Means for keratin hair straightening without formaldehyde

As you know, many women strive for a variety of hairstyles. Straight hair curls, and lush curls, on the contrary, straighten. The keratin straightening procedure helps to give your hair perfect smoothness and a well-groomed look for a long time. However, this manipulation negatively affects the health of the hair. This is due to the fact that safe substances are not always used for the procedure.

For a stunning effect while maintaining healthy curls, it is recommended to use formaldehyde-free keratin straightening products.

Formaldehyde is a transparent toxic gas. It is actively used as a preservative in cosmetic preparations, it is considered permitted and safe for use in an allowable amount of up to 0.2%. In the process of keratin straightening, formaldehyde plays the role of a kind of catalyst in the implementation of chemical processes. It destroys disulfide compounds in the hair structure, thereby straightening it. However, in Europe the substance is considered carcinogenic. Experts even find a direct causal relationship with the occurrence of oncological pathologies. From time to time, there are cases of the appearance of diseases of the nervous, respiratory and reproductive systems, as well as various skin diseases, both among stylists and their clients.

Unfortunately, all keratin straightening formulations contain formaldehyde, only in various forms. That is, when purchasing a drug that says "formaldehyde-free", you should take into account that this is not entirely true. That is, formaldehyde may be absent in the product in liquid form, but when the strands are heated, it may appear in gaseous form. Safer formaldehyde-free straightening products contain aldehydes and aldehyde acids, which are transformed into formaldehyde under the action of high temperatures. Such formulations have a shorter lasting effect, but are more gentle.

The technique for performing this procedure occurs in stages. First, you need to wash your hair several times with a special cleansing shampoo, which will allow you to remove the remnants of various care products from the curls. Such washing allows to open the scales of the hair shaft and make its structure looser. Then a composition containing liquid keratin is applied along the entire length of the hair, with the exception of the root zone. The tool is left on the strands for half an hour.

Then the hair is dried with an iron heated to 230 ° C.

For additional hydration and nutrition, a special hair mask is used. After the procedure, the smooth effect can last up to 4 months. It should be noted that immediately after keratin straightening (up to 3 days), it is not recommended to wash your hair and use various accessories.

In pursuit of beauty, many women face a difficult choice between health and a chic look. Fortunately, innovative technologies in hairdressing make it possible to use formaldehyde-free keratin hair straighteners that are not harmful to health.

Hair products that do not include formaldehyde are included in the list of professional cosmetics. Among them:

• Brazilian Blowout;
• Global Keratin;
• Kerarganic;
• Fix Nanokeratin;
• Keratin Research Inverto;
• Inoar.

Brazilian Blowout is used for amino acid smoothing of damaged curls. The main task of this tool is treatment, so the effect of straight strands is not too long. The active composition of the product covers each hair with a protective shell, nourishes with the necessary amino acids, makes it look healthier and more well-groomed. After 3 months, Brazilian Blowout is safely washed out and the hairstyle regains its original appearance. This tool does not penetrate deep into the hair shaft and does not violate its structure.

Global Keratin is a super long lasting straightening agent. It evens out even very tight curls with ease, filling them with a natural shine. The obtained result lasts up to 4 months. This product contains natural keratin (up to 50%), which regenerates hair after the first use. When used regularly, Global Keratin provides a cumulative effect of healthy straight strands.

Kerarganic is a product that contains such natural substances as keratin, organic extracts, fatty amino acids, essential oils. It has a healing effect on the hair and scalp. The hairstyle acquires an attractive shine and a healthy look, and is easier to style.

Fix Nanokeratin deeply restores and straightens the hair structure. Thanks to protein keratin, the hairstyle acquires an aesthetically pleasing appearance, natural shine. The innovative formula of the product allows you to maintain the result obtained for up to 6 months. With strict adherence to technology, it is possible to use Fix Nanokeratin at home.

Keratin Research Inverto is a polypeptide complex of hydrolyzed keratin, which in its composition is as similar to hair amino acids as possible. This product penetrates deeply into the weakened hair shaft and regenerates it. Keratin Research Inverto provides proper care for curls, works gently on the hair, does not irritate the scalp.

Inoar is a natural hair care product. The drug is able to straighten curls for a short time. Moreover, it has a beneficial effect on the structure of the hair. It can be used for adolescents and lactating women, which fully confirms the safety of this product.

One of the positive aspects of using a formaldehyde-free keratin straightening product is the minimal effect on the hair structure. When using such drugs, the disulfide bond is not destroyed, but stretched, which is confirmed by the return of the original appearance of the hairstyle after the end of the alignment effect. As for formaldehyde products, after washing them out, the curls look much worse, and it is almost impossible to restore them.

The next advantage of formaldehyde-free cosmetics is a health-improving, strengthening cumulative effect. After several keratin leveling procedures, the hair is almost completely restored.

Of the shortcomings, the high cost of the procedure is most often noted. It is due to the high percentage of the main ingredient (keratin), which itself is not cheap. Often, cheap hair straighteners contain keratin in very small doses (5-10%).

Many keratin straighteners have a pungent odor. In addition, they require a lot of time to carry out the procedure (up to 4 hours). Unfortunately, there is a significant risk of purchasing counterfeit products. And finally, in some cases, the use of drugs without formaldehyde does not allow achieving the desired effect. This usually applies to girls with very hard and small curls.

When choosing a product for keratin hair straightening, it is recommended to consult a specialist in the hairdressing industry. It is important to take into account the individual characteristics of the structure of the curls and the desired result. Perhaps, to achieve the "one-time" effect of straight hair and save money, it will be enough to use a styler or iron. Although it is worth noting that the result of a larger financial investment will allow you to achieve the longest possible effect of healthy and even strands.

For an overview of keratin products, see the next video.