You just did your Brazilian straightening and while you were hoping to have smooth, shiny and silky hair right after your home kit or after leaving the hairdresser; the result obtained is far from meeting your expectations. And yes we know, your hair is sticky after your Brazilian straightening! But rest assured, you are far from being the only one in this situation. It turns out that this is a very common side effect. We will explain to you today why you have oily hair after your brazilian straightening. Then we will see that if it lasts over time, there is solutions to remove this sticky effect after a Brazilian straightening.
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Why does your Brazilian straightening make your hair sticky?
First of all, what is Brazilian smoothing (LB)? It should more commonly be called " brazilian keratin treatment“, Since it involves injecting keratin-based care products into the hair. It is therefore not a straightening. This is to temporarily smooth the hair fiber (4 to 8 months). Keratin is the main element that makes up the hair. It makes them strong, shiny and supple. The Brazilian smoothing therefore allows the keratin to penetrate and fix in the hair fiber by a chemical process to smooth, strengthen and repair damaged hair.
Sticky hair a few hours or days after Brazilian straightening
Brazilian smoothing contains chemical components that will help to fix keratin inside the hair scales. However, this process takes time, which is why you must leave the product to act for 3 days minimum. Your hair must therefore be kept away from any source of humidity or water during this time. And for some of you it's the drama because after doing your brazilian straightening your hair is sticky, oily, heavy and sticky.
So, why this sticky effect?
- When leaving the hairdresser or after making a homemade kit, there is always some product left on your hair! The 3 days of water weaning thus allow the keratin to penetrate deeply into the scales because it needs time to soak up. And this excess product on the hair creates a sticky layer on your roots which are overloaded. Right after a Brazilian straightening, it is therefore normal to have sticky hair.
- After 3 days, you can rinse off the excess keratin and remove that oily and sticky appearance. Attention, now when rinsing you should use a sulfate-free shampoo because the latter is the sworn enemy of keratin. It may cancel the treatment for you.
- 3 days after your Brazilian straightening, you should therefore find smooth and shiny hair. Be aware that it sometimes takes a while to regain its volume. However, if your hair remains sticky after these 72 hours and after having properly washed and rinsed it, the problem may be more annoying as we will see now.
Greasy hair constantly and for several weeks after your Brazilian straightening
If you still have sticky, sticky hair after several weeks and several shampoos, you may have a bigger problem. This can come from several factors:
- Overdose when applying brazilian edging can make your hair sticky for several weeks.
- An application of product on the roots when you already have oily hair. Indeed, a Brazilian smoothing tends to amplify this effect.
- A scalp that has reacted badly to Brazilian straightening may be the cause. You may be intolerant to a compound present in the care.
- If you have made it at home, the Brazilian straightening used does not suit you. Discover in our last part the best Brazilian straightening kits.
- Finally and always in case you have done your homemade Brazilian straightening, check that you have done a real Brazilian smoothing. To recognize this, the first indicator is the pause time. If it is less than 3 days, it is simply a classic treatment with keratin in large quantities but which does not fix it like a Brazilian straightening. And a treatment applied too long to the roots is never good.
In all cases, if your hair is sticky and oily after Brazilian straightening remain for several weeks and after a fortnight of washing, we advise you to call a hairdresser to help you find a personalized solution.
What to do to avoid sticky hair after Brazilian straightening?
As seen earlier, when your hair is oily within 3 days after Brazilian straightening, it is completely normal. You must therefore respect this pause time for the treatment to be effective, even if your hair is sticky. To prevent this sticky effect from lasting over time, you will then need choose cosmetic products suitable for your hair and your treatment.
Use the right cosmetics after your Brazilian straightening
Shampoos
As a first step, choosing a good shampoo is essential to avoid sticky hair after your Brazilian straightening and to maintain it. Alternate between a special shampoo "Brazilian smoothing" or "keratin" (to be used once a week) and a gentle shampoo suitable for your hair type. Both must of course be sulfate-free.
Discover special Brazilian smoothing shampoos and conditioners that we recommend:
Argan oil shampoo and conditioner - MAGIFORET.
Use as a maintenance shampoo for your Brazilian straightening. 1 time per week. Alternate with a mild shampoo.
Why choose it?
The shampoo + conditioner pack is theone of the cheapest and the most qualitative. Sulphate free and contains keratin to preserve your care. Contains many oils which nourish, protect and hydrate your hair: argan, avocado, jojoba and camellia seed oils. Leaves hair soft, shiny and light. he does not leave the hair sticky like some other shampoos with keratin.
I recommend it for people whose nature is dry to very dry, frizzy, frizzy, thick, or coarse hair.
Shampoo to prolong Brazilian smoothing - KERATY
Use as a maintenance shampoo for your Brazilian straightening. 1 time per week. Alternate with a mild shampoo.
Why choose it?
A healthier composition than the majority of shampoos designed to maintain Brazilian smoothness. Not tested on animals.A perfect shampoo for " small budget" Sulphate free, sodium-free and paraben-free, enriched with keratin and silk protein to strengthen your hair and maintain smoothness. ContainsArgan Oil and beurre de karité to hydrate and nourish dry and damaged hair.
I recommend it for dry hair and abysses. Those who have the thin hair will surely prefer it to the first one which is too rich in oil and which may leave your hair sticky.
Be careful, it contains essential oils which are not recommended for young children and pregnant women.
Nourishing natural shampoo -HOLI NATURAL COSMETICS
Shampoo that is used in care for your Brazilian smoothing but also with each wash. No need to alternate with another shampoo.
Why choose it?
Shampoo biodegradable, soft and natural, without controversial chemicals that takes care of your hair and straightening. Not tested on animals.2 in 1 shampoo which can be used in daily shampoo but also maintenance for your Brazilian smoothing. Rich in vegetable oils and essential oils to deeply nourish your hair. Warning essential oils are not recommended for young children and pregnant women.
I recommend it for people with dry hair eager to natural and healthy cosmetics.
If you have the sticky hair after your shampoo, you may also be allergic to a component. Through the app Yuka ou INCIbeauty, find out what allergenic ingredients are in your cosmetics and try to find one that doesn't contain them (often organic shampoos or shampoos for sensitive scalps).
Conditioner care
You will also need to invest in conditioners, masks et care still sulfate free.
- At first, to avoid sticky and sticky hair after Brazilian straightening, make oil baths once a week. Contrary to what one might think, these last hydrate et feed the whole hair without greasing them. They help regulate and soothe your scalp. They participate in the purification of your roots. The best oils are: coconut oil, jojoba, Castor, Noisette as well as Macadamia.
- Do once a week masks or non-sulfated conditioners. This obviously does not prevent having sticky hair, but it does help maintain your straightening. We advise you the natural conditioner from Holi Natural Cosmetics. Perfect for damaged, dry and brittle hair and sulfate-free (not always easy to find).
Tips to hide oily hair after Brazilian straightening
The best solution when you have sticky hair within 3 days after your Brazilian straightening remains camouflage!
- Pretty hairstyles exist with an accessory such as a Bandeau or a scarf. Lay it on your head, making sure to always keep the structure of your hair smooth.
- Keep your hair down. First, your sticky hair will show a lot less. Two, by attaching them they risk taking the shape of your hairstyle and your darling. Make sure you always keep your hair straight and smooth.
Choosing a good homemade Brazilian straightening to avoid sticky hair
What Brazilian straightening to do at home? For avoid having oily hair after Brazilian straightening, be careful ofdo a real smoothing Brazilian. Indeed, products exist and make believe that they use the same process as a LB, when in reality they are just care based on keratin. Attention, also good follow the instructions for use of the product. To avoid this, never take a Brazilian straightening:
- which must be rinsed the same day of its application.
- said "instant".
- which can be used on all hair types.
- which does not contain keratin.
- containing “relaxer” components such as cysteine.
- which makes the hair permanently smooth.
Although we recommend that you do a Brazilian straightening at the hairdresser much more qualitative than a homemade kit, here are two of the best homemade Brazilian straightening that you can find:
The Premium keratin caviar kit
Why choose it?
Tested and approved by hairdressers.Technology based on extracts of Caviar, keratin and ingredients such as Argan Oil, Buritï Oil, Monoi Oil and White Clay. Compatible with all hair types, including relaxed, colored, permed hair.Its formula revitalizes, strengthens, smoothes and softens the hair fiber.
The Brazilian Straightening Kit Inokeratin
Why choose it?
Un affordable price and suitable for all hair types. contains 1 clarifying shampoo 1000mL & 1 smoothing treatment 1000mL. Allows to achieve 8 to 12 smoothing. Without formalin, paraben-free, and silicone-free.
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Hello I did my Brazilian straightening in a salon I washed it 3 days after Maos the problem is that after washing my hair several days two days after Max three it becomes hyper oily very very oily I do not know how to do it suddenly I have to wash them every two days I'm fed up
Hello,
You didn't have a tendency to have oily hair before Brazilian straightening? Unfortunately, it happens that the products used in Brazilian straightening change the nature of the hair and that they tend to become oily. First, try to check with the hairdressing salon where you shampooed and ask to analyze the composition to see the quality of the product used. For example, did it contain real keratin or a substitute? What is its formalin content? If the product was of poor quality, it may unfortunately be that the hair bulbs have been attacked and damaged by the product and that in response to protect themselves they produce sebum and therefore fat. In this case, you just have to wait before the hair regains its balance.
It also happens that the hair is more oily simply because it is extremely nourished and therefore is healthier than before (if you tended to have dry hair and dry roots). In this case, readjust your hair routine by taking shampoo and care that is gentle and not very nourishing, that is to say for normal hair.
Hope to have helped you! Let us know if your problem resolves!
I have oily hair and indeed since the Brazilian straightening my hair is sticky directly after the shampoo (so much so that sometimes I feel obliged to have to tie them so it shows…) The hairdresser told me that it was going to go away after several shampoos. My question is as follows: the more often I shampoo the more the sticky side will go away? Or do you just have to be patient and try to space out the shampoos anyway so as not to damage the hair and the Brazilian straightening?
Thank you for your help,
Marion
Hello Marion,
Note that two phenomena occur just after a Brazilian straightening:
– Your scalp is much more nourished than usual, which can cause permanent over-greasing at first.
– The new shampoo you are using is sulfate-free. In addition to being less stripping than usual, your hair may need time to adapt to get used to and tolerate the new surfactants (agents that allow washing).
To answer your question more concretely: it is therefore preferable to be patient because repeatedly shampooing can, on the contrary, aggravate the situation (irritation of the scalp which causes more sebum and therefore more oil). Note that you can still shampoo every 2 days, then space out as you go, when your hair no longer has this sticky appearance (this should not last more than 2-3 weeks). If after this time your hair is still sticky, you should go back to your hairdresser to have a shampoo slightly more stripping but still suitable for straightening.
Also note that if you have changed shampoo or care products (pre-shampoo, conditioner or mask), it may not be suitable for your hair and in this case, if despite all your efforts l If the stickiness does not go away, you should try another shampoo or other products to try to find one that suits you.
Good luck, and don't hesitate to come back to me for more advice or more details.