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Chemicals harm the hair

The trends in hair can change at the drop of a hat. If a celebrity drops his or her hat revealing a new hairdo, it goes on to become the trend. Straight hair is an evergreen trend, though. The sleek and silky tresses that flow down the head like a sheet of water are an irresistible temptation. People with curls envy such hair and in an attempt to achieve it, get their hair ironed all the time or chemically straightened. Both these processes leave a bad effect on the hair. Although the technology in concocting hair chemicals has progressed, they still damage hair. Complaints of hair fall are the most common with chemically straightened hair. You need to take a lot of care after straightening in order to protect your hair from harmful effects of harsh chemicals.

The first three days are important

When you treat your hair with harmful chemicals, it becomes brittle and weak. The effect of chemicals is the highest during the first three days. Also, the first three days are also important in ensuring that the straightened hair remains straight for a long time. The best thing that you can do in the first three days following treatment is to leave your hair alone. Do not tie back your hair, do not even tuck your hair behind the ears and washing your hair in this period is taboo. Your hair therapist will give you instructions for care during the first three days. Make sure that you fallow them precisely.

Deep conditioning

Once you are over the first three days and your hair is set, you need to condition your hair regularly. A protein rich deep conditioner is essential to make the hair strong again. Deep conditioning treatment is provided not just for the hair but for the roots and scalp as well. These treatments, at least once a week can keep your hair from weakening further, becoming rough and brittle and loosing its bounce and shine. You can also use oil massages for the hair after chemical straightening to strengthen them further. A strengthening and nourishing serum can be used to on the hair and the tips to prevent them from splitting.

Sun protection

Protecting your straightened hair from the harsh rays of sun is as important as conditioning it from within. Hair that has undergone chemical treatment and is already weak can be harshly affected if the harmful effects of the sun are superimposed on it. You can use sun protection serums or a scarf when you step out in the sun. A number of sunscreen lotions for the hair are available in the market. Consult with your hair therapist before buying one. He or she will able to suggest a good one for you based on the texture of your hair. In addition, keep the scalp clean from dirt, pollution and oils. Wash with a mild shampoo and never forget to follow with conditioners. A new range of sun protection conditions have also been brought into the market, which you can use.