There’s nothing better than perfectly straight and silky smooth locks, but straightening your hair every day can be quite a task. This is why chemical hair straightening has become one of the most popular treatments around the world. While it does promise to keep your hair looking smooth for a long period of time, taking care of it post treatment isn’t easy.
During the treatment strong chemicals are used to break the bonds and change the shape and texture of your hair. This is what gives your hair that smooth and straight look, but it’s also seriously damaging to your hair. Failing to use the right products and not caring for your tresses after the treatment is done will only make your hair look brittle and lifeless. So, follow this hair care guide for chemically straightened hair to keep your hair looking healthy and beautiful.
- Follow your stylist’s advice
- Avoid heat styling tools
- Use hair care products for treated hair
- Protect hair from sun and pollution
- Use a serum to add shine
- Get regular trims
Follow your stylist’s advice
A good hair stylist will give you a detailed list of dos and don’ts to follow after you get a chemical hair treatment done. If not, ask your hairstylist to tell you what you should and shouldn’t do. Usually you are not supposed to wash your hair for a few days after the treatment is done, depending on your hair texture. You are also expected to refrain from tying, tucking or bending your strands in any way.
Avoid heat styling tools
Styling tools exude heat, which can be especially damaging to straightened hair. If you want your hair to look smooth and straight for a long time, avoid using these tools. Showering with hot water should also be avoided as it robs moisture from your hair.
Use hair care products for treated hair
Now that you have chemically treated hair, you can’t just pick any haircare product off the shelf and expect your hair to look great. Avoid shampoos that contain sulphate, there are a lot of shampoos and conditioners available in the market specially formulated for chemically treated hair. The Tresemme Keratin Smooth With Argan Oil Shampoo works best for permanently straightened hair.
Protect hair from sun and pollution
The damaging rays of the sun can harm your hair in several ways. Add to it the pollution coming from vehicles and you have a deadly combination. Use an umbrella, hat or head scarf while stepping out to protect hair.
Use a serum to add shine
After any type of chemical hair treatment your hair is bound to become drier. Therefore, it is important to invest in a good hair serum that can keep further damage at bay. The TIGI Bed Head Control Freak Frizz Control And Straightening Serum controls frizz and gives a silky, smooth finish.
Get regular trims
Last but not the least, to ensure your hair stays healthy and there are no split ends, it is necessary to get your hair trimmed regularly. Visit the salon often and ask your hairstylist for advice on how to take care of chemically treated hair.
Written by Sanya Hamdani on Apr 23, 2020
Sanya Hamdani is a skincare enthusiast and lipstick hoarder, she truly believes no two red lipsticks look exactly alike. With a Master's degree in Communication & Journalism and 5+ years of digital writing experience up her sleeve, Sanya has some of the biggest beauty experts in the country on her speed dial. When she's not swatching products or writing about the latest trends in beauty, you will find her watching F.R.I.E.N.D.S. or cooking up a storm in the kitchen.