If you have been using hard water to rinse and clean your hair, chances are your hair strands are not in their best shape. Minerals like chlorine and rust may accumulate in your hair over time. Continuous use of hard water may leave your hair frizzy, dry, coarse, and unmanageable.
This condition occurs due to excessive product build-up, which is difficult to clean with hard water. The excess build-up can add a brassy hue to your tresses. Malibu hair treatment can help remove the excess build-up in the hair caused by hard water.
What is Malibu hair treatment?
Usually, it is best to perform Malibu hair treatment at the salon. However, you can also do the treatment at home with some quality at-home products. In any case, your hair stylist can provide the most effective Malibu hair treatment.
The kit for Malibu hair treatment contains fine granules called crystal gel. You need to blend these granules with water and rub gently into the hair. Your hair stylists may allow the mixture to work for at least 40 minutes under a hair dryer. However, the processing time may vary depending on the condition of your hair.
Malibu hair treatment works by removing the excess product particles attached to your hair strands as a result of exposure to chlorine, hard water, and water softeners. Hard water primarily contains iron and calcium particles that add a brassy or coppery hue to your lighter hair.
Copper and chlorine particles may attach to your hair if you are a regular swimmer or continuously using the swimming pool. Copper adds a greenish cast to your lighter hair strands. Malibu hair treatment helps by eliminating the materials effectively thereby ensuring better hair. It is an efficient method to prepare your damaged hair strands for color, relaxers, and perms.
Product accumulation causes your hair strands and scalp to absorb impurities and minerals. This saturation leaves no space for hair color or perms to soak into the hair. An application of Malibu hair treatment before coloring, relaxing, or hair perming helps in eliminating excess mineral build up. The process removes any foreign matter or product build-up from the hair strands leaving them natural and fresh.
How to do Malibu hair treatment at home?
Malibu hair treatment works by counteracting the adverse effects of mineral deposits and hard water. The antioxidants present in the treatment products prevent further accumulation of minerals like copper, iron, calcium, and magnesium. You can try Malibu hair treatment at home to make your hair look healthy and natural by the following steps:
- First, prepare a thick paste by adding sufficient amount of water to the two packets of instant lemonade. However, the amount of lemonade applied may vary by the length of your hair.
- Thoroughly rinse your hair. Gradually apply the lemonade mixture along with the conditioner. Wait for some time and let the elements work.
- Put on a shower cap or wrap a towel to cover your hair. Allow the elements to work. Remove the shower cap or towel after 15 minutes.
- Wash your hair with a mild shampoo suitable for your hair type. You can repeat the treatment once every month or as required.
Since you do not take any professional guidance in the whole process of DIY Malibu hair treatment, you will obviously have some questions in your mind. Here is a list of frequently asked questions, which can be helpful for you.
How soon can you colour your hair after first session of Malibu hair treatment?
Well the answer to this depends upon many factors such as the hair colour you want to use, the quality and length of your hair, etc… However, professionals advise you to wait minimum for a week as the seven days post the Malibu treatment are very crucial. If you apply colour immediately after the treatment it can severely damage your hair and can even lead to scalp infections. While doing it post a week will give you better hair colour results that will last long.
How much time should be maintained between two Malibu hair treatment sessions?
Professional hair stylist advice to get Malibu hair treatment every nine weeks especially if you have coloured hair. However, in the case of DIY Malibu hair treatment you need to follow the instructions mentioned on the pack of products given in DIY kit. If confusion arises its best to consult a hairstylist.
Can I do Malibu hair treatment if I am a swimmer?
Yes, you can! However, do it only under professional guidance and never forget to wash your hair with the special Malibu swimmer shampoo after every swimming session.
How much will Malibu hair treatment cost me?
The cost of the treatment completely depends upon the salon you choose, the hair products used and the country you live. Roughly a Malibu hair treatment can cost you anywhere between $ 35 – $ 350 and in case of a DIY treatment it will cost you not more than $ 40-$ 100. Also do not forget you also have to spend on after care products which can cost more $20-$50 depending upon the product and brand.
