Considered as the most detrimental of all hair treatments, re-bonding is the name given to a process by which chemical bonds in hair are broken. These are then rearranged and bonded again. It gives permanent results and uses highly strong chemicals that are extremely harmful for delicate hair strands.
How it works
During the treatment of re-bonding, a lotion is applied that helps perm hair. It also softens them and breaks down their bonds. After that, hair is rinsed off thoroughly. An electrically powered styling device is used to straighten hair with a rod. Finally, a neutralizer is applied which helps stabilize hair and reset broken bonds again.
The drawbacks of this process are:
Hair loss
After hair is treated during re-bonding, the hair shaft becomes weaker and easily breakable. These are chemically treated which makes them lose strength and flexibility. So, the final consequence is nothing but hair loss. It cannot be undone since re-bonding is irreversible.
Dryness
Mostly as a result of using lotions for hair straightening, there is a sever brittleness that makes it difficult to manage and style. The tenacity of hair is totally lost. Although it gives softer hair but it uses highly toxic substances that are too harmful to be used.
After-care
Re-bonding needs increased after-care once hair is treated with this cruel process. You often have to rush to your hair stylist to manage the problem for you. This means another treatment; more products; extra applications of lotions, styling gels, spray or dyes etc. These are all not so friendly, especially, when used heavily. As the saying goes, "excess of everything is bad". This is especially true of hair treatments.
Treated hair need frequent touch-ups as well as blow dry. Everyone is aware of the fact that intense heat is damaging to fragile hair shaft. The more it is blow dried; the higher is the level of damage. Those who don't want their hair treated to be this ruthless way can't get away with all these harmful managing techniques. There is no alternate. You have to get hair managed and styled the risky way.
Another problem for such hair is related to conditioning.
Newly grown hair
A dilemma of re-bonding is when new hairs are grown, these are not straight. You have to get the treatment for those hairs again. So, the cycle goes on and the damage increases after every session.
Diseased hair
Never think of getting any hair treatment in case of a disease of scalp, a fungal infection or other problems. It will trigger the illness to a greater extent.
A solution
For those who are still dying to get straight hair, should use a simple good quality straightening device before going to a special party. It is on temporary basis and does not pose as many threats to the health of hair as permanent re-bonding. It uses only heat and no harsh chemicals. However, doing it regularly must be avoided.
With so many disadvantages of hair re-bonding who would take the risk. It is better to avoid this. How long will you fight with nature?
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