Keratin is a 90 percent protein-based hair structure that can break down as a result of the aggressive effects of various factors. It is the sufficient keratin content in the hair that makes it strong, silky and shiny. Therefore, in case of keratin deficiency, you can replenish the supply of this component using special keratin masks
The benefits of professional keratin hair masks
Unlike ordinary masks, professional products are of high quality. The compositions of professional keratin masks saturate the hair with a substance such as ceramide, which has a unique ability to restore its structure. Small particles of ceramide fill the pores, destroyed as a result of the pathogenic effects of voids in curls. The main thing is to start using these drugs in time, this will help to avoid the troubles associated with the formation of cavities in the structure.
Salon care by professional means is quite expensive and not every girl can afford it. Professional keratin masks can be purchased at specialized cosmetic stores at an affordable cost. As a rule, all products for professional hair care products are sold in large volumes of 500-1000 ml. With regular use, the funds last for 6-12 months, depending on the length and density of the curls.
Use of professional hair masks with keratin:
- promotes restoration of the porous structure of hair;
- copes with the problem of split ends, restoring curls natural shine, smoothness and elasticity;
- professional keratin masks for hair restoration can be used at any age;
- have a rectifying effect, creating a biolamination effect;
- due to the fact that the masks contain natural protein, this helps to prevent hair loss;
- curls become more obedient and as smooth as possible, which greatly facilitates the styling process;
- gives the hair a volume that lasts for a long time;
- strengthens the structure of curls, creating a protective film on them.
Application features
The result of the procedure directly depends on compliance with the rules of preparation and use of the mixture. Before applying the product to the hair, you need to carefully study the main rules for using keratin masks. This will help to avoid side effects. Also, ignoring simple recommendations can significantly reduce the effectiveness of masks.
To achieve the desired result, follow these rules:
- Throughout the recovery period, you should abandon the use of hair dryers and pads for styling, as well as staining;
- Professional keratin masks are applied only to clean, slightly dried curls;
- If after several procedures you notice that the hair has become more polluted faster, you will need to reduce the dosage of keratin;
- At the first stage of treatment, the recovery procedure can be done no more than once a week, gradually it can be reduced up to once every 2 weeks;
- Efficiency will depend on whether the procedures are carried out regularly or not;
- Throughout the course, it is not recommended to use other means, which include keratin. Oversaturation with components such as ceramides will adversely affect the structure of the hair. The strands will become fatter and heavier, which can lead to their loss.
The best masks with keratin
When choosing a professional mask with keratin, pay special attention to its composition. In addition to keratin, the product must contain emulsifiers, thickeners, preservatives and other ingredients that contribute to the long-term storage of the mask. The main thing is to make sure that the drug does not contain parabens.
Estel thermokeratin consists of hydrolyzed keratin, lactic acid, tocopherol, vitamin E and essential oils obtained from prickly argan fruits.
Estel ThermoKeratin action:
- nourishes and strengthens damaged strands;
- promotes the restoration of intercellular bonds in the structure of the hair;
- has regenerative properties;
- gives a natural shine;
- actively saturates keratin.
The way to use a restoration mask from Estel is very simple. Wash your hair with ThermoKeratin Shampoo. Comb and apply. After 15 minutes, apply a thermal activator from Estel. After a couple of minutes, the product is washed off with warm water. At the final stage of the procedure, rinse your hair with keratin water.
Minuses:
- effect at once;
- does not smooth out curls;
- You can purchase only the entire set at once, in which there are a lot of expensive and unnecessary items.
Composition of Estel Keratin similar to Estel ThermoKeratin. The main goal of the mask from Estel Keratin is to moisturize the hair, return it softness, firmness, elasticity and shine.
Method of application of funds from Estel Keratin:
- It is applied to wet, clean curls. For washing, it is recommended to use Estel keratin water;
- With light massaging movements, the product is evenly distributed along the entire length;
- The mask is washed off after 10 minutes.
Minuses:
- gives a very small volume to curls;
- in comparison with other means contains a large number of chemicals in the composition;
The temporary effect is perhaps the biggest drawback of this mask.
Kopa Complex Keratin - a pharmacy product from a Russian manufacturer. The mask includes:
- 3 varieties of keratin - native, plant and hydrolyzed;
- 3 types of vitamins - nicotinic and pantothenic acids, pyridoxine;
- 10 herbs - nettle, hops, plantain, chamomile flowers, burdock, calendula, calamus, sage, St. John's wort and eucalyptus;
- coconut and soybean oil.
Kopa Complex Keratin mask action:
- long lasting effect;
- enhanced recovery on the surface and inside of the hair structure;
- gives volume, returns elasticity and firmness to curls;
- It is an excellent prophylactic for damaged, gray hair;
- stimulates hair follicles, thereby accelerating hair growth;
- relieves itching and irritation;
- moisturizes;
- creates a protective film that protects against external aggressive factors.
Spread a small amount of the mask evenly over your hair. Soak for 20-25 minutes and rinse with warm water. The only negative means - it is not always able to cope with the declared effect.
Belita-Vitex Keratin Active - mask of Belarusian production, popular due to its low cost. The composition of the product includes hydrolyzed keratin, silicone.
Keratin Active action on hair:
- intensive restoration of the keratin layer;
- relieves hair from even the deepest injuries;
- promotes easy combing;
- gives shine and silkiness;
- polishes strands and reduces their fragility;
- gives vitality and elasticity.
Wash your hair with shampoo, then apply a mask to your hair, carefully distributing it over each strand. Track the stopwatch for exactly 40 seconds and rinse off with warm water after a while.
Minuses:
- too thick consistency;
- it contains a lot of chemicals;
- quickly consumed.
La’dor Eco Professional Perfect Mix Powder - a professional mask from the Korean manufacturer. The composition of the product includes only powdered collagen and keratin. Regular use of the mask helps to quickly restore the damaged hair structure after curling, straightening and dyeing.
Mode of application:
- wash your hair with shampoo;
- Dry hair slightly with a towel, not a hairdryer;
- dilute the product with water in the proportions of 1 to 1;
- apply and put on a heat cap;
- the mask is washed off after 10 minutes with warm water.
The main disadvantages of this tool are not quite a pleasant smell and small volume. As a rule, cons are present at any manufacturer. In some cases, they depend on individual characteristics. Some are unhappy with the temporary effect of restoration and smoothing, while others, on the contrary, enjoy beautiful and well-groomed hair for 2-3 weeks.
Homemade Keratin Masks
You can prepare a keratin mask at home yourself, using improvised means. The main advantage of home remedies is the use of only natural ingredients that do not contain sodium laurite and other aggressive substances.
Gelatin mask
Conventional edible gelatin contains a large percentage of keratin. Preparation and application of the mask:
- Pour 1 packet of gelatin with warm milk or water and allow the product to swell.
- After this, the mixture must be well mixed, the mass should not turn out too thick.
- It is contraindicated to apply a gelatin mask to the hair roots, distribute it evenly along the entire length of the strands. Comb with a comb.
- Rinse off after 10 minutes.
With egg white and honey
Fresh chicken egg whites contain a high concentration of ceramides. Beat 2 egg whites with a mixer or whisk, and then add 2 tablespoons of natural, liquid honey to them. To make the product easily applied to the hair, the mask should be diluted with several tablespoons of warm milk. It is applied along the entire length of the hair and held for 20-25 minutes, after which it is washed off with warm water.
Fruit mask
To prepare fruit keratin mask at home, you need to use fruits, which contain a large percentage of ceramides. These include yellow apples and pears, fresh pineapple. Each of the ingredients in equal proportions is ground to a puree state. If the mass is too thick, it can be diluted with a small amount of milk.
Owners of oily hair are recommended to use milk and kefir with a low percentage of fat, owners of dry hair - high-calorie yogurt and yogurt.
Put the resulting mask on the curls and hold for about 20 minutes. Rinse off with warm water using shampoo.
With kefir
As previously noted, keratin is found in many dairy products, but in kefir with a fat content of more than 2.5% in the highest concentrations. Lightly heat kefir and apply warm over the entire length of the hair. This mask can be left on the head all night, as it has no contraindications and is considered hypoallergenic.
Milk mask
Milk mask recipe:
- In equal proportions (50 ml each), mix milk, kefir and yogurt.
- Distribute the resulting mass for each strand.
- Comb your hair with a comb and put on cling film. This will help the milk mask to enhance the effect and give keratin more deeply absorbed into the structure of curls.
- Washed off after 30-40 minutes using shampoo.
Salon procedure keratin hair restoration
Unlike home masks, in the salon the masters carry out the procedure for hair restoration according to two methods - the Brazilian method and the American one.
Brazilian way involves the use of keratin with a formaldehyde content of up to 2 percent. Using this method, you can achieve a more stable and lasting result, but it does not affect the condition of the hair in the best way.
American way involves the use of formaldehyde-free products. This method does not last as long as with the Brazilian, but does not adversely affect the health of the hair.
Stages of keratin hair restoration in the salon:
- The curls are washed with special shampoo several times in a row;
- Keratin is applied to each strand from the roots to the very ends. Particular attention is paid to the tips and that the drug does not get on the skin;
- The head is wrapped in a plastic cap, and the mask is held for 10 minutes;
- After time, the mask is removed and thoroughly dried with a hairdryer;
- After that, each strand is ironed;
- At the last stage, the hair is washed with warm water without the use of shampoo. Apply a special mask, dry your hair and comb it thoroughly.
The effect of salon keratin hair restoration lasts for a long time and depends on the following factors:
- hair type and growth rate;
- quality of care after the procedure;
- the correct observance of all recommendations and the type of technology.
Experts assure that the effect of salon keratin hair restoration lasts for 6 months. This is only possible if the hair does not grow too fast. On average, the result lasts 2-3 months.
Also, the active substance of the composition is washed out and the more often you wash your hair, the faster keratin is washed off. On the natural color of the hair, the effect will last longer than on dyed ones, especially on bleached ones.
The keratin hair restoration procedure is recommended no more than 2-3 times in one year. As a rule, experts advise repeating the restoration after six months, because often even after a complete washing off of the product, the hair remains shiny and beautiful.
Features of care after the recovery procedure:
- You can wash your hair no earlier than the fifth day. This applies not only to ordinary shampoo, but also dry, as well as any other means, including styling;
- You can use balms and hair conditioners that do not contain sulfates. Since this substance contributes to a more rapid leaching of keratin;
- It is not recommended to color and highlight hair. If you decide to do these procedures, after their implementation, be sure to use nourishing masks and conditioners from natural components;
- Comb the curls from the roots to the ends, namely vertically. Ignoring this recommendation will damage the protective layer that keratin forms;
- For 2 weeks after the restoration procedure, you can not curl, dye and lighten hair.
The effectiveness of the home procedure will always be slightly lower than that carried out in the salon. Even if you use professional masks at home, only an experienced specialist who knows all the rules and subtleties of keratin recovery can correctly and correctly carry out the procedure.