Hair rebonding, or chemical straightening, involves changing the natural structure of your hair and can be a great, long-lasting option to achieve the straight hair you always wanted.[1] If you’ve recently rebonded your hair, you may be wondering how to keep it looking as shiny and straight as possible. Or, perhaps you’ve noticed some breakage or dryness that you want to reduce. Post-rebonding treatment is definitely important for getting the best results and maintaining your hair’s health, so we’ve compiled a list of ways you can care for your rebonded hair.

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Use sulfate-free shampoo.

  1. Sulfate-free shampoos may help your hair retain moisture and softness. Many shampoos contain sulfates, which are good cleaning agents that help remove dirt and grime. However, they can also dry your hair out and make it rougher because they strip natural oils away.[4]
    • Besides sulfate-free shampoos, there are also other special shampoos designed for straightened or treated hair. For example, some shampoos contain additional vitamins or strengthening ingredients like keratin.
    • You can also use a cleansing conditioner, which is more gentle and won't strip all of the natural oils from your hair.[5]
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Regularly condition your hair.

  1. Conditioners provide extra moisture and protection for your hair. They improve hair shine and volume, and minimize frizziness and tangling.[6] Instant conditioners that are applied immediately after shampooing can be used each time you shower. Deep conditioners like hair masks are more concentrated and left on longer. [7] They can be used more or less frequently depending on your hair’s health--you can first try to aim for once a week, and adjust as needed. You can both purchase conditioners and make your own at home.
    • If you are purchasing a conditioner product, make sure to take your hair type into account and carefully read the instructions.
    • Types of deep conditioning treatments you can make at home include hair masks and oils. Many use easily accessible kitchen ingredients, like honey and eggs, that you simply leave in and then rinse off.
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Avoid further heat styling.

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Take lukewarm or cold showers.

  1. Showering with hotter water tends to dry your hair out more. This is because the heat damages your hair cuticles, like with heat styling. This causes your hair to be more brittle.[14]
    • By showering with colder water, you can help your hair retain as much moisture as possible.
    • If you prefer to take hot showers, you can try to reduce the amount of damage by limiting the time you spend under very hot water.
    • In addition to showering with colder water or limiting your hot water use, consider waiting longer between showers.

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Michael Van den Abbeel
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This article was co-authored by Michael Van den Abbeel. Michael Van den Abbeel is a Professional Hair Stylist and the Owner of Mosaic Hair Studio and Blowout Bar in Orlando, Florida. He has been cutting, styling, and coloring hair for over 17 years. Michael loves showing his clients how to wash and wear their hair easily and effortlessly. Mosaic Hair Studio and Blowout Bar is recognized as a Diamond Top Tier level Wella salon. This article has been viewed 20,630 times.
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