Perm is an old and proven way to create beautiful curls, however, often there are situations when you need to quickly get rid of curls. There are quite a few ways to remove curls, and which of them will depend on the degree of damage to the hair and on the reasons why it was decided to straighten them.
When do I need to get rid of?
There may 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, conversely, could not form to the end. It often happens that in one section of the head the curls turned out to be flawless, while others did not curl at all. The second reason for the straightening of the curls is the burn of the hair, as a result of which they have lost their luster and become stiff like wire.
Burned strands start to get confused, break and badly combed, which requires immediate treatment and straightening. At the same time, it is necessary to pay attention to a very important point: if not only the hair but also its cuticle suffered from the reagents, which resulted in severe hair loss, then in no case should you straighten the hair. In such situations it is necessary to seek professional help from the trichologist, who will prescribe an effective treatment and help stop hair loss.
Another reason for the removal of "chemistry" is the discrepancy between the expectations of the result, 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 come to life after aggressive exposure to chemical components, and after 4 weeks to begin straightening.
If it became necessary to straighten hair as quickly as possible, then it is desirable to use only gentle methods.
Means used
The modern market offers a huge number of products for hair straightening, differing in the mechanism of action on curls, duration of effect and price. Below are the most popular tools that have a lot of positive feedback and are most often used both in hairdressing and at home.
Keratin based products
They help not only to get rid of curls, but also restore the hair structure, 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 lasting effect, reaching 4-5 months. In addition, keratins provide the hair with prolonged protection from ultraviolet radiation and protect them from drying out during thermal exposure. Among the drawbacks of keratin remedies, weighting of the hair and their quick contamination are noted, which often causes general head untidiness. The cost of some drugs is too high and can reach 12 thousand rubles.
However, these funds belong to the premium class, and at home can be replaced with budget samples. The main disadvantage of keratin remedies is the presence of contraindications for their use. For example, many compounds can not be used for pregnant women, nursing mothers, allergies 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, which may some time persist on the hair.
Among keratin preparations, it is impossible not to mention the Brazilian remedy for heavily curly hair Bombshell Gloss, which is currently one of the most effective. From the first minutes it restores the damaged structure of the hair, fills the pores formed by exposure to aggressive chemicals, and makes the hair elastic and strong.
As a result, the curls straighten, and their split ends are sealed and not fluffed. After using Bombshell Gloss, you do not need to use an iron - the hair remains absolutely straight even after washing. This effect is due to the presence in the composition of the drug protein, amino acids, cocoa butter and coconut, as well as keratin, obtained from the wool of sheep.
Moreover, the tool does not contain formaldehyde and can be used by people prone to the manifestation of allergic reactions.
Hair Straightening Gels
Such tools are also often used after unsuccessful "chemistry". Their advantages include ease of use, high content of vitamins, long-lasting rectifying effect and powerful protective properties. Moreover, the gels are well washed out and do not accumulate static electricity. So, to remove the composition, you only need to wash your hair with a restorative shampoo and dry it in natural conditions. Among the disadvantages of rectifying gels are the tendency of hair to stick together and the weakening of their structure with prolonged use in combination with a hair dryer.
Natura Siberica gel, which contains a large amount of vitamins and silk proteins, as well as Altai sea buckthorn and amaranth, has a good rectifying effect. The mixture is applied to wetted strands and lightly dried with a hairdryer. Hair remains straight for one day.
Shampoo
They help only with a failed "chemistry", when the curl did not have time to form, and the hair became fluffy and naughty. With intensive curls such compositions are powerless. The benefits of shampoos include the presence of natural ingredients, natural oils and vitamins, protection from thermal effects and the effective straightening of moderate waviness.
Among the minuses note the impossibility of use for very curly curls and increased oily hair from frequent use. Good results hair straightening gives shampoo Global Keratin, which contains a complex of protein, restores hair structure and improves their appearance. After washing, hair straightened with an iron or hairdryer.
In addition to the considered means, straightening creams and oils that nourish the hair along the entire length and restore their natural strength and brilliance help well.
How to clean the cabin?
It is better to perform straightening of curls after a perm under the supervision of professional masters with extensive experience working with curly and damaged hair and actively using 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 stable and effective, however, it is very harmful to the hair. The procedure takes quite a lot of time and lasts from 3 to 5 hours. A protective cream is necessarily applied to the scalp, and guanidine hydroxide and ammonium thioglycolate are used as chemicals. After the hair softens, the “chemistry” is washed off, a heat-protective solution is applied, and straightened with an iron. Next, apply the substance, stopping the effect of the rectifying mixture and wash the head.
- Keratin straightening is the most expensive, but at the same time safe for the hair procedure. The essence of the method lies in the fact that keratin preparations are applied to clean hair and straightened with an iron.However, with keratin preparations one must be very careful and inform the master in advance about the allergic reactions that are present. This will help to choose a more benign remedy that does not have formaldehyde, and carry out the procedure safely. 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 performed 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 incubated for 60 minutes. The head is then rinsed with cool water and dried naturally. The action of drugs is maintained for 2 months, and the key to success is a ban on washing the head 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 substance 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 aged for 6 hours. The effect of straight hair lasts about a year.
How to straighten hair at home?
Straighten curls after perm can be at home. To do this, there are several different ways, and the choice of a particular one depends on the intensity of the curl and the desired effect.
So, to remove the main "curvature" will help the use of ironing, which is used in combination with mousses, means of protection against thermal effects and moisturizing sprays. When self-rectification must adhere to the following algorithm:
- wash your hair with straightening shampoo and dry slightly;
- put on the wet curls thermal composition and distribute it over the entire length;
- comb the hair and use hairpins to divide them into strands 3 cm wide;
- put on the first strand of the silicone compound, serum for smoothing or a preparation based on coconut or sea buckthorn oils;
- run the entire length of the strands ironing, starting from the roots;
- do the same with all the strands in turn;
- fix the result with lacquer.
Shortly remove the curls after the "chemistry" and you can use a hair dryer. To do this, the head is also washed with a straightening curls with shampoo and treated with balm. Then a comb with rare teeth combed curls and put on them a smoothing mousse. Further, in small strands, the hair is wound on a round comb and, pulling it down, is dried with a hairdryer. It is desirable to move from the face to the back of the head, straightening curls from the roots to the tips. At the end of the procedure, the hair style is fixed with a lacquer of strong fixation.
Folk methods are the most gentle way to straighten curls and provide powerful support for damaged "chemistry" hair. There are several effective recipes based on the use of available home and pharmacy tools.
- Natural oils. Straightening composition consists of olive, burdock and castor oil, taken in equal shares, with the addition of a small amount of lemon juice and jojoba oil. The components are well mixed, heated in a water bath and, starting from the roots, put on curls. If the cuticles are significantly damaged, it is recommended to rub a small amount of the mixture into the scalp. Then curls wrap with a towel and leave the mixture for 30 minutes. Next, the oil is washed off, and the hair is slightly dried and straightened with a hair dryer or ironing.
- Cognac-acetic mixture also straightens "chemistry" and nourishes the damaged strands. You can do it this way: in a shallow container, 20 ml of brandy are mixed, as much apple cider vinegar and 5 drops of almond oil, slightly heated in a water bath and applied to the head.After 50 minutes, the composition is washed off with shampoo, and the hair is treated with a smoothing mousse. Such a mixture will not only straighten curls, but also give the curls a healthy shine.
- Mask of oil and gelatin is prepared as follows: 2 tbsp. l shampoo mixed with 1 tbsp. l gelatin and three drops of jojoba oil. After swelling, the composition is applied to clean, slightly moistened curls, and leave 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, put on curls along the entire length and left for 15-20 minutes. Then honey is washed off with shampoo and smoothed curls with a hair dryer.
- 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, wash off. Due to the enveloping effect, the natural pigment significantly thickens and weights the hair, which makes them straighten under their own weight.
Thus, traditional methods are the best option for straightening hair, in which the straightening procedure is combined with their treatment and restoration.
The process of hair straightening after a perm, see the following video.