Reconstructors: What is it all about!!

[JuicesN'Berries]

Hello Everyone, I just wanted to obtain some information on Reconstructors. What are they and what do they do? Thanks in Advance.

 

[NeeSee]

I'll explain the best way that I can. Our is made mostly of protein. Healthy hair as a perfect balance of moisture and protein. Reconstructors give hair strenght my enforcing it with protein. They also help curb damage and breaking. They can also help prevent damage as well.

 

[PuffyBrown]

bumping for more chatting about reconstructors...with changes regarding haircare like a "fresh start" on reconstructor knowledge.

 

[gn1g]

Good question. Reconstructors repair the hair strands rebuilding different levels of the strands. The strand consist of 3 basic levels, the outer level that we see first is the cuticle, followed by the cortex and the inner most is the medulla. Someone correct me if I am wrong.

Perms, color, chemicals and even free agents in the atmosphere have a part in ravishing our hair therefore we use reconstructors to repair our hair. So the trick is finding a product that will provide our hair what it needs.

 

[Nonie]

#Reconstructors, which make the hair stronger and are generally protein-based. These are for you if you have chemically damaged hair (i.e. from a perm or colour) or breaking or weak hair. They are often a combination of protein and moisture, as pure protein treatments used incorrectly can leave the hair brittle. After using this type of treatment don't expect your hair to feel great as they work internally and you may still need a conditioner to make your hair feel smooth. They are most often found at the salon and used during chemical processes. Don't use protein-based treatments within a week either side of a colour as they can cause colour to fade or not 'take' properly in some instances.

That's the definition I got years back from http://cleo.ninemsn.com.au/cleo/hair/hairschool/default.asp but couldn't find the actual article now.