Here’s Everything You Need To Know About Hair Smoothening At Home

Bogged down by unruly and frizzy strands?

We have the perfect solution for you. A hair smoothening session at home will transform your hair, leaving you with frizz-free and silky hair.

Usually, it is a process that is performed at salons but you can now do it at home too – you just need the right products and processes that can nourish your hair at home.

Here’s a step-by-step guide to performing wavy hair smoothening at home. But before we discuss the whole process, it’s important to understand what is hair smoothening and what are its benefits. 

What is Hair Smoothening?

During hair smoothening a formaldehyde solution is applied to your hair. After the solution has dried out, it’s locked into your strands with the help of a flat iron. This treatment nourishes your hair with protein to make it stronger and shinier. Brazilian blowouts and keratin treatments are some popular wavy hair smoothening techniques followed by professionals. Plus, you can easily perform a keratin treatment at home. 

Is Hair Smoothening Safe?

It’s a chemical process. Hence, it is fair for you to know that hair smoothening has side effects. If not done correctly it can cause hair breakage or even burn your strands. Also, you need to take good care of your strands after undergoing this treatment. 

Benefits of Hair Smoothening at Home

Getting bothered by frizzy and lifeless hair? Fret not, you can easily do a keratin treatment at home to smoothen your strands. It can be one of the many solutions for common hair problems. Here are some amazing benefits of hair smoothening at home. 

Adds Shine

Hair smoothening is a great way to hydrate your locks and add some shine to them. If you are troubled by dull and lifeless hair, look no more. This treatment will add life and nourish your hair without a salon visit.

No More Frizz

Smoothening provides the required nourishment to each hair strand. It also helps in making your mane more manageable. Each step in this treatment thoroughly moisturises your strands, making them soft and manageable.

Reduces Breakage & Split Ends

This treatment helps make your hair stronger thus reduces hair breakage, and dryness. It also visibly lessens split ends. It gently strengthens and conditions your hair with each step. 

Fights Damage

If hair damage is bothering you, then you have arrived at the right place. Hair smoothening pampers and nourishes your hair, reducing the frizz and dryness caused by chemicals and colour treatment. It will improve your hair texture and make it soft. 

How to do Hair Smoothening at Home?

All excited about getting a keratin treatment for hair done at home, but confused about what is the right way to do it? With the right hair care products, you can easily perform a Keratin hair treatment at home and get amazing results. Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to do a Keratin treatment at home. 

Step 1: Oil Your Mane

One of the best ways to get rid of dry and itchy scalp is to use nourishing hair oils. Massaging your scalp with any oil of your choice. Moroccan argan oil has many benefits for hair. Using almond oil for hair is good too. Give your scalp a rigorous massage for about 5-10 minutes. Once done, proceed to apply the oil to your hair strands. Let the oil sit for a few hours or overnight (if your scalp is dry).

St.Botanica Recommends Best Oil For Hair Smoothening & Maintenance:  Bhringraj & Amla Hair Oil With Comb Applicator, 200ml

St.Botanica Bhringraj & Amla Hair Oil With Comb Applicator is the perfect way to deliver the required nutrients to your strands. Packed with the goodness of Bhringraj, Amla, Neem, Brahmi, and Manjishtha — this Bhringraj & Amla Oil will offer all the moisturisation and hydration that your strands need in order to stay healthy. This oil penetrates into your scalp to keep the hair healthy from within. It works for the roots as well as the strands to prevent brittleness and premature breakage. 

Step 2: Cleanse Your Hair 

Before getting into the swing of things, cleanse your hair thoroughly with a nourishing keratin shampoo. Gently massage the shampoo on your scalp to get rid of all the dirt and grime. Wash your hair with plenty of water before you proceed to the next step. 

 

St.Botanica Recommends Best Keratin Shampoo For Hair Smoothening & Maintenance: Pro Keratin & Argan Oil Smooth Therapy Shampoo, 300 ml

 

St.Botanica Pro Keratin & Argan Oil Smooth Therapy Shampoo thoroughly cleanses the scalp without leaving any residue. Enriched with the goodness of nourishing oils, vitamins, and plant extracts — it helps hydrate and smoothen your hair. This smoothing hair shampoo helps strengthen and moisturise your hair. Unlike most shampoos, it’s mild and doesn’t dehydrate your scalp. This wonderful shampoo helps protect and repair your hair from all sorts of damage. 

Step 3: Apply The Keratin Treatment 

After you have washed your hair, massage the keratin treatment on damp hair. Spread the product evenly on your hair strands, from root to tip. You can use a wide toothed comb for this purpose. Make sure you do not apply this product to your scalp. Opt for a pro-keratin hair mask, if you want to nourish your scalp too. 

St.Botanica Recommends Best Keratin Hair Mask For Hair Smoothening & Maintenance: Pro Keratin & Argan Oil Hair Mask, 200 ml

St.Botanica Pro Keratin & Argan Oil Hair Mask is enriched with the goodness of Keratin, Shea Butter, Vitamin E, and Argan Oil. Using this hair mask is the best way to enhance hair growth, nourish the scalp, and combat hair damage. The soothing properties of this hair mask for dry and frizzy hair will help improve scalp health and provide it with all the required nutrients for hair growth. It will also make your hair silky, soft and manageable. 

Step 4: Wash Your Hair & Blow Dry

Thirty minutes after applying the keratin treatment, wash your hair thoroughly and make sure that there’s no leftover residues. Post that, use a dryer to blow-dry your hair. Make sure to brush and detangle your hair gently while you blow-dry. 

Step 5: Flat Iron Your Hair

After your hair is completely dry, it’s time to lock in all the goodness of keratin into your strands. Divide your hair into small sections and use a hair straightener to iron these sections. This will seal in the keratin into your hair. Make sure you use a keratin heat protectant spray before you proceed to iron your hair. 

St.Botanica Recommends Best Keratin Spray For Hair Smoothening & Maintenance: Pro Keratin & Argan Oil Smooth Therapy Spray

St.Botanica’s Pro Keratin & Argan Oil Smooth Therapy Spray helps condition, nourish, smoothen and detangle the tresses. Enriched with the goodness of Keratin, Neem Extract, Fenugreek Extract, Pro-Vitamin B5, Bamboo Extract, Avocado Fruit Extract, Hibiscus Extract, and Argan Oil — this list of nourishing ingredients will revitalise your tresses. It also tames frizz and flyaway hair. The conditioning elements in the product form a coating on the hair strands and protect your hair from damage.  

Step 6: Wash Your Hair Again

Wait for a couple of hours before washing your hair again with a shampoo and conditioner. Opt for a pro-keratin conditioner after you have washed your hair with a keratin shampoo. Apply the conditioner to your wet hair strands before rinsing it out after three to four minutes. 

St.Botanica Recommends Best Keratin Conditioner For Hair Smoothening & Maintenance: Pro Keratin & Argan Oil Smooth Therapy Conditioner, 300 ml

St.Botanica Pro Keratin & Argan Oil Smooth Therapy Conditioner profoundly conditions and strengthens your hair. It contains Pro-Keratin, Argan Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Pro-Vitamin B5, Jojoba Oil, Almond Oil, Bhringraj, Amla, and Green Tea Extract. Regular usage will leave you with smooth, glossy, manageable strands. This smoothing hair conditioner helps detangle hair, tame flyaways, and smoothen frizzy hair. It forms a protective coating on your hair and guards it against damage. 

Step 6: Use A Nourishing Serum

Once your hair is damp (not wet), use a hair serum. This will make the detangling and styling process easier. A pro-keratin hair serum or dry and frizzy hair serum makes your hair smooth, silky, and shiny. It will provide your hair with all the hydration it needs. 

St.Botanica Recommends Best Serum For Hair Smoothening & Maintenance: GO Long Hair Serum, 120 ml

St.Botanica GO Long Hair Serum will protect your hair from daily wear and tear. It contains Onion Oil, Coffee Oil, Shea Butter, Olive Oil, Almond Oil, and Panax Ginseng Oil. This extraordinary blend of ingredients is known to prevent breakage. The non-greasy and lightweight formulation delivers nourishment to your strands. It will lengthen, nourish and leave you with sleek tresses. Regular usage will help prevent split ends and improves the texture of your hair. 

Common Mistakes You Must Avoid While Hair Smoothening at Home 

While performing hair smoothening at home, you need to be careful and avoid certain mistakes. Doing it correctly will nourish your hair while making it silky smooth. Here are some common mistakes you must avoid while hair smoothening at home.

 

• Never use a flat iron on wet hair. Make sure to blow-dry your strands properly. 

• Keep an eye on the heat setting of your flat iron. Making it too hot can burn your hair or cause blisters on your scalp or irritation. 

• Detangle your hair before you apply the keratin solution. 

• Always use a heat protectant spray to minimise heat damage. 

Hair Smoothening At Home – Precautions

You can easily do a hair smoothening at home, provided that you take certain precautionary steps. These will ensure that you derive the maximum benefits from this treatment. Here are some hair smoothening tips you need to keep in mind. 

• Do not tie or pin your hair for the next three days. 

• Wait two or three days to wash your hair after the procedure. Try to wash your hair not more that twice or thrice a week. Make sure to use a gentle shampoo. 

• Do not oil your smoothened hair for two weeks. 

• Always use a conditioner after washing your hair. Use hair masks once or twice a week to nourish your tresses.

Conclusion

Performing hair smoothening at home can be a bit tricky but following the right steps and choosing the ideal nourishing products. Keep in mind important tips and precautions to ensure that your hair derives the maximum benefits from this treatment. 

FAQs About Hair Smoothening at Home

How long does hair smoothening last?

A hair smoothening treatment can last anywhere between two to three months. If you have naturally straight tresses with a little wave – it can last longer too depending on the texture. 

How to choose a product for hair smoothening at home?

To choose the right products for hair smoothening, take a look at the ingredients list. Keratin and argan oil are some ingredients to look for in your products. 

Does hair smoothening cause hair fall?

If not done correctly, hair smoothening cause severe hair fall. When done correctly it can leave your hair smooth, shiny, and manageable.

Which oil is best for hair after smoothening?

Almond oil, argan oil, onion oil, and bhringraj oil are some of the best oils to use after hair smoothening. But avoid using it for the first 2-3 weeks after smoothening.

Does hair smoothening treat frizzy hair?

Yes, hair smoothening provides your hair with all the moisture it needs to keep frizz and dryness at bay. 

How to get back wavy/curly hair after smoothening?

Use a clarifying shampoo and cut down on heat-styling tools to get back your natural hair texture. Nourish your hair with a hair mask once a week to moisturise your strands. Use an oil, shampoo, and conditioner as usual.

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