A simple and convenient means for straightening hair, which has undeniable advantages:
- fast enough you can make a smooth hair,
- this accessory is always at hand,
- reasonable ratio of price and long service life
- with proper selection of devices, a negative effect on curls will be minimized.
Cons about which you should also know:
- if you have very curly hair, then the iron itself will not cope with the task,
- the effect of straightening does not last long - humid air, fog, etc. return hair in original condition
- You can not use the ironing often.
Tips for choosing:
1. When buying a flat iron, pay attention to models with the ability to vary the temperature.
2. Availability of ionization function.
3. The working surface should be teflon or tourmaline.
The use of a hair dryer can create a miracle?
Only a little curly hair can be tamed with a hair dryer. If you are the owner of elastic spirals on your head, then this option will be weak for you.
In order for the effect to last at least a day, it is necessary to apply mousse for styling on slightly moist strands, and only then use a hairdryer.
This arrangement has its positive aspects:
- fairly small price despite the fact that the service life is very large
- if you adjust for the supply of cold air, the negative impact can be minimized.
- as you know, this installation option will last only in dry weather.
Hair straightening: "chemistry" the opposite
Do you know that there are ways of straightening curls that look like a perm, but act the opposite - straighten hair? This, of course, is a harmful procedure and expensive (from several thousand to several tens of thousands of rubles), but the effect is rather long. That part of the hair, which has undergone treatment, will remain flat forever.
Even if you really want, this method can not be used during pregnancy, with a tendency to increased pressure, seborrhea, etc. The composition is very harmful, detrimental to the hair structure itself.
Keratin straightening is fashionable, but is it harmless?
Such straightening is based on the use of liquid keratin, which gives the strands smoothness and extra shine. And he can not straighten hair, and acts as a moisturizing component in the mixture.
The conclusion is sad: keratin straightening is actually chemical straightening, there are aldehydes in the composition of the straightening liquid, and most often formaldehyde. Do or not do straightening this way - you decide. How to determine how aggressive the composition that the hairdresser will use? And what is the duration of the effect you promise? The longer the term - the more harmful the composition.
Can a mask or shampoo make a miracle?
Applied cosmetics only for a short period of time give a smooth, and even then not perfect. And they certainly will not be able to tame the mischievous curls.
What is the plus, you ask? These tools do not change the structure of the hair, but if, for example, they are crammed with silicones, they can significantly weight the hair and thereby slightly straighten them.
The harmlessness of this kind of means is relative, since it contains only chemical elements.
Folk remedies for straightening hair - the people!
With rectification folk recipes will not help us much. At once we will say that the result of this kind of manipulation will not be absolute and will not last long. These are masks based on vegetable oils (olive, burdock and castor), this is rinsing the hair with sweet tea (for a cup of tea, 1 teaspoon sugar).
Which option to choose? Every woman has her favorite way. It is a pity, of course, that there is no ideal among them. If you want to try chemical hair straightening, then first make sure of the professional reputation of the master and the salon.
2. Chicken eggs and olive oil
Protein, which is contained in chicken eggs, is very often used as an active ingredient in various hair care products.
His action also stops hair loss and promotes their growth. As a result, you will have strong and thick hair.
We offer you to strengthen the properties of chicken eggs, adding to it the healthy fats that make up the olive oil. It will make your hair is not only healthy, but also smoother and shiny.
Ingredients:
- 2 chicken eggs
- 1/4 cup olive oil (57.5 g)
Cooking method:
- Beat the eggs and mix them with olive oil.
- Use the mixture as a conditioner for hair (or mask). Apply it to wet hair and leave to act for 30 minutes, then rinse with plenty of water.
- Repeat the procedure 3 times a week.
3. Rice flour and chicken egg
Rice flour in combination with egg white will be the perfect solution to cope with excessive sebum production (fat) on the scalp, as well as brittle hair and uncontrollable curls.
The nutrients that make up this home remedy will strengthen the hair roots and will help to smooth the hair without the use of ironing.
Ingredients:
- 1 egg white
- 5 tablespoons rice flour (50 g)
Cooking method:
- Beat egg white and mix it with rice flour.
- Moisten the hair and apply the prepared mixture on it so that it is completely covered.
- Then comb a little, put on a shower cap and leave to act for 1 hour.
- After the specified time, wash your hair with shampoo. Repeat the procedure twice a week.
4. Coconut, oatmeal and starch
This home remedy combines the properties of fresh coconut, ground oatmeal and cornstarch.
Their nutrients allow not only to straighten unruly hair, but also help them grow faster and, moreover, regulate the acid-base balance of the scalp.
Ingredients:
- 1/2 fresh coconut
- 1 tablespoon of ground oat flakes (10 g)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch (10 g)
- 1/2 cup milk (125 ml)
Cooking method:
- Grate the coconut pulp on a grater and mix in a blender with milk and ground oatmeal.
- Then strain, pour into a ladle and put on a slow fire.
- Dilute the cornstarch in a little water and add to the mixture.
- Stir constantly with a wooden spoon (until the mixture thickens and becomes creamy).
- After that, remove from the heat, wait until the mixture has cooled and apply on the hair along the entire length with light massaging movements.
- Put on a shower cap and leave for exposure for 1 hour.
- After the specified time, rinse with water and repeat the procedure three times a week.
5. Olive oil and jasmine oil
Essential oils restore hair structure, nourish their roots and stimulate growth. So, if you have dry and brittle hair, this tool is for you!
It combines jasmine oil and olive oil. As a result, you get a nourishing cream that allows you to straighten your hair and smooth it.
Ingredients:
- 3 tablespoons of olive oil (48 g)
- 3 capsules of jasmine oil
- 2 tablespoons of ammonia free hair conditioner (30 g)
Cooking method:
- Put all the ingredients in one container and mix until a mass of uniform consistency is formed.
- Apply to clean, damp hair (after shampooing) and leave on for 20 minutes.
- Wash out and comb it immediately without using a hairdryer.
- Repeat the procedure twice a week.
Well, are you ready to try yourself in a new image without harming your hair? Indeed, despite the fact that all the above home remedies do not give the result as quickly as the usual and "harmful" (spoiling hair), they are really worth your attention.
Number One Smoothing Agent
The number one hair straightener is definitely a hot iron or straightener. With it, styling is obtained neat and beautiful, both for special occasions and for every day. The only trouble is that daily use of the ironing is still reflected on your strands, making them brittle, drained and lifeless.
The output will be a thorough hair care and thermal protection. For example, hairline “Pure Line”, which is called “Thermal Protection”. Apply it on the palm of your hand and spread it well in your hair before hot styling.
The tool with calendula extract will help the hair to keep its shape for a long time, additionally moisturize and protect it at a temperature of up to two hundred degrees.
Hair straightening products at high temperatures
"Technique" reached the point that there appeared special smoothing agents for hair, the useful properties of which are revealed at high temperatures. These products include thermoactive cream TIGI Bed Head Straighten Out with polymers. Together with a hot iron, they are the perfect couple that will keep the strands smooth for up to two days. Incredible!
Shampoo as a smoothing agent for hair
Shampoo can hardly be called a hair straightener in the truest sense of the word. Still, for straightening strands it is very important. Than you wash your head, then set the tone for the finished styling. If the shampoo is hard, intensively washing the hair up to squeaking, then most likely they will become dry and begin to push, and there is no need to talk about any mirror smoothness.
If you want to enjoy the look of straight, shiny, heavy and filled from the inside hair, the shampoo should be soft and enriched with nutrients. For example, as shampoo Dove Advanced Hair Series "transforming care" with African macadamia oil. It nourishes the hair, gives it shine and silk smoothness, and now you are one step closer to the mirror smoothness of the strands.
Hair straightening products: balm
No smoothing agents for hair will not work fully if you do not use the conditioner after each wash. It is worth applying it for hair of any texture, but if you want to achieve smoothness and shine, balms and conditioners are the “mast”. After shampooing your hair with a shampoo, gently squeeze out the hair and apply a little conditioner along the entire length, backing off a couple of centimeters from the roots. Soak for a moment and rinse with cool water.
This will help close the cuticle scales and further smooth the hair, so that they are easier to style and not fluffed. Well, if you use Dove's “Transforming Care” hair conditioner with macadamia oil, this will smooth out the strands and make them shine.
Oil smoothing hair
In general, take a look at the care with oils, if you want to make your hair more straight and smooth. Oil care makes hair a little heavier, but this, according to the law of gravity, contributes to straightening, and a healthy shine after additional treatment will be only a plus.
For example, take a look at dry Dove oil “Transforming care”. Its formula with coconut, macadamia, almond and sunflower oils nourishes the hair and restores their damaged areas. Just do not apply oil before hot straightening - this can damage the hair and the surface of the ironing or other thermal hair straighteners.
Permanent hair straightener
If you want a magic wand that will straighten the curls forever (or until new, non-straightened areas of hair grow back), you should try Japanese straightening. It has almost nothing to do with Japan, but it will be perhaps the most effective smoothing agent for hair in this rating.
Hair straighteners: how to prolong the effect
Of course, the duration of the effect of such a hair smoothing agent, such as keratin straightening, depends on the subsequent care. Usually masters recommend shampoos and balsams with the most natural composition, so that keratin does not wash as long as possible. A good example of such products are Timotei “Soft Care” shampoo and balsam without silicones, parabens and dyes, but with organic green tea extract.
Smoothing agents for hair: lamination
Lamination is often (but not always) a hair straightening agent if it contains straightening components. The task of lamination is to cover each hair with an invisible shiny film, due to which the hair becomes heavier and more radiant. The effect after such a procedure lasts about a month.
Hair straightener: home lamination
Laminating effect on the hair can be achieved at home with the help of "Burdock" oil 5 in 1 brand "Pure Line". To this end, the manufacturer recommends applying oil only once a week for a month. Along with other smoothing agents for hair, burdock oil helps curls become smoother and shiny.
Hair straightener: lotion
Another way to straighten the strands is to stretch them along the entire length with a round brush under a hot spray of a hair dryer. To protect the hair in this case, you should first apply a thermoactive TIGI Bed Head Superstar Blowdry Lotion lotion. The hotter the hair dryer, the stronger the effect of the product - not only as a smoothing agent for hair, but also protective, conditioning and giving additional volume.
Smoothing agent for hair: mask
Speaking of hair straighteners, we can not mention the mask. After all the manipulations with pulling and hot devices, you must have at least one repairing procedure a week. For example, the use of Dove Hair Therapy mask “Intensive Recovery” with Keratin Repair technology for damaged hair. Strands with her become stronger, shiny and smooth, that is, halfway to straightening.
Hair straightener against fluffiness
If, after straightening, the hair begins to push, then even after all the efforts, you can forget about the exquisite smooth hairstyle. Or not? Try a regular lacquer as a finishing smoothing agent for hair. That is, not ordinary, but the Natural Glitter varnish of the Pure Line brand with clover extract. It will quickly help to smooth the furry hairs and get rid of static, provide the strands with mobile fixation and hydration.
Smoothing agent for hair: oil-jelly
TIGI Bed Head Screw It disciplining indelible oil-jelly will also help to cope with downy hair and “childish” hairs. This product with an unusual texture is used both as a hair straightener and for giving clarity to curls. The principle of its operation is simple - smoothing the cuticle scales, moisturizing and conditioning, and then you decide yourself whether to twist the curls or pull the strands.
Anti-moisture hair straightener
What else keeps the hair straight and smooth? Of course, wet weather, which in any season spoils the mood and styling. And then TIGI Bed Head Get Twisted Finishing Spray with moisture protection comes to the rescue - it dries and moisturizes quickly, but does not make the hair heavier. After all the tricks and smoothing hair spray will help keep your hair straight in any weather!
Chemical hair straightening - what is it?
This method is in many ways reminiscent of the classic perm - a special composition is applied to the hair, which completely changes their natural form. In this case, it turns curly curls into straight lines. To do this, use a set of drugs, consisting of a chemical reagent, fixative, neutralizer and conditioner.
History of creation
Hair straightening has a rather funny origin history.In 1872, he was opened by an ordinary housewife, Eric Friedman. She stroked the linen, accidentally walked the iron on the strand hanging on the ironing board and was surprised to find that the spring had turned into a perfectly smooth curl.
The idea of "smoothing" the hair went to the people and she was inspired by the inventor Simon Monroe. In 1906, the world saw the first comb-straightener.
It cost quite expensive, and not every owner of curls could afford it. She could not buy it and Jennifer Bell Schofield, but she came up with what can be considered a prototype of the modern curling. The girl fastened two metal plates on the hinge and the handle, getting the likeness of forceps.
The process of straightening itself looked as follows: the forceps dipped into boiling water, warmed up, after which the girl quickly ran them along the strands. This procedure took a lot of time and effort, but the result was worth it.
As for chemical straightening, Karl Nessler was the first who guessed using synthetic substances to change the structure of the hair shaft. He experimented on the hair of his spouse and eventually got such a composition that could be used both for curling and for straightening hair.
Hair dryer and comb
Pretty quick and short-lived styling. All you need is a hairdryer with thermal mode switching and a round brush (brushing).
- Wash your hair in the usual way and dry with a towel.
- Carefully comb your hair moving from the tips to the roots.
- Take the brushing and lightly twist the strand on them, pulling it off and straightening it.
- Take a hairdryer on the mode of hot air from root to tip, processing strand by strand.
- Fix the result obtained gel, varnish or foam.
Agent with glycerin or silicone
Glycerin and silicone are able to seal the hair and make it heavier due to the enveloping effect. Indelible products with the addition of these components smooth the protruding fluff, make porous hair more docile and fix the result of hot styling.
Try one of these tools before you start to blow-dry. The smoothness and brilliance will not disappoint you.
Iron or styler
One of the most popular ways to give your hair the desired shape.
- Wash and dry the hair with a hair dryer, spreading the foam with the effect of thermal protection on the strands.
- Comb the hair and for convenience, separate the curls at the top of the rubber band.
- Adjust the curler to the desired temperature mode - the thinner the hair, the lower the temperature should be.
- Slowly advance the curling iron from root to tip. Repeat the action until the hair is perfectly smooth.
Bio Smoothing
With bio-smoothing hair, natural and safe ingredients are used, thanks to which hair becomes smoother and healthier.
The procedure is quite expensive and takes from 3 to 6 hours, but the effect is worth it - the hair remains smooth and well-groomed from 2 months to six months.
Keratin straightening
The procedure is similar to bio-smoothing, but its composition is very different. The main active ingredient is keratin, which creates a microscopic protective film on each hair shaft.
The result is stored up to six months, after which the keratin straightening can be done again.
Chemical hair straightening
Chemical straightening makes the hair perfectly smooth, regardless of the complexity - this is fluffy hair, natural curls or even afro.
The classic composition is quite aggressive, but effective. According to the girls, the effect lasts from 6 to 12 monthsand, in some cases, it is sufficient only occasionally to carry out a correction in the root zone.
Pros and cons of chemical straightening
Consider the advantages and disadvantages of this method:
- Durability - the processed locks remain equal on term of 6 months or more.
- Makes the hair visually "heavier" and healthier. due to changes in the structure of the hair.
- Removes the effects of a failed perm, straightening artificial curls (it is worth doing the procedure only if absolutely necessary, since double chemical exposure severely damages the cuticle.
- Does not guarantee 100% result, if your hair is thick and hard.
- Injures thin, dry and brittle curls.
- May cause allergies.
- There is a risk of a chemical burn of the scalp.
Indications and Contraindications
This procedure is perfect for your hair if they:
- porous,
- fluffy
- curly,
- naughty,
- curly,
- comb badly
- not amenable to stacking.
However, before you start looking for a good beauty salon, check out the list of contraindications:
- bleached hair, not covered with pigment,
- black colored hair
- staining carried out less than 2 weeks before the procedure
- wounds, abrasions, inflammations on the scalp,
- menstruation,
- pregnancy,
- breastfeeding period,
- unstable hormonal state or hormone therapy,
- hypertension,
- seborrhea,
- state of alcohol or drugs,
- melirovanny hair (depending on the state).
Hair after chemical straightening, effect after the procedure, photo before and after
The chemical composition, getting inside the hair shaft completely changes its structure, modifying the usual spiral shape to a straight line. Hair becomes perfectly smooth, shiny and silky.
TOP 5 Tools for chemical hair straightening
Your attention the top 5 hair straighteners:
Goldwell's chemical straightening technology is the fruit of the joint work of German and Japanese cosmetology specialists. Due to the unique composition, which includes silk proteins, panthenol and vitamin complex, the hair is smoothed, becomes pleasant and soft to the touch and remain so for 6-9 months.
Thanks to a variety of chemical compositions, the master will be able to choose a means for permanent styling that is right for you. The only disadvantage of this product is a long session from 7 to 9 hours.
The Schwarzkopf Strait Styling Glatt Kit is designed for professional permanent straightening. After the session, the hair becomes shiny, soft and smooth.
The composition includes a unique complex of amino acids and vegetable proteins Active-Care +, which in combination make the hair stronger and more resistant to temperature changes and hot styling.
The manufacturer presented a choice of 3 set options:
- For curly and hard - Glatt 0,
- For wavy - Glatt 1,
- For damaged and stained - Glatt 2.
The result is stored for at least 3 months.after which you can make a correction in regrown areas.
Method 1. Straightening using hair ironing
Since the appearance of hair straightener (styler) undoubtedly leads among the ways of straightening unruly curls.
The advantages of this method are obvious:
- the cost of the ironing is relatively small, an average of 2000 rubles, and you will use it for quite a long time,
- you can use the rectifier whenever you want, no need to run to the salon,
- relatively fast hair straightening
- high-quality styler will not adversely affect the curls.
But there are also disadvantages:
- It is often not recommended to use the iron - it adversely affects the hair structure,
- the effect of straightening irons is not long-term: rain or simply high humidity, washing your hair will return the hair to its original state,
- hair too curly to straighten with a single iron is very difficult, you will have to use cosmetics that make your hair look unattractive,
- substandard models can ruin your hair even under the condition of infrequent use.
Trichologists (doctors who are engaged in treating diseases of the hair and scalp) recommend not to save on the purchase of a high-quality hair straightener:
- It is necessary to choose a model with the possibility of temperature control - and try to set the temperature to no more than 180 degrees. The higher the temperature - the more damaged the hair. Buy a better tourmaline or teflon coated straightener with humidification and ionization functions.
- never dry wet hair.
- use regenerating and caring hair products.
- warn that products designed to protect hair when straightening with an iron does not give 100% protection (although it helps to preserve hair). Rely on them is still not worth it.
Method 3. Hair straightening with hair dryer and hair dryer
Not too curly hair can be made perfectly smooth with a hair dryer and a comb or a hair dryer. Wet hair should be treated with foam or gel, comb one by one from top to bottom and also dry with a hairdryer in cold air mode. It is desirable that the dryer had a function of ionization. Strands must be thin for the method to work.
Pros:
- relatively harmless procedure, especially if performed with a stream of cold air,
- the cost of the hair dryer is small, on average, 1500 rubles., the foam or gel is also inexpensive,
- this straightening has no contraindications.
- the procedure is quite long
- the effect lasts only in dry weather, in the rain your styling will lose its appearance,
- very curly hair in such a way not to straighten, you can achieve only a light wave.
We recommend using cream mousse as a cosmetic for styling. Gliss kur “Brilliant Chestnut. Restoration, shine and care "and foam Wellaflex for hot stacking.
Method 4. Straightening with cosmetics
Shampoos, balms, masks, sprays, creams can make hair even for a short period of time.
- cosmetics do not change the hair structure,
- they are easy to apply during or after shampooing, no need to spend a large amount of time on the procedure.
- cosmetics will not cope with very curly hair,
- some products straighten hair due to the presence of silicone in their composition, which weights the hair, thus straightening it,
- The average price of cosmetics - 500-700 rubles. One spray bottle, for example, usually lasts about a month,
- some products also contain substances that can damage hair
The best cosmetics, according to buyers, are shampoo and conditioner Toni & Guy Straight & Protect (200-400 rub.) Smoothing serum Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum (1000 rub.) Line RedkenSmooth down (shampoo, conditioner, mask, care-protection).
Method 5. Folk remedies
Quite a controversial point is the hair straightening folk remedies. Some people advise brewing a little sweetened tea (1 teaspoon of sugar per 1 cup of tea) and rinsing the hair with this solution. Others recommend the use of masks and wraps based on oils: castor, burdock, olive. Still others advise to dry hair not with a hair dryer, but in a natural way.
Of course, if these methods work, their effect will be short-lived. For example, those who have very curly hair, do not fit natural drying.
What is the best way to straighten hair?
The best way to straighten hair, every woman should choose their own. Many speak well of straightening comb and hair dryer with foam, others praise the ironing, and still others are delighted with the chemical method. In any case, you should always buy only high-quality appliances (irons, hair dryers) and well-proven cosmetics. If you decide on chemical straightening, make sure that the master is a professional, and in his work he uses only qualitative means.
How to straighten hair by yourself
Turning curls into a completely flat canvas at home without heat exposure is almost impossible, therefore, the only available techniques are blow dryer and brushing or using ironing. All girls are familiar with the latter: the curl is clamped between the hot plates, and then stretched to the very end 2-3 times. The method is almost trouble-free, it works even on an African-American rigid structure, but it is often marked as not too safe due to very high temperatures by direct contact. Frequent its implementation on damaged, weak hair leads to their fragility.
An alternative method, which does much less harm, is what professionals call a blow dryer, but not every girl understands how to do it correctly in order to get completely smooth strands at the exit.
For home hair pulling a hair dryer, a round hairbrush with natural bristle brushing is needed, which will smooth, close the cuticle and provide a lively shine to the curls. In addition, the dryer must have a nozzle with a narrow nozzle.
In addition, hairdressers argue that the use of special smoothing cosmetic fundswhich are designed to facilitate the styling process. Fortunately, today they are available in regular stores, not only in beauty salons, but their effectiveness is still in doubt. Can they do the same as the iron on actively curly hair?
Editorial Board
If you want to improve the condition of your hair, special attention should be paid to shampoos that you use.
A frightening figure - in 97% of shampoos of famous brands are substances that poison our body. The main components, due to which all the troubles on the labels are designated as sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, coco sulfate. These chemicals destroy the structure of the hair, the hair becomes brittle, lose elasticity and strength, the color fades. But the worst thing is that this stuff gets into the liver, heart, lungs, accumulates in the organs and can cause cancer.
We advise you to abandon the use of funds in which these substances are located. Recently, experts of our editorial staff conducted an analysis of sulfate-free shampoos, where the first place was taken by funds from the company Mulsan Cosmetic. The only manufacturer of all-natural cosmetics. All products are manufactured under strict quality control and certification systems.
We recommend to visit the official online store mulsan.ru. If you doubt the naturalness of your cosmetics, check the expiration date, it should not exceed one year of storage.
Do cosmetic smoothing products work?
This is one of the most frequently asked questions from consumers, who see almost every professional (and not only) brand line "Sleek". Of course, if there was no demand for such products, manufacturers would not create them, but if they did not give any effect at all, they would probably have been removed from sale long ago. So is it worth believing in the effectiveness of a cosmetic hair straightener?
Almost all brands have a line of care, supposedly providing the hair with perfect smoothness. They include shampoo, balsam, mask and conditioner or indelible serum / oil. Shampoo, by definition, should not and cannot have any impact other than cleansing. Consequently, there can be no talk of straightening with him. What about the other products?
Balms, masks and indelible products are really able to provide some smoothing effect due to nutrition and hydration.
If you look at the strand suffering from dryness, you can see that the individual hairs in it stick out in different directions, and she herself easily lends itself to deformation and stiffens in such a broken position. As soon as the hair is saturated, it becomes more docile, the cuticle closes, which ensures not only visual brilliance, but also tactile smoothness.
Thus, the curls that are not deficient in water and nutrition are similar to a whole healthy web, which creates the very appearance of straightening.If, on top of that, the product has a thickening and weighting effect, it is likely that the light waves will really smooth out, as the tips will constantly tend downwards. True, together with this can the abyss radical volume
However, the similar result of “straightening without ironing” is possible only on soft wavy hair: you should not expect curls to turn into an incredibly smooth canvas.
Rating of the best products for straightening according to consumers
In order to accurately answer the question whether it is worth purchasing cosmetic straightening agents, or it is better to immediately start saving money for a salon procedure with a long-lasting effect, consumer reviews were studied, and a rating of professional products from rectifying lines was made on their basis.
The leading position of the mask "straightening" from the brand Kerasys. Despite the fact that this is not the most famous manufacturer, whose pricing policy is close to low, it has very successful products, and this mask is among them.
In their reviews, women emphasized the fact that the product should be used strictly according to the instructions: do not hold on hair for 7-10 minutes, as usual masks, but rub 60 seconds into wet strands, then rinse with warm water.
The effect of nutrition and smoothing is really present, the hair is less pushing, gaining a healthy shine. The cost of 200 ml of funds - 300 rubles.
"Silver" in a straightening mask not too common professional brand UrbanTribe. It is a very thick white cream that is applied for a few minutes and washed off with warm water. It is attractive that it not only moisturizes the curls well, but also reduces the likelihood of their curling at high humidity. Although 100% of it will not protect. The cost of a jar in 500 ml - 1600-1700 rubles.
Completing the top three product brand Marc Anthony - KeratinSmoothTreatmentpromising smoothness up to 30 days. As it was possible to learn from the reviews, of course, the effect will not be enough for a month, because then there would be no need for salon procedures, but the result from the use is noticeable even on actively curly hair: they become even and shiny. But already after the new washing of the head they gradually lose this smoothness, therefore the product needs use constantly. The cost of a tube in 100 ml - 2200 rubles.
Outside the rankings worth mentioning the smoothing line of the American manufacturer Matrix, and L’OrealProfessionalwhich really have a beneficial effect on the hair, prevent it from becoming tangled, make it easier to blow-dry, allowing you to get smooth strands after using brushing — that is, without ironing.
In conclusion, I would like to emphasize that no cosmetics for home use will not turn elastic curls into a perfectly smooth canvas. All of them are focused on the initially prone to straightening curls, and after any of them it is necessary to carry out the classic stretching with a brush and hot air.
Lakme K.Straight Ionic
Professional long-lasting tool. Straightening cream contains in its composition ceramides, which fill with damage to the hair shafts, making them smoother and more docile.
The effect is achieved due to heat exposure, however, thermal lotion protects the hair's cortex from traumatization.
Salerm Cosmetics company is known in the world market for over 70 years and has long established itself as a manufacturer of high-quality professional cosmetics. The complex for chemical rectification includes the following products:
- Serum Keratin Treatment. Contains keratin, silk proteins and lactic acid. Suitable for owners of sensitive scalp. Does not contain formaldehyde. It has a pleasant perfume.
- ShampooKeratin Shot Bano de Mantenimiento - contains glycerin and keratin.
- MaskKeratin Shot Deep Impact Plus Salerm - enriched with silk proteins and shea butter.
- Serum Keratin Shot Serum - as part of the indicated protein silk, wheat germ oil, macadamia, calendula, sunflower and vitamin E.
Lebel plia relaxer
The company "Lebel" - the market leader in cosmetic products for hair care, which for several decades have not lost their positions. The complex for chemical straightening Plia, contains such active ingredients as:
- Castor oil,
- glycerol,
- amino acids
- soy protein
- urea.
Together, they smooth, soften and restore hair, reducing harmful chemical effects.
How is the procedure done in the salon?
In the salon, the procedure takes place in several stages:
- Assessment of the state of hair the master carefully examines the client's hair, determining the length and density of the damage. At this stage, he and the client choose cosmetics and discuss the cost of the service.
- Shampooing hair for deep cleaning. The cleaner the hair, the better the chemical composition will be.
- Scalp protection - the hairdresser covers the client’s shoulders with a negligee, covers the forehead and ears with special silicone stops or covers the skin with a protective cream. This step is necessary in order to reduce the likelihood of a chemical burn.
- Applying a rectifier - the wizard with a brush distributes the composition and leaves for 15-40 minutes (depending on the correct means and condition of the hair). After the time comes to an end, he carefully washes his hair and wipes it with a towel.
- Fastening - so that the effect remains on the hair for a long time, the specialist applies a retainer to the hair. With the excision of the necessary period, soak it, it washes away the composition from the hair and makes the hair dryer on the cold air mode.
Straightening methods
Strictly speaking, the result that beauties crave for is not quite consistent with the epithet straight. The latter may be dull, and dry, and split. It requires exactly smooth and shiny hair, that is, by straightening is also meant a certain care, or at least the absence of harm.
There are 3 groups of methods:
- instrumental - for leveling use special tools: irons and curling mainly. You can succeed with the help of a conventional hair dryer and a comb, although this method requires a lot of experience. Hair is subjected to heat treatment, which is not quite safe,
- procedural - keratin straightening curls, for example. In this case, a certain chemical reaction occurs, due to which some bonds in the structure are broken and the hair shaft loses its shape. Some of them are quite aggressive, some are even recommended for protection with too brittle strands,
- leveling agents - balms, styling gels, serums, special masks and so on. The principle of operation is usually this: the substance envelops the hair along the length, forming a film. And, since this film has a lot of weight for it, it is leveled out under additional weight.
The third option is certainly safer: this composition does not affect the structure, but provides a purely mechanical effect. However, such a film is quickly contaminated, the product must be washed off a few hours after application. In addition, for weakened hair, excess weight can be disastrous.
At home, you can successfully use both popular and professional means with the exception of procedural.
Instrumental methods
The action of the tools is based on heat treatment. At a sufficiently high temperature, the hair shaft loses its rigidity and becomes much more docile and elastic. If in such a “relaxed” state it is given a different shape, the hair will hold it for a while.
Depending on the nature of the strands - thin, dry, hard, smoothing temperature should be different. In any case, preference should be given to the device capable of operating in different temperature conditions. If this is not possible, you need to choose a tool that matches your type of hair.
The structure of the weight of the devices are divided into 3 main groups.
- Iron - a classic version. It consists of two metal plates between which a strand is placed. Current is applied to the plates, they heat up, and the hair becomes more docile under the influence of temperature. Ironing is slowly carried out under the length of the curl and get a smooth smooth strand.
The advantage of this solution is universality and accessibility. And for thin, and for the toughest curls, you can pick up the appropriate tool. They can work as a professional and amateur. The cost of models varies widely. Minus - the hair is charged with electricity and with frequent use ironing strongly dries. The first drawback can be corrected if you buy a tool with a ceramic coating, the second drawback, alas, is a drawback of the method itself.
- Curling iron - in the first place, is designed for curling, however, and for straightening at home is quite suitable. The principle of operation is the same: the strand is held in the clamp and then the curling iron moves along the length. This is capable of smoothing out hard hair, as this effect is weaker, and with increasing temperature it is easy to burn curls.
- Hair dryer - only hot air has a smoothing effect. For the procedure, strands are picked up by a comb and slowly combed, directing a stream of hot air to it. After straightening, it is necessary to treat the hair with cold air.
Again, this method is powerless with thick, hard hair. Thin and soft it is possible to align. In comparison with the iron or curling iron, the action of a hair dryer is much safer.
Procedural methods
The main difference of the salon procedure is the sustainability of the result. If regular straightening with the help of an ironing provides the effect of straight hair for 1 day, maximum until the first wash, then after applying professional tools and technologies, the result is maintained for up to 1 to several months.
- Keratin straightening - cosmetic procedures of this kind combine mechanical and chemical effects. In this case, strands after thorough deep cleaning, which itself makes the hair softer, are treated with a special composition containing a large amount of keratins. Such a "glut" makes hair soft and docile. The tool is applied at a small distance from the root, otherwise the straight curls will lose volume, and then dried with a hairdryer and pulled out with an iron at a temperature of 230 C.
With such a strong heating keratin, absorbed into the cuticle, is folded, and fixes the shape given to the hair. Strands become very smooth, even, as keratin, among other things, fills the irregularities. The result, depending on the stiffness of the hair and the experience of the master, is held from 1 to 5 months.
- Brazilian straightening - in fact, the procedure is the same, but the keratin composition is enriched with extracts of Brazilian herbs and various oils. This composition provides not only alignment, but also nutrition, and hydration of the hair. Its effectiveness increases with the repetition of the procedure. On average, the result is held from 3 to 6 months.
- Japanese - rectifying means in this case are used the most potent. The main composition is enriched with proteins and vitamins, so the procedure not only does not affect the curls' health, but also provides smoothness and shine. The technology, in principle, is used the same, but, thanks to numerous special components, the performance of the Japanese method is noticeably higher - at least 2 years.
The procedure is long - up to 8 hours, depending on the type of strands. However, this technology guarantees the straightening of the most stubborn curls.
- Chemical - based on the use of sodium hydroxide or ammonium thioglycolate. When processing the hair means partially destroy the cuticle. They penetrate the cortical layer and make it more friable. Accordingly, the hair straightens, but becomes more brittle and dry and needs additional care. Sodium hydroxide is more aggressive, but the result lasts longer.
- Biolamination - the procedure consists of several stages: first, the hair is washed with a special shampoo for lamination, then cream is applied to the strands. In this case, curls treated with a stream of hot air for at least 20 minutes. The cream is washed off, an air conditioner is applied, which is held for another 10 minutes, and the moisturizing mask completes the procedure. The essence of biolamination is to create a vapor-permeable film around each hair. It does not interfere with the passage of oxygen or water, but at the same time smooth the cuticle and straighten curls.
The smoothing effect of lamination is not only long - up to 4–5 months, but also safe. Moreover, the film serves as a good protection for loose strands.
Professional tools
The chemical effect of masks, creams and lotions is rather conditional, but quite effective. Most often it is based on the introduction of substances into the cuticle with the aim, on the one hand, to achieve high smoothness of the hair, and on the other - to weight it and force it to straighten up under its own weight.
Most manufacturers of cosmetics for hair, of course, produce and this kind of funds. The best among them is difficult to choose, it all depends on the state of the curls, the degree of curliness and even color. The most famous include the following.
- Moroccanoil is an Israeli company producing a whole line of products for leveling: shampoo, mask, conditioner, and even indelible lotion. Their composition includes a complex of amino acids - AminoRenew, which provides shine and softness of the strands for 72 hours. The cost of various funds ranges from 2420 to 3200 p.
- Sleek Smoother Straightening Treatment by Londa Professional - mask for curls. As part of its avocado oil and wheat germ. They do not create a feeling of stickiness, but at the same time force the hair to even out. In addition, the oil perfectly retains moisture. Mask price - 1292 p.
- Enrich from Wella Professionals - cream containing silk proteins. Apply cream on the entire length of the strands before laying, the effect is retained for about a day. The cost is quite affordable - 685 p.
- Taming Elixir from Sebastian Professional - serum used before laying, in particular, before using ironing. Besides the fact that it provides the softness of the strands and makes them more docile, the serum has thermoprotective properties. Worth serum 1791 p.
- Paul Mitchel - includes shampoo, conditioner, masks, balsams and other means for straightening. It is used both when washing a head, and before laying. All products line protects the hair from the action of ultraviolet radiation. Shampoos and conditioners cost from 365 to 675 p.
Homemade masks
To get even and smooth strands, you can use and folk remedies. There are quite a few such recipes, the effectiveness of some of them allows to cope with the most unruly curls. However, unlike salon procedures, such methods do not give long-term results.
Quite often, homemade masks and conditioners are combined with the instrumental method: you can use a hair dryer or curling iron at home with the same success. However, when weak and thin curls are recommended to do without ironing.
Most recipes are based on the effects of butter or low alcohol. Oils make hair heavier, forcing it to even out under its own weight. Alcohol, impregnates the cuticle and when dried gives the hair greater rigidity. Sometimes both means combine.
- Oil masks - use burdock, castor, and even olive oil. In fact, this is an ordinary oil mask, at the same time caring and straightening. Record for straightening is shea butter, it is used by Africans to cope with small curls.
Europeans are more likely to use other smoothing compounds: 2 tablespoons of castor oil, 3 teaspoons of burdock mixed, moistened each strand, without touching the scalp.Then the hair is wrapped in a warm towel and an hour later the mask is washed off with warm water and shampoo. The procedure is repeated twice a week.
- Rinse based on apple cider vinegar is popular. For him, mix a teaspoon of vinegar, the same amount of alcohol, half a tablespoon of apple juice and a tablespoon of lemon juice. The concentrate is diluted in 0.5 liters of water. This composition rinse the hair after each wash. The tool is suitable for light curls, as lemon juice has a bleaching effect.
- And apple cider vinegar, and alcohol, or rather, brandy, you can use the "solo" as a mask. The liquid is applied to the scalp, combed strands and hold the mask for 1 hour. Then wash off with warm water. In addition to the smoothness of the composition will give shine shine and elasticity.
A mixture of 2 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar, the same amount of mineral water and a teaspoon of almond oil can be olive, but the effect will be weaker, applied to the strands and held for 40 minutes. Then wash off.
- Straighten curls can be a balsam based on brandy: equal proportions of chamomile and brandy decoction are mixed, swab applied to curls and hold for 30 minutes.
- A very simple way - a glass of strong black tea with a teaspoon of sugar. Tea is applied on wet curls and allowed to dry. Both the tea mask and the cognac mask are more suitable for dark hair, since both substances give the hair a brown tint.
- Beer is a tool that even professional hairdressers resort to. Depending on the color, dark or light beer is thoroughly saturated with slightly damp hair and allowed to dry. At the same time the strands are constantly combed slightly pulling. As a result, get very smooth hair.
Beer can be mixed with olive oil - half a cup of 2 tablespoons. This mask is held for at least 45 minutes, be sure to warm with a towel, and wash off with warm water.
Tips on how to safely straighten hair and make it smooth at home:
The desire to change your appearance is inherent in man from nature. And folk recipes, and special compositions from different manufacturers quite allow it. Reviews of various tools can be found on any women's forum.
- Catherine, 35 years old: “My hair is not that curly, but simply disobedient. For daily styling using conventional gel or wax. But when I seriously want to get rid of curls, I use a beer mask: it is very easy to make, and the effect is long. The only drawback: when washing with beer it smells a lot. ”
- Irina, 43 years old: “To get rid of curly locks, I use products from Wella. The cream is very light, the strands do not stick together, there is no greasy luster. The effect lasts for a day, but I don’t need more. ”
- Marina, 23 years old: “The hair is only slightly curly, but fluffy, too light and quickly confused. 2 times a week I make a mask with almond oil, and for daily care I prefer indelible oil: it is very light, takes care of curls, and straightens it. ”
- Veronica, 28 years old: “I really love Londa Professional masks: I need care for both straight and curly hair. If you have time, gelatin lamination is done at home. Of course, it cannot be compared with the Brazilian one, but the effect lasts a week. ”
- Svetlana, 33 years old: “I made biolamination a couple of times to make my hair perfectly smooth. The result was held for 4 months - I have hard hair. I also use an iron with an ionization function, and for styling - a composition from Sebastian Professional. It is thermally protected. ”
Means for straightening and leveling hair can be very different. Make curls smooth and obedient, you can with the help of tools, and using cosmetics of all kinds, and resorting to salon procedures.
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