Do you love having the hair always in order, smooth, disciplined and styled? Then today we will reveal you a precious ally which you will no longer be able to do without: i liquid crystals. You will be able to say goodbye forever to frizz and feel free to make any hairstyle, with the certainty of having healthy, shiny hair… fabulous!
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What are liquid crystals?
If we wanted to give one scientific explanation at the end liquid crystals, we would say that they are an intermediate state of matter between that of a crystalline solid and that of a liquid.
I liquid crystals for cosmetic purposes instead, they come up with a oily texture which is deposited on the hair fibers, improving their appearance. Basically, i liquid crystals, unlike other products, do not enter the hair structure, but they remain on the surface for polishing and smoothing the fibers.
I liquid crystals had literally depopulated a few years ago, only to disappear from the panorama of hair products as filled with silcones and other unnatural ingredients. To date, given the growing interest in formulations silicon-free, liquid crystals are back on the market with a completely renewed formula. Those for sale now are made with natural ingredients and, in some cases, even biological.
Their role? As the word "crystals" suggests, these post-shampoo products do shine hair: let's not talk about glitter or other magical effects, let's see how they work.
How do liquid crystals work on hair?
Whether you have straight, wavy or curly hair you can decide to use the liquid crystals to combat frizz e prolong styling maybe done by the hairdresser. If you decide to dedicate yourself to styling your hair directly at home, i liquid crystals they will help you so that your hair does not become unmanageable in case rain, wind or humidity.
The action of liquid crystals on the hair is primarily disciplining and then conditioning and beautifying: thanks to their ability to deposit over the entire length of the hair shaft, they are able to eliminate frizz, seal split ends, make hair shiny and strong... proof of photo shooting!
Liquid crystals: how to apply them on hair
To understand how to apply the liquid crystals on the hair you have to follow the rule less is more, or proceed applying very small quantities at a time.
The liquid crystals on the market are sold with dispensers capable of releasing drops of product, suffice 3 or 4 drops if you have medium / short hair; for long hair, We advise you to do not go beyond 6 drops.
Furthermore, since i liquid crystals appear as an oily fluid, consider that the ideal is to apply the product on lengths and ends, avoiding the roots unless they are excessively dry and in need of hydration.
The best time to apply liquid crystals is right before drying with a hairdryer, when the hair is still wet, but pat dry with a towel to remove excess water.
If you have very dry hair, once you have finished styling, you can add a few more drops on the lengths and ends. Remember to dilute the product between your fingers before applying it and make movements from top to bottom.
One of the risks for liquid crystal users is get your hair greasy if you overdo it with the quantities and having to resort to shampoo again within a day due to very heavy hair.
How to choose liquid crystals for hair
There are a number of features to consider for choose the best liquid crystals and suitable for your hair type. Make sure that do not contain silicones, rather opt for linseed, wheat germ, vegetable oils and panthenol. In general, remember that oils being very nourishing, they are suitable for dry or very frizzy hair as happens with curly hair; among those mentioned, i flax seed they are the most suitable for those who have normal hair of medium-fine thickness.
Another factor to be evaluated is the presence or absence of perfume: there are those who prefer an intense smell to continue to be felt for hours after application and those who prefer subtle scents that disappear after a while. Liquid crystals in general, it is rare that they have a very strong scent, it is easier for them to have a light and volatile scent.
Finally, consider that by relying on quality products, you will have better results. There are so many products on the market, the choice must fall on what meets your personal taste.
Liquid crystals and hair straighteners: do they get along well?
If you are wondering if it is possible use liquid crystal before passing the plate straightening or curling iron, the answer is: no!
I liquid crystals as we said, they must be applied to damp hair before blow-drying and then possibly add some drops when the crease is finished. If after the hair dryer you already know you have to pass the plate, do not apply the liquid crystals immediately, but wait to finish ironing and then spread the product from the lengths to the ends. In this way you will also be able to make your hair super shiny and remove the dry effect that some plates leave.
The reason why you We do not recommend applying liquid crystals to hair before straightening or curling iron, is that the hair would be damp and in contact with strong heat it would be like you were frying them and instead of protecting them, they would be exposed to a greater risk of damage.
Our advice: in the days following the styling, you can renew the shine hair by applying a drop of liquid crystals.
History of liquid crystals
For the more curious, we want to dedicate a few lines to talk about the scientific history of liquid crystals. They were discovered in 1888 in Austria, drawing attention to them liquid-crystalline properties.
In practice, such substances do not pass directly from the liquid to the solid state, but under particular conditions they are capable of organize in intermediate phases (mesophases) which have characteristics of both the crystalline solid state and the liquid state. From this characteristic derives the term with which these compounds are indicated: liquid crystals.
The existence of these mesophases, precisely intermediate phases, is due to a certain organization that makes them molecules can take on passing from the orderly arrangement crystalline of the solid state to the random arrangement of the liquid state.
If we refer to the liquid crystals not used in cosmetics, we must emphasize that they are used to build everyday objects such as i LCD display.
