The permanent brush, also called Japanese brush or hair plastic, is a hair straightening method that changes the structure of the strands, leaving them permanently straight.
This type of straightening is recommended for those who have curly or wavy hair and want their hair to be permanently straight without having to use a hairdryer or straightener. This brush lasts an average of 3 to 8 months, which is how long it takes for hair to grow, requiring only the roots to be touched up. However, it is recommended to moisturize well once a week to keep your hair soft and shiny for longer.
People who have a permanent blowout should not use any other chemicals on their hair, not even dye, as this can result in permanent damage to the hair. If you want to dye it, for example, you must let your hair grow and cut the part that has been chemically treated.
Step by step of the permanent brush
The final blowout must be done by a trained professional in a beauty salon. The step by step for the definitive brush is:
- Wash your hair with an anti-residue shampoo, to open the hair cuticles and facilitate product penetration, and dry your hair with a towel;
- Apply the product strand by strand and leave to act for 40 minutes or according to the product instructions;
- Rinse your hair with cold or warm water and brush it;
- After brushing, straightening and styling the hair the way the person wants;
- Apply the neutralizing product throughout the hair and leave it to act for approximately 20 minutes.
Depending on the product used, it may be necessary to wash your hair again with shampoo and conditioner and finish with a brush followed by a straightener. This type of straightening has definitive results, it is only necessary to touch up the roots every 3 to 8 months, depending on the person’s hair type.
The permanent brush does not cause damage to the person’s hair or scalp, especially if the woman has not previously undergone any chemical procedure. This is because the product used to create the permanent brush is made up of substances based on ammonium thioglycolate, guanidine and hydroxides, acting directly on the amino acid chain present in the hair strands and changing its shape, that is, leaving it smooth.
However, if the person has already undergone chemical hair procedures or has any type of contact allergy, it is important that they undergo an evaluation by a dermatologist to determine which is the best product to straighten their hair permanently and, thus, result in damage. permanent hair or scalp.
Main products
The product used to permanently brush the hair must be chosen according to the person’s hair type, and hydration should also be recommended to avoid drying out the strands and leaving them with a shiny appearance.
Some brands that sell products for permanent brushing are Loreal, Tanagra, Wella and Matrix. Some good hair hydration products recommended for use by those who have had a permanent blowout are those from Loreal professional, OX, Moroccanoil, Elseve and Schwarzkopf.
