There are many different cosmetic products for hair care, special gels are best suited for smoothing hair. After all, they themselves are universal, suitable for any length, thickness of hair. They are used daily leveling the hair at home and professionally in beauty salons. Tips on how to choose hair straightening gel are described in this article.
The essence of the gel for hair straightening
Gel preparations for hair straightening are a gel-like means for straightening, packed in various containers. Straightening drugs give the hair a neat, well-groomed appearance, making them docile, shiny, even, for example, as in the photo. You can find cream gels, gel – waxes, gels – sprays.
Distinguish products by composition:
- natural (organic),
- synthetic.
There are professional care products on the market or for straightening at home.
Gel Features
Gel products have rectifying fixing properties due to the presence in the composition of complex polymers, silicones. The main component is water treated with ultraviolet rays for disinfection. The fixing elements are cationic polymers that are attached to the negatively charged keratin elements on the hairs, enveloping and creating a special film. Such a film gives the hair a smooth well-groomed look.
Some units have more healing properties, the composition of which contains fruit wax or mineral, vitamin supplements, more often vitamins B 5, A, C. Almost all units contain glycerin, it is intended to moisturize hair and skin.
Price range
The cost of products varies depending on the area of its application. Professional tools will cost about 800-1 000 rubles. Home use drugs are in the price range of 200 rubles. For example, the 200 ml Natura Siberica straightener costs from 150 to 300 rubles, and the Nexxt gel implant is about 400–500 rubles for a jar of 500 ml.
How to apply
Contraindications are as follows:
- If the skin is damaged, it is better to refuse to use or if irritation has appeared after use.
- It is also necessary to avoid straightening gel products, the composition of which contains alcohol, as it dries curls.
There are the following recommendations for use:
- Apply necessary on wet washed split curls.
- It is better to use a little, because if you use too much money, the hair can stick together.
- Apply to the roots do not need, and distribute over the entire length. Then dry with a hairdryer or flatten. While pulling with a hairdryer, you should not use an ordinary massage comb, as it will not give a leveling effect.
- Gel tool will also help to deal with the problem of static electricity, unruly curls.
Council With a very curly head of hair, you should not count on the desired straightening effect by means of gel alone, in addition you should use straightening devices (straightener, hair dryer).
Natura Siberica gel or gel implant with keratin Nexxt
Sea buckthorn gel Natura Siberica produced in Russia, contains Altai sea buckthorn oil and amaranth, silk proteins, vitamins. Due to this composition, hair is enriched with keratin, it becomes durable, brilliant. With its help, smooth smooth curls are easily created, they are held throughout the day.
The tool should be applied to wet hair and blow-dry. The texture of the drug is slightly liquid, sticky, but after applying the strands do not stick together and are not at all greasy. A tube of 200 ml is enough for a long time, since quite a bit is needed for straightening. The use of this tool is similar to other drugs. It is necessary to apply a small amount and distribute along the length of the curls, dry with a hairdryer.
Such a gel will not only create excellent alignment, but also protect the hair from exposure to ultraviolet radiation, electrification and hot air laying devices.
Gel implant for alignment Nexxt (Germany) characterized by intensive care of damaged strands. After drying on the surface and inside the hair, a special film of keratin is created. This drug deeply restores damaged curls, giving a natural shine, activates growth, prevents loss.
A feature of this product can be called the function of lamination. For the effect of lamination, it is recommended to apply on washed, separated strands for 10–15 minutes, rinse with water. For a better effect, a combination of products from the entire series is required. With the restorative effect of keraplasty, you need to apply the drug to individual strands, dry the curls with warm air, do not wash for 2 days.
Tip! It is recommended to wash your hair with shampoo for deep cleansing for greater disclosure of scales before applying. The drug can be used as thermal protection, putting on the ends of the strands.
Nuances of use
For regular daily leveling it is better to use light natural caring preparations, which contain vitamins and beneficial substances.
The duration of straightening depends on weather conditions, humidity, structure of the hair, lifestyle. Usually, the effect lasts up to several hours, sometimes even throughout the day.
Advantages and disadvantages
The advantages include:
- The convenience of use.
- Eliminate static electricity problems.
- Contain vitamins.
- Well washed off.
- Long lasting effect.
- In addition to straightening, have protective properties.
The disadvantage is the following:
- When abused hair stick together.
- With a long-lasting combination of leveling gel and hair dryer, the hair structure deteriorates.
Having evaluated the pros and cons of a straightening product such as a gel, we can say that this type of fixing agent is widely used for leveling. With the right choice, you can get, in addition to alignment, excellent care for the strands with restoration. A great alternative to expensive salon leveling procedures.
Other methods how to straighten hair at home:
Useful video
Alena makes a broad review of Natura Siberica hair products.
Rules for the care of fluffy hair.
Natura Siberica gel or gel implant with keratin Nexxt
Sea buckthorn gel Natura Siberica produced in Russia, contains Altai sea buckthorn oil and amaranth, silk proteins, vitamins. Due to this composition, hair is enriched with keratin, it becomes durable, brilliant. With its help, smooth smooth curls are easily created, they are held throughout the day.
The tool should be applied to wet hair and blow-dry. The texture of the drug is slightly liquid, sticky, but after applying the strands do not stick together and are not at all greasy. A tube of 200 ml is enough for a long time, since quite a bit is needed for straightening. The use of this tool is similar to other drugs. It is necessary to apply a small amount and distribute along the length of the curls, dry with a hairdryer.
Such a gel will not only create excellent alignment, but also protect the hair from exposure to ultraviolet radiation, electrification and hot air laying devices.
Gel implant for alignment of Nexxt (Germany) characterized by intensive care of damaged strands. After drying on the surface and inside the hair, a special film of keratin is created. This drug deeply restores damaged curls, giving a natural shine, activates growth, prevents loss.
A feature of this product can be called the function of lamination. For the effect of lamination, it is recommended to apply to washed, separated strands for 10-15 minutes, rinse with water. For a better effect, a combination of products from the entire series is required. With the restorative effect of kuraplastika, you need to apply the drug to individual strands, dry the curls with warm air, do not wash for 2 days.
Tip! It is recommended to wash your hair with shampoo for deep cleansing for greater disclosure of scales before applying. The drug can be used as thermal protection, putting on the ends of the strands.
We use hair dryer
Streams of hot air, which gives the hair dryer, can fix any form of styling and straighten curls. To get smooth, straight hair without a straightener, you need to follow a few simple rules:
- Before using the hair dryer head should be washed with a straightening shampoo, apply a balm of the same series. Wet curls gently wiped with a towel, in no case can not unscrew them.
- In order for the strands to hold their shape better, a special tool should be distributed over them. It will also protect against the harmful effects of heat.
- Hair straightening involves the use of a round comb - brushing. The diameter of the brush is directly proportional to the length of the curl: for short ones a small diameter is suitable and vice versa.
- Styling begins with the separation of hair into two zones: the occipital and parietal. The bundle at the crown is secured by a crab, the occipital strands are stacked using brushing with pulling movements. As you pull, you must treat them with a stream of warm air from the dryer. Having laid a nape, it is necessary to pass to laying of a top of a head in a similar way. The temperature mode of the hair dryer should be selected sparing.
- Having worked all strands of warm air, you need to change the mode of the dryer to cold and dry your head again. Such a manipulation will cool the styling, fix it. To keep the hair all day, use a strong hold lacquer.
The above method perfectly tames without a rectifier, even elastic curls, making them straight, silky. Step-by-step installation instructions are shown in the photo.
With balm
Ingredients: edible gelatin (1 tbsp. L.), Mask or hair balm (0.5 tbsp. L.), Water (3 tbsp. L.).
Application: pour gelatin with water, leave for 20 minutes, pour balm (mask) into the dissolved gelatinous mass, apply to hair after washing, cover head with a hat and thick towel, wash off after 2 hours with running water.
Composition: 1 tbsp. l gelatin, 1 cup of herbs decoction (chamomile, hops, nettle), 1 tbsp. l honey, 3 tbsp. l spoons of water.
Application: mix the swollen gelatin with a decoction of herbs, add honey, apply the mixture on dried strands, wrap with a film, soak for about 2 hours, rinse with warm water.
What is hair straightening
Under the hair straightening understand the procedure for changing the structure of curly strands using mechanical or chemical means.
If it was decided that a radical change in appearance is required, requiring the use of professional reagents, it makes sense to contact a hair salon in which a qualified hair stylist will straighten hair.
If you need to straighten the curls for a short time, you can perform the procedure on your own, using the most harmless components that can be found in any kitchen. 
Main ways
All the variety of procedures aimed at straightening curly curls can be divided into two categories: they are mechanical or chemical.
Mechanical methods involve the use of:
- hairdressing ironing,
- styler (curling iron),
- hair dryer.
Chemical methods fundamentally changing the structure of the hair rods for several months or forever, require the use of quite aggressive chemical compounds.
This category of funds includes procedures:
- chemical straightening
- bio straightening
- use straightening balms and shampoos.
Home procedures Hair straightening consists of a combination of chemical and mechanical methods.
These include:
- all kinds of masks,
- gelatin lamination,
- herbal rinse.
In the video, the easiest way to straighten hair
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Cosmetics
Modern beauties have the opportunity to smooth out their curls with the help of special cosmetics that do not require the use of a hairdressing ironing. On the shelves of stores specializing in the sale of cosmetics, such tools are represented in a huge range.
- Creams for hair straightening, having some similarity with masks can be placed in traditional jars or in bottles equipped with a dispenser. Apply them to take wet, just washed strands. In addition to providing a smoothing effect, straightening creams are able to protect hair from exposure to high temperatures, restore the destroyed structure and fill with nutrients. Manufacturers produce various types of smoothing creams that can cope with the most recalcitrant curls. Owners of colored locks should know that smoothing creams are powerless to change the structure of such hair, so their use in this case does not make sense. High ratings of consumers received smoothing creams: “Expert - silk smoothness” (from Oriflame company), “Iron effect” (Sansilk brand), “Asian smoothness” (Gliss Kur trademark).
- Consistency smoothing serum (or serum) resembles sour cream. For ease of application, they are packaged in small vials with point dispensers. The method of applying serums for straightening hair is no different from the use of smoothing creams: a small amount of the product is rubbed between the fingers, applied to moisturized curls and dried naturally. As a result, the locks take on an extraordinary smoothness, dazzling shine and well-groomed appearance. Oriflame, Paul Mitchell (Super Skinny series) and John Fried (“Frizz-Ease”) brand sera are in high consumer demand.
- Extremely easy to use. hair smoothing sprays: they can be applied both on wetted and completely dry locks. For transparency and a liquid consistency, consumers dubbed them "some water." Almost weightless, sprays are not noticeable on the hair and can easily straighten obedient thin curls, at the same time giving them a beautiful shine. For thick and hard hair, cosmetics of this type are unlikely to work. High quality sprays are produced by Schwarzkopf, L'Oreal, Taft, Pantin, Garnier. Despite the ease of use, professional beauticians caution against overuse with sprays, since the silicone additives they contain can be detrimental to the structure of the hair.
- For hair straightening, you can use cosmetic oils bonding or softening action. For the convenience of applying flakonchiki with oils equip pipettes or vertical dispensers. Despite the small capacity of the package, the contents of the miniature bottle last for several months. For one application, one or two drops is enough. Rubbing them between fingers, oil is applied on strands, making “combing” movements with hands. A very good oil for smoothing curls produces well-known company Green Light.
In the video hair straightening with cosmetics
Speaking about the ways of hair straightening, it is impossible to circumvent the methods of a radical change in their structure, allowing to achieve a long-term effect.We mean the technology of bio-smoothing and chemical (permanent) hair straightening.
At first sight, This somewhat contradicts the topic of our article, which states about methods that do not involve the use of a hair dryer and a hairdressing ironing, and in both of these methods they are still used.
On the other hand, due to the long-term effect achieved by a girl who has gone through a salon hair straightening procedure, there is no need for daily use of these devices, which cause irreparable damage to the hair structure, and this gives us reason to include the above procedures in our review.
Chemical straightening
The procedure of permanent straightening strands is a mirror image of the method of chemical perm:
both of them change the structure of the hair by exposure to aggressive chemical compounds, only in the first case strands are smoothed, and in the second - they are wound on curlers.
The procedure of chemical hair straightening requires high professionalism of the specialist involved in its implementation, since the success of this manipulation depends on the proper selection of the rectifying compound, which requires an individual approach to each client.
Incorrectly chosen composition can cause either an allergic reaction or the short duration of the effect achieved.
For permanent hair straightening, most often used straightening compositions based on:
- Sodium hydroxide. For girls with sensitive skin and weak hair, it is better to refuse the procedure with the participation of this extremely aggressive substance that can cause irreparable harm to the health of the hair.
- Guanidine hydroxide. This composition has a more sparing effect on the hair structure, but is able to cope even with the most recalcitrant locks. Its only drawback is the ability to increase the dryness of the strands.
- Ammonium Thioglycolate. This version of the rectifying composition, which is distinguished by a particularly careful and gentle action, will suit owners of docile, slightly curly hair.
The procedure of chemical straightening strands is carried out in several stages:
- The head is first washed with a special moisturizing shampoo.
- Having dried hair with the hair dryer, put on them the straightening structure.
- Twenty minutes later, the hair is washed thoroughly with plenty of running water.
- To secure the effect obtained, a fixing composition is applied to the strands.
- To neutralize the destructive effect of the straightening agent and restore the damaged hair structure, the strands are treated with a neutralizing compound.
- After a quarter of an hour, the curls are again washed with warm water.
- The procedure is completed by the stage of hair styling using a brushing and hair dryer.
Chemical Straightening Video
As a result of permanent straightening, strands exposed to chemical compounds will forever preserve the structure attached to them, which cannot be said about the newly growing hair of the root zone: when they grow, they will still curl. This explains the need for repeated sessions of straightening. On average, resorting to the service of chemical straightening strands will have twice a year.
The undoubted advantages of permanent straightening can be considered:
- The therapeutic effect of saturation of the hair cuticle with keratin and a number of useful substances.
- Give the strands a smooth and glossy shine.
- Eliminating the need for daily long hair styling.
The main disadvantages of the procedure are the following points:
- Destructive effects of chemical acids included in the formula of some rectifying compounds on the structure of the treated strands.
- The categorical ban on the use of methods of permanent straightening in relation to weakened or chemically curled hair.
- Further care for straightened strands becomes impossible without the use of special cosmetics: shampoos, creams and masks.
- Curls straightened chemically can no longer be laid in complex hairstyles that require the use of studs, barrettes and rubber bands.
Bio Straightening
Great alternative to the harmless procedure of permanent hair straightening is a relatively new technology of their bio-smoothing. Changing the molecular structure of the hair shafts, it does not do this forever, but for a period of three to six months.
Those who decide on this procedure should be prepared for having to spend at least three hours in the hair salon, and for owners of long and thick curls, the duration of the session will double.
In cabin conditions, the procedure is as follows:
- Each strand is treated with a reagent containing an amino-cysteic acid complex (the time it is aged on the hair is controlled by the stylist himself).
- Making sure that the effect of the reagent led to the desired effect, the stylist carefully washes the applied composition.
- Armed with an ionic hair dryer, the stylist dries each curl.
- To seal the reagent in the depths of the hair cuticle, a specialist handles each strand with an iron.
- The finished styling is treated with a fixative composition designed to prolong the duration of the effect achieved.
The bio-straightening procedure, completely harmless to the hair, has a number of positive qualities:
- The resulting effect can last up to six months.
- The chemical formula of the reagents that affect the structure of the hair does not contain harmful substances for them: thioglycolic acid, alkalis and ammonia. The active substance of rectifying compositions are reagents created on the basis of the amino-cysteine complex containing the natural amino acid. The absence of an acid group in it is a guarantee of the complete safety of bio-straightening.
- Straightened strands get a mirror shine and combed without the slightest difficulty.
- Hair treated in this way does not require special care. To get the perfect styling, simply wash and comb them. The natural volume is preserved.
- Moisture-saturated hair gets rid of the problem of drying and split ends.
In the video bio-protein straightening
We can not say about the negative aspects of this procedure:
- Being extremely long, it requires considerable patience and a lot of free time.
- Bio-straightening is not always perfect for any type of hair.
- To return the original structure to the curls, you will need funds that include sulfur, which has a persistent unpleasant odor. Curls can save it for several days.
- The recovery procedure can cause lightening and dryness of the strands.
- Owners of particularly naughty hair (this applies to so-called afro curls) to get a perfectly smooth styling after washing their curls will be forced to periodically resort to using a straightening iron. This is due to the inability of natural rectifiers that do not contain chemical components, to a radical change in the structure of curly hair.
Folk remedies
Folk remedies for straightening hair tested by many centuries of use: they were successfully used by many generations of beauties who wanted to tame the character of their recalcitrant curls. In the absence of hairdressing irons and special cosmetics, natural oils, herbs, honey and milk were used.
Traditional recipes of beauty are still relevant today: they do not contain chemical additives, they are able not only to smooth out wavy strands effectively, but also to saturate them with a whole mass of nutrients, which has a beneficial effect on the condition of the hair.
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Gelatin straightening
The use of gelatin, often referred to as gelatin lamination, able not only to straighten strands, but also to restore the damaged hair structure.
- Taking two tablespoons of gelatin, pour them with six spoons of warm water and leave for a quarter of an hour to swell.
- While the gelatin swells, thoroughly wash the head.
- Two teaspoons of any hair balsam are added to the prepared gelatin and mixed thoroughly until a homogeneous substance is formed.
- Carefully, not allowing the ingress of funds on the hair roots, put it on each strand.
- Wrapping curls with plastic, put a warm hat on top of it or wind a terry towel over it.
- An hour later, the compress is removed, and the hair is thoroughly washed with plenty of tepid water.
When using powdered gelatin, the stage of its infusion can be skipped, immediately starting to mix homemade rectifying composition.
Here is another way to home lamination curls:
- Six dessert spoons of gelatin are mixed with chicken egg yolk.
- Two dessert spoons of cosmetic oil, selected according to the type of hair, are introduced into the mixture.
- The exposure time of the composition applied to the entire length of the curls is at least two hours.
Laminating and nourishing action will have a home-made composition obtained by mixing a large spoonful of natural honey and 200 ml of warm milk.
To enhance the effect in this healing mixture, you can enter the pulp of half a banana or a small amount of mashed fresh strawberries.
After a brief kneading, the composition is applied to the strands. Rub it into the hair follicles should not be. To create the greenhouse effect using a plastic bag and a warm cloth.
The exposure time of the laminating agent is at least one hour. 
The masks made from any natural vegetable oils have an excellent rectifying effect. Olive oil is most often used for this purpose.
- Slightly heated six dessert spoons of butter on the steam bath to a temperature comfortable for the body, evenly distribute it over the entire length of their strands using a comb.
- The head must be packed in polyethylene and warmed with a towel, scarf or knitted hat.
- A guarantee of the success of the procedure is the duration of exposure of the oil to the hair structure. The ideal option is an oil mask, which was held on the hair for the whole night.
- In the morning, the tool is washed off under running warm running water.
- Taking two teaspoons of slightly warmed castor and olive oil, they are mixed and used to nourish the strands (they start applying with a thorough rubbing into the hair roots).
- After creating the greenhouse effect, the mask is left on the hair for an hour.
- A large amount of warm water is required for flushing. Due to the enveloping film, weighting strands, straightening curls.
For straightening unruly curly locks, you can use colorless henna. Having made a thick gruel of two tablespoons of henna and four of the same tablespoons of warm water, gently (and evenly if possible) distribute it over the entire length of the strands.
Having wrapped the hair with a piece of plastic film and with a terry towel, it is kept on the head for at least an hour. During this time, a protective film is formed around each hair, which thickens and significantly weights its core. Due to the increased weight, spontaneous straightening of the entire mass of hair occurs.
In addition to straightening hair, this procedure contributes to a significant improvement of curls. The use of henna - a magnificent natural remedy - allows strengthen the hair roots and saturate them with a mass of nutrients.
Excellent effect has a mask with the addition of vinegar. To prepare the rectifying composition take four dessert spoons of table vinegar and water and one tablespoon of almond or olive oil.
Thoroughly mixing the components, the resulting agent anoint each curl. Having created the effect of a compress, keep it on the head for at least forty minutes.
To rinse use your regular shampoo.
After such a procedure curls need a balm.
Tea with sugar
The simplest way to straighten recalcitrant strands is to use strong tea brewing. Pour boiling water with a generous portion of black tea leaves, lightly sweeten it and, after cooling to a comfortable temperature, are applied to the strands.
Due to the formation of a thin laminating film curly curls straighten.
So that the hair does not stick together, the amount of sugar should be insignificant (no more than half a teaspoon per 200 ml of tea leaves).
Unfortunately, this method of safely changing the structure of hair does not suit owners of light curls, because strong tea leaves can paint them in a completely unexpected color.
But brunettes and brown-haired women can use tea tea leaves without any fear.
Video from Vse Bude Dobre with folk straightening methods
- Rinsing agents based on herbal decoctions can have a rectifying effect (nettle, chamomile or burdock can be used). Taking four dessert spoons of dry raw materials, they are poured with two cups of boiling water and kept in a steam bath for twenty minutes.
- A similar effect has a homemade lotion made from a liter of boiled water, apple cider vinegar and lemon juice taken in a couple of tablespoons. Regular use of this product after each hair wash helps to straighten obedient curly curls.
We advise you to read: a list of non-sulfate hair shampoos here, shampoos after the keratin straightening procedure here.
Antonina:
For two years, I have been regularly performing the procedure for Brazilian keratin hair straightening in a beauty salon, which was opened by my close friend. My curls from nature are silky and straight,
but after washing in hard water flowing from the aqueduct, they lost their inherent luster and practically ceased to comb.
After the impact of the keratin composition of the new generation, I became the owner of a whole cascade of luxurious glossy strands, not tangled either by strong wind or water exposure. The improved formula of chemical composition ensures the preservation of a positive effect for six months and makes it possible to use elastic bands, hairpins and hairpins when styling hair (previous generation compositions allowed to wear hairstyles only from loose strands).
Of course, this procedure cannot be called cheap, but the resulting effect deserves such costs.
Maria:
Possessing a whole mane of thick, slightly curly curls, I have always dreamed that at least for some time I could walk with straight strands. In order to realize my dream, I tried a lot of ways to straighten them.
I almost immediately refused mechanical straightening (using a hair dryer and ironing), seeing how destructive it is for my hair, but the effect of special shampoos and balms containing olive oil helps to slightly change their structure, make them smooth when combed, and smooth dazzling brilliant.
The use of cosmetics, I think the safest and most acceptable way to tame the strands.
Catherine:
To straighten my curly locks, I sometimes use the secret method of my grandmother, who taught me to wet them with sweetened strong tea. It is fast, efficient and does not require any costs. To return the hair to the previous structure, simply rinse them under running water.
Girls who have decided to straighten their curls should remember that of the many methods described above for changing the structure of the hair, the safest are traditional recipes.Compared with them, even sparing cosmetics are far from being the most harmless, so do not abuse their daily use.
Do not forget that straightened strands will need special care: protection from ultraviolet radiation, combing with a wooden comb and using special rinses after washing.
Gelatin dry hair mask
Ingredients: gelatin and water in a ratio of 1: 3, lavender oil (2-3 drops), apple cider vinegar (1 tsp).
Application: in the swollen gelatin add vinegar, lavender oil, mix, warm in a water bath until the lumps are eliminated, spread on strands, stand for 2 hours, rinse.
Regular use of the above means gives an expressive effect: the hair becomes smooth, shiny, thick. To achieve a stable result, the procedure of gelatin straightening should follow some rules:
- Before applying the composition, make sure that there are no lumps. If any, eliminate them by heating the mixture in a water bath.
- When processing, it is necessary to retreat 2-3 cm from the crown: this will protect the scalp from irritation and dandruff.
- The frequency of use is determined individually: if the hair loses smoothness, begins to push, it's time to straighten it with a gelatin mask again.
How can make extravagant styling
Today, there are many cosmetic products for the care and styling, they include lacquer, foam, wax and the culprit of our conversation - gel.
Thanks to modern technology, you can give your strands the desired look:
- Make a voluminous and fluffy hairstyle.
- Give them the effect of a light perm.
- Straighten styling.
- Make a wet perm.
Note! This product is very popular among women. This means is translucent, has a jelly-like composition, is sold in tubes, jars and aerosols, has a long fixing effect.
A few recommendations for use
This tool is very effective and easy to use. Its actions last a maximum of a day, it is a rather long effect of fixing and maintaining the required shape, which cannot be said of other cosmetic compositions.
Hair straightening gel has the ability to quickly smooth out the strands, giving them smoothness and shine.
In order to straighten the curls, you will need:
Before creating hair, hair should be washed.
Straightening Instructions:
- Straighten hair should be immediately after shampooing.
- You need to thoroughly blot them with a towel, then gently comb and blow-dry on the lowest drying mode.
- Next you need to take a small amount of gel and evenly distribute throughout the length.
- Combing again and then your curls will become silky, shiny and smooth.
Note! Hair gel for volume is able to give any hair pomp and incredible radiance. It is found aerosol, gel and liquid.
Aerosol means it is better to lay dry or slightly wet strands. After spraying it, you should comb the curls and give them the desired shape.
Jelly-like agent, as a rule, is used on a short length. Also with its help, in 2 minutes you can give the bangs the necessary shape (straight or rounded).
Liquid gel should be used on dry hair. With the help of a hair dryer and a round comb the hairstyle will be voluminous, even lush.
Hair gel is used when the strands are naughty, dry.
Council It is better to use jelly-like liquid to give the desired shape.
However, if you apply a large amount of this composition, you can spoil the shape, since the gel-like gel has a high density and firmness of consistency. Therefore, when laying the average length of the strands, you will only need to take a small amount, about 2-3 grams.
First way
For this you will need:
- Initially, wash your hair with shampoo and dry with a towel so that they remain wet.
- The effect of "wet hair" can be obtained in 3 minutes. Before laying them should be carefully combed, evenly distribute the gel over the entire length.
- Then walk your fingers: squeezing and unclenching strands.
Photo: beautiful shape for all occasions.
Second way
Also this procedure can be done with the help of dense flagella or curlers:
- Saturated curls with liquid, we take each strand, we wind it on a flagellum.
- When the whole head is wrapped, it is necessary to dry it with a hairdryer, remove the flagella (or hair curlers).
- Then to maximize the consolidation of the form should spray curls with varnish.
Some recommendations to help
Can I wash my hair with shower gel? Many women are interested in the answer to this question. It is better to use shampoo, but if it suddenly turned out that the shampoo is not at hand, then a shower gel will do.
But this does not mean that you should use it all the time! Only in emergency situations. It has no nourishing and moisturizing ingredients for hair.
Note! If you wash your hair with a means for a shower, the strands will quickly become dirty, the structure of the hair will be broken, the hairstyle will become dull and unkempt.
Tips and tricks how to use hair formulations.
For each type there is a certain type of gel, they are for different purposes:
- give volume
- straightened
- frizz
- create a wet effect.
On a note! Do you have thin strands? Then suitable means for the volume, if hard and unruly curls - you should choose a liquid for curly hair.
The compositions of various fixation for styling hair.
Laying in any barber shop is not cheap. And having made even the most elementary hairstyle, the barber appoints a transcendental cost.
Therefore, all this can be done independently at home with:
- Professional hair dryer with nozzles.
- A set of different combs.
- Properly selected accessories for hair (hairpins, barrettes).
- Anchoring gel.
The price of this tool is available to all. The main thing is to choose the appropriate option for a particular installation.
The product with a thick consistency is not suitable for everyone; it is applied to medium dark hair and creates a radiant, natural effect. Not suitable for women with thin blond curls, as it emphasizes their shortcomings: it gives them an unnatural shine and creates a sloppy, stuck together look.
When choosing a bottle, pay attention to its composition, there should be a small percentage of alcohol. Otherwise, the hair after it quickly become dirty. The best liquid that contains natural ingredients, vitamins and trace elements.
Not sure how to use hair gel? For straight curls fit the product of medium fixation.
For complex hairstyles, it is better to lean towards a medium with a strong pinning effect. In order to give the curls a natural curly look, you should make a choice in favor of a liquid with a wet hair effect.
Note! Apply the product only to clean strands. Using any means for fixing the form, you need to apply a small amount of gel.
Want an incredible hairstyle? Use gel to fix it!
Which hair gel is better for you to choose, but today most women prefer wax products. They do not weigh down strands, effectively fix hair, give a natural effect. And for more details, we recommend to watch the video in this article.
Brazilian curl smoothing at home
Keratin (Brazilian) straightening is one of the salon procedures that can be done at home using a special keratin remedy. Brazilian self-smoothing can make curls smooth for a period of 8-12 weeks. This method nourishes the hair structure with keratin, solders their tips, creates a protective protein layer and moisturizes the hair cuticle.
For the Brazilian keratin hair straightening procedure at home, you will need the following tools and tools: a keratin curl smoothing set, a large round brush, a spray bottle, a hairdryer and an iron, a protective mask and gloves, and hair straighteners.
The Brazilian leveling and restoration of keratin strands at home is carried out in several stages:
- Carefully wash your hair with a cleansing shampoo, then you can use a shampoo to straighten hair.
- Strands are fixed on the back of the head.
- The Brazilian smoothing agent is poured into a spray bottle and neatly sprayed onto each strand.
- After 15-20 minutes each strand is dried using a hair dryer and a round brush.
- Then, using forceps or a hair straightener, the curls are smoothed.
- After that a smoothing mask or serum from the set is applied.
Special contraindications, except for pregnancy, for the Brazilian leveling no. After the procedure, you should not wet and wash your hair, pin up and braid your hair for 72 hours.
Lamination - straightening with gelatin
Lamination or carving is a very expensive salon procedure that has no therapeutic effect and provides only the appearance of smoothness of the hair.
The principle of action of the laminating substance is that the mask covers each hair with a special film smoothing its scales. This procedure gives the locks a chic shine, they become heavier, have a healthy appearance and are noticeably easier to fit.
However, the lamination procedure can be done at home by straightening the hair with gelatin. It turns out a penny tool, the effect of which is not much different from the salon procedure. Gelatin mask is very easy to prepare:
1 bag of gelatin is dissolved in 5-7 spoons of slightly hot water, then 1 tsp is added. balsam
The mask with a brush with widely spaced teeth is applied to clean wet strands, retreating from the roots by 1-2 cm, and covered with a plastic wrap or shower cap for 50-80 minutes. Then the composition is washed off with warm water. Hair can not be dried by a hair dryer and use forceps to straighten hair, they should dry naturally.
The effect of the home lamination procedure lasts for 2-3 weeks. Therefore, it is enough to repeat it 1-2 times a month. It is absolutely safe, and even if it does not benefit if used incorrectly, it will not cause any harm. Coloring is recommended after the procedure.
How to straighten hair ironing or hairdryer?
Smoothing curls with a hair dryer (curling iron) or ironing (pliers) is the fastest and most affordable method. If you style your hair in such a way and alternate with the use of masks, then the structure of the hairs from thermal effects will not suffer very much. When using the curling iron for straightening hair, you need a good round brush with natural soft bristles, a hair dryer and dexterity.
Before the procedure, you need to wash your hair and divide the wet curls into strands, holding them in forceps at the back of the head. Then the curls are treated with protective mousse and small strands are wound on a round comb in the direction opposite to the curl. By curls in turn, the curling iron for straightening hair is made, making them straight, beautiful and shiny. When all the strands are straightened, the styling is fixed with air conditioning or gel.
To straighten the hair with an iron, you also need a small set of tools: a hair straightener, a heat-shielding agent, a barrette, a flat comb and sparse teeth. In this case, the iron should be with a ceramic coating, and the hair should be pre-washed and completely dried with a hair dryer or in a natural way. Curls are treated with a heat-shielding agent and combed with a brush.
Then the curls are divided into strands and clamped into forceps at the crown, leaving the lower curls. The strand is clamped with forceps, retreating from the roots by 1 cm, and slowly held along the entire length several times. Having smoothed the lower curls, another strand is released from the barrette and the procedure is repeated. In the end, when all the curls are smoothed, apply lipstick for styling, mousse or a special straightening varnish.
The only drawback of hair leveling or ironing, apart from the traumatic effect of high temperatures on the hair structure, is the short duration of the effect - up to the first moisture. If you wash your head or get into the fog or under even a light rain, the curls will start to curl again. In addition, repeat the procedure with minimal effects on the health of the hair can only be 2 times a week, otherwise they will become dull and brittle.
Folk ways to align curls
Since ancient times, to curls are not so much confused and become smoother, popular recipes were used:
- Rinsing vinegar. After washing the head with the usual means, it is better if it is a hair straightening shampoo, vinegar, diluted with water in a ratio of 1: 5, is applied to the locks and left to dry completely. Important! In no case can you dry your hair with an iron or a hairdryer!
- Some girls use strong tea with sugar for straightening. On a glass of tea broth is added not more than half 1 tsp. sugar sand.
- Beer recipe. After shampooing, about 0.2 liters of beer is gently applied to the still wet curls of a rare comb. It is better to start from the back of the head, rubbing beer from the roots to the ends with massage movements. The hair should dry naturally. After drying, the unpleasant smell will disappear.
- You can use oils and henna. Olive, linseed or castor oil is applied to the ends of the curls after washing. Colorless henna will create a film on the hairs. It will weigh them down and straighten them a bit.
Fully smooth curls folk methods do not work, but the effect will be quite noticeable. The hair will be much softer and more obedient, the fluffiness will be much less.
You can also use various special means-straighteners for curls, which are produced by manufacturers of caring means. It can be masks, mousses, balms, essences or shampoos for smoothing curls.
Beautiful, straight and smooth hair - the decoration of any girl. Having studied the above information, it is easy to understand how to straighten hair at home using simple tools and tools.
Hair straightening without ironing at home and in the salon
Hair straightening irons, undoubtedly, the most effective way to make hair straight at home, and just change to unrecognizability. Smooth, shiny hair can drastically change your image, and even discount a couple of years! However, hair straightening irons have significant drawbacks.
- Firstly (and above all), this is the direct contact of a very sensitive surface of a hair and the high temperature of heated straightening plates. Frequent use of the iron will inevitably lead to tarnishing of the hair, they will lose a living luster and elasticity.
- To straighten all your hair completely with an iron, you need to have enough time left, after all, every strand must be carefully “ironed”.
Is it possible to do without ironing? Are there such methods and methods? There are few such methods, but they are there, and we will introduce you to them.
Hair straightening hair dryer
The temperature effect is here, too, but the hot surface of the heating element does not touch the hair, and the effect is achieved only with the help of hot air. Hair straighten hair dryer quickly, you need only a certain skill and the presence of a special comb-brush or comb. The disadvantages of this method I would consider the fragility of the result - a little more moisture in the air, and the hairstyle will again curl. To straighten hair with a hair dryer, moisten it, spray it, divide it into separate strands and comb each strand from top to bottom, from the roots to the ends, with a large round brush with frequent bristles or comb, while blowing it in the same direction with a hair dryer.Smooth hairstyle will please you much longer if straightened hair is sprinkled with varnish or treated with styling gel. Not hurt and spray for shine.
Smoothing hair with cosmetics
Almost every self-respecting brand produces a line of hair smoothing products: creams, sprays, balms, gels, serums. They do a good job with frizzy hair, but straightening curls with their help is unlikely. Well proved themselves:
- hair straightening gel Straight Works, Super Skinny Serum Smoothing Serum and Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Relaxing Balm Smoothing Balm,
- smoothing fluid Oleo-Relax from Kerastase,
- Hair Mix Supreme Smooth nourishing cream for smoothing dry hair, Liss Control + Tecni.art intensive action hair smoothing serum, Texture Expert Smooth Ultime smoothing cream for hard hair from L’Oreal Professionnel,
- Extra Strong Fixation Mousse for Control Freak Extra Straight Straightening and Control Freak Serum Serum for Unruly Hair Straightening by Tigi
- non-greasy Luxury Hair Care Oil Non Oil for straightening hair from Green Light,
- Bamboo Smooth Frizz-Correcting Styling Lotion with bamboo extract and Bamboo Smooth Kendi Dry Oil Mist smoothing spray spray with Candy dry oil and bamboo extract from Alterna.
It is almost impossible to single out any one remedy, therefore it is necessary to select smoothing cosmetics “by yourself” by trial and error. As a rule, in order to achieve an optimal result, several means must be used at once.
Keratin hair straightening
Many salons today offer a very interesting service - straightening hair with keratinous products. Do you want to achieve long-term effect of the straightening procedure? Then decide on a keratin or, as it is also called, Brazilian straightening, and your hair, in addition to acquiring the desired “slimness,” will become healthy and shiny! At home, it is problematic to do these manipulations yourself, of course, only if you are not a beauty salon master. In all other cases, I recommend you to visit a professional who evenly, carefully, and most importantly - with an individual approach will perform the procedure of keratin straightening. The cost of this procedure varies, depending on the length of hair and the "star" of the salon, from five to seventeen thousand rubles. It's not cheap, that's true, but for a few months you won't remember about naughty curls, that's great, isn't it?
Hair straightening chemicals
There are special means by which you will be straightened in the salon, or, to use professional language, smooth the hair. The composition of these funds - sodium hydroxide (for very curly strands), ammonium thioglycolate (for hair that just curls). Independent straightening of hair at home by chemical means, which is sometimes referred to as “opposite” perm, is practically impracticable. See how this procedure takes place in the salon:
- the master tests one strand on its ability to undergo chemical attack,
- applies a special protective cream to the scalp,
- applies chemical to hair,
- he washes it off with warm water
- applies a neutralizing agent to the hair,
- treats hair with a special conditioner.
The duration of the entire procedure is about five hours. The selection of means for chemical hair straightening and the optimal exposure time for maximum efficiency depends on the structure and condition of the hair. Take into account all the nuances, minimizing the negative impact of chemicals, can only be a qualified specialist, so you can only do this procedure in the cabin, where there are professionals and all the necessary equipment. The cost of chemical hair alignment is from one thousand to several tens of thousands (!) Rubles, and this is understandable - the duration of the procedure, the complexity of its implementation, the individual composition of chemical agents make it a very expensive pleasure.
The advantage of this method of hair straightening is that the structure of the hair changes forever, although many will not call it an advantage, because female nature is changeable and you want to look different every time. Therefore - change, be different all the time, then your loved one will be able to tell you more often: “I've never seen you so beautiful before!”
