Contents
- Collagen hair restoration: what is this procedure?
- Pros and cons of applying collagen to hair
- What does collagenization give: the effect of the procedure
- How is the procedure of collagen restoration done in the salon?
- Is it possible to restore collagen at home?
- Features of care after the procedure
- Summary results
Collagen hair restoration – it sounds somewhat absurd, because there is no collagen in the hair. So what is it – an effective procedure or just a marketing ploy?
Collagen hair restoration: what is this procedure?
Collagen hair restoration is an intensive care procedure aimed at deep moisturizing and improving the structure of the hair by saturating it with collagen or its analogues.
Do not confuse collagen care with keratin straightening and even Botox for hair related to it. This is a different procedure that does not change the structure of the hair.
Who needs collagen treatment
Collagen care is relevant primarily for damaged and thinning hair:
clarified and dyed;
subjected to chemical perm;
regularly subjected to thermal styling;
thinned due to various factors, including age-related changes.
If the strands for one reason or another have become brittle, dull, the hair fiber has decreased in diameter, the ends are split, it is worth considering the procedure of hair collagenization.
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Pros and cons of applying collagen to hair
Among the undoubted advantages of the procedure is the instant transformation of the hair: the difference before and after the hair is saturated with collagen is striking. The effect is especially noticeable if the strands were originally in a deplorable state.
It is equally important that the procedure has no contraindications and restrictions, it can be performed both for pregnant and lactating women, as well as after hair coloring. The procedure is comfortable and harmless both for the hair and for the body as a whole. There are hardly any reviews on the Internet describing the negative effects of collagen restoration.
Now the drawbacks.
High price. It should be noted that this is a course procedure with a cumulative effect, and, in a good way, several sessions are needed. If the hair is very porous and damaged, four treatments with an interval of 1 week are recommended.
On severely damaged hair, the result lasts no more than three weeks.
After collagen restoration, special care is needed, not too complicated, but nonetheless.
What does collagenization give: the effect of the procedure
After the procedure, you can observe all the benefits of deep hydration and restoration of the hair structure. The collagen composition fills the voids in the cuticle, it becomes smooth. Hair literally comes to life:
filled with moisture
become denser and stronger;
acquire firmness and elasticity;
the thickness of each hair increases, which means that density and volume appear;
fluffiness disappears;
shine appears.
How is the procedure of collagen restoration done in the salon?
In the salon, the procedure for saturating hair with collagen is done as follows:
wash your hair twice with deep cleaning shampoo;
wring out hair;
collagen is applied to the hair in a row (more precisely, a gel with collagen and proteins), combing each strand; the composition is not applied to the roots;
hair is dried with a hairdryer;
the composition is sealed with an iron;
let the hair cool down (10 minutes);
wash your hair with shampoo followed by the use of conditioner;
they dry.
Is it possible to restore collagen at home?
Since the technology of hair collagenization is not too complicated, it seems that the procedure can be carried out at home, you just need to use the appropriate tools.
However, in order to perform the procedure strictly according to the protocol, professional skills are required, and it is rather tedious and inconvenient to perform all these manipulations with your own hair, especially if the hair is long and thick.
Many girls simply buy a professional collagen preparation and do everything themselves: they apply it to their hair, put on a cap and wrap their heads with a towel, as in a salon, stand for 30 minutes (with or without heating the head), wash their hair with a mild shampoo.
But let’s be honest, you should not expect a result comparable to salon care, and even more so – the same long-term effect. But the risk of an undesirable reaction just increases. Nevertheless, even after the home procedure, the hair, having been saturated with collagen, will surely become more hydrated, smoother, and less fluffy. But this beauty will not last long.
Features of care after the procedure
It is not difficult to take care of your hair after collagen restoration, but you must strictly observe a very important condition: do not clean your hair with shampoos for intensive cleansing and anti-dandruff, as the collagen will be washed off very quickly. Also, do not wash your hair more often than is really necessary.
According to the editors, sulfate-free shampoos are an excellent choice. In the review, we also included conditioners with oils, amino acids, proteins – components that will help maintain the moisturizing effect.
Sulfate-free soothing shampoo for normal to oily hair Dercos, Vichy
If the scalp is prone to oiliness, we recommend this shampoo, it will cope with the task delicately. Contains soothing, protective and moisturizing ingredients.
Sulfate-free soothing shampoo for dry hair Dercos, Vichy
The composition of this shampoo is designed for delicate and at the same time effective cleansing of dry scalp. It contains glycerin, panthenol and apricot oil, which allow the product to care for the hair and scalp during cleansing.
Elseve “Luxury 6 oils”, shampoo-care 3-in-1 Low Shampoo, L’Oréal Paris
The non-foaming composition with extracts and vegetable oils very gently cleanses the hair, at the same time caring for them, like a balm, which, by the way, can not be used after this shampoo.
Balm for damaged hair Elseve “Total recovery 5”, L’Oréal Paris
Under the influence of this balm with ceramides, the hair becomes smooth, silky, shiny and strong.
Fructis Superfood Hair Mask “Macadamia. Smoothing” for dry and unruly hair, Garnier
This mask can also be used as a conditioner. In a silicone-free, 98% natural formula, the rich oil complex is especially pleasing: macadamia, almond and jojoba oils soften hair, help them retain moisture and cuticle integrity, and therefore smoothness.
Conditioner with amino acids for all hair types Amino Acid Conditioner, Kiehl’s
A balanced composition with protein, jojoba and coconut oils gives the hair softness, smoothness and at the same time strength and strength.
Firming conditioner Fructis “SOS Recovery”, Garnier
Vegetable protein karafil and amla oil smooth the surface of the hair and help curls become more resistant to aggressive environmental factors.
Express mask with a complex of prokeratin, reconstructing the surface of the hair, Kera-Solutions, Vichy
This mask helps to preserve the integrity of the cuticle and helps protect the hair from negative external influences. Contains prokeratin, vitamin B5, coconut oil.
Summary results
Briefly about hair collagenization.
What is the essence of collagen restoration?
During the procedure, the strands are saturated with collagen, due to which the hair is intensively moisturized and its structure is restored, since collagen is an excellent hydrofixator and one of the main structural components of hair cosmetics. Details here.
What is the effect of the procedure?
Hair immediately becomes smoother, more manageable, elastic, shine appears, hair thickness increases. Read.
What are the disadvantages of collagen hair restoration?
Collagen restoration has no significant drawbacks, the procedure does not harm the hair, has no contraindications, but the result does not last long and the procedure is not cheap. Read more about the pros and cons of professional use of collagen for hair here.
Can collagen restoration be done at home?
Theoretically, yes, but it is quite difficult to completely repeat the actions of a professional according to the protocol without special skills, so home collagenization takes place according to a truncated program. How to use collagen for hair at home is written in this chapter.
Do I need special care after collagen restoration?
You should try not to wash your hair more often than is really necessary, otherwise the result will quickly wash off, and for the same reason you need to use mild shampoos (categorically no intensive cleaning and dandruff shampoos). Details and specific examples can be found here.