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Is shaving permanent harmful to hair?

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Frida Halvardsson

December 14, 2021

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Absolutely - any permanent risks significantly damaging the hair. If it is done with slightly milder products and by people who are skilled, the result will of course be better, but still - not good for the hair.

Shaving permanent hair

Shaving permanent hair involves using chemicals to permanently straighten curly or wavy hair. The treatment can take several hours and the result usually lasts for several months, depending on hair growth and maintenance. It is important to go to a professional hairdresser to minimize the risk of damage to the hair.

What is a shaving permanent?

A shaving permanent is a hair treatment that transforms curly or wavy hair into straight by breaking and reshaping the structures of the hairs using chemical solutions. The treatment uses a reducing fluid to break up the bonds in the hair, followed by an oxidizing agent, often hydrogen peroxide, to fix the new straight look. It is important that the hair is healthy before treatment to avoid damage.The hairs are made up of a variety of helical molecules that are amino acids. These sit two and two together, just like a spiral staircase and at the center of each step sits a sulfur atom. With a very potent reducing fluid, we can break up all these bonds and then pull in both of the helical molecules. We pull until the hair becomes completely straight and then we add a very strong oxidizing agent, often hydrogen peroxide. This means that all the “steps” are built back together solid with another amino acid on the other side. The oxidizing agent also makes the stair step strong and now the ladder resembles an ordinary straight ladder that is very long. The hair has now become straight and is fixed in this look. Then we heat off all the liquid and - voilá - the shaving permanent is ready - nail-straightened hair.

Is it dangerous to shave permanent hair?

Does shaving permanently sound good for hair? Of course not and if we wear the hydrogen peroxide a little too long, the hair is happy to fall off. Of course, far more hairs will break than usual. However, if you want to shave permanent hair, the hair roots do quite well during this process. That is, the hair follicles do not come into contact with the liquid and do not become broken. Waiting for the person who made one shaving permanent in the hair only 3-4 years all the new fine hair will appear again. The risk of damaging the hair follicles is less when the permanent is performed by professionals. It is important to protect the scalp with oil, grease and maybe plastic if possible. But sometimes it happens that the liquid gets to the skin and thus flows down to the hair follicle. With the greatest certainty, no more hairs will grow there any more time. The more carelessness, the more damage to the growth of new hair. There are examples of severe damage to the skin and hair after people tried shaving at home and were not able to or understand the risks.PRP helps hair straighteners produce a better quality hair. The treatment involves injecting plasma with growth factors from your own blood into the scalp, which stimulates the hair follicles and prevents hair loss. here you can see more of our before and after photos from PRP. A more permanent solution we offer is hair transplantation.

What are the advantages of shaving permanent compared to other hair treatments?

Shaving Permanent offers long-lasting straightness and reduces the need for daily styling, unlike temporary methods such as straighteners or chemical straighteners that require repeated application.

Can shaving permanent be used on all hair types?

Shaving permanent can be used on most hair types, but it is especially effective on thick and curly hair. Some hair types, such as very damaged or chemically treated hair, may be more sensitive to shaving permanent. It is important to do a consultation with a professional to ensure that shaving permanent is suitable and safe for your particular hair.