How to properly care for hair after a perm. Selection of shampoo, vitamin therapy, recipes for effective masks, salon procedures. Perm is a procedure that allows straight hair to be permanently curled. It is carried out by applying a special composition of chemical elements to the strands, which change their structure and make them soft, which makes it possible to easily give the desired look. It is argued that thanks to modern technology, permanent perm is a simple and safe procedure, but this is a craftiness. Yes, this process no longer traumatizes the hair as much as before, but, definitely, after it the curls need restorative care.
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Immediately after the procedure, if, of course, you do not care about choosing a master, the chemistry on your hair will look absolutely charming - perfect curls that you must have dreamed of all your life. They will be shiny and obedient, and you will need to spend literally 5-10 minutes on a luxurious hairstyle. However, over time, the situation will deteriorate. Curls will slowly "unwind", and it will become more and more difficult to style them into a beautiful hairstyle. After several weeks, negative changes will affect not only the styling, but also the condition of the hair.
And here, in fact, the picture is very different. Firstly, the choice of the master plays an important role: whether he did the right perm, whether he gave correct recommendations for care, etc. Secondly, the type of curling is of considerable importance, there are quite a few of them today - acidic, alkaline, neutral, biowaving, silk, etc. Another determining factor is the condition of the hair before chemistry.
In situations where all the circumstances have developed in the best way for you, most likely, the main problem will be only that the hair will become drier, but for the owners of oily strands, this is, in general, even a plus. However, if you come across a bad master, the type of curling was incorrectly selected, or the hair was exhausted before chemistry, various unpleasant consequences are inevitable.
Hair can begin to actively fall out, break, split, and the hairstyle itself can become like a dandelion: the strands will be ugly fluffy and look unkempt. To avoid such an unsightly picture and to insure yourself as much as possible against weakening of hairs, you need to start caring for them immediately after the procedure, even if it seems to you that at the moment everything is perfect.
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The main task after the permanent curling procedure is to provide the curls with maximum nutrition and moisture. Special shampoos, masks and other hair care products will help nourish them with moisture and essential vitamins and minerals. Let's take a closer look at them.
Shampoo for hair care after a perm
Today there are a huge number of shampoos for hair care after chemistry. It is quite difficult to navigate the existing variety. Of course, the best tactic is to clarify which tool to use with the master who will perform the procedure. However, if you have not done so, we hope this small review will help you make your choice:
- Black Snail All In One by Secret Key … The representative of the now fashionable Korean cosmetics - shampoo with the so-called snail mucin and many auxiliary plant components. Among the latter are extracts of berries (raspberries, blueberries, blackberries), peony, ginseng, honey, pomegranate, sea kelp. In addition, the shampoo contains olive and shea oils. The manufacturer positions the product as multifunctional, and it really copes with a bunch of tasks: it moisturizes and nourishes the hair, prevents tangling, and cleanses well. The price of the product is 700 rubles (250 ml).
- Frozen Limonnik Nanai from Natura Siberica … Another plant-based product, but this time from a Russian manufacturer. The main component of the shampoo is an extract of the Far Eastern liana, this plant belongs to the group of adaptogens, which means that it is able to mobilize all the internal resources of the body. Also, the composition includes a number of plant components "native" from Siberia. It is important that the shampoo does not contain sulfates, synthetic preservatives, dyes. In addition to strengthening the strands, it also gives them shine and volume. And the cost is much more profitable than the Korean competitor - 300 rubles (400 ml).
- Giardino di Roma by D'oliva … Professional German product for the care of weakened and dehydrated strands - it stimulates growth, prevents hair loss and breakage. Sold in a pharmacy, and its main components are olive oil, basil, chamomile, calendula, hops, yarrow. The cost of the shampoo is 550 rubles (200 ml).
- Moisture Recovery by Joico … Another professional tool, this time from America. It also contains plant components, but the secret of the shampoo is not so much in them, but in special patented substances similar in structure to human hair. It is with the help of them that the remedy can restore curls, the components are, as it were, embedded in the hair structure where damage is to be eliminated, and a kind of "patch" is obtained. As for the plant components, including coconut oil, jojoba, algae extracts, they are responsible for hydration and nutrition. The shampoo will cost a lot at 1600 rubles (300 ml).
- Vitamin Pro from Belita-Vitex … And this tool, on the contrary, is budgetary, but demonstrating a good effect. The shampoo was developed by a Belarusian company, its main "trick" is the content in the composition of various vitamins. Auxiliary components are panthenol, silk proteins, plant extracts. The product softens hair well, cleanses and regenerates it. The price of the shampoo is only 110 rubles (400 ml).
- Desert Essense Coconut … This shampoo boasts a completely natural composition: only herbal ingredients, no sulfates, silicones, parabens, dyes, etc. The company also prides itself on not testing its products on animals. The main active ingredients are rosemary and yarrow extracts, coconut oil, shea butter and jojoba. The product first of all strengthens the hair, tones it, and also reduces itching, which can cause a dry scalp. The cost is 600 rubles (250 ml).
Curled hair should be taken care of no earlier than 48 hours after the procedure. This time is required for the curls to "grab" well and the permanent styling lasts longer. Shampooing, any masks and other grooming procedures, as well as styling, both hot (using hair dryers, irons, etc.) and cold (using various curlers) are prohibited.
How to restore hair after chemistry with vitamins
Choosing the right permanent curling shampoo is just the first step in caring for your hair. As good as the cleanser is, they need extra care. Vitamin therapy is one of the options for such care.
For hair after a perm, the most important:
- Vitamin A … It helps fight dullness and shedding, and is also a good dandruff prevention.
- B vitamins … Eliminate dryness, reduce brittleness, and fight splitting. They also improve blood circulation, as a result, the metabolism is accelerated and more nutrients are supplied to the hair.
- Vitamin E … It acts directly on the follicle and strengthens it from the inside. Thus, the strands become stronger and look healthy.
You can buy capsules with these vitamins at any pharmacy at an affordable price. You need to apply them directly to the hair - you can separately, or you can "in a bundle".
Also in the pharmacy you can buy a ready-made vitamin and mineral complex. It will cost more, but there are clear advantages: firstly, all the vitamins in it are correctly balanced and present in the correct amount, and secondly, at the moment when applying vitamins from capsules to the hair is a whole procedure that takes a lot of time, then in order to drink a vitamin in a pill, you just need a couple of moments.
We invite you to get acquainted with the list of already proven hair complexes:
- Solgar … A product of an American company, the product helps to improve not only the condition of hair, but also nails and skin, and has a general strengthening effect on the body.
- Alerana … Hair vitamins from a Russian company. The complex is able to restore even heavily damaged strands, fights hair loss and baldness.
- Merz … German universal remedy for hair and nails. The basis is made up of vitamins of group B and E, and a wide range of minerals is also presented in the complex.
- Pantovigar … Another German development, a really powerful tool that is even used in the treatment of various trichological diseases.
- Elevit … A balanced vitamin complex for pregnant women, however, of course, those who are not preparing to become a mother can also take it. The composition of the drug is very rich, which means that it will help not only solve hair problems, but also heal the body as a whole.
It is worth noting that not only the intake of pharmacy vitamins, but also nutritional correction will be a good help for your hair. Choose the right foods, eat less harmfulness, and the beneficial effect will not be long in coming.
How to restore hair after chemistry using salon procedures
Ideally, care for a permanent wave should include not only home treatments, but also salon treatments. Whatever you say, but only a professional procedure with the use of powerful modern technologies in the health of the strands will give a truly noticeable effect the first time.
Here are the hair restoration procedures after chemistry you should pay attention to:
- Lamination … It should be noted right away that this procedure is not curative, it only improves the appearance of the hair, but does not have any healing effect. Its essence lies in the fact that a special protective film coating is applied to the strands, which helps to retain moisture inside the hair and saves the curls from aggressive environmental influences.
- Gloss … Powerful revitalizing treatment. It is carried out as follows: a composition of special nutritional components is applied to the strands, they fill the damaged areas of the strands, and then these elements are sealed inside by exposure to high temperature. After the procedure, the hair looks well-groomed and shiny, while the "built-in" components continue to work on their restoration from the inside.
- Biorevitalization … An expensive and truly therapeutic procedure - special injections are injected under the skin. Of course, its implementation is not very pleasant, but the healing effect is global. The hair follicles receive the necessary substances directly, as a result, the hair becomes thicker, bulkier, stronger and more silky.
- Keratinization … This procedure, in fact, is a special case of glossing, here only keratin is soldered into the hair - a protein that is the main component of the hair structure. Chemistry destroys keratin, and keratinization restores it, as a result the strands acquire a natural healthy and well-groomed appearance.
It is worth noting that keratinization can also be performed at home; it will require keratin ampoules and a regular hair straightener. However, of course, you need to understand that it is not worth taking on it without the appropriate skills, otherwise you will make it even worse.
Note! Before carrying out a particular procedure, check with the master who performed the chemistry if it can be done with your type of perm, when it can be done so that the curls do not unwind.
Hair masks after chemistry
Masks are another way to tidy up your hair after permanent curling. They can be made at home on their own, or you can purchase store products. Let's take a look at a few recovery masks that have been proven over the years:
- Burdock … Mix shampoo for damaged strands (3 tablespoons) with burdock oil and aloe juice (1 tablespoon each). Apply the mask to the roots and hair and wear for an hour. Wash off with water or herbal decoction with a little lemon juice (approximate proportion - 1 tablespoon to 3 liters of water).
- Egg … Whisk egg yolk (2 pieces), add castor oil (2 tablespoons) and cognac (50 ml). Heat the mixture slightly and apply to hair, paying special attention to roots and ends. Wear the mask for 30-40 minutes, rinse it off with warm water, and then use your usual balm, hold it for a couple of minutes and rinse it off as well.
- Nettle … Brew a strong decoction of nettle (approximate proportion - 2 tablespoons per 100 ml of water). Let it brew for 15 minutes, then strain and mix part of the broth (2 tablespoons) with beaten egg yolks (2 pieces), burdock oil (2 tablespoons) and melted honey (1 tablespoon). The mask is applied for half an hour, and washed off with a weak decoction of nettle (1 tablespoon per glass of water).
- Kefir … Put a couple of slices of black bread in a deep container and cover them with kefir (1 glass) overnight. In the morning, mash the bread and add melted honey (1 tablespoon) and whipped yolks (2 pieces) to the mask. All components must be mixed until smooth and applied to the hair for 20 minutes, throughout this time it is necessary to massage the scalp. It is best to wash off the mask with chamomile decoction.
- Yeast … Pour dry yeast (1 sachet) with warm castor oil (4 tablespoons), add whipped yolk (1 piece) and cream (1 tablespoon). Apply the product to the scalp, rubbing it especially thoroughly into the roots. Wear the mask for 30 minutes, rinse off with a decoction of chamomile or nettle.
Please note that after applying all masks, except for kefir, you need to wrap your hair with plastic, and then with a towel, so they will work more efficiently.
If you don’t have time to prepare homemade masks, purchase a product from the store. We recommend that you take a closer look at the following solutions:
- L'Oreal Professionnel Absolut repair lipidium … A mask with an exclusive (according to the manufacturer) lipid complex with ceramides and vegetable keratin actively restores strands, reconstructing each hair from the inside. Curls after its application become strong, shiny, "fluffiness" is eliminated. However, unfortunately, the product will not be cheap, its cost is about 1,500 rubles per 200 ml.
- Sea buckthorn mask from Natura Siberica … This product also contains keratin, various natural oils and silk proteins are auxiliary elements. It actively nourishes and moisturizes the strands, making them elastic, resilient, shiny and voluminous. The price of the product is much more economical - 450 rubles for 300 ml.
- Belita-Viteks Argan oil + liquid silk … And, finally, the most budgetary but very effective mask from a Belarusian company. There are a huge number of rave reviews about her on the Internet. The product contains betaine and many oils, including apricot and argan. These components restore hair well, making it smooth, shiny and well-groomed. The price of a "magic" mask is only 130 rubles per 200 ml.
As you can see, to take care of your hair, you do not have to have a lot of time or a lot of money.
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Perm is a procedure that puts a lot of stress on the hair. After it is carried out, responsible care for the curls is necessary, otherwise the negative consequences, starting with increased dryness and ending with baldness, cannot be avoided. Wash your hair with the right shampoos, drink vitamins, use masks and spoil yourself with salon treatments from time to time.
