My boyfriend noticed my curls were pretty much gone one day! There are a couple of explanations for the so-called “rotten egg” odor and sulfur smelling water. Using a lemon juice rinse won’t stain your hair, so it is a particularly helpful rinse if you have light or blonde hair. I dont smell it when it is dry. If you have fungal infection on scalp, mix the juice of one lemon in one cup of plain yogurt. This is a very common problem with keratin treatments. BTW, "perm" smells a little like sulfur. Once bacteria start breaking that down what you get is a godawful stench bad enough to wake the dead. People with smelly hair usually have one of two things: a dirty scalp from either lack of washing or an imbalance of hormones that causes an over-production of oil, or a bacterial skin infection 2. The sulfur is allowing that follicle to return to the active growth stage. Like the rest of your skin, your scalp has oil glands too and if you don’t wash it often enough, sweat and oil can build up. Putting any accessories in your hair can leave dents and lines of demarcation. I'm really excited, but I'm really worried at the same time. Home> Hair Questions> Questions about Hair Straightening> Burned Smell Q: I recently bought a ceramic flat iron and probably have used it 4 times. Here's my final thoughts on this hair from Peerless Hair as well as some exciting news … Leave it for a few minutes and then wash off with plain water. It can occur when water comes in contact with organic matter or certain minerals, such as pyrite. Avoid using your curling iron on wet hair as this will result in fried strands that lack moisture. Like from extreme afro to wavy flat, oily hair, In addition to smelling like sulfur or “wet dog”. Most smoothing systems have formaldehyde, and other strong chemicals in order to restructure the hair bonds. After I spray and straighten, my hair feels so soft and smells so good, like I just got out of the salon. Permanent hair straightening is a loose term to describe hair treatments that chemically straighten your hair for a long period of time. 5 years ago. A natural gas leak has a foul stench that smells like rotten eggs. I ask because others have posted a similar experience sans dirty hair. Always use your curling iron on hair that's completely dry. For how many years, sulfur has proven itself safe and effective to use. Additionally, you may end up with hair that smells burned. I wouldn’t recommend you to do updos and ponytails as you’ll need additional hair accessories to hold your hairstyle together. If you'd like your hair curled, it's called a perm. AND I spray a bit of body spray on my hair, but throughout the day my hair smells like sweat and burnt sh*t. Should I switch shampoos? After a night out at a smoky party, or a long run on a hot and humid day, it’s quite normal to find that your hair gets, well... a bit pongy. I even use an air purifier when doing Brazilian blowout in my shop. The acidity of lemon juice can help lift the chemical smell from of your hair after a perm. Hair straightening & perms ; Keratin treatments ; How to Care for Your Hair after a Keratin Treatment; How to Care for Your Hair after a Keratin Treatment. I use pretty expensive shampoos and conditioners.. Then I put a good smell serum (biosilk, smells AMAZING) in before I straighten and after. It is not frizzy and actually feels softer, but I miss my ringlet curly hair. I made an appointment for Pravana Keratin Fusion Texture Control. When the hair gets wet, it smells so so bad!At frist it was not as strong as it is now. While it is not necessarily dangerous for your water to smell like sulfur, it may signify high levels of pollution or chemicals. Reasons Hair Smells. I love my maxi, my hair never smells burnt after I straighten. First, the beautician will wash your hair thoroughly to clean it. 1st person told us he had osmidrosis and to wash his hair with sulfur shampoo, 2nd person asked him how much water he drank. A few days after that, my hair starts to get dry as well. 3. A great example would be the smell of rotten eggs, which can be attributed to a volatile sulfur compound called hydrogen sulfide. To avoid this, use the correct styling products and learn how to properly use your curling iron. Apply it on your hair and wash after 30 minutes. Wet hair smells awful after Keratin treatment. I am really happy that there is something that helps. It smells like rotten eggs / VEET hair remover cream / Sulphur and I could just cry. Use this remedy once or twice a week. Updated: January 20, 2017. Water that smells strongly of sulfur, or like rotten eggs, is likely attributed to the presence of “sulfur bacteria” or hydrogen sulfide. My scalp was EXTREMELY itchy and my hair strands felt rough and hard. Hydrogen sulfide gas causes the smell. So if it smells like rotten eggs when you turn on your air conditioner, it’s likely a gas leak. Then she applies perm salt (ammonium thioglycolate solution) to it for a short while. Even if I just blow dry it smells burnt. In both cases, the steps are very similar. But often girls complain about unruly frizzy hair. After all, you wouldn’t hold off showering for three days so why would wait that long before washing your hair? When the anagen phase is sped up, so are the other phases, which makes your hair seem to shed faster than it would normally. Why Does My Water Smell Like Rotten Eggs? This soap can be used as a face and body bar. If you like it straightened, that's rebonding. But the smell gets onto towels and anything else that comes into contact with my wet hair Is this normal? But gas companies add a harmless chemical that creates a smell akin to sulfur to alert people of a leak. “My hair has this gross burnt hair smell after I blow dry, flat iron or curl it. My hair isn’t dry anymore, and I’m noticing less split ends. Aside from acne treatment, it can also be a wonderful product for treating various skin conditions like eczema. The rotten egg odor is caused by levels of sulfur bacteria and hydrogen sulfide gas. Blog Posts: 0 Joined: Apr 5, 2007 Messages: 1,963 Likes Received: 1,345 Trophy Points: … Soak your hair with lemon juice. (If your hair is drenched after applying heat protectant, you're using too much!) That is why a lot of people uses it for treating acne and other skin ailments. About 10-15% of your hair is in the telogen or shedding phase at an given time. For more, we recommend reading our article where we discuss how to make my hair smell good without washing it. At first I thought it was the shower but I cleaned it really good, then I thought maybe the water, but I only can smell AFTER I get my hair wet. PLEASE don't say herbal essenses...I heard they have a waxy coating that dries out your hair. … Quite a few of the "bad smells" we come across everyday are due to some sulfur containing compound or the other. An oily, dirty scalp is easy to fix by sticking to a strict cleansing routine. Sorry I was gone for so long my darlings, but i'm back now! I’ve had smelly hair for about two years now – smells dirty and “hairy” even after a regular shampoo, and my hats smell musty and “hairy” too. 6. chocolate01, Apr 9, 2008 #37. This is a permanent straightener, though it may or may not completely straighten my 3c locks. Sadly, I don't know any way to fix it (hopefully someone does!). Do you use sulfur products? and given it a darned good condition but it still stinks. I've double shampooed it with the rather strong smelling Aussie shampoo (chosen specifically for it's strong artificial smell as I figured if that didn't get rid of it nothing would!) The presence of “sulfur bacteria” or hydrogen sulfide in your plumbing system. When it dries, it’s not that bad. Urine that smells like sulfur isn’t always cause for concern, but there are some instances where it can be. When he gets his hair cut we have to tell them about the smell . Also, it's best to let your hair dry before straightening. If your hair smells burnt even after washing, these such hair perfume oils will prevent your hair from drying out by adding moisture, but not looking too greasy. I got great results, but after doing it back to back in two days, my hair is noticeably less curly, especially the front sections of my hair. It releases ammonia, which loosens the hair and allows the glycolate to seep through. Spray this mixture on your hair after rinsing them with a shampoo. We'll discuss the pros and cons. I’ve tried Nizoral with no luck (though it did help with dandruff). This is the first time that I'm straightening my hair other than flat ironing. I had a Keratin treatment (Nanokeratin was the brand) done 8 days ago and while the results are amazing, my hair still smells absolutely awful when it gets wet. As soon as my hair hit the water, that’s all i smelled. Do not style your hair up after keratin treatment. Keratin is a naturally occurring protein in human hair which makes the hair smooth and straight. The volatile sulfur compounds formed as a result is what's responsible for the fetid odor of burning hair. The smell is a metal like smell. Here are other symptoms to watch for. Even if I am not at home, and it rains or I wet my fingers to rub down my stray hairs, the smell comes back. Do this once in a week. Rating: 5 (1 vote) By Sara . It smells like it's had perming solution on it! Natural gas is odorless. And if this odor is coming from an AC vent, you could have a leak somewhere near your air ducts. How do I make it smell good? Kay .Dee Well-Known Member. The key to prolonging the life of your keratin treatment is to keep your hair down and straight as much as you can. MissMasala5, Apr 10, 2008 #50. If your water smells like rotten eggs, first of all, don’t panic. A friend sent me J/A/S/O/N dandruff shampoo (sulfur-based) and that seems to do the job! This also means letting any product, like heat protectant, dry. Use fresh lemons and squeeze about 3 cups of lemon juice, or enough to cover your hair. Face And Body Bar. I think I’m doing the right things by using a heat protectant and I use a comb attachment with my blow dryer but I’m not sure. Sulfur speeds up the length of your hair growth cycle, by extending the anagen phase. Mix the juice of one lemon in one cup of plain yogurt or hydrogen sulfide gas sulfur ’! 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