Hair straightening, like curling, inevitably damages the hair structure. Recently, however, cosmetologists have created a safe straightening product. Such a shampoo for hair straightening, thanks to certain components, gently affects the structure of each curl, without violating its natural structure.
The nature of curly hair
The fact is that straight and curly hair differ in cross-sectional shape. Under the microscope, a circle is clearly visible in the cross section of an absolutely straight hair , and the curly one has an oval cut. The action of shampoo to straighten strands is aimed at approximating the cross section of the hair to a round shape.
Composition and action of straightening shampoo
The effect is achieved by weighting the hair. Shampoo components:
- sodium laureth sulfate ;
- sodium lauryl sulfate (this substance is also called "sodium hydroxide");
- silicone (or panthenol);
- castor oil (or other medicated hair oil).
Enveloping the hairs, these substances pull them down, slightly changing the shape of the section, because even after washing off some of the components of the shampoo remain and continue to act.
In light of this, it is understandable: one should not expect that keratin shampoo for hair straightening will make it perfectly smooth, as with thermal straightening. But curls do not curl stronger in humid air, as happens with styling with “irons”. The strands become more obedient, curl less, easier to style.
In addition, shampoo for hair straightening, as a rule, contains a lot of useful caring substances: natural proteins of silk or wheat, ivy and other herbs extract, which have beneficial effects on hair, keratin. And also in the composition there is vitamin B5 and other components that are especially useful for hair. So it not only straightens unruly hair, but also protects it from aggressive environmental influences. And first of all - from hot air from a hair dryer and the negative influence of ultraviolet rays.
Manufacturers of straightening shampoos
Today, shampoo for hair straightening is present in the assortment of many cosmetic brands.
Gliss Kur products are of high enough quality and are easy to buy at any household chemical store. The new Asian Smoothness straightening shampoo works well, the effect lasts 24 hours, the product contains nutrients - the hair becomes elastic and silky to the touch.
Sexy Hair shampoo also does its job perfectly, but finding it in stores is more difficult. But curls straighten almost completely, become soft, pleasant, acquire a healthy well-groomed appearance. Moreover, to prevent the appearance of split ends - a very valuable property that this shampoo has to straighten hair. Customer reviews about him are only positive.
The Zone Concept brand Smooth straightening shampoo contains a maximum of vegetable oils that are beneficial for hair, which allows you to moisturize and nourish them from the inside, restoring damaged areas. This shampoo also contains antistatic components.
When choosing a straightening shampoo, the most true thing is to be guided by your own experience, not forgetting to carefully study the composition. It should contain the above components. Shampoo for hair straightening will work more effectively along with other care products, such as a special balm and conditioner.