Chemical cut on curly hair: what to do?

Visible hair breakage, uneven texture, excessive hair loss when washing or combing, loss of elasticity and split ends. These are some signs that your hair is suffering from chemical cuts, a condition in which the hair breaks because it is extremely weakened.

According to Paula Bernardo, a hair color and curling specialist at Curly Space, chemical cuts occur due to chemical incompatibility or even due to excessive use of chemical products and procedures, such as relaxers. “Chemical cuts are noticeable and usually start in specific areas where the hair is thinner, such as the front, the side closest to the ears and the nape of the neck,” she explains.

Trichologist João Gabriel Nunes, from Centro Médico Capilar, points out that curly and frizzy hair is more susceptible to chemical damage because it is naturally drier and, consequently, more brittle. “The natural curl can become irregular, and the hair may appear less voluminous due to hair loss. In addition, the hair may lose its natural elasticity, which makes it easier to break continuously,” he adds.

How to care for chemical cuts at home

To treat chemical cuts at home, Paula Bernardo recommends using reconstruction products rich in amino acids, which restore the inner part of the hair strands, helping them to recover their natural elasticity and strength. “After the reconstruction sessions, which can vary from one, two or more, depending on the condition of the hair, perform nourishment and moisturizing rituals to restore the hair’s softness.”

Dr. João Gabriel recommends regular haircuts to remove split and damaged ends and prevent the damage from spreading along the hair strand, and also to avoid new chemical treatments to give the hair a ‘break’. “In addition to the care to be taken at home, it may also be positive to consult a trichologist to adjust and define the treatment”, indicates Nunes.

The ideal care routine

According to Paula Bernardo, following a hair care routine is extremely important to keep it healthy. For the expert, the best care routine for curly or frizzy hair that is undergoing a chemical cut is:

• Follow a hair care routine; choose a shampoo with milder cleansing surfactants (sulfate-free) that clean without damaging the hair, as these strands are sensitive and need to retain their natural oils;
• Use masks that contain amino acids such as arginine, cystine, etc., alternating with nourishing masks based on oils and butters;
• Finish with a good leave-in conditioner with reconstruction and oleic replacement active ingredients.

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