How do I take care of my hair after permanent smoothing?
3 Days After The Hair Smoothening Procedure:
- Wash your hair with shampoo and conditioner after three days. Leave the conditioner on for a few minutes longer than usual.
- Avoid hot water at all times as it will strip your tresses of moisture.
- Use a wide toothed hair comb to separate the strands.
How long does Matrix Opti smooth last?
How long will it last? It will last for up to 8 months and its not possible to re-do until you have at least 2 inches of regrowth.
Is Opti smooth a keratin treatment?
Opti. smooth conditioning smoothing system contains pro-keratin, to reinforce hair fiber and helps prevent breakage to ultimately provide 25% more conditioning.
Can I wash my hair after 2 days of smoothening?
Immediately After The Hair Smoothening Treatment -Do not wash your hair at least for 2 days after getting hair straightening treatment done. Water will leave kinks on your hair that will remain on your hair until the treatment lasts.
Can I oil my hair after smoothening?
Researchers prove that one should not apply hair oil for at least two weeks after smoothening. It is very well-advised not to use any sort of hair oil for at least 1000 days. You are not supposed to apply anything on your scalp and hair for at least a month.
What type of relaxer is opti smooth?
Enriched with pro-keratin, the system is enhanced with a unique interim treatment that contains a patented ceramide molecule to help protect, fortify, and condition the relaxed hair during the service, leaving hair feeling conditioned, soft and shiny.
What is the difference between smoothing and keratin?
Hair smoothing is a chemical process in which the bonds of your hair get broken using strong chemicals. This chemical damages the hair internally. On the other hand, Keratin treatment is a process that helps your hair to get natural protein that is essential for your hair.
Does Matrix Opti Smooth contain formaldehyde?
Smooth has the solution in one of three strengths: Normal, Resistant and Sensitized. As if this weren’t convincing enough, Opti. Smooth contains no formaldehyde or aldehydes.
When should you wash your hair after straightening?
“Stick to your normal haircare routine—wash every two-three days, condition just as often, or more if required. Straightened hair tends to be drier and brittle, so try to include deep conditioning once a week or every 10 days.
What should I not do after straightening my hair?
Stay away from heated styling implements.” Bijlani adds, “If you absolutely must use a blow-dryer, opt for the cool mode to avoid damaging your hair with heat. Right after the treatment, avoid swimming or going on a vacation that will leave your hair exposed to the sun for long periods.”
What happens if I wash my hair after smoothening?
When can I tie my hair after smoothening?
Don’t tie, wet, tuck your hair for the first three days post-treatment.