Owners of straight hair often want to have beautiful curls. But not everyone is ready to spend a lot of time on daily styling. Therefore, for such busy ladies, there is vertical chemistry. How safe and effective is it for curls?
What is this
Vertical chemistry is a method of long-term curling, which is done on vertical curlers using a special chemical composition. Under its influence, the cuticle opens, due to which the strands take the form of a curl.
Then the master applies a fixative, which fixes the result. Curls retain their shape for 3 to 6 months. The composition is selected individually, depending on the type and condition of the hair. Experts are trying to use soft gentle compositions so as not to damage their structure.
Benefits of the procedure
Vertical chemistry has a number of advantages due to which it is popular among the beautiful half of humanity:
- beautiful curls that look natural and neat;
- no need to do daily hair styling;
- vertical curls beautifully frame the face;
- pretty persistent effect;
- curls become moreobedient;
- hair looks more voluminous;
- hair needs to be washed less often;
- can be done on strands of any length.
It is best to do vertical chemistry with a qualified master who can choose the composition based on the diagnosis of your hair.
Flaws of the procedure
Despite the listed advantages, vertical chemistry affects the structure of the hair, even if the master uses a very gentle composition. Therefore, due to long-term perms, your curls can become dry and brittle. Therefore, after the procedure, be sure to include nourishing and moisturizing masks and balms in your hair care.
Contraindications for this service
Due to the fact that a chemical composition is used to create vertical chemistry on the hair, there are contraindications to this procedure. Do not do this service:
- women during pregnancy and lactation;
- if you are taking strong hormonal drugs;
- people who are allergic to the formulation or any of its ingredients;
- if you have damaged and thinned curls;
- those who have recently had coloring, because some compounds can change the color of the hair;
- if the hair is dyed with natural dye - henna or basma.
Also, the master must determine the structure of your hair. This is easy to do: you need to wind a dry small strand onto a bobbin and hold it for 15 minutes. If the strand remains slightly curly, then you canmake a perm.
Varieties of curlers
The way the curls turn out depends on the curlers you choose. For this procedure, special stick-shaped devices are used, they are:
- cylindrical;
- curved;
- conical.
If you want your curls to look as natural as possible, choose tapered bobbins. The choice of curlers also depends on what type of hair you have:
- if your hair is long and hard, then curlers with a large diameter will suit you;
- medium diameter is ideal for medium thick hair;
- Small diameter curlers are chosen for thin and short hair.
The smaller the diameter of the bobbin, the more elastic and fine the curl is. The master can use curlers of the same size or combine them. As a result, you can get a hairstyle with beautiful curly curls.
How to match the curl to the shape of the face
In magazines, you can easily find photos with vertical chemistry on hair of different lengths. Curls that are selected in accordance with the features of your face look especially impressive. If the face is oval or round, elastic curls will do.
Soft curls will look beautiful on girls with a triangular face shape. If it looks more like a rectangle or square, you'd better choose soft curls that will beautifully frame the face, which allows you to correct some of the angularity of the lines.
Features of chemistry for short hair
This perm can be done on strands of any length, except for those haircuts that do not cover the earlobe. Vertical chemistry for short hair will add femininity or enthusiasm to your look, depending on the diameter of the curls. This styling method is suitable for owners of a classic or bob-car.
But if you have an asymmetrical haircut, then professionals do not recommend doing a vertical curl. Except for the option when it is combined with oblique bangs. For short hair, you need to choose curlers with a small or small diameter.
Curling features for medium length hair
This length is considered universal, any curls look good on it. Vertical chemistry on medium hair allows you to update the image, while maintaining the length of the curls. They look especially beautiful on multi-stage haircuts or an elongated bob.
You can make vertical chemistry with spiral curlers. They add volume, make the hairstyle more refined and sophisticated. At the same time, the curls look natural, without any creases.
Curling for long hair
Long hair is hard enough to curl. But the result is impressive. Vertical chemistry for long hair can take a lot of time, because they are curled in thin strands. You can only process the bottom part in this way, or you can docascading haircut to simplify the process.
But it should be borne in mind that vertical chemistry for long hair is not as resistant as for curls of a different length. Because under their own weight, the curls quickly straighten out. To work with long hair, large-diameter curlers are most often chosen to get a beautiful smooth curl.
How to make a vertical curl
Vertical chemistry can be done at home, although, of course, it is better to turn to a qualified master. But if you are sure that you can correctly perform it yourself, then you should proceed with the procedure by preparing the necessary components:
- set of bobbins;
- professional hair curlers;
- gloves and plastic cap.
Before you start the procedure, you need to do an allergy test. If no allergic reaction followed, then you can proceed with the curling process.
- First, wash your hair and towel dry your hair.
- Apply a rich cream to the skin along the entire hairline.
- Divide your hair into equal strands and apply a special lotion to each.
- Then the process of winding the strands onto bobbins begins. Curling should start from the back of the head. With the vertical method, the strands are wound starting from the roots.
- Then apply the chemical composition, put a plastic cap on your head and keep it for the indicated amount of time.
- Then apply a fixing composition that must be kept on the hair for 5 minutesand rinse with water without using shampoo.
- After all the manipulations, remove the bobbin and dry the curls without combing them.
The most important thing in the vertical curling procedure is the quality of the composition used. Because if it is too aggressive, then you can greatly ruin the structure of your hair. Therefore, you do not need to save on perm products and it is better to choose products with a gentle effect.
Cost of procedure
This procedure is quite laborious and may take several hours. The cost of a perm depends on the length and thickness of the hair, as well as on the composition used and the qualifications of the master. Therefore, the cost can vary from 3,000 to 5,000 rubles or more.
Of course, you can save a lot if you do your own perms at home. But professional products will also be expensive, but you should not save on perm hair, because not only their appearance, but also their structure depends on it.
Hair care after vertical curling
This procedure is quite laborious and may take several hours. The cost of a perm depends on the length and thickness of the hair, as well as on the composition used and the qualifications of the master. Therefore, the price can vary from 3,000 to 5,000 rubles or more.
Of course, you can spend less if you do your own perms at home. But professional products will also be expensive, but permhair is not worth saving, because not only their appearance, but also the structure depends on it.
Hair care after vertical curling
Any kind of perm, especially if it was done with the help of aggressive compounds, damages the hair structure. Therefore, curls need regular and thorough care if you want them to look beautiful and neat.
To make the effect of vertical chemistry more persistent, you do not need to wash your hair for 3 days after the procedure and no styling. Also be sure to include conditioner, moisturizing and nourishing balms and masks in hair care. To restore the hair structure, you must follow the following recommendations:
- after washing the head, the hair must be gently blotted with a towel;
- comb them with a wide-toothed comb after they are completely dry;
- if you decide to use a hair dryer, then use a diffuser attachment;
- if you plan to tone curls, use natural dyes for this.
Also, after a vertical perm, you should not do the following:
- go to bed with a wet head;
- air dry curls;
- bouffant;
- use hairspray to fix hair;
- do color earlier than 3 weeks after perming.
If you follow these recommendations, the result of vertical waving will be more resistant. Those who have triedthis procedure, they note that the result is good, but due to the compositions, the hair becomes more dry, and the ends split. Well, the owners of long curls note that the effect is not very persistent.
Vertical Chemistry is a great option for those looking to update their look or haircut. You can look gentle and romantic by choosing large soft curls, or become bold and perky thanks to small elastic curls. But you need to understand that after a perm, your hair needs care so that the effect is more durable, and the hairstyle looks beautiful and neat.
