You may have noticed that anti-metal detox hair care produts have started to become a pretty big thing within the hairdressing and haircare industry, They're relatively new to the hairdressing world so we're going to explain what anti-metal detox shampoos are, when you should be using them and why you should be using them.

What Is Anti-Metal Detox Shampoo?

Anti-Metal Detox Shampoo is a specialised type of shampoo that has been designed specifically to remove heavy metals and mineral deposits that can build up within the hair and scap over time. These are metals such as copper, iron and lead. They can often accumulate in the hair over time, usually due to encironmental exposure and the user of hard water when washing your hair. 

Unlike your daily shampoos that focus on removing dirt, oils and product build up in the hair, anti-metal detox shampoos aim to target those metals and minerals in the hair that can cause damage to the stucture of the hair and negatively impact the way your hair looks and it's health. 

How Do Metals Accumulate In Hair?

The most common reason for metals accumulating in the hair is hard water. Hard water contains high levels of disolved minerals including calcium, magnesium and metals ions such as copper and iron. 

When you wash your hair with hard water, these metals and minerals can bind to your hair strands, especially if your hair is porus, such as from bleaching. 

Environmenal Exposure is also another big factor when it comes to the buildup of metals and minerals in the hair. Pollution is a major contributor to metal build up especially in urban environments exposing it to metals such as lead and mercury. 

Swimming in chlorinated water is one that many of us will already know can cause issues within the hair but something that many of us don't think about is that pools and seawater can contain high levels of metals like copper and chlorine which can often cause discoloration and damage to the hair. 

Lastly, We have hair dtreatments. This shouldn't come as a suprise to many of us as how often do we check what ingredients are really in the hair products we're using? Many of us though will have services performed on our hair such as bleaching, colouring, straightening treatments, these can all make the hair more porus which incrases the chance of the hair absorbing metals from the water and the environment, as well as any metals and minerals that may be in the products used during the serivice itself. 

Why Is Metal Build Up A Problem In Hair?

1. Dullness and Discoloration

Metal buildup within the hair can often cause hair to appear dull and lifeless. Copper and Iron in particular can oxidize and lead to discoloration, often leaving your blonde or lightly coloured hair with a greenish or even orange tone. 

2. Damaged Hair

Metal Ions within the hair can interact with the hair's protein struction which can lead to weakend bonds within the hair causing it to become brittle which then leads to breakage, split ends and frizzy hair. 

3. Poor Results With Hair Treatments

If your hair has a build up of metals, they can often interfere with hair treatments such as colouring, perming, chemical straightening. The presence of metals within the hair can also cause uneven colour absorbtion when processing, leading to uneven colour. 

In worse cases, the metals in the hair can even react during a chemical service being performed. 

How Do Anti-Metal Detox Shampoos Work?

1. Chelating Agents

Chelating agents are key components in anti-metal detox shampoos. These are incredients such as EDTA (ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid). 

These agents bind to metal ions within the hair forming stable complexes that enable them to be easily rinsed and washed away. 

2. Antioxidants

Some anti-metal detox hampoos include antioxidants such as vitamin C or citric acid. These ingredients help to neutralize free radicals that are generated by metal oxidation, Protecting the hair from further damage.

3. Deep Cleansing Ingredients

Anti-Metal shampoos often contain surfactants that provide a deep cleanse, removing the build up of metals within the hair but also removing dirt, oil and product build up. 

Benefits of Using Anti-Metal Detox Shampoo

Using Anti-Metal Detox Shampoo comes with numerous benefits that include improving the health of your hair and the appearance of your hair. 

1. Removing Metal Deposits

Anti-Metal Detox Shampoo is an effective way of removing metal deposits within the hair, leaving your hair cleaner and healthier. 

2. Improve The Texture & Shine of The Hair

By removing the impurities within the hair, Anti-Metal detox shampoos can often help to restore the hair's natural softeness, smoothness, and shine. 

3. Enhanced Colour Treatments

By using a Metal-Detox Shampoo, You're allowing the hair to absorb colour more easily, Preventing uneven colouring and possible discolouration fom metal interactions that can happen during the colouring process. 

4. Soothes The Scalp

Using Anti-Metal Detox Shampoos can help soothe the scalp and alleviate irritation that can be caused by metal builldup, promoting a healthier scalp environment. 

Who Should Use Anti-Metal Detox Shampoo?

Using Anti-Metal Detox Shampoo comes with numerous benefits that include improving the health of your hair and the appearance of your hair. 

1. People Living in Hard Water Areas

If you're living in a hard water area, you're more likely to experience metal build up within your hair. 

A few simple ways to tell if you have hard water would be to look for mineral build up around your taps, sink, showers. Hard water can leave a white, chalky residue. 

You can often also feel it on clothes, Hard water can leave mineral stains or make your clothes feel rough and stiff. 

Hard water can also cause low water pressure as mineral buildup eventually reduces the diameter of pipes. 

Alternatively, If you want to check if you have hard water in your area, You can check on the Aqua Cure UK Hard Water Map

2. Swimmers

If you're a regular swimmer, especially in chlorinated pools, You can benefit from using Anti-Metal Detox shampoo and counteract the effects of copper and chlorine. 

3. People With Chemically Treated Hair

If you regularly colour, bleach or chemically straighten your hair, You could benefit from using an Anti-Metal Detox Shampoo. It will give you better results when chemical services are performed and they can help minimize damage.

4. People With Discoloured or Damaged Hair

If you're finding that you're hair is looking dull or discoloured, this could be because of metal buildup within the hair. Using an Anti-Metal Detox Shampoo might just be the solution for you. 

5. People Exxposed To Pollution

If you live in quite an urbanised area, It's understandable that you're going to be subject to a lot of pollution. Particularly in parts of England like Birmingh. 

If you do live in an urbanised area, You may find using a detox shampoo particularly useful. 

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