Keratin Hair Straightening: advantages and disadvantages of the treatment

Do you want to say goodbye to frizzy hair? If your answer is yes, then you need to know everything about it keratin straightening.

Applying keratin to the hair is a very popular perm straightening treatment which nourishes the scalp, the hair fiber improves and adds shine to dry and damaged women's hair.

There is a science behind the procedure, so it is important that you understand the and disadvantages knows, as well as the duration of treatment and other details of interest. Let's get started!

What is keratin?

Keratin is a natural protein which is produced by the body and is responsible for the elasticity, strength and shine of hair and nails. Of its origin is natural, with hair being the main source of the protein, although it can also be found in the skin of humans and in some parts of animals, such as claws or feathers. Keratin serves to strengthen and strengthen the hair long to keep shiny.

Keratin straightening

For shiny, manageable hair is one of the best beauty treatments for women permanent straightening with keratin. Here we tell you exactly what it is, and what its advantages and disadvantages are.

What does it consist of?

Keratin straightening is cosmetic intervention for women which is carried out to nourish the hair fibers and the hair a smooth, shiny in resistant appearance to especially for damaged or difficult to manage hair, such as wavy, curly or frizzy hair. The body already produces keratin naturally, but thanks to this treatment you can improve the process and... the revitalization accelerate the hair growth.

The effect of keratin on the hair is not 100% permanent, as the duration of treatment can vary depending on the care you give it. It usually takes between 4 and 5 months.

The basic care that must be observed to prolong the results of these straightening treatments are:

• Use the best sulphate free products.
  
• Do not immerse hair in salt water or containing chlorine swimming pool water.
  
• Do not dye the hair afterwards when applying the keratin treatment.
  
• Sunbathing during the first ten days after applying keratin.
  

Benefits of straightening with keratin

Keratin straightening treatment is a boon for any woman with frizzy, wavy or frizzy hair that is difficult to control. Here we tell you about the benefits of the treatment:

• Eliminates frizz from the hair, giving it a smoother, lighter texture.
  
• Adds shine from roots to ends, for a vital and shiny appearance.
  
• Nourishes the hair, increases the natural shine and strengthens the color.
  
• Strengthens the hair fiber and makes him resistant.
  
• It is ideal to wavy hair to transform into straight hair, thanks to its ability to smooth the hair fiber.
  
• Repairs hair damaged by or constant sun exposure use of heat.
  
• Makes hair straight for months.
  
• Thanks to its nourishing properties, by combining keratin with hyaluronic acid, the hair becomes healthier, hydrated and shinier.
  

Disadvantages of the treatment

Regardless of the type of keratin treatment that you want to undergo, whether you do it in a salon, a beauty salon or have it performed at home, you should know what the disadvantages of the procedure are. Here are the disadvantages of keratin her straightening:

• Keratin treatments contain formaldehyde, a substance used in many products that is toxic and aggressive to the scalp and the hair fiber. Some countries have banned the sale and purchase of products that contain high levels of formaldehyde in their ingredients. Long-term use of keratin treatments can cause allergies, irritation or flaking of the skin scalp cause.
  
• It can only be used on thick, coarse hair, because the straightening treatment is aggressive and can cause breakage or split ends.
• The treatment is expensive and if you put it in a beauty salon let do, even more expensive. Additionally, the cost can vary depending on the type of keratin treatment you want to undergo.