THEN salon, the possibility of going from curly hair to be wavy for an impeccable smooth is guaranteed, mainly, by two services: permanent ironing and keratin. But what are the differences? Which to choose, and for whom? In fact, several preconceptions and false myths circulate on these two treatments. An expert hairstylist helps to clarify.
What is the difference between permanent ironing and keratin?
A clarification should be made immediately. “There permanent ironing is a chemical treatment that drastically changes the structure of the hair, while the keratin is a treatment that feeds and repairs the hair smoothing it” explains Lucio OcriaOwner & Founder Glow Hair & Beyond in Milan Partner Redken.
“Often these two professional protocols are confused, But in reality they have very different action mechanisms. It is important to know the methods of execution of both treatments that allow you to make the stem smoothly, before choosing the most suitable one for your hair ».
How the smooth protocols proposed in the salon act
The steps needed to obtain straight lengths with the Permanent ironing and keratin are quite similar. «For both rituals There are no rigid procedures, And there may be slight differences that I paint from the home company that produces them », explains Lucio Ocria. It always starts from a shampoo. After drying, the smoothing product applies, which acts in different ways ».
The solution used by permanent ironing breaks the disolfur bridges of the proteins that make up the stemmodifying its trend. The mixture used for keratin treatment always provides for the use of preparations containing acid and other chemicals, which in this case act more bland, Realling the disolfuro bridges.
Otherwise, keratin treatment is based on a protein. «From which it takes its name, essential for capillary well -being. It does not alter the structure of the stem too much, it also carries out a restorative and filling action, making the hair softer and shiny ».
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Plate yes or not
«The smoothing chemical ironing provides that the lengths should only be combed. Keratin treatment instead requires several plate steps to fix the protein in the drums and “seal” the treatment “, underlines the expert.
Ironing or keratin, which smoothing treatment to choose?
The choice between chemical or keratin ironing It must be done based on the type of hair and the results you want to obtain. It is always good to contact a professional hairdresser for advice.
“Permanent ironing is recommended for those who want an immediate smooth, super straight and without volume effect effect. Results that are guaranteed if the lengths are very healthy and intact, because the smoothing mixture used acts intensively, impoverishing and making the hair more fragile, which loses elasticity “, explains the expert. “Furthermore, It gets a straight and rigid resultwhich cannot be modeled, unlike what allows you to make the ritual to keratin ».
For those who want more natural results and respectful of the stem, the expert suggests instead keratin treatment. «It uses a less aggressive chemical solution than the definitive procedure, it brings beneficial substances that they preserve widespread elasticity and makes a more natural and modelable result obtainedfights the frizz and does not remove volume. I also recommend it to those who have the fringe and the curly and unruly attachments », concludes Lucio Ocria.
What to do after permanent ironing and keratin
«The rule suggests Do not wash the hair in the following 48/72 hours. This indication is worth Both for permanent ironing and keratin. The most avant -garde versions of the latter allow to wash them even in the following hours “, specifies Lucio Ocria.
However, there are other precious indications to be respected to avoid compromising the result. Starting with the use of cleansing products and treatment that preserve nourishment and hydration of the lengths.
Keratin requires more “maintenance”
«While for the Permanent limiting procedure The result is definitivefor that to keratin must be given further attention To preserve the smooth appearance », specifies the expert.
With the right attention, the smoothing effect can be maintained for a long time. «To guarantee the result, which generally lasts three months, it is important not to tie the hair, and use shampoo without salta mineral that attacks and ruins keratin, causing dryness and fragility. Whoever goes to the sea, then, after each immersion must remember to rinse the hair with fresh water to carefully eliminate the salt. “
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