In this article we will explain everything about hair straightening treatments, the details you should know about it, and the recommendations that every woman should follow to have healthy and beautiful hair. Generally it is talked about professional hair straightening, which includes treatments such as enzyme therapy, tanninoplasty or lactoplasty, but it should be taken into account which the most appropriate are depending on the type of hair, among other aspects.
Within this type of treatments, the one carried out with keratin has become the most demanded in beauty salons which, according to the experts, leaves hair straight for months and free of “frizz”, which many women hate. But according to some styling professionals, keratin is not the one that removes this effect on the hair, or the one that achieves hair straightening, since this is only a sulphur-rich protein which is the main element of the outermost layers of the epidermis and tissues such as nails and hair.
In this way, keratin-based hair straightening treatments favor hair strengtheningmaking it more resistant, in addition to helping keep the curls well defined and flexible and providing more shine, in addition to helping prevent hair fiber breakage, and with it the famous “frizz” can be minimized.
On the other hand, there are some ingredients used in hair straightening treatments such as ammonium thioglycolate and sodium hydroxide, which permanently break hair protein bondsand it is in this way that traditional straightening and Japanese straightening treatments manage to transform the texture of the hair.
It should be noted that these treatments maintain their effects until the hair grows; however, they can be harmful to the health of it and of your scalp. Also, certain treatments that use keratin saturate the hair by applying a solution of a chemical called “formaldehyde” even before it dries.
There are other treatments based on carbotechnology through which very positive results are achieved, guaranteeing a hair straightening while greatly reducing the volume of the hair and providing a good shine, acting as a method of anti-frizz with maximum hydration that greatly favors the health and appearance of your hair.
It should also be clarified that no hair treatment usually contains formaldehydebut they could have substances such as formalin, methanal, methylene glycol and methanediol, which are ingredients that when heated or when mixed with water, achieve the release of formaldehyde, and by knowing how harmful formal can be, innovative straightening treatments have emerged on the market that are committed to providing healthier alternatives for women.
Within this type of treatments, there are those that use glyoxylic acid, which achieves the blocking of curly hair with its action to keep it in a more straight position, thereby achieving a lasting smoothing without causing significant damage or collateral effects. One of these straightening treatments is “Kativa Kerapro”, based on compounds without formaldehyde and that in turn contains keratin, which guarantees hair health, volume reduction, increased hydration and nutrition. It is 100% formaldehyde free, and can be used on dyed, bleached hair or with highlights.
However, this treatment does not last much due to the absence of formaldehyde, lasting only two or three months, but it is worth reducing the duration if there are no health risks.
Another point that should be explained about hair straightening treatments is based on the reality that every year of life, collagen levels are reduced by approximately 1.5% after it reaches 25 years of age. This reduction increases considerably after 45 years, so it is essential to find a way to provide collagen to the hair, which is the reason why treatments with organic formulas have appeared and whose main elements are collagen and hyaluronic acid.
In the case of hyaluronic acid, it reinforces the process of water retention in the hair fiber, which guarantees hydration in the fiber and in the scalp so that the structure retains elasticity and the hair remains young, healthy and shiny. And something very important is that hair straightening treatments with this acid are suitable for all hair types.
As for tanninoplasty, we must say that it is an organic hair straightening through which a new protein chain is formed, regenerating the hair fiber so softness and less frizz are provided when heat is applied and the compounds come into contact with it. This treatment uses a polyphenol called “tannin,” which is found in plant organisms such as some green fruits and in the bark of trees such as chestnut and oak.
In this way, tannin protects hair from microbes and the effects of the environment because it reacts with collagen proteins, generating a bonding process between them and causing the hair to increase its resistance to heat.
This is how awareness has been taken regarding hair straightening treatments and healthier and organic methods have been sought that are not harmful and provide health, well-being and beauty.