The 5 types of keratin (which you can choose for your hair)

Keratin has become one of the most popular hair treatments What is there, to the point that we not only go to the hairdresser to have it applied but we already find shampoos and masks with keratin.

What we first associate with keratin is straight hair, but Did you know that there are different types of keratin? And what's better, not all of them are for straightening hair. We will tell you everything about this treatment.

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What is keratin

Although at this moment we are talking about a hair treatment, the truth is that keratin is a natural protein that we find in the outermost layers of the epidermis, that is, in our hair, nails and skin.

Keratin is responsible for protecting epithelial cells from all external factors (environmental and chemical) that can affect and damage them. We could say that it is keratin that defines the strength of our hair as it is part of the internal structure of the hair as well as acting as a protective shield.

If we talk about the source of keratin for treatments, we can say that

there are two types of keratin as animal protein: alpha keratin, which is what we find in the horns, nails and fur of animals and we use it for all hair treatments based on this protein.

We also find beta keratin, which is of a more rigid type and which is not modifiable, such as the one that allows spiders to create their webs; we use this type for gentler hair treatments.

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The different types of keratin that you can apply to your hair

Now that you know the types of keratin according to the origin of the proteins we use, it is time to teach you about all the hair treatments and straightening techniques that you can make using keratin.

First of all, you should know that there are two types of keratin depending on whether or not they have formaldehyde. Formalin (formaldehyde or methanal) is a relatively dangerous chemical compound because of its volatility and because it is flammable.

When you use keratin with formaldehyde you put your health at risk, that of the people who are around you at that time and that of the stylist who is applying it, due to the gases that the formaldehyde releases.

In your case, it can cause damage even months after the treatment has been applied, so you must make sure that your hair treatment is with 100% natural keratin.

1. Keratin straightening or Brazilian straightening

It is also known as Brazilian straightening because it was in Brazil where they began to use this hair straightening technique and this is why it is one of the most popular types of keratin.

It is a treatment to achieve a complete straightening of the hair, appeasing unruly hair, eliminating the frizz and controlled unwanted curls. Keratin straightening also gives hair much more weight and body, because it nourishes it with the help of other amino acids and tightens pores, which also makes your hair look super shiny.

There are different variations or types of keratin with which Brazilian straightening can be done. Your stylist will select the one that best suits your hair type. The results can last between 3 and 6 months.

2. Keratin shock

Is about a very effective keratin repair treatmentTherefore, together with straightening, they are one of the most used types of keratin. What we are looking for with a keratin shock is solely and exclusively to nourish our hair so that it has more shine, strength, body, improve color, have a smoother texture and make your hair healthy and healthy through a keratin pump and others amino acids.

3. Japanese keratin straightening

Another type of keratin to straighten hair is Japanese. This, unlike the Brazilian, leaves the hair completely straight because it changes the internal structure of the hair. You can also find it under the names magic, rebonding or bio ionic.

In addition to leaving your hair completely straight (like that of the Japanese) with this keratin treatment, your hair looks full of shine, soft and strong. Of course, as the weeks go by, the hair has to return to its natural state, so they should apply the treatment again.

4. Gentle keratin treatment

Of the types of keratin that are designed for those who have wavy hair and want to keep it that way, with this treatment, being soft, what you do is remove curls but keep waves intact. At the same time you get the benefits that this protein provides such as shine and strength.

5. Chocolate keratin

Chocolate keratin It is one of the types of keratin for which they have very defined frizz. Provides shine, strength, body and reduces frizz while keeping your frizz intact. Being made of chocolate, it contains a special blend of amino acids and natural antioxidants.

Well, you already have them, all types of keratin and what you need to know if you are thinking of doing any of these hair treatments, so that your beautiful hair always looks healthy and healthy.

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