What is keratin and what is it for?

What is keratin and what is it for

Keratin it is a natural insoluble protein It is used in beauty treatments, especially in hair care. Lately this substance is being known for treatments hair cuticle regenerators and to be able to enjoy radiant hair.

In theory this protein found in the human body and in various organisms composing structures such as skin, nails, teeth, hair, feathers, horns and hooves. Its extraction has become essential to perform treatments where it penetrates and nourishes areas that even have to be repaired.

What is Keratin?

It is a fibrous protein which was already known in the XNUMXth century and at the beginning of the XNUMXth century it was already being extracted from hairs, feathers, hooves, horns, etc. For use and beauty treatments, both cosmetic, textile or biomedical. Today there is an exclusive extraction of sheep's wool where a water soluble keratin (cynatine®), which is totally absorbed by the hair and its components are the most similar to the composition of human hair.

Keratin it is used especially to nourish the hair, as it restructures and repairs its fibers. It is used in treatments of hair straightening, in hair where frizz can be structured and to curb the frizz effect, where it will not straighten it but will leave it much softer and more manageable. It must be specified that it is not a treatment for hair straightening, but that it is used to restore vigor and health to hair.

What is keratin and what is it for?

What treatments can be done with keratin?

In beauty centers where hair treatments are done we can find solutions and procedures to give much more shine, straightening or vigor to the hair. Undoubtedly, who else we have heard about these processes is many women in our environment, but lately men are already beginning to do this type of care. Among them we can highlight:

  • Provides a lot of vitality, Its power of force brings a lot of vigor to the hair from root to tip. We will be able to see excellent results in hair damaged by extreme treatments where we will see how its fiber is restructured.
  • Create a lot of shine in its procedure, since if your hair no longer had luminosity due to some punishments, the keratin will return that shine immediately, looking like it is much younger.
  • Provides a lot of silkiness. We will notice it especially in curly hair, where the curls will be much softer and more marked. It will create shiny and silky hair, where it will even be noticed that it detangles much more easily.

What is keratin and what is it for?

How to use keratin for a straightening treatment

We have indicated that it is not a product that is used alone and exclusively for straightening, but this treatment is also done, giving exceptional results. The ideal is do this treatment in a hairdresser and a specialized place, since the results are much more precise and long-lasting.

Although there are also products on the market so you can buy and do the straightening at home. You must have the special keratin product (free in formaldehyde) and some hair straightening irons:

  • Hair will be washed and worn a good shampoo and conditioner, to be preferable without salt, and thoroughly clean the entire scalp and hair. Then towel dry the hair and remove excess moisture, using a blow dryer and making it smooth when you brush it.
  • Separate the hair into strands and go applying keratin with the help of a comb and a brush. You must do it in a ventilated place so that the eyes and skin are not irritated. The application must be carried out from the roots to the ends.

What is keratin and what is it for?

  • Now you have to wait for the product to take effect, this will depend on the instructions in the package insert. Generally, the product should be allowed to absorb while the hair is air-dried.
  • When it's dry it's time to make use of the iron. We separate each strand of hair and we will iron from the roots to the ends, we can collect what we are smoothing with a small tweezers. It can be a bit complex to do it in the back, but you can ask for help.

Post-treatment care

It is important to carry out a series of cares for the treatment to be effective. Do not wet your hair For at least three to four days afterward, sweating is also counterproductive.

When you have to wash it you have to use a sulfate-free shampoo, since this component can counteract its effect and remove shine. Don't wash your hair every day either, the ideal would be between once or twice a week. You can later use a conditioner with keratin to keep that silky, shiny look.

Do not expose it to the sun since the solar rays are harmful. Equally avoid chlorine, especially the one used in swimming pool water. Do not apply either a lot of continuous heat with use dryers or irons, or touch your hair with your hand constantly as it can reduce the effect of the straightening.


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