Permanent perms or perms are an exciting procedure to renew your hairstyle. This procedure changes the structure of the hair through a chemical process, and the chemicals used can leave a strong odor on the hair that sometimes lasts for days or weeks. Fortunately, some hair rinses can lift the odor from your hair, and other products can mask it as the chemical smell gradually wears off. In no time, your hair will look beautiful and smell great!
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Method 1 of 2: Using Hair Products and Masks
Step 1. Rinse hair before you apply a neutralizer (neutralizer)
Ask your stylist to rinse your hair for 5 minutes. It's possible she'll use a clarifying shampoo to remove any residual silicone and chemicals before adding the neutralizer. This way, the hair is thoroughly cleaned before the neutralizer is applied so that any chemical residue left behind from the curling process can be removed.
Step 2. Wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo at home
By washing your hair with these products, you can reduce the smell of chemicals that enter your hair. This shampoo product can remove the remaining minerals, chlorine, and other chemicals that collect in each strand of hair.
- Once a week, wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo and rinse thoroughly.
- Continue treatment with conditioning. A leave-in conditioner or deep conditioner can lock in moisture, protect your curls, and leave hair smelling good.
- Curls or hair shape will actually return to its original shape if you wash your hair immediately after the curling procedure. Therefore, it's a good idea to wait for 2-3 days before washing your hair.
Step 3. Use a coconut oil hair mask
Coconut oil is usually available in supermarkets. This ingredient has a good conditioner content, and its sweet and fragrant aroma can mask the smell of chemical products from curling hair. Coconut oil also contains antimicrobial properties that can remove unpleasant odors from hair.
- Once a week, apply coconut oil to your hair using a comb after shampooing, then massage the oil into your scalp with your fingertips. After the oil is evenly distributed on the hair, wrap the hair with a towel and let it sit for 30 minutes. After that, wash your hair, apply conditioner, and rinse your hair thoroughly.
- There are a variety of hair care products and hair masks made from coconut oil that can clean your hair and reduce the chemical smell of curling products. Cleansing coconut oil removes dirt and product build-up, while curl defining cream helps define and maintain curls, leaving hair smelling good. Visit a beauty product store in your city to look for these products or ask a hair stylist for recommendations.
Step 4. Use an essential oil hair mask
The use of essential oils such as lavender and rose can give a sweet aroma to the hair. Visit a pharmacy, convenience store, or health food store to find an essential oil you like.
Use 8-10 drops of oil and mix it with 2 tablespoons of coconut oil or olive oil. Spread the mixture on the scalp. After that, cover your hair with a towel or shower cap and leave the oil on your hair and scalp overnight. Rinse hair in the morning using warm water
Method 2 of 2: Using a Rinse to Remove Smell
Step 1. Rinse hair with tomato juice
Tomato juice cleanses hair and balances its pH level thereby neutralizing strong chemical odors. You can use tomato juice sold in supermarkets, or you can manually squeeze the juice from tomatoes you have at home. If you have blonde hair, make sure you buy canned chopped (cubic) tomatoes as they can change hair color.
- When bathing, use enough tomato juice to rinse hair. Massage the juice into your hair and scalp using your fingertips. Let stand for 10-20 minutes, then rinse hair with warm water. Continue your treatment by washing your hair with a clarifying shampoo and conditioner. Rinse your hair again and dry it afterwards.
- Tomato juice can be used on the hair twice a week. However, keep in mind that tomato juice can lighten hair color over time.
- Tomatoes are also a good source of vitamin A, which makes hair stronger and healthier.
Step 2. Make the baking soda mixture
Like tomato juice, baking soda can neutralize and absorb unpleasant odors from your hair. Use the baking soda mixture on your hair once a week to balance your hair's pH level and remove chemical odors.
Mix baking soda with water in a 3:1 ratio. The amount of baking soda you need will depend on the length and thickness of your hair. Apply the mixture to damp hair, then cover your hair with a shower cap. Leave the mixture for 20-30 minutes before rinsing your hair
Step 3. Soak hair in lemon juice
The acidity of lemon juice can lift the smell of chemicals from the hair after the hair is permed. Using a lemon juice rinse won't leave any stains, so it's useful if you have light or blonde hair.
- Take some fresh lemons and squeeze the juice until it collects about 720 ml of juice (or enough to rinse all hair). Mix and massage the lemon juice on your hair and scalp for 20-30 minutes. Rinse hair with warm water. After that, wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo and conditioner.
- You can repeat this process for several days in a row if you still smell the chemical smell. Make sure you don't overuse this rinse as it can cause a stinging or stinging sensation on the scalp.
- Lemon juice can lighten hair color if used continuously.
Step 4. Make an apple cider vinegar rinse
Use apple cider vinegar on your hair to help clean and balance your hair's pH level so that chemical odors can be neutralized. The smell of vinegar is strong and unwelcome, but it will go away once your hair is dry.
- Mix 250 ml of water with 60 ml of apple cider vinegar. Pour the mixture into your hair after you wash your hair with a clarifying shampoo and follow up with conditioner. Massage the apple cider vinegar mixture into your hair and scalp, then rinse your hair after two minutes.
- You can use the apple cider vinegar rinse as often as you want, but it is recommended that you follow this procedure only once a week.
Tips
- Exercise! The sweat that comes out during exercise can lift the smell of chemicals from the hair. Head to the gym and work out to get your body sweating!
- Be patient. Although it takes a long time, the chemical smell will eventually fade and disappear.
