Beautiful curls are for many the ultimate dream. To devote attention and time to such styling every day is impossible for a modern woman. There are several solutions to this problem, one of which is a biochemical waving.
What it is?
Plain waving is well known in the world of female beauty. As a result of this procedure, stable curls are obtained that do not dissolve on their own for a long time. This procedure has a detrimental effect on the hair, they are lifeless, dry and brittle. Quite another thing - biochemical waving. These two procedures are very similar to each other, but at the same time, the difference between them is enormous.
Biowave involves the use of special compositions for the treatment of hair, pre-wound on curlers. Such drugs more than half (about 60%) are composed of natural ingredients. This amount is enough to reduce the negative impact to a minimum, and the hair during the procedure can become stronger and recover from the inside. This feature of biowave differs from the usual chemical procedure.
Also a significant difference lies in the cost. Biochemical waving is several times more expensive than a normal procedure. For this reason, many people decide to perform a biowave at home or refuse from this idea altogether, choosing a more affordable solution to the problem with sparse and even hair.
Advantages and disadvantages
No matter how safe and benign the biochemical waving seemed, it’s not just advantages. Before you decide on such a change in your appearance, you need to carefully examine the disadvantages of this procedure. Let's start with the positive points:
the hair is a gentle and delicate effect, which is the most important advantage;
a wide range of formulations and curlers that can be used for this procedure;
many techniques used in the process of winding and styling;
hairstyle always looks beautiful with minimal care;
formulations used during the procedure have a healing effect on the hair, restoring it from the inside;
provides additional power to the hair;
gradual straightening of the curls eliminates the need to shear the hair as it grows or to perform frequent correction;
no restrictions on hair that has been dyed or brightened;
additional volume that persists for a long time.
You can not make a decision about the feasibility of such a procedure without studying its negative characteristics:
high cost, which often leads to the abandonment of biochemical waving;
the structure of the hair shafts changes even despite the use of sparing compositions, for example, the tips can be split;
compulsory hair care with the use of special tools;
styling should be carried out on a mandatory basis, otherwise the hairstyle will not look spectacular and well-groomed;
the smell on the hair persists for several weeks, especially clearly manifested in a humid environment.
Hair and scalp are becoming drier, which is a disadvantage not for everyone.For example, in the case of hair that is prone to fat, this feature of the procedure will be regarded as an advantage.
Special attention should be paid to contraindications. None of these points can be ignored:
allergic to components of solutions for biowave;
treatment, which is based on hormonal drugs and antibiotics;
henna-colored curls will not be able to twist, since the natural coloring composition clogs the hair structure, therefore there is simply no room for other components;
Curls for building are subjected to chemical treatment and compacted, because the compositions for biowave will not be able to qualitatively affect them;
unhealthy scalp (wounds, inflammation, damage);
hair in need of treatment can not withstand the process of curling;
changes in hormonal levels, which can be caused by pregnancy, breastfeeding, critical days;
stress, depression, emotional turmoil;
staining that took place less than a week ago.
Only after a detailed study of all these points can one draw conclusions and make a decision. If it turns out against biowave, then you should think about other procedures that give a similar result.
Kinds
The biological wave exists in several varieties. The main separation is based on the compositions that are used to treat the hair. The first group of varieties of the procedure involves the use of compounds with amino acids. For the second group is characterized by the use of drugs, which consist of oils, vitamins and minerals. The latter option is more popular and in demand. From the second group are the most common options.
- Japanese or neutral biowave involves the use of special drugs. In their composition contains betaine, which is responsible for moisture, and keratin, which provides hair strength. The compositions also contain collagen and tea tree extract. Japanese biochemical perm is more suitable for thick and long curls, on which the result is held for up to 5 months, which is an excellent indicator.
- "Silk Wave" - the so-called innovative type of procedure. The hair is the most gentle effect. The preparations contain in their composition very fine particles of natural silk. Such chemistry is indicated for brittle hair that has lost its luster and has been repeatedly colored. This type of biowave is not performed on hair that has been dyed with natural dyes. After the procedure, the hair becomes silky, soft and alive. The result lasts no more than 3 months.
- Italian variety biochemical waving involves the treatment of hair with strong fixation based on protein and vitamin cocktails. Use on hair with various damages is possible. The result is usually held up to six months.
- Vertical chemistry allows you to create small and medium-sized curls. To obtain this effect, bobbins are used.
- Spiral variety The procedure is applied to obtain elastic curls with clearly defined contours. This hairstyle is more suitable for girls with expressive facial contours.
- Radical biochemical waving can be used as a standalone procedure or carried out for correction. This procedure easily solves the problem with thin and sparse hair.
- Easy biowave called a service performed at home. Thus, it is possible to save a certain amount, but you should not count on a lasting effect. Moreover, curls can turn out unequal.
- "Angel Curls" - This is an exclusive salon procedure. The result of its implementation are soft, light curls that look very natural and natural. Better this perm looks on long hair.
The choice of the type of wave is a responsible matter and is not always easy. It is better to contact a specialist who can assess the condition of the hair and select the desired procedure in accordance with the parameters of appearance.
What hair is held?
There are very few restrictions for biowave. This procedure can be performed on different hair: long and short, thin and thick, thick and sparse. Moreover, in some cases biowave is even a recommended procedure.
- Long curled hair looks gorgeous, and not just beautiful. This hairstyle will require serious expenses. It will be done for a long time, most of the time it will take a hair curling. Even large curls are made for a long time, not to mention small ones. Long hair is heavy, because curls will quickly unwind under their weight. For the same reason, the basal volume disappears. Extended hair is not suitable for biochemical curling.
- Medium hairstyle is ideal for a similar procedure. In this case, you can use a variety of techniques and curlers. Especially effective result is obtained on previously painted hair.
- Short hair is also often curled. The choice of curlers requires some caution. It is not recommended to perform such a procedure for the first time on your own, because without a certain experience it will be difficult to predict the result. On the square and bob often make fine curls or large waves. The naturalness of the future hairstyle can be due to the combination of different hair curlers.
Tools used and curlers
To conduct biowave required to prepare. First of all, you need to decide on the type of curlers, because the final result depends on them. The choice of curlers is huge, they differ in size, shape, method of twisting and other factors. If the procedure is done for the first time and it is difficult to make a choice, then the following tips will help you:
- curlers "boomerangs" are used to create neat uniform waves;
- bobbins allow you to get small curls vertical form;
- Curls that will fall on the shoulders, making the hair volumetric and spectacular, are created with the help of large curlers with a diameter of 3 cm.
After choosing the curlers you need to decide on the composition. From the choice depends on the condition of the hair and hair style. There are many different drugs, but we will present the most popular.
"Angel Curls" from the company Wella are based on herbal preparations, amino acids and proteins. Hair after such biowave acquire a healthy shine. Such a drug can be used even on the melirovannyh, painted and clarified curls. Often, a similar composition is selected for the home procedure.
- The company Chi Ionic produces a universal composition "Silk Wave", which can be used on any hair: dry or oily, brittle or damaged. The exception concerns bleached hair and those cases where the color adjustment was carried out using henna.
- Japanese chemistry is also called matrix, silk, neutral and curative. Various preparations can be used for this procedure. The most commonly chosen are “Feladyca Exchiffon”, “Tocosme” and “Stealth”. In composition, they are similar, the difference lies only in the complex of nutritional components. The choice of the Japanese drug should be based on the type and characteristics of the hair. For each option produced a separate composition.
- Estel Niagara is a very popular option that attracts with an affordable price. This drug is selected for both home use and for a salon procedure. “Estel Niagara” can be used on different hair and allows you to choose different hair curlers, papilotki and bobbins.
- "Iso Option" is created on the basis of amino acids, it can be used to process curls of different types and states. It has a sparing effect on the hair, restores them and gives shine.
- The Italian drug Mossa is created on the basis of bamboo extract, vitamin complex and proteins. It not only allows you to get elastic curls, but also to heal every hair from the inside.
- With the help of the Estel Russian product, a high-quality and delicate keratin biowave is performed. During the procedure, the hair is saturated with keratin and a number of useful components that guarantee long-lasting results and a quick recovery of the hair shaft.
- Schwarzkopf has created a series of unique products for the biochemical curling “Natural Styling”. A feature of these drugs is the presence in the composition of extracts of aloe, hydrolyzed keratin and silk protein. In the line there are tools designed for hair, poorly styling, porous and melirovannye. Schwarzkopf products for biochemical curling are suitable for creating basal volume, continuous curling of hair and creating separate strands.
Execution technology
Biochemical curling can be done at home, but in this case you should not count on a long-term result. Also, do not do biowave in the absence of a certain experience. Invalid actions can cost you health of hair, the restoration of which in the future may be an impossible task.
Many experts recommend cutting the split ends before curling. If this is not done, the hair may deteriorate over the entire length, the curls will be tough, will look sloppy and sloppy. It is up to everyone to trim the tips or not, but it is better not to ignore this recommendation of specialists.
Step by step instruction is as follows.
Composition for the treatment of curls tested on a small area of skin. After 15 minutes, the result is evaluated. If the skin has not changed its color, there are no unpleasant or painful sensations, it means that there is no allergy to the drug and you can use it to treat the hair.
The head is cleaned with a special shampoo, which will clean the curls of quality and open the cuticles. After such training, the result will be effective and long.
Hair should be slightly damp. They are carefully combed and divided into 6 parts.
Protect skin and clothing from ingestion. You can wear a robe, the neck is covered with a towel, a tourniquet / bandage is tied along the hairline.
Each selected part of the hair is divided into strands, which are alternately wound on a curler. It is necessary to move from the central part to the side zones, you can also begin work from the back of the head and move towards the crown. Stretch curls are not worth it. In the case of long hair, you can apply a small amount of the composition before winding, in order not to worry about the quality of impregnation of curls.
With the help of a sponge is applied activator. Hair should be evenly soaked with this composition. A cap is worn on top to enhance the effect. In this form, the head is left at the right time, which is indicated in the instructions for the drug.
Do not unwind curls, wash off the composition with warm water without using shampoo.
Take the second sponge and saturate the locks with a neutralizer, using only one part. After 15 minutes, remove the curlers and saturate the hair with the second part of the composition. After 5 minutes you can wash off the neutralizer. Apply conditioner and dry curls in a natural way or a hairdryer with a diffuser.
The whole process can be done at home even without help. It is important to choose high-quality drugs, to strictly follow the instructions and not to overdo it. If the result is not satisfactory or the curls are just fed up, then you can perform the straightening procedure using a special neutralizer. Also, many salons offer keratin straightening.
How long does the result hold?
Pay for respect for the hair is not particularly long-lasting effect. In this regard, classical chemistry is unambiguously leading.To say exactly how many curls will keep their new form, no one can. Usually, the result is unchanged for up to two months. Further curls will gradually lose their shape, but still the hairstyle will remain attractive and spectacular.
On the hair, the effect of twisted curls will be noticeable for about 6 months, perhaps even 9. Depends on the duration of the preservation effect of thin hair, their length and degree of curl curls. Thin and sparse hair holds curls longer. Long hair straightens faster under its weight. Small curls will take longer to unwind than large ones.
Further care
Great importance is the further care of hair. Proper treatment of curled hair will allow you to get a longer and more effective result. Care for hair after biochemical waving is easy:
after the procedure, the first 4 days you can not wash your hair, tie the hair in a bun and collect in a braid, otherwise you can accidentally straighten the curls and disrupt their structure;
about hair dryer, hair curlers, ironing and various means for fixing will also have to forget for a while;
hair can be painted at least 14 days after the procedure, the paint should be gentle, without ammonia in the composition;
to care for curled hair you will have to buy special products that are recommended for curled hair;
the usual shampoo will also have to be replaced with a special one designed for curly curls;
- vertical shower is not recommended;
It is better to buy locks care products in sets from one trusted and well-known manufacturer;
only in the second week is the use of silicone-based products acceptable;
washed hair should not be rubbed with a towel, a hair dryer is used for drying in the cold air supply mode, but not often, or a natural method of drying is chosen;
for combing it is necessary to use a rare comb with soft teeth;
so that the curls do not become fluffy, you need to comb them only after complete drying;
recommended sprays that prevent tangling of hair and provide easy combing;
in the process of laying it is best to use foam with a light structure;
every few months it is necessary to cut off the damaged ends, half a centimeter will be enough;
untwisted curls need to be restored, they need treatment and additional nourishment; therefore, appropriate salon procedures are recommended (keratinizing, Brazilian restoration and elution).
Piling
Hair after biochemical curling can begin to be laid after a few days. During this time, the curls will fix well in their position and will keep their shape for a long time. Curled curls do not need to be laid for a long time, spend a lot of effort and styling tools. This procedure becomes quick and easy.
In about 10 minutes you can make your hair attractive and neat. This result will hold for several days. In the process of laying is better to use a light foam. The easiest styling option is to apply the foam / mousse on damp hair, which then dries out in a natural way. To give the hair volume used hair dryer with a diffuser.
Reviews
Having studied a large number of reviews that relate to biowave, you can draw a number of conclusions. Most of the girls were satisfied with the result. In the reviews, the elasticity and natural appearance of the curls, the healthy appearance of the hair and the beautiful shine are mainly noted. Owners of such hairstyles are especially pleased that they no longer need to spend time on long-term styling and the exhausting process of curling curls. This hairstyle always looks fresh and well-groomed, as after salon styling.
Of course, there are not so enthusiastic reviews. For the most part they relate to the home procedure, which was performed for the first time, without having at least minimal experience.These reviews indicate the short retention time of curls and the discrepancy between the result and expectations. Think well about the home biochemical waving, weigh all the nuances so that in the future you don’t have to regret wasted money, time and damaged hair.
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