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The thermal cap is an old acquaintance of women who like to keep the hair always beautiful and hydrated. Whether at home or in the salon, who has never passed the cream and stayed there a few minutes waiting for it to take effect? With more powerful products on the market, the technique is no longer used but still remains an excellent ally of beauty.
To give you the strength to transform your home into your own beauty salon, we talk to hairstylist Sandra Zapalá, who teaches you how to use it and gives you all the tips to enjoy the best of the product and have sparkling yarn!
Content Index:
- Advantages and disadvantages
- Types
- Common questions
Thermal cap: advantages and disadvantages
Despite leaving hair soft, some care is needed before leaving wearing the cap. Know what they are!
Benefits
- More hydration: Hairstylist says that the heat produced by the thermal cap causes the products applied to the hair to penetrate and be absorbed faster by the hair fiber, bringing to the hair the expected result.
Disadvantages
- Risk of burn: Because it is a product that produces heat, Sandra warns that it is necessary to be aware of the risk of burning the hair and even the head.
- Drying: In addition to the risk of burns, care must be taken that the product does not have the opposite effect, as if used improperly, excessive heat can cause water loss and further dry the wires.
Stay tuned to enjoy only the benefits of the cap!
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Thermal Cap Types
You can choose the electric thermal cap or the simple model with Styrofoam balls. Know the two alternatives and choose yours!
1. Electric thermal cap
The electric thermal cap is the solution for dry, brittle, oily hair that is abused by everyday pollution. Generally, it has a coiled resistance that emanates activating ions from the bloodstream, strengthening the hair root, eliminating dandruff, reducing hair loss, and dilating pores allowing absorption of the applied product.
"It's an efficient product you can have at home to boost the hydration you're going to do, but I would point out the most thermal cap for those cheap products you find at the drugstore." ? Carol Kyoko
2. Styrofoam metallized thermal cap
This is the simplest and most traditional but no less efficient thermal cap model. It is ideal for activating heat and maintaining the highest temperature. Laminated paper together with Styrofoam balls are responsible for intensifying the temperature increase.
? This cap drowns out super well and gives a superlegal effect. Some are Styrofoam plastic, some are Styrofoam aluminum, but do two have the same effect? ? Julia Doorman Queen Hair
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Common questions
1. Is there any difference between the Styrofoam and aluminum thermal caps?
According to Sandra Zapalá, both caps have the same purpose: to isolate the temperature in the hair.
2. How long can the thermal cap stay on the head?
In the case of the electric thermal cap, it should be between 5 and 10 minutes maximum to avoid burns, and it is important to use a plastic cap together to avoid direct contact with the wires.
Sandra gives the hint to anyone who wants to let the products work longer: "prefer the Styrofoam aluminum cap, it holds the heat without heating the wires and you can leave it for up to 20 minutes," advises the hairstylist.
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3. Can a warm towel replace the thermal cap?
The good news is that if you don't have a thermal cap, you can replace it with a warm towel. "Today the products are more modern and can enter the hair fiber without the use of thermal cap," says Sandra.
The hairstylist teaches a precious technique called hot wrapping that extends and enhances the benefits of hydration. It is done as follows: wash your hair normally, remove excess water from the strands and pass the chosen moisturizer. Then moisten a towel with warm water, wrap it in your hair and allow 5 to 10 minutes. Did you like it?
4. Is the thermal cap suitable for all hair types?
Yes, the important thing is to choose the appropriate mask for your type of wire.
5. What types of products can be worn with the cap?
According to Sandra Zapalá, when choosing the hydration mask, it is necessary to check first if it needs a thermal cap to be activated.
6. What is the correct way to use the thermal cap?
Here's the pro's tip for the best thermal cap: wash your hair normally and wipe off excess water before applying the mask. It is essential to put a plastic cap to protect from direct contact with the wire and let it act for a maximum of 10 minutes.
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How to use a Thermal Hair Cap (May 2024)
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