How heavy metals can make your colour dull & what to do about it
If you want your hair to look sexy every day, it is essential to consider that this does not only come down to your hairdresser's fabulous work. Having healthy hair is a HUGE step towards achieving that look you dream of.
And in this era of organics, wellness and conscious consumption being trendy topics, you have very likely heard of the damage exposure to heavy metals can cause to the human body; it's not fun!
And as no surprise, heavy metals in the water can penetrate your hair and cause some major problems! It can cause build up and make your hair look dull and feel dry.
If you have ever felt like your colour wasn't lasting very long, that might have something to deal with the metals that have penetrated your hair, preventing the colour from fully penetrating the hair shaft.
Below is an infographic of heavy metals concentration in the water across the globe:
But not to worry (or maybe just a little),
Here is how you to give your hair a Metal Detox
L’Oreal Professionel Metal Detox product range
Washing your hair with the right shampoo and conditioner at least twice a week is essential.
There are options of products that neutralise the metals in your hair, like the L'Oreal Metal Detox, which is "a 3-step procedure starting with a pre-treatment that neutralises metal before colour, balayage, and lightening services. In the next step, a sulphate-free, anti-metal cleansing shampoo helps detoxify the hair after the service. Lastly, a protecting care treatment (conditioner & mask) is done to prevent new particles from coming back", as explained by Shweta Sahni, Education Head, L'Oréal Professionnel, India, to Outlook India (click here to see the article).
And if you use styling tools, it is recommended that you use a heat protectant or products that contain heat protection.
References:
https://www.lorealprofessionnel.com/int/metal-detox
https://www.outlookindia.com/website/story/feature-did-you-know-there-is-metal-in-your-hair-experts-suggest-ways-to-take-care-of-it/392483