How to get rid of permed hair?

Perm is an old and proven way to create beautiful curls, however, situations often arise when you need to get rid of curls quickly. There are quite a few ways to remove curls, and which one to use will depend on the degree of damage to the hair and on the reasons why it was decided to straighten it.

There can be several reasons for removing a perm, and the most common of them is a failed perm, in which the curl turned out to be more intense than expected or, on the contrary, could not fully form. It often happens that on one part of the head the curls turned out to be flawless, while on others they did not curl at all. The second reason for straightening curls is scalding hair, as a result of which they have lost their vitality and become stiff as wire.

Burned strands begin to tangle, break and comb poorly, which is why they require immediate treatment and straightening. At the same time, you should pay attention to a very important point: if not only the hair, but also its cuticle was damaged by the reagents, which led to severe hair loss, then in no case should you straighten the hair. In such situations, it is necessary to seek professional help from a trichologist who will prescribe effective treatment and help stop hair loss.

Another reason for removing the "chemistry" is the discrepancy between the expectations of the result obtained, when a woman realizes that the resulting hairstyle is not exactly what she wanted to get.... In such cases, it is recommended to let the hair recover after aggressive exposure to chemical components, and after 4 weeks start straightening.

The modern market offers a huge number of hair straightening products that differ in the mechanism of action on the curls, the duration of the effect and the price. Below are the most popular products that have many positive reviews and are most often used both in hairdressing salons and at home.

They help not only get rid of frizz, but also restore the structure of the hair, restoring its lost strength and shine. The advantages of using such drugs are ease of use, the ability to perform procedures at home, and a long-term effect reaching 4-5 months. In addition, keratins provide the hair with prolonged UV protection and protect it from drying out during heat exposure. Among the disadvantages of keratin products, the hair becomes heavier and becomes quickly dirty, which often causes general untidiness of the head. The cost of some drugs is also too high, which can reach 12 thousand rubles.

However, these funds belong to the premium class, and at home they can be replaced with budget samples. The main disadvantage of keratin products is the presence of contraindications for their use. For example, many formulations should not be used by pregnant women, nursing mothers, allergy sufferers and people suffering from cancer. This is due to the presence of formaldehyde, which is often included in their composition, and with its negative effect on the body. In addition, many drugs have an unpleasant, pungent odor that can persist on the hair for some time.

Among keratin preparations, one cannot fail to note the Brazilian remedy for highly curly hair Bombshell Gloss, which is one of the most effective today. From the first minutes it restores the damaged hair structure, fills the pores formed as a result of exposure to aggressive chemicals, and makes the hair elastic and strong.

As a result, the curls are straightened, and their split ends are sealed and do not fluff. After using Bombshell Gloss, you do not need to apply an iron - the hair remains absolutely straight even after washing. This effect is due to the presence in the preparation of protein, amino acids, cocoa and coconut butter, as well as keratin obtained from sheep wool.

Such funds are also often used after unsuccessful "chemistry". Their advantages include ease of use, high vitamin content, long-lasting straightening effect and powerful protective properties. Moreover, gels are easy to wash off and do not accumulate static electricity. So, to remove the composition, you just need to wash your hair with a regenerating shampoo and dry it naturally. Among the disadvantages of straightening gels is the tendency of hair to stick together and weakening of its structure with prolonged use in combination with a hairdryer.

Natura Siberica gel, which contains a large amount of vitamins and silk proteins, as well as Altai sea buckthorn and amaranth oil, has a good straightening effect. The mixture is applied to moistened strands and slightly dried with a hairdryer. Hair remains straight for one day.

They only help in case of failed "chemistry", when the curl did not have time to form, and the hair became fluffy and naughty. With intense curls, such formulations are powerless.The benefits of shampoos include the presence of natural ingredients, natural oils and vitamins, protection from thermal effects and effective straightening of moderate waviness.

Among the minuses, they note the impossibility of using for very curly curls and an increase in the fat content of the hair from frequent use. Good results of hair straightening are provided by Global Keratin shampoo, which contains a protein complex, restores the hair structure and improves its appearance. After washing, straighten the hair with an iron or hairdryer.

It is better to straighten curls after a perm under the supervision of professional masters who have extensive experience working with curly and damaged hair, and who actively use the most modern means. Hair straightening in the salon is done in several ways, the most effective of which are discussed below.

• Chemical straightening is considered the most persistent and effective, however, it is very harmful to the hair. The procedure takes quite a long time and lasts from 3 to 5 hours. A protective cream must be applied to the scalp, and guanidine hydroxide and ammonium thioglycollate are used as chemicals. After the hair has softened, the "chemistry" is washed off, a thermal protective solution is applied, and straightened with an iron. Next, a substance is applied that stops the effect of the straightening mixture and the head is washed.

• Keratin straightening is the most expensive, but at the same time, hair-safe procedure. The essence of the method is that a keratin preparation is applied to clean hair and straightened with an iron. However, with keratin products, you need to be very careful and inform the master in advance about existing allergic reactions. This will help you choose a more gentle product that does not have formaldehyde in its composition, and safely carry out the procedure. The effect of keratin straightening depends on the type of hair, and on average is about 3 months.

• Bio-straightening is the safest and most natural method, and is carried out using cellulose or gelatin. The applied composition envelops each hair and contributes to its straightening and healing. To do this, the composition is applied to the entire length of the hair, retreating from the roots by 1.5-2 cm, put on a plastic cap and kept for 60 minutes. Then the head is rinsed with cool water and dried naturally. The effect of the drugs lasts for 2 months, and the key to success is a ban on shampooing for three days from the moment of straightening, and refraining from using a hair dryer.

• Japanese straightening similar to the previous one, with the only difference that the main active ingredient is not gelatin with cellulose, but cysteamine, which is a protein complex. The drug is also applied along the entire length of the curls and kept for 6 hours. The effect of straight hair lasts for about a year.

You can also straighten curls after a perm at home. There are several different ways to do this, and the choice of a particular one depends on the intensity of the curl and the desired effect.

So, to remove the main "curliness" will help the use of an iron, which is used in combination with mousses, thermal protection products and moisturizing sprays. When straightening yourself, you must adhere to the following algorithm:

1. wash your hair with a straightening shampoo and dry it slightly;
2. apply a thermal protective compound to wet curls and distribute it along the entire length;
3. comb your hair and use hairpins to divide it into strands 3 cm wide;
4. apply a silicone composition, a smoothing serum, or a preparation based on coconut or sea buckthorn oils on the first strand;
5. run along the entire length of the strand with an iron, starting from the very roots;
6. do the same with all the strands in turn;
7. fix the result obtained with varnish.

You can also remove curls for a short time after the "chemistry" with a hair dryer. For this, the head is also washed with shampoo straightening curls and treated with balm. Then, with a comb with rare teeth, comb the curls and apply a smoothing mousse to them. Then, in small strands, the hair is wrapped around a round comb and, pulling it down, dried with a hairdryer. It is advisable to move from the face to the back of the head, straightening the curls from the roots to the very ends. At the end of the procedure, the hairstyle is fixed with a strong fixation varnish.

Traditional methods are the most gentle way to straighten curls and provide powerful support for chemically damaged hair. There are several effective recipes based on the use of available home and pharmacy products.

• Natural oils. The straightening composition consists of olive, burdock and castor oils, taken in equal proportions, with the addition of a small amount of lemon juice and jojoba oil. The components are mixed well, heated in a water bath and, starting from the roots, are applied to the curls. In case of significant damage to the cuticles, it is recommended to rub a small amount of the mixture into the scalp. Then the curls are wrapped with a towel and the mixture is left for 30 minutes. Then the oils are washed off, and the hair is slightly dried and straightened with a hair dryer or iron.

• The cognac-vinegar mixture also straightens the "chemistry" and nourishes the damaged strands. You can do it like this: mix 20 ml of cognac, the same amount of apple cider vinegar and 5 drops of almond oil in a shallow container, heat it slightly in a water bath and apply it on the head. After 50 minutes, the composition is washed off with shampoo, and the hair is treated with a smoothing mousse. This mixture will not only straighten the curls, but also give the curls a healthy shine.

• Oil and gelatin mask prepared like this: 2 tbsp. l. shampoo is mixed with 1 tbsp. l. gelatin and three drops of jojoba oil. After swelling, the composition is applied to clean, slightly moistened curls, and left for 50 minutes. Then the mask is washed off with water, and the hair is dried with a hairdryer.

• Honey mixture prepared as follows: a glass of honey is heated in a water bath, applied to curls along the entire length and left for 15-20 minutes. Then the honey is washed off with shampoo and the curls are smoothed with a hairdryer.

• Iranian henna can also be used to straighten curls. To do this, the composition is applied to the entire length of the hair, and after 40 minutes it is washed off. Due to the enveloping effect, the natural pigment significantly thickens and makes the hair heavier, which is why it straightens under its own weight.

The process of straightening hair after a perm, see the following video.