Keratin hair masks

A beautiful and modern hairstyle is every woman's dream. Often, in pursuit of fashion trends, girls, without thinking about the consequences, expose their curls to frequent staining, regular exposure to styling devices and the influence of other chemicals. These manipulations significantly worsen the condition of the hair and lead to hair loss, split and brittleness. Poor ecology and an unbalanced diet with low quality products have a negative impact on the strands.

Professional hairdressers recommend regularly using restorative products that not only moisturize the strands, but also strengthen their structure. For many years, the most popular procedures in beauty salons are keratin masks, which not only straighten curls and make them shiny, but also completely restore their structure.

Keratin hair mask is a unique product that contains keratin. Keratin is a versatile waterproofing protein that restores the hair structure due to the division of the hair cell structure. Fibrillar protein is industrially made from hooves, claws and horns of animals, from fish scales and shells, as well as from feathers and beaks of birds, while it has a high level of strength and resistance to water. The molecules of this drug are composed of glycine, alanine, collagen and serine, which contribute to the rapid keratinization of the hair surface.

The amount of keratin in the hair structure depends on the following factors:

• nationality;
• hair type;
• the color scheme of curls.

This remedy with keratin is indicated for brittle hair and split ends, with increased splendor and waviness, as well as after dyeing the strands.

The high popularity of keratin masks is due to the presence of a huge number of advantages of this tool:

• restoration and moisturizing of the hair structure;
• creation of a protective shell;
• reducing the level of electrification;
• creating a mirror shine effect;
• ease of use;
• reducing the amount of dandruff;
• treatment of seborrhea;
• the possibility of carrying out the procedure both at home and in the conditions of specialized beauty salons;
• reconstruction of the porous structure of the strands;
• making hair shine and friable;
• preventing hair from tangling and speeding up the process of creating styling;
• weighting the strands while straightening them.

Disadvantages:

• significant reduction in volume;
• lack of cumulative effect and long-term action;
• impossibility of frequent use;
• the presence of formaldehyde;
• loss of fine hair.

This tool is strictly prohibited to use if there are the following contraindications:

• damage to the scalp;
• the presence of various fungal diseases;
• inflammatory processes of the respiratory system;
• individual intolerance;
• chronic diseases;
• high level of work of the sebaceous glands;
• pathological hair loss;
• the period of gestation and breastfeeding;
• age up to 16 years.

Professional hairdressers highlight Two types of restructuring keratin masks for hair restoration:

• professional;
• homemade.

To restore weak hair, it is better to give preference to ready-made products of well-known trade brands, made in accordance with international standards and having quality certificates. Homemade masks are less effective, but completely harmless to health. Both types of formulations are easy to apply and rinse off quickly.

On the shelves of specialized stores, you can see a large number of ready-made professional products with keratin. Several brands are most popular.

• Estel - professional cosmetics, which are used not only in beauty salons, but also at home. Advantages - affordable price range, ease of use. This product makes hair thick, thick and shiny. Disadvantages - a quick loss of effect, the inability to purchase only a mask without a set of additional drugs, no smoothing effect, a small volume of the bottle, the presence of chemicals in the composition. The simultaneous use of the mask with keratin water will enhance the positive effect.
• Kapous Is an Italian product that contains natural keratin and wheat proteins. Advantages - restoration of the structure of the most weakened and damaged curls.
• Nexxt Is an American remedy that consists of protein and yogurt molecules.
• Selective - a unique product, the low-molecular components of which penetrate deeply not only into the cuticles, but also into the hair cortex.
• Syoss - regenerating agent, which is 85% keratin.
• Eveline - an affordable tool, which includes not only keratin, but also argan. Advantages - the presence of a positive effect after the first application.
• "Lovely" - a domestic preparation consisting of liquid protein and jojoba extract. Advantages - the absence of parabens and silicone.
• "Golden Silk" - means for intensive recovery, which consists of milk and silk proteins, as well as natural keratin.
• "Bark" - a drug that restores curls and activates the growth of new hair, and also relieves inflammation of the skin due to the presence of burdock root and nettle leaves in the extract.

To restore hair with the help of a keratin mask, it is not necessary to visit beauty salons, the cost of which will significantly increase the financial expenses of the family. Professional hairdressers recommend using revitalizing masks at home.

For self-restoration of hair, it is not necessary to purchase expensive professional products; masks created at home will have a similar positive effect. In the collections of tips for skin and hair care, you can find a large number of recipes for regenerating protein masks.

The main differences between the protein mask are the presence of a drying effect, the absence of the effect of straightening and smoothing the hair and the ability to use it only for curls with an increased level of fat.

The best positive effect has a mask with gelatin, which is made from collagen obtained from bones, cartilage, veins and skin of animals. To obtain the medicinal composition, dissolve gelatin in warm water in a ratio of 5 to 1 and apply the drug on the hair for 25 minutes. To obtain a thick and homogeneous structure of the composition, it is necessary to heat it up in a microwave oven for a few seconds. To increase efficiency, experts recommend adding 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar and 2 drops each of sage, rosemary and jasmine oil.

The following recipes are most popular:

• protein - a composition of three egg whites and 100 ml of milk, kefir or yogurt, applied for 30 minutes;
• dairy - connection in equal proportions of milk, kefir and fermented baked milk;
• with butter - a composition made by melting natural homemade butter, which has a high level of fat content;
• with aloe juice - a mask consisting of the juice of half a lemon, 30 ml of aloe juice and 5 drops of rosemary oil;
• egg - a solution for the preparation of which 1 egg, 0.5 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of soda are used;
• saline - a simple composition of salt and water;
• with fish oil - a regenerating mask that improves hair growth and consists of 6 capsules of fish oil, juice of one bulb, 5 grams of chili pepper and a few drops of any aromatic oil;
• vitamin - a unique composition that consists of vitamins A and E, as well as heavy cream.

Recommendations for making natural masks:

• using only high-quality and fresh food products;
• preparation of the composition immediately before use;
• exclusion of foods that can cause rashes and itchy skin;
• adjusting ingredients depending on skin type and hair condition;
• applying the composition 2-3 times a week.

Keratin masks are a popular product that can be purchased at any department of household chemicals and cosmetics.

To obtain the maximum result, experts recommend giving preference to professional products. The main disadvantages of these drugs are the high price range, the presence of contraindications and strict adherence to the instructions when using them.

Premium products are used only in professional beauty salons by high-level masters.

Most of the goods presented in retail chains have an affordable price and little effect.The disadvantages of inexpensive formulations are the presence of preservatives and fragrances, as well as formaldehydes hazardous to health.

In the absence of an opportunity to purchase high-quality goods of well-known brands, cosmetologists recommend using natural preparations that cannot harm health.

You can make a restorative procedure both independently and using the services of professional stylists.

Keratin Recovery Scheme:

• cleaning;
• applying the composition;
• thermal sealing with a thermal activator;
• rinsing.

In order for the keratin mask to have the maximum effect, it is necessary to follow the stages of this procedure:

• washing head;
• drying wet strands;
• applying a regenerating agent to wet hair and evenly distributing it along the entire length of the hair using a comb with fine teeth;
• covering the head with a plastic bag and a terry towel;
• removal of the composition with a large amount of warm water 30 minutes after application;
• the use of a special strengthening rinse;
• drying your hair in a natural way without using a hair dryer.

When using this tool, experts recommend observing the following recommendations:

• applying the composition only to the hair;
• mandatory testing for an allergic reaction;
• application to undyed hair and curls that are not affected by styling preparations;
• preliminary removal of split ends with hot scissors;
• use of funds no more than three times a week;
• daily use of shampoos with ceramides and keratin water;
• hair coloring after the procedure only with dye compositions without ammonia;
• using a minimum amount of fixing products for hair styling;
• regular use of the product;
• thorough removal of the product with plenty of running water;
• the obligatory use of a plastic cap and a warm terry towel;
• mandatory use of the mixture within 25 minutes.

The following manipulations can cause negative consequences:

• the simultaneous use of several products with keratin;
• adding cosmetics to rinsing water;
• using the hair dryer at the maximum temperature level.

A large number of reviews about keratin masks are due to the high demand for this product. Every year the number of clients of beauty salons who choose this particular type of hair improvement is increasing.

The largest number of positive reviews have the products of the brands Schwarzkopf, Syoss, Kaaral and L'Oreal.

Along with imported goods, domestic products, which are of high quality and lower prices, are gaining popularity.

For home use, natural masks have been popular for many years, which have a beneficial effect on curls and hair follicles.

Many women of fashion also note the negative consequences of using this product more than 3 times a week. Hair loss, increased dryness and brittleness are the result of improper use of the drug.

To maintain natural beauty for many years of life, every woman should regularly carry out anti-aging procedures. For these manipulations, you can use both expensive professional products and preparations made from natural products. The main condition for obtaining a positive result is the use of high-quality formulations and compliance with the rules for applying the product.

For information on how to make a keratin hair mask at home, see the next video.