The right products can help with a bad perm.
Permanent hair waves, or perms, are harsh chemical processes that break disulfide bonds, the sulfur molecules that link proteins to form hair's structure. These proteins, called keratin, compose most of the hair fiber. With the help of rods, perms then reconstruct keratin bonds following a curly, wavy or spiral shape. Alkaline perms, the most popular, use ammonium thioglycolate as the reduction agent to break the hair's bonds, then follow it with a neutralizer made of hydrogen peroxide to create new disulfide bonds in the hair's keratin. Other perms use thermal heat in addition to chemicals. Chemicals alone are enough to damage the hair and can severely traumatize it if used incorrectly, leaving it brittle, dry and frizzy. Healthy hair typically holds a perm better than damaged hair, so it's important to care for hair with the right products if you want to get the most out of the process.
Essential oils
Hot-oil treatments with natural essential oils help to replenish hair's lost moisture from perming. Jojoba, olive, tea tree, rosemary and coconut oils are the most commonly used oils for treating scalp and hair problems throughout history, and are still used in many hair-care products today. They are high in vitamin E and fatty acids, which are essential for hair health and moisture retention. Opt for 100 percent pure essential oil treatments over commercial hot oil treatments, which include additional synthetic chemicals such as fragrance. Most of these oils are incapable of penetrating deep into the hair shaft and just sit on top of the hair's cuticle in an attempt to mask the hair's rough appearance, according to beauty expert Diana Dudas for Super-Hair.net.
Clarifying Shampoos
Calrifying shampoos, also known as deep-cleansing shampoos, contain surfectants, which are cleansing agents that work to remove residues from the hair's surface. Sodium lauryl sulfate is a common detergent in shampoos, regular and clarifying, that rids the hair of product buildup. Because clarifying shampoos contain more cleansing than conditioning ingredients, their use should be kept to a minimum, typically two to four times a month, rather than daily. They serve two major purposes for permed hair: removing product buildup that keeps hair from absorbing beneficial moisture from water and conditioners and removing residue that can weigh down the curls, making them limp and dull.
Deep Conditioners
Deep conditioners penetrate deep into the hair's cortex to improve the hair's natural structure within. Deep conditioning or repair treatments are creamy hydrating formulas that work best when left on the hair for several minutes, three to 30, depending on the formula. For optimal penetration, cover the hair in a warm towel or use a shower cap and apply direct heat from a hair-dryer to open up the hair for better absorption. Like clarifying, deep conditioning is not a daily treatment, because it is so rich it can weigh down the hair. You can use it after the clarifying shampoo.
Nutrient-Rich Formulas
For daily shampooing, conditioning and styling, choose products that contain botanicals and vitamins beneficial to hair, such as nettles, soy protein, aloe and essential oils for added vitamins and nutrients. Shampoos should be gentle and conditioning. Hair sprays, gels, pomades, mousse and serums should be used minimally and should also contain these healthy nutrients. Products with UV protection also protect hair from further environmental damage.
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