If you have a second digital perm or 2nd & 3dr korean perm, it’s important to properly maintain your hair to keep it healthy and looking its best.
The chemicals used in a digital perm ( it’s actually the same product for hair Straightening ) typically include a reducing agent and a neutralizer. The reducing agent is typically ammonium thioglycolate or cysteamine, which breaks the disulfide bonds in the hair to loosen its natural curl or straightness. The neutralizer is typically hydrogen peroxide or sodium bromate, which reforms the disulfide bonds in the hair to set the new curl pattern. Other ingredients in the perm solution may include moisturizers, conditioners, and pH adjusters to help protect the hair and optimize the perm results.
Keep it in mein that the 2nd or 3rd perm can make your hair bonding slightly thinner and how to maintain and choose the hair products are very important
Here are some tips for maintaining your hair after a digital perm:
- Avoid washing your hair for the first 48 hours after the perm. This will allow the curls to set properly.
- Use a sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner to avoid stripping your hair of its natural oils. It’s extremely important to look for products that are designed for permed or curly hair.
- Use a wide-tooth comb or your fingers to detangle your hair when it’s wet. Avoid using a brush, as it can cause the curls to frizz.
- Apply a leave-in conditioner or curl-enhancing product ( usually the 2nd perm or 3rd perm curl can be 15% – 30% looser ) to use a curl cream or oil for curl hair help define your curls and reduce frizz. And help elevate the curl
- Avoid using heat styling tools, as they can damage your hair and cause the curls to loosen.
- Get regular trims to keep your hair healthy and prevent split ends.
- Protect your hair from the sun and chlorine by wearing a hat or using a swim cap when swimming.
- It’s important to use a hair treatment Mask from a special brand once a week and leave it for 15 – 20 to help your hair bonding
- Use a product for bond maintenance such as Olaplex, K18 or some other brand that help maintenance the bond of your hair
- Perming is a chemical hair process so the results will not be like the first perm if a client don’t take care of the hair well enough
- Do not leave the hair wet all the time or air dry ( in Switzerland 🇨🇭 got too much calcium in the water )
12. Change new shampoo and treatment set every 6 month to improve hair quality from stopping that the hair familiar with the same products
By following these tips, you can keep your second digital perm looking great for as long as possible.