does not lose moisture and nutrition. Various vitamin supplements are included in the lamination products. The composition is applied along the entire length of the hair.

Experts recommend applying laminating masks to medium-thick hairstyles, as thin hair will become even rarer and more "sleek". And the thick hair under the weight of the product will become even heavier, the hair will pull down and begin to fall out.

Experts prefer keratin hair straightening, as this tool not only gives a beautiful look to the hairstyle, but also heals and also nourishes the hair roots.

Professional products for keratin straightening

The most popular professional products you can buy for your home are:

• set Cadiveu Brasil Cacau, which includes a cleansing shampoo, hair mask and the composition itself; presented in two volumes - 500 (from 7700 rubles) and 980 (from 12500) ml; Suitable for all hair types; there is no formaldehyde in the composition;

• HONMATokyo products presented in the form of sets, each of which contains a shampoo, product and hair mask; kits differ in the type of curls for which they are designed and in composition; minimum price - 8400 rubles; The CoffeeePremium set is considered the best, the preparations of which are based on the extract of coffee beans, which not only strengthens the hair, but also promotes its regeneration;

• Cocochoco - a line of products that are sold separately; directly a hair straightener costs from 2,000 rubles; after the procedure using these products, you must not wash, style and pin your hair for 72 hours; Cocochoco Gold is considered the best, which contains real 24-carat gold, due to which the hair acquires an antistatic effect, dries several times faster and is less susceptible to moisture;

• Inoar produces products for keratin straightening in sets that differ in composition; minimum price - 8300; The best remedy is considered to be G-Hair Keratin, which contains argan oil, shea extract and glycerin, not including keratin - they strengthen the hair, promote its regeneration, and protect it from ultraviolet rays.

Folk remedies

Some products that we use for food, with regular use, can become a good analogue of expensive professional products.

Vinegar mask

You will need:

• 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar (you can also use another one - if only the smell is pleasant);
• 2 tablespoons of sunflower or olive oil;
• 100 ml warm water.

Mix thoroughly and apply to dry hair. Wrap your head with cling film and wait half an hour, then wash off the mask with warm water and shampoo.

Starch mask with honey

You will need:

• 1 tablespoon of liquid honey (if the honey has crystallized, heat it up);
• 1 tablespoon of starch;
• 2 tablespoons sour cream;
• 50 ml of cold milk;
• 1 yolk.

1. 1. Stir all ingredients in a bowl until smooth and place in a water bath.
   2. While stirring constantly, bring the mask to thicken.
   3. Allow the composition to cool slightly and apply evenly to the hair.
   4. Wrap in plastic or bag.
   5. Wash off the mask after 40 minutes using shampoo.

Dark beer

For short-term hair straightening, you can use unfiltered dark beer. To do this, wash your hair, pour 300 ml of this drink into a wide container, moisten a foam rubber sponge in the "product" and go over each strand with it. Wait for your hair to dry and comb through it.

Colorless henna

Henna restores and straightens the hair structure. In order not to give your hair an unexpected tint, use a colorless product.

1. Dilute 25 grams of henna with warm water to a sour cream consistency, apply it to damp hair and leave for an hour.
2. Rinse off with conditioner, comb through your hair, and then wash your hair with shampoo.

Use henna 2-3 times a week for a month.

Gelatin

Gelatin envelops each hair beautifully, clogging and pulling. For gelatin lamination (this is what the procedure is called) necessary:

1. Wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner.
2. Remove excess moisture from the curls.
3. Pour 30 grams of gelatin with cold water.
4. Wait until it swells.
5. Heat the gelatin in a water bath until the lumps dissolve.
6. Add a little hair balm (to make the mask easier to rinse off).
7. Apply the composition to the curls without touching the roots (it is enough to leave 2-3 cm).
8. Warm your head with a bag and towel.
9. Wait an hour.
10. Rinse hair with cool water.

Almost all the products discussed above have a cumulative effect, that is, the result is noticeable after the first procedure, but the hair will become straight after a month of regular procedures.

Burdock, castor, olive oil

These products make curls perfectly smooth. To achieve good results, any of the oils should be applied to the hair and allowed to sit for 1 hour.

Important! The head must be wrapped in foil. Finally, wash the curls with shampoo. Using the product three times a week will help to get excellent results.

Many girls are interested in how to straighten bangs. To do this, it is enough to apply oil only to this part of the hairstyle. This will allow you to quickly achieve excellent results.

Tea brewing

1. To get a good result, take 1 small spoonful of black tea and mix with the same amount of sugar.
2. Pour in water and wait for the tea to brew.
3. Apply the finished product to the strands.
4. Blow dry your hair, pulling the curls down.

Hair straightening shampoo

There are quite a few effective tools on sale that allow you to make curls smooth and beautiful.A straightening shampoo must contain several chemical ingredients.

Among them, it is worth highlighting sulfate, lauryl sulfate, sodium hydroxide.

Such funds must necessarily include panthenol, silicone, castor oil. These ingredients will make the hair softer and more manageable. To keep them smooth for as long as possible, it is worth choosing formulations with keratin and amino acids.

In addition, shampoos should include natural substances - vitamins, silk proteins, herbal extracts. High-quality straightening products must contain avocado oil, honey, green tea.

To make the shampoo more effective, you can apply a special hair straightening cream after using it.

Pros of keratin hair straightening

• after the procedure, the hair is easy to style and shine;
• hair looks healthy;
• curly hair becomes more manageable;
• hair is protected from harmful solar radiation and other harmful environmental influences;
• hair breaks less;
• hair dries faster.

Necessary funds - what do you need?

How to choose?

The choice of drugs must be competent and thoughtful. It is necessary not only to select means for straightening hair, they should also nourish and heal the hair follicles.

To do this, you can read reviews or consult an experienced craftsman.

It is better to purchase means for keratin straightening in specialized stores, where professional cosmetics are sold. At the same time, one should not be guided by a low price, high-quality drugs cannot be cheap.

For the procedure, you will need the following drugs:

• Deep cleansing shampoo.
• Keratin straightening composition.
• Balm mask.
• You need to prepare the following tools:
• Comb with one row of teeth.
• Brushing (this is a large round brush).
• A spray bottle or brushes to apply the product.
• Hair dryer (set to gentle mode).
• Iron.

Possible mistakes

In order for the keratin straightening to go smoothly, you need to be aware of possible errors in the procedure and methods of fixing them:

• Do not apply the keratin composition to the roots and scalp. It is necessary to make a deviation of 1-1.5 cm.
• You don't need to apply too much product to your hair, as well as too little. At the same time, the hair should be combed well, if there are surplus funds, then it is better to apply them to the ends of the strands, they need more nutrition.
• When using a hair dryer, you should not dry your keratin-treated hair with warm or hot air.
• When the hair is overdried, the silicone, which performs the function of thermal protection, will evaporate, and the strands will receive a thermal burn. In addition, the keratin becomes active under the influence of heat and subsequently does not straighten.
• If the hair is damaged, the temperature on the styler should be below 230 degrees.

Further care of curls

Here are the basic rules for hair care after keratin straightening:

1. You should not wash your hair for the next three days.
2. Also, for three days you do not need to wear anything on your head at all, this applies to hairpins, elastic bands, hats, headbands, etc.
3. In the next three days, any impact on the hairstyle is prohibited, for example, the use of a hairdryer, tongs, curling irons, ironing, etc.
4. 2 weeks after straightening, any chemical procedures are prohibited.

Types of keratin straightening for different hair types

The most popular countries that produce keratin straightening products are Brazil and the USA. Brazilian Keratin lasts longer (up to 6 months) thanks to its formula, which uses more aggressive chemical components.

American Keratin is softer in composition and more expensive in cost.

And its main disadvantage is that the straightening effect lasts only up to 2 months. You can also highlight keratin hair straightening by the effect and its duration. Choose the one that suits your hair type and condition.

Brazilian keratin straightening

This keratin treatment radically straightens and smoothes frizzy hair. In doing so, you do not sacrifice volume. How is Brazilian keratin hair straightening done? It's simple - first, the stylist applies a special straightening agent, and then dries the strands with a hairdryer so that the composition is absorbed. The professional then uses an iron to seal the keratin product. The procedure takes about an hour.

The effect lasts from 3 months to six months. The aggressiveness of the composition depends on the specific manufacturer of the product.

• Who is it suitable for? Brazilian keratin straightening is suitable for girls with very curly hair that frizzy from moisture.

Gentle keratin straightening

Gentle hair straightening with keratin fights frizzy strands, but not as drastically as Brazilian straightening does. After the procedure, the curls become soft, smooth, but also remain wavy. The stylist applies a special product from root to tip. Further styling with a hairdryer and ironing. The effect lasts up to 2 months.

• Who is it suitable for? Gentle keratin straightening is recommended for fine, weak and wavy hair.

Japanese keratin straightening

Japanese keratin straightening lasts up to 9 months, if the result is maintained with care products. During the procedure, the master first applies Brazilian keratin, and then seals it with a hairdryer and iron. Then the stylist uses a special straightening product from Japanese brands. A professional applies it with a comb. An hour after styling, the master rinses the hair and dries it with a hairdryer.

• Who is it suitable for? For all hair types, except for severely damaged and weakened curls.

Express keratin straightening

This keratin hair straightening is quickly washed off. Serum keratin is applied to the hair and sealed with a hairdryer and iron. After the procedure, it is recommended to use a keratin-based shampoo without sulfates. This way the result will last longer. Up to about 6 weeks.

• Who is it suitable for? For those with wavy or straight hair that is difficult to control due to high humidity.

Conclusion

As it was found out, keratin straightening at home is quite possible. The main thing is to purchase a quality product and strictly follow the instructions. Only then will the hair acquire a healthy, shiny appearance and the desired shape.