How to choose the right keratin for hair?

Hanna Stepul

Keratin hair treatments have become one of the most popular in the modern beauty world. No wonder, because they can transform even the most unruly locks in a short time. With proper hair care, the result of keratin straightening and restoration can last for a long time. However, choosing the right keratin plays an equally important role.

Whether you are a hair care professional looking to upgrade your range of keratin products or simply wondering which keratin is best for a particular hair type, this article will explore this question in detail.

What type of hair type do keratin technicians encounter most often?

Keratin masters have to work with different types of hair. They differ in thickness, degree of elasticity, and porosity. The last parameter requires special attention.

Types of porosity

• Low porosity. Usually healthy hair with a dense, scaly cuticle layer. The surface of the cuticle is intact, making it hydrophobic and moisture-repellent. Such hair is less susceptible to structural changes. If modifications are required, a step-by-step deep conditioner can be applied for a few minutes.
• Medium porosity. Normal hair has medium porosity. The cuticle is somewhat loose, which allows it to retain a small amount of moisture. This hair is easy to style, and color, and is amenable to a variety of maintenance treatments as well as keratin smoothing.
• High porosity. Porous hair is usually already damaged or very frizzy. They are characterized by fragility, brittleness, and dryness. Even Afro-curls can also be very porous due to a thin cuticular layer. These hairs have deep damage, which contributes to increased moisture loss, making them prone to curling, especially in wet weather. With this type of hair, it is most often referred to a master smoothing specialist.

All these parameters directly affect the choice of composition for leveling.

Keratin hair straightening: types and formulations

When choosing the right keratin for hair, it is important to pay attention to its purpose and composition. Keratin straightening is a procedure aimed at smoothing the hair and strengthening it.
Several types of keratin can be used for this purpose:

• Keratin with formaldehyde or its analogs is considered one of the most effective for radical hair smoothing. This type of keratin helps to cope with even the most unruly curls. However, its use requires special caution due to the presence of chemical components that can be harmful to health. Pregnant and lactating women should avoid this type of keratin because of the potential health risks.
• Formaldehyde-free keratin is usually natural and does not contain harmful chemical components. Its base is protein (keratin), vitamins, minerals and oils. This type of keratin helps to repair and strengthen hair while posing no serious health risks. However, its effects may be less permanent compared to keratin which contains formaldehyde.

When choosing keratin for hair, you should pay attention to the individual characteristics of your hair and the desired result. All products presented in our catalog are intended exclusively for hair masters.

Best keratin for straightening hair

Today, Brazilian keratin provides an instant transformation, infusing hair with strength and leaving it smooth and healthy-looking. It effectively eliminates matte tones, makes strands more flexible and resistant to breakage, and internally strengthens hair shafts. In addition, this type of keratin additionally protects the hair from external factors such as rain, UV light, snow, sudden temperature changes, and others. It contains components from Brazilian plants, which increase the effectiveness of the product.

In our catalog you can find all the top lines of Brazilian keratins:

• Natureza Cosmeticos,
• Love Potion.

Choose only the best formulations for your clients. We provide a full range of products that are necessary for the procedure of equalization. Also in our catalog, you can choose a KGO for any type of hair, as well as purchase the necessary accessories for the procedure.