Post Progressive Care

THE progressive brush It is salvation for those who wish to have straight hair. The method is named for the gradual effect: with each application, the threads get thinner and less full. Remember that this type of brush does not serve to straighten curly or very curly hair. In these cases, the result is only volume reduction and tamed curls.

Even though she already has many fans, there are still many doubts about her, especially about home care after the salon brush. But there are no secrets.

After application, it is not recommended to use damaged hair shampoo, anti-frizz or anti-debris for deep cleaning, as they accelerate the removal of the hair chemistry, making the brush last less than expected.

O progressive brush effect It usually lasts for about three months, depending on your hair care.

The most suitable shampoos for progressive brush maintenance are those with neutral pH and those specifically for chemically treated hair.

There are no products that prolong the effect, not even unsalted shampoo serves this purpose. In fact, when a packet contains the "unsalted" information, it means there was no extra addition of this ingredient even though it is present in the shampoo formula. Therefore, there is no shampoo completely without salt. Products that say there is no salt in the composition usually replace sodium chloride with another type of sulfate or derivatives.

Chief among the post progressive care is to keep the hair well hydrated. Every 15 days or at least once a month, deeply hydrate with keratin. If you can't go to the salon, moisturize at home. The important thing is not to neglect.

To do this, apply weekly creams containing ingredients such as lanolin, aloe vera, silk proteins and ceramides, which help maintain the natural moisture of the hair.

For those who usually dry their hair using the dryer, the tip is to not forget to use a thermal protector before. This prevents the wire scales from opening and the product used for the progressive being removed.

I Am Texas Children's: Efren Gutierrez, Progressive Care Unit (May 2024)