The effects of metal on hair

Does your hair often feel dry and coarse, and do color treatments turn out greenish or coppery? An excess of copper in your hair could be the cause. In this blog, we delve into the effects of metals in the hair and how you can reverse the effects. 

Low levels of metals are naturally found in all water sources. When water erodes metal pipes, it can become overloaded with metal particles such as copper. Every time you wash your hair, the metals can penetrate the hair fibers. 

The metals - especially copper - react with oxidative ingredients during technical treatments, leading to hair damage and inaccurate color results. 

A low amount of copper is needed in your hair, as it promotes hair growth. However, an excess of copper can have negative effects. These include:

• Discoloration: Hair discoloration is a common problem with hair that is frequently in contact with water containing metals. Blonde and light-colored hair can take on a green or copper hue due to the interaction of the metal ions with the hair. Of all the metals, copper is the biggest culprit of discoloration.

• Unreliable color result: The metals may not react well to color treatments or other chemical processes due to the mineral buildup. The result is that the color does not turn out as the hair professional and their client had in mind.

• Damage: Metals in water can damage the hair. It reacts with shampoos and other hair products, leaving a residue on the hair that can make the hair dry, brittle, and prone to breakage.

• Dullness: Metal in the hair can create a dull appearance, causing the hair to lose its natural shine.

• Styling problems: Hair that is exposed to metals in water can be harder to style. It may be more difficult to achieve the desired hairstyle. An example are curls that sag in a matter of minutes.

Why is it important to reduce metals in the hair? The metal particles, particularly copper, not only affect the color of the hair. They also make the hair more brittle. Brittle hair breaks easily, loses color faster, becomes dull, or gets a greenish glow. 

You can't rinse metals out of the hair. The Cleanse Mist is the latest innovation from the Keune lab. The professional metal-removing mist neutralizes the negative effect that metals can cause. Your hair gets a sparkling color, deep shine, and at the same time, it significantly reduces the risk of hair breakage. 

The ingredient that makes the Cleanse Mist so effective is Chelating Molecule. This molecule is small enough to penetrate the hair fiber and neutralize up to 86% copper. This prevents hair discoloration such as a greenish tint in blonde or light-colored hair. It also protects against hair breakage.

• Removes 86%* of copper in just one application

• Tone on tone color results 

• Prevents hair breakage

• Vegan and cruelty-free

*Instrumental test. Hair with copper accumulation treated with Cleanse Mist + technical procedure + After Color Shampoo

Improve the after-care in the salon and at home with the Revive Balm. Our latest ultra-strengthening leave-in balm is specially designed to repair hair damage and ensures superior color retention.

• Restores damaged hair up to 73%**

• Retains 95% of the color after 5 weeks**

• Weightless leave-in treatment

• Protects up to 230°C

• 90% natural ingredients

• Vegan & cruelty-free

1. Wash your hair with a Keune Care shampoo of your choice. Skip the conditioner or mask.

2. Pat your hair dry with a (microfiber) towel. 

3. Apply 2-3 pumps of the Revive Balm to the hair. Distribute the leave-in product through your hair, focusing on the lengths and ends. 

4. Style your hair as usual and immediately experience the results of the Revive Balm.

Has your hairdresser used the Cleanse Mist on your hair? Then use the Revive Balm for the first 4-6 washes and thereafter as needed.

Cleanse Mist and Revive Balm are a perfect power duo, but they are also great without each other. The Cleanse Mist is a technical product, specially designed for hair professionals. It ensures reliable color results and minimizes hair damage. This treatment is performed in the salon. 

Revive Balm is the superhero for your hair, ensuring long-lasting color results. Revive Balm is the superhero for your hair, ensuring long-lasting color results. It is specially developed to repair damaged hair. It makes your color look like you just came out of the salon. Available in two sizes: a professional 150 ml and a retail size of 50 ml.

Want to know more about the Cleanse Mist & Revive Balm? Go to your Keune hair professional for advice.