Permanent hair straightening

The Truth about Permanent Hair Straightening

Here’s what happens to relaxed or permanently straightened hair.   look at what your hair looks like under the microscope. (See image on left) 

The Cortex is responsible for wave or curl the hair has. The Cortex is the part of the hair which needs to be straightened.  The cuticle is responsible for the shine and smooth texture as well as the protection to the hair itself. (healthy look).

For chemicals to get to the Cortex to for the processing, it has to pass through the Cuticle.  But cuticle of the hair is usually sensitive when it comes to chemicals…

So its simple to say, repair the cuticle after permanently straightening the Cortex  …. but its not that easy… 

The cuticle is the scale like surface found on the outside of the hair.  It protects the hair while providing shine when it’s closed.  If the Cuticle is left open or damaged, it will absorb moisture from the air causing frizz.

Once the permanently hair straightening process is complete, the cuticle needs to be repaired.  Regular treatments can help repair the hair but it depends on the overall condition of the hair.  It really depends on how how much stress your cuticles has already been through.  For example, Coloring the hair lifts the cuticle and over coloring can over process the hair (NOT GOOD).  Using an iron often without any heat proction can also cause the cuticle to burn, tear, break, or become dry and damaged.  Thats just only a few example….

 Using the the correct products can help repair the cuticle by providing the moisture and proteins which have been lost through any chemical service. 

Although there are many permanent hair straightening product options on the market, Mel chooses to use Opti – Smooth (USA)  and Milk _Shake hair (Italy) as they are reputable brands who they trust.

Unlike the Japanese hair straightening system, these products carry Professional After care range to ensure optimum repair to the cuticles and Cortex of the hair.

Once the hair is Permanently straightened its is important  to follow through with professional aftercare products to repair the cuticle and the Cortex.   This process will leave your hair not only straight, smooth and shiny, but it will also save you and enormous amount of time styling.

How much will the permanent hair straightening cost?

This service usually cost over R1200 depending on your length of your hair and texture.  If you wish to consider this service, Mels is giving you a 1/2 price special from Mondays to Thursdays only.  This promotion is intended to make it easier for customers to purchase the best after care products needed to ensure smooth and shinny cuticles.   Customers who are looking for advice or any other queries can contact the store directly on 0312019682 or email info@melshairsalon.co.za.