Keratin hair straightening has become one of the more necessary hairdressing services. Promising a magnificent transformation of curls for just one function, it has gained popularity among owners of curly, rebellious hair, curls that have lost their healthy glow as a result of periodic chemical and thermal effects.
How to combine innovative technology of restoration with the need for hair coloring? Let's talk together.
Keratin straightening has gained unprecedented popularity due to the possibility of just one function to restore health and shine to hair
Before we answer the question of whether it is possible to dye the hair after keratin straightening, let's look at the principle of the action of dyes and keratin on the structure of the hair shaft. Accurate awareness of these two processes will be the best explanation.
Why paint paints
You can dye your hair after keratin straightening directly depends on the composition of the paint, the principle of exposure and the content of ammonia
The composition of the traditional hair dye comes hydrogen peroxide, the main purpose of which is to open the surface flakes and the destruction of the natural pigment of hair.
Due to this, the artificial pigment penetrates deep into the hair, significantly increases in volume and fills its structure. The remaining paint is oxidized on the surface of the hair and is simply removed during the washing process. Such is the principle of all ammonia dyes.
Photo of the structure of the hair shaft
Paraphenylenediamine, which gives a dark color in its pure form, enters most of the paints. Its action is so fast that in order to obtain other colors, another component is introduced - resorcin, which slows down the oxidation of paraphenylenediamine and has an antiseptic property.
The whole process of coloring can be divided into 7 steps:
- applying a coloring consistency to the hair,
- hair shaft swelling
- penetration of the coloring composition inside,
- combining a natural pigment with an oxidizing agent
- destruction (clarification) of natural pigment,
- lightening painting bodies
- the final manifestation of paint.
The principle of the keratin composition
Keratin composition is often used at home, but this approach to hair care is wrong and does not allow to evaluate all the advantages of keratin
Keratins belong to the family of fibrillar proteins, which possess the highest indicators of strength, second only to chitin. In addition to the huge content of inter- and intramolecular hydrogen bonds, disulfide bonds are formed in keratin, which are formed with the role of the amino acid cysteine.
Thanks to cysteine, our hair gains elasticity and strength. Specialists agree on the worldview that keratin is a biopolymer responsible for the “construction” of nails and hair. Being a watery form of hair, it is embedded in the structure and returns the health of warped by discolorations, dyes, curls curls.
In the process of keratin straightening, or, as it is often called, the restoration of keratin is sealed in the structure of the hair by the highest temperatures, because the flakes of the rod fit snugly against each other, and the curls become smooth.
Abstract keratin straightening involves the introduction of high temperatures, which allows you to seal the inside of the hair shaft, not only protein, but also pigment
From the above, it is easy to come to the conclusion that the coloring and keratin straightening affect the hair radically inversely. For staining, hair flakes are required to obtain shine, which promises keratin restoration - their reliable adherence to the rod.
Painting after keratin straightening
It is possible to start changing the color no earlier than 2 weeks after keratising.
Two weeks is the time it takes to partially wash off the protein protective barrier that keratin appears around each hair.
Applying the paint earlier will not give a suitable result, it concerns both the color and the duration of the preservation of brightness. Coloring pigments simply have nothing to cling to, because the scales will remain firmly closed.
Painting to keratin straightening
Masters agree on the worldview, that painting before the keratization is more effective. In this case, the coloring pigments are tightly sealed in the hair shaft, and the hair keeps its chosen color longer.
But it’s important to keep in mind that the composition used must be very harmless, as it will be inside the hair for a long time.
The best solution is to choose a color that does not contain ammonia or is painted with folk recipes based on henna and basma.
Use paints that do not contain ammonia, for example Caleido (cost - from 1300 rubles.)
- Lightening and highlighting before keratinization is carried out in 15-20 days, basal highlighting in more than 1 month.
- Highlighting after keratinization is carried out in 2-3 weeks. The lightening with the Japanese way of keratising does not combine and leads to an increase in hair breakage and a change in the color of the curls.
- The introduction of persistent dyes before keratin straightening is done in 3-4 days, after - in 2 weeks.
- If you plan to use toning dyes, transfer the function after keratization. Under the influence of high temperatures, the unstable pigment of the dye can change the color.
- Washing and cardinal hair dyeing after keratin straightening is done not earlier than after 3 weeks, if you plan to change the appearance before the wellness procedures, spend it in 2-3 months.
- The introduction of natural dyes can be both before and after keratinization.
Pay attention! If you chose Japanese technology, you can dye your hair with henna no later than a year before using keratin.
Highlighting and lightening is impossible to carry out without ammonia, which raises scales of hair, so the function of changing color is better to be postponed for 2-3 weeks before keratinizing
Attention on composition: unsafe paint constituents
In order for you to be able to protect your health and beauty of your hair, we will list the more insecure components that, unfortunately, are often found in the composition of paints.
- Persulphates with a high content of sodium and potassium at a concentration above 17% become unsafe for health, causing itching and irritation of the skin. Inhalation causes lung damage and asthma.
- P – phenylenediamine - the substance by which the dye stays on the hair for a long time. At its base, more than 70% of dyes, which intriguingly tout us from shop windows, were created. The highest concentration leads to disturbances in the nervous system, lungs, kidneys and liver. In order to avoid nasty familiarity with P-phenylenediamine, choose professional semi-permanent dyes.
- ABOUT hydrogen peroxide a lot was said, she was blamed for the disruption of the nervous and digestive systems. In the case of ammonia, it is important to realize that its toxic effect is manifested when the substance is inhaled, therefore painting is recommended to be carried out in a perfectly open room.
To protect yourself from the harmful effects of ammonia, give up the idea to do everything yourself and use the services of experts
- Resorcinol (Resorcinol) With prolonged exposure to the skin or hair, hormonal disorders are manifested. In Europe, it is among the illegal ones, but it is still used in the post-Soviet countries.
- Lead Acetate very unsafe for the body, is contained in the dyes of black colors. Prolonged exposure to the skin and hair can have a toxic effect on the brain cells and the nervous system.
Pay attention! The danger is fraught not only with the components indicated in the composition, but also with those that are formed as a result of chemical reactions, for example, 4-ABP. In most cases, its formation is observed in dyes of dark and burgundy colors, rarely in chestnut.
For many, keratisation has become a real salvation for pretty hair and health. Remember that the hair coloring after keratin straightening or before it should be held with the introduction of a very gentle coloring compositions.
Any questions? We offer a very exciting video in this article.
To suit
This procedure is suitable for any type of hair. Especially important for owners of thin, dull and brittle strands. After processing, the volume of hair style visually increases. Hair becomes heavy as silk.
Effectively masked gray. And another advantage - you can align the disobedient, curly locks. You can wash your hair repeatedly, and their smoothness will remain. And forget about straightening iron. You will not need it anymore.
Features of staining
Keratin staining treats, thickens, restores curls. That is, it does not just give color, but restores the hair structure, restoring shine and strength to it. Unlike the usual color change procedure, this manipulation is gentle and harmless.
Note, the shade lasts much longer than after normal dyeing. And if there is gray hair, then all the hairs, without exception, are saturated with color.
Price in the cabin and at home
Professional keratin staining is worth a little. The final price depends primarily on the length of the hair. And also on the cost of the compositions for this procedure.
There are two types of staining:
- Brazilian (cheaper). Contains a substance that when heated with a hot iron turns into formaldehyde - a toxic substance. But the concentration for single use is small.
- American (more expensive). Does not contain formaldehyde. Completely natural composition.
On average, the procedure in the cabin will have to pay from 3 thousand rubles and above.
If you risk to do everything yourself, the price will be lower. Famous manufacturers usually offer formulations for both professional use and home use. So, in specialized stores everything can be found.
The cost of these compositions ranges from 400 to 700 rubles. There are more expensive. But it is also necessary to purchase a special shampoo (from 350 rubles), a keratin mask (an average of 1 thousand rubles), keratin water (an average of 450 rubles). Not to mention the fact that we must have a hair dryer, high-quality iron for straightening strands. All together will cost more than the procedure in the cabin. But this is enough for several home procedures.
The pros and cons of staining
Keratin staining has undeniable advantages:
- provides color with quality and long life
- copes with gray hair,
- gives a healthy shine to the curls, makes them soft and docile,
- tightens hair, creates volume,
- returns gray strands to color saturation,
- heals and nourishes loose strands.
There are some drawbacks to be aware of:
- in the first three days you can not wash your hair, pin up hair, collect in the tail,
- the hair becomes faster fat and loses volume
- with weak bulbs, hair can fall out under its weight,
- afraid of moisture, so that swimming pools and saunas need to be visited with caution,
- service cost is substantial,
- not suitable for girls under 13, as well as pregnant and lactating women,
- Some complain of a visual reduction in hair volume.
Important! Keratin staining requires special care and products that must be purchased separately, but they are not cheap.
L’Oral Paris
L’Oral Paris costs 700 rubles on average. Absolutely gets to tone and gives brightness of color even at 70% of a gray hair. The set also includes a mask and a balm for extra care. Curls become well-groomed and obedient, saturated with useful substances.
Color Explosion
Color Explosion is cheaper, on average 400 rubles. It has a rich palette in 98 different colors. Enriches hair with amino acids and proteins. Successfully paints over gray hair. Color lasts quite a long time.
Kapous magic keratin
Kapous Magic Keratin is affordable in price. On average, the price is 250-300 rubles. But the quality is not inferior to well-known manufacturers. Effectively dyes curls, copes with gray hair, nourishes hair.
Technique keratin staining
Often staining combined with keratin smoothing. From this shine of hair only increases. The procedure takes place in four stages:
- Deep cleansing with a therapeutic effect. Removes all contaminants from external exposure.
- Complete hair reconstruction. Depending on the problem, an individual therapeutic composition is compiled, which may include vitamins, proteins, amino acids. Such a cocktail returns strength and health.
- Apply coloring composition along the entire length of the strands. And it remains for 25-35 minutes.
- Protection. At this stage, hair cuticles are smoothed with a hot iron and securely fixed in that position. And there is a welcome awesome brilliance.
Attention! As a result of keratin dyeing, each hair is enveloped in a composition with keratin, which strengthens and nourishes for several months.
How long does the effect last
Depending on the composition used for keratin hair dyeing, the effect can last from 2 to 4 months. The duration of the effect will largely depend on how the person will take care of their hair:
- Care should be taken to wash your hair (be sure to use special shampoos, as well as masks, serum, oil),
- combing must top down
- try to avoid frequent visits to pools and saunas, where there is increased moisture,
- after swimming in the sea it is necessary to rinse the head off the salt.
There are many different ways to create stunning shades. But most often chemical dyes destroy hair.
Perhaps the best solution to dyeing hair is keratin. Because there is no harm from this. Curls, saturated with keratin and other useful substances, will retain long-lasting color and guaranteed shine for a long time.
