Learn how hair reconstruction is done to strengthen hair

Capillary reconstruction is a process that helps replenish keratin in the hair, which is eliminated every day due to sun exposure, to flat iron or to the use of chemicals in the hair, to make color or progressive brush, for example.

Generally, hair reconstruction should be done every 15 days, especially when using many chemical processes in hair. Even in cases where not many products are used in the hair, the reconstruction can be done only once a month, since the excess of keratin can make the hair strands very rigid and brittle.

Price of hair reconstruction

The price of capillary reconstruction at home is approximately 90 reais, however, the value may vary according to the products purchased. In addition, the products may be used more than once.

In the salon, the price of hair reconstruction is approximately 90 reais per session.

How to do capillary reconstruction at home

To perform hair reconstruction at home it is important to follow the following steps:

1. Wash your hair with a clean cleansing shampoo, such as Natura's or Clean Intensity from Amend, to eliminate all residue and open the scales of hair;
2. Press the hair with a soft towel to remove excess water without completely drying the hair;
3. Divide the hair into several strands about 2 cm wide;
4. Apply liquid keratin, such as Bio Extractus or Tânagra, on each strand of hair, beginning at the nape of the neck and ending at the front of the hair. It is important to avoid placing in the root, leaving about 2 cm without product.
5. Massage all the hair and allow the keratin to stand for about 10 minutes;
6. Apply an intense moisturizing mask, such as Joico or Kérastase, on each strand until it covers the keratin and then put on a plastic cap, letting it act for another 20 minutes;
7. Wash the hair to remove excess product, apply a protective serum and thoroughly dry the hair with the dryer.

Usually, this type of treatment leaves the hair with a hard appearance and therefore, to leave it silky and brighter it is recommended to do a hydration treatment 2 days after the hair reconstruction. Here's how to moisturize your hair in: Hydration for hair.

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