Demineralizing Treatment...who needs it?

[Qt girl]

I was just curious about KeraCare's Demineralizing wipes. Anyone use them? What exactly is it supposed to do? What other treatments are out there? Is it even necessary?

 

[HoneyDew]

I cannot see how I could fit wipes in personally, but I have to use shampoo that does the same thing.

I must use a chelating shampoo because the pipes in my house over time have deposited calcium or something in the water and it is NOT GOOD on my hair and skin. I don't live in a hard water area, but this started after I moved into my current home.

I use Kenra Clarifying because it is chelating or Redken Cleansing cream, because it is, as well.

 

[Qt girl]

Good to know. I have no idea how anyone knows that it's the water causing the problem unless it's a new house like in your case. thanks for the info.

 

[HoneyDew]

It has taken me a while and lots of heartache and trips to the dermatologist to find this out.

I stumbled on it actually because I noticed that after I used Kenra Clarifying, my hair would instantly improve. If I use some other clarifying, say Keracare, which is not chelating, my hair went back to misbehaving. That may be why Keracare has the wipes. Their clarifying does not have a chelating agent in it.

My facial cleanser is even chelating. My skin improved 100% and my hair is going very well.

I think some ladies get calcium buildup from no-lye relaxers, as well. These wipes can be used for that, too.

 

[zoya_j]

My stylist used this on my hair during my last relaxer and my hair just loves it. My hair is so bouncy and light. I workout daily and sweat alot in my scalp so my curls usually dont last. But since adding this step to my treatments, I can roll my hair up after airdrying and get curls for the next day. I really see a difference in my hair using this treatment and it's definitely a keeper for me.