Shampoos for hair straightening: a review of the best products and tips for use

Curly hair is a reward and a torment at the same time. They add charm and mystery to their owner, but take a lot of time and effort to care for. With the advent of straightening shampoos, curbing unruly curls has become much easier and safer. Now there is no need to systematically use a hair dryer or iron. This shampoo is gentle and nourishes and strengthens the hair.

Regular straight hair has a rounded section. It is given by a bulb that has a regular, even shape. In curly curls, the follicle has a curved shape. Its cells are believed to be functioning incoherently. In this regard, the protein produced by them, keratin, is unevenly distributed in the rod. Protein molecules do not adhere tightly to each other. Because of this, the hair shaft is formed with a flattened cut. Its structure becomes loose, rigid and uneven. The more such hairs, the curlier the hair.

Curly hair has been found to be inherited. And their shape in humans is determined even in the embryo stage. But the reason for their formation has not been established. Hair straightening shampoos contain a number of special ingredients that provide smoothness to curly curls. They envelop the hair, penetrate deeply and slightly weigh it down. Under the weight, he straightens up, becomes more obedient.

In addition to straightening, this shampoo perfectly nourishes the hair shaft, making it smooth and silky. Its caring components provide hair with moisture, healthy shine, protection from split ends. By forming a protective layer, they establish a barrier between the hair and aggressive environmental factors. Hair becomes elastic and easier to style, looks healthy and well-groomed. Thus, such a straightening agent is a good alternative to ruthless irons and hair dryers, which dry out the hair and make it dull, lifeless.

Moreover, it is suitable for more than just curls. A straightening shampoo is recommended for owners of dry, dull hair, when small hairs stick out in different directions and create a shaggy effect. And in wet weather, it tends to intensify. In this case, the product will smooth unruly hairs, relieve the image of a dandelion.

The main components of the smoothing shampoos are the following:

• sodium lauryl sulfate;
• sodium hydroxide;
• sodium laureth.

These chemical compounds fill the pores of the hair, making it heavier and stronger. Due to this, the curls are straightened. These components, although they provide the main effect, are recognized by many experts as quite dangerous. On contact with the scalp, they can irritate, dry out and cause dandruff. But even without them, the straightening shampoo will not work properly.

To do this, natural and other protective components are added to the composition of the product, which protect and nourish the hair, make it beautiful, shiny and alive. These include the following:

• natural oil - the most effective are the extracts from jojoba, olive, lotus, argan, avocado, licorice, as well as burdock and coconut oils; they create a protective, elastic sheath around the hairs, facilitate styling, prevent strands from tangling and protect from sunlight;
• silicone, panthenol, castor oil make hair softer and more manageable;
• proteins silk and wheat restore the damaged structure of the hair, thicken it, smoothen it, add shine;
• vitamin B5 gives shine, elasticity, nourishes the scalp;
• herbal extracts;
• collagen;
• ceramide;
• phospholipids.

Shampoos for smoothing hair are divided into household and professional. Both types can be used at home. The differences lie in the composition of the funds. Professional shampoos contain more specific, expensive components that provide the declared effect, which is why their cost is quite high, but the effect of such a tool is stronger and higher than that of household shampoos. Household shampoos are more modest in composition. They are not able to fully straighten even weakly curly hair, but their cost is more affordable than that of the previous type.

Shampoos for unruly hair are divided into types depending on the predominance of one or another component.

• Exists funds with a predominance of natural ingredients: oils and herbal extracts. They are great for dry and brittle curls. But it is undesirable to use them for oily hair, since they form an oily film. In addition, after a long time using them, the volume goes away.

• Silicone shampoos - pioneers in this category. They appeared 20 years ago. They effectively smooth hair after the first application. But, forming a dense film on the hairs and, as it were, sealing them, the silicone prevents them from breathing. Therefore, funds based on it are not recommended to be used for a long time.

• The most popular curl straightening shampoos are based on keratin. They must be used after keratin hair straightening. The procedure involves saturating the hair with these components. To prevent its rapid washout, it is recommended to use a keratin-based product. It forms a protective shell, due to which the keratin and, accordingly, the effect of it remains for a long time.

Every beauty retail brand boasts a smoothness shampoo. We are talking about brands such as Dove, Nivea, Gliss Kur, Garnier, Sunsilk, Elseve and others that can be found in every supermarket. There is also a wide variety of professional tools. It is worth considering the most famous and effective ones.

Contains honey, milk and panthenol. This product differs in that it is able to accumulate in the hair structure with use. The result is noticeable after the first application. The strands become smooth, silky, obedient. The hated fluff leaves.

Suitable for daily use. This shampoo has a rich, fortified formula to help tame frizzy hair. It contains keratin for a straightening effect. Murumuru oil and its linoleic acids restore the normal lipid layer, ensure the smoothness and shine of curls, and eliminate split hair. Acai berry extract has antioxidant properties. It also contains vitamins of group A, E.

The effect of smooth and manageable hair is achieved through the presence of green tea, glucose and glycerin. In addition, there are special ultraviolet filters that provide thermal protection.

The basis is a rich set of oils: shea, argan, macadamia, as well as aloe vera extract. This shampoo is effective for the coolest curls.

Lakme's Straight Shampoo Teknia is a product for straightening natural curls, as well as maintaining smoothness after chemical straightening. It makes hair soft and moisturized. The composition contains wheat amino acids WAA, guar seeds, Indian acacia. Meadowfoam oil promotes deeper penetration of all components, and also provides a thermal barrier.

Shampoo for straightening curly hair is applied in the following way:

1. the hair is well moistened;
2. take a sufficient amount of the product and beat it into a foam;
3. first rub it into the ends, and then distribute it along the entire length;
4. after a few minutes, wash off with warm water.

The active ingredients quickly penetrate the hair structure and continue to act after rinsing off the product. Thus, with their systematic use, the curls are completely saturated with the components of the shampoo and remain smooth and even for a fairly long time, even with high humidity. The main condition is not to use a hairdryer after using such shampoos. The action of the remedy will greatly enhance the use of a balm from the same series. As a result, your hair becomes smoother, curls become thinner, without a fluff, they are much easier to style.

When choosing a non-professional straightening shampoo, no special criteria are required. As a rule, all such funds have a similar effect. Professional lines should be subject to more careful selection. They have a more varied composition and narrow focus.Despite the fact that they are all designed to straighten curly curls, nevertheless, their additional properties differ from each other.

One shampoo contains a lot of oils, therefore, it should not be used for oily hair. Another option is to maintain the effect after salon straightening. In addition, the funds may differ depending on the degree of curling of the hair. Therefore, when choosing, be guided by such criteria of your hair as:

• fat content;
• damage level;
• dryness and split ends;
• how obedient the curls are;
• desired volume.

Be sure to study the composition. Note that it is normal for ingredients such as sodium lauryl sulfate or laureth to be present. They are needed to align the strands. It is desirable to have elements such as keratin, amino acids and silicone, as well as vegetable oils, at least in a minimal amount. Natural ingredients must be present in the composition. Vitamins, proteins, plant extracts revive damaged and dull hair.

Quite an important question is how often such products can be used, whether it is suitable for daily care or can it be applied several times a week. This information is necessarily indicated on the bottle. The structure and condition of the hair is different for everyone. And in this case, an individual approach is required.

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