Few straight-haired girls do not dream of curls, in fact, as well as vice versa. But now this problem can be solved both for one day and for a longer period. It is possible to make light chemistry on hair, long or short, in almost any beauty salon. And then you can either love your straight hair, or repeat the procedure. And in order to make it easier to decide on chemistry, it is better to know all the nuances of this procedure.
What is chemistry?
This is what is called permanent perm. This is a perm that lasts not until the next wash, but from three months to eight or even until hair grows, depending on the composition.
Under the protective shell of the hair contains a special protein - keratin. If a special composition enters into a reaction with this protein, then it can be permanently fixed in any desired state. When applied to hair, it penetrates the keratin layer and softens it. At this moment, the curl needs to be fixed in the desired position, for example, twisting on curlers.
To curl hair with this method, they are first prepared and only then a special composition is applied. Under his influence, the curls and are fixed in a twisted position for so long. After they dry, they are treated with a fixing composition, and the procedure is completed.
So the structure of the hair can be changed for a while. Over time, of course, the reaction will pass, and new hair will still begin to grow with a structure that is genetically incorporated. And this discovery was made by Karl Ludwig Nessler back in 1908. This procedure has remained relevant, only the method of cheating and the compositions used are changing.
Can chemistry not work?
Unfortunately, yes, there are types of hair that are not amenable to even conventional curling compounds. This is thick and stiff hair with a so-called horse structure. As well as thick curls, characteristic of the representatives of the black race.
In this case, an individual approach and selection of funds are needed. There are stronger compounds that will be fatal for average hair, but not for such thick ones. In addition, in this case, special skill is needed when working with styling and a diffuser.
What is the difference between modern chemistry and Soviet
Those who have not personally encountered this procedure often have a stereotype in their minds that chemistry is always “killed” hair. And there is a reason, a few decades ago it was. Even in the photo, the light chemistry on the long hair of that time looks as if the curls are not their own, but this is a dry lifeless wig. But now the compositions are completely different. Their hair can be damaged only if the structure is not correctly determined and time is not calculated. There are many manufacturers of formulations, the main thing is to make sure that the product has been tested and approved for use in a particular country. Since the norms of the content of toxic substances in different countries vary. The following brands are the most popular and credible:
Despite the fact that modern formulations have a much milder effect on the hair and scalp, they are still not recommended for pregnant and lactating women. And also do not ignore the preliminary test for allergies on the bend of the elbow. Still, the compounds are quite caustic and can cause allergies. Before the procedure of perming after coloring the hair with permanent paint, it is necessary to withstand at least 48 hours. If you observe these precautions and refer only to trusted professionals, then the hair after modern perm can still be shiny and vibrant.
Stages of preparation for a perm
If you need a haircut, then it is produced before curling. Only in this way can the correct curl formation be guaranteed. Then you can begin to prepare first, and then to the procedure itself. Preparation is carried out in 5 stages:
- Assessment of the condition of the scalp and clarification of the presence of contraindications. At this stage, it is important to be honest with the master and not be shy, otherwise you can hurt yourself greatly.
- Assessment of the structure and condition of the hair. This stage is very important, the choice of composition and the calculation of time depend on it.
- Checking hair for fixation. Take one hair and lubricate it with a composition, wind for 5 minutes. According to his condition, an assessment is made after. At this stage, the master may decide to change the composition.
- Allergy test. The composition is applied to the bend of the elbow, wait about half an hour and rinse off. If redness or other reactions do not appear, it can be used.
- Washing your hair with a deep cleaning shampoo that will lift the hair flakes so that the composition gets to the keratin layer faster.
Further, if everything went well, the procedure can begin. If something went wrong, then either change the composition and try again, or cancel the procedure. A good master values his reputation and knows that in the end such an approach will bring him more money.
Stages of the procedure itself
They have not changed much since the time of our grandmothers and look like this:
- Application of the composition. This stage can be carried out in two ways: first, apply the composition, and then wind on curlers or first wind on, and then sprinkle with the composition. If you do this in the first way, then the curls will be more tight. In the second, chemistry will be easy.
- Flushing composition. Only after that the curlers are removed and the hair is washed again.
- Application of a neutralizing soothing emulsion. It is not washed off, but distributed evenly through the hair.
- Hair is dried with a hairdryer, styling them at the same time.
After this, the procedure is considered completed, and you can’t wash your hair for another 48 hours so that the curls finally “seize”.
Types of Chemicals
Basically, the types of perms are divided by the type of composition used:
- Acid is made on the basis of acids, most often thioglycolic, the most aggressive and persistent type of composition, but the result lasts up to six months. For too soft and thin hair do not use.
- Alkaline The composition is based on alkali, curls are pronounced with it, but the effect lasts no more than 3 months. Yes, not as long as with acid, but it can also be used on thin hair.
- Neutral is a mixture of an alkaline composition with acid converters. Thus, the effect will be longer than from alkaline formulations, but less damage will be done to the hair than when using acid. Great compromise.
- Bio curling is a composition based on exclusively natural components, but it lasts quite a long time, about 5 months. The disadvantage of such a curl is the price, and yet natural - this is not always the most sparing.
- Amino Acid Amino acid-based compounds that react with keratin, which is also an amino acid in its essence, so the hair structure does not suffer, but the effect is very short-term.
- Silk wave is made with a composition rich in silk proteins. The hair after it really looks great - like silk, and such a permanent holds for a long time, but at least 5 thousand rubles will have to be unfastened for the procedure for hair with a length of shoulder blades.
- Japanese, or otherwise lipid-protein wave. It appeared in Europe relatively recently and is already gaining wildly popular, as it looks natural, lasts a long time and hair hardly suffers from it. But the price for this type of curl, as well as for silk, is rather big.
The type and type of wallet will tell you which type to choose. If the means allow, then it is better, of course, to do chemistry for long hair using Japanese technology or a composition with silk proteins. But other species also have their advantages and are not much behind in quality.
Radical chemistry
If you wind the hair a little only at the roots, then they will rise and the hair will have such a long-awaited volume. Such a volume will not settle during the day, as during normal styling, but will last as long as the composition with which the chemistry was made allows.
Best of all, of course, this type of permanent will be noticeable on short hair. Basal chemistry on long hair will be less pronounced due to the fact that the hairstyle will settle under the weight of the hair.
And also radical chemistry is done for those who still hold the old curl, but the roots are already slightly grown. Then the permanent wave is refreshed in this way.
Vertical chemistry
Otherwise, it is called spiral. This is when curls are wound on a cone-shaped curling iron or long curlers - spiral bobbins. Then the curls are spiral. It is important to wind the bobbin from the very roots, otherwise the hairstyle will settle in this zone.
This type of perm, such as vertical chemistry, is ideal for long hair. Moreover, the best hair type for this type is just long and preferably thick curls. It will be advantageous to look after a procedure of this type with styling by means with a wet effect.
The amount of curls
It directly depends on the size of curlers or bobbins on which hair is wound during curling. The larger the diameter, the larger the curls will be. Easy large chemistry for long hair will turn out if the curlers of the largest diameter are held a little less than for tight curls. The exact time will tell the master after the test on the lock. But the direction of curls already depends on the technology of cheating and dexterity of the master.
Often, a question arises for clients: if you make light chemistry for long hair with a bang, then what should I do with it? In fact, you can use three options:
- Do not touch her at all;
- wind in the same way as the rest of the hair;
- screw on a larger diameter.
Which one to choose depends on personal preference. The master will advise how best to look in a particular case, because he already has an eye on this. But straight bangs with curled hair now look not very modern.
Reviews
Judging by the reviews, light chemistry on long hair is most often frustrating only by the collapse of some hopes. Clients expect that, having done it, they will forget about laying completely for the next six months. But this is not so! In addition to more thorough care than before, you still need to make efforts to make your hair look decent. And also some people over time realize that curls do not suit them as much as they seemed. Therefore, before deciding on a procedure, it is recommended to do the styling in the cabin and try to walk like this for a couple of days. Perhaps this is the case when you want curls only because they are not given by nature, and not because it is the best styling option.
But in general, when choosing a trusted master, there are practically no negative reviews of such a procedure. All the negative is due to the fact that the master overexposed the composition or chose cheap and low-quality products. The procedure is quite laborious and requires professionalism. Therefore, to find your permanent master is the main guarantee of success.
Hair Care After Chemistry
Despite the fact that perming greatly facilitates daily hair styling, this does not mean that care should be forgotten at all. Yes, after a light chemistry on long hair (see photo in the article), they look vibrant and shiny. But still, after permanent perm, the hair suffers, although not in the same way as in Soviet times.
But it is quite possible to compensate for special care. The principles of such care are as follows:
- change all funds for nutritious and regenerative;
- do not neglect the rinse conditioner;
- After washing, do not squeeze the hair, but gently pat it with a towel;
- Use restoring masks 1-2 times a week;
- lubricate the ends of the hair after washing with a drop of nutritious base oil;
- hide hair from the cold and the sun;
- include foods rich in omega-3 acids in the diet;
- do not use massage combs and frequent combs;
- try to wash your hair less often, especially since after the procedure they will slightly dry at the roots.
Only if these rules are observed, will the perm curiously be pleasing, as well as save precious time in the morning, which can be spent on sleep or loved ones.