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To take care of chemically straightened hair, it is necessary to follow a capillary schedule of hydration, nutrition and reconstruction monthly, in addition to keeping the wires clean, not leaving residues of products on the scalp and cutting the ends regularly, to prevent possible split ends from breaking the wire.
In addition, the hair, as well as the skin, receives important nutrients that are only possible through good hydration, with at least 2 liters of water per day, and healthy eating. See how to feed to recover damaged hair.
To keep chemically straightened hair healthy, care must be taken as:
1. Follow the capillary schedule
The capillary schedule is a way of recovering hair through hydration, nutrition and reconstruction, right after the straightening process, and follows a 4-week routine according to what the hair needs. However, it can also be done months after straightening if necessary. Understand how to make the capillary schedule.
2. Maintain the washing frequency
The frequency of washing is essential to maintain the health of the straightened hair, but when done excessively it can remove natural oils that the hair leather itself produces to protect the hair, thus, shampoo washing is indicated only 2 to 3 times per week. In addition, it is important to give preference to products without salt, and apply them only at the root to half in the hair.
3. Moisten the wires
Humidification is one of the types of hair nutrition, but only made with vegetable oils, such as olive oil, sweet almond oil or coconut oil.
Being made with the application of the oil in the entire length of the hair already dry, and leaving 8 to 12 hours, after this period the hair must be washed so that all the oil comes out. This causes the hair cuticles to close, preventing dryness and frizz appearance.
4. Remove damaged tips
After straightening the strands, it is normal for the ends to split into two or more, so if the cut is not made right away, it is possible that the strands break and the hair length becomes uneven or with the appearance of dried up.
Thus, it is recommended that the cut be made even if a small amount for those who like to keep the size, every three months, or whenever the root is touched up.
5. Take care of the scalp
The scalp tends to become more sensitive after straightening the strands, and when not cared for it becomes more prone to irritation causing itching and increasing the chances of dandruff.
To prevent this from occurring, after using the shampoo, rinse twice, to ensure that no product remains and that the mask or conditioner is used three fingers below the scalp, in addition to leaving the root of the hair. cold dry completely before covering it or tying the strands. See how to wash the wires.
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