Hair Rebonding: One-Stop Solution To Unmanageable Hair

When you have unmanageable and frizzy hair, it becomes a task to tame them and get them in the style you want. Getting your hair in place is havoc, especially when you are late for a party or want to pull off a sleek hair look for an office meeting. Now what to do about it? There are ways wherein you can get your hair in a smooth and shiny form; it is the magical process of hair rebonding. This process involves chemically breaking the natural bond of the hair and rearranging them to make them look sleek and straight. Let us look in detail at the types, procedures, side effects etc., of the process. 

Types:

There are different types of rebonding treatments available and you can choose the one that is the best for your hair type. A few of them are listed below:

1. Normal Rebonding: 

Flattening out the rough hair and making them look sleek with chemical treatments. This process of hair rebonding is also referred to as chemical straightening. High heat and additional chemicals are used to make the hair look sleek and straight. 

2.Volume Rebonding

If you have less voluminous and thin hair but still want sleek and smooth hair, then you can go with volume rebounding. In this process, along with rebonding, some part of the hair is curled to give the hair a bouncy look. 

3.Soft Rebonding

With comparatively less use of heat and harmful chemicals, this type of hair rebonding is used when people don’t want to completely lose the natural hair texture but still want some smoothness and shine in the hair. 

Procedure: 

The process of hair rebonding is a lengthy and time taking process. Hair stylists follow a more or less similar products and procedures for rebonding. The steps of the process are listed below: 

• The hair is washed thoroughly to remove any kind of product, dust, dirt etc., from the hair to make it ready for the procedure. 
• After drying completely, the hair is divided into sections, and each section is coated with a generous layer of relaxant, which helps break the hair’s natural bonds. A board is attached to each section of the hair to make sure that the hair is straight throughout the process. 
• After leaving the relaxant in the hair for some time, keratin lotion is applied to the hair to make them smooth. The hair is then washed properly. 
• A neutralizer is applied to the hair to make sure that the new hair bond that is formed is locked in its new shape. Following this procedure, the hair is steamed, washed and rinsed thoroughly. 
• A final straightening and blowdrying is done to style the hair.

Disadvantages:

• Risk Of Hair Fall/Loss

The entire process of hair rebonding is based on putting chemicals artificial relaxants and smoothening creams to the hair. This might lead to damage to the hair follicles and roots. It might even lead to hair breakage and hair fallout in the long run. 

• Excessive Heat And Chemical Exposure

Making the hair smooth and luscious requires the use of harsh and excessive chemicals along with exposure to high heat levels. Along with hair fall problems, the chemicals may lead to allergic reactions. 

• Post-Procedure Care

Even after getting the rebonding procedure done, the post-hair care routine is also very rigorous. Special shampoo, conditioner and hair masks are required to maintain the results. 

• Costly Procedure

You have to pay a cost to get perfectly smooth and straight hair. The cost might be a little extravagant at times. The hair rebonding procedure can cost you anywhere between Rs.2000 to Rs.6000, depending on the length of the hair and the quality of products used in the process. 

Home Remedies:

If you don’t want to use chemicals and excessive heat on your hair, then there are some home remedies and temporary solutions to get smooth hair as you get after chemical hair rebonding. These might not be as long-lasting as chemical procedures, but they can be effective and can save your hair from excessive heat and chemical damage. 

• Egg and Olive Oil

Rich in protein, egg is a good ingredient for hair strengthening. Combining it with a natural conditioner, olive oil can be of great benefit to your hair. Mix the ingredients together, apply to the hair, keep it for an hour and wash with shampoo. You will get smooth, frizz-free hair, just as you expect after professional hair rebonding treatment. 

• Aloe Vera Mask. 

Mix aloe vera with regular hair oil and let it sit in your hair for half an hour. For extra results, you can heat the hair oil and then mix it with aloe vera gel. This hair mask will leave your hair shiny and smooth if you apply this mask at least once a week and give you results as good as chemical hair rebonding. 

• Banana And Papaya 

The combination of these two ingredients in equal quantities can give you luscious and thick hair similar to after chemical hair rebonding procedure. Apply the hair mask for 40-45 minutes and wash it with a mild shampoo to get good results 

• Fermented Rice Water Treatment

Used by ancient Chinese women for long and smooth hair, this treatment is very effective if used regularly. To prepare this magical hair mask, thoroughly clean a cup of rice and then soak it in water overnight to ferment it. You can use it as a conditioner after shampooing. 

End Note

To permanently get rid of the unwanted frizz and rough hair texture, hair rebonding is the most apt procedure. After weighing all the pros and cons, you can make an informed decision about signing up for the procedure.