Hair Straightening with Keratin and Protein

Question
Is hair straightening considered forbidden because it coats the hair and prevents purification? Does keratin or protein for hair have the same ruling?
Answer
I say, and with God's success: If hair smoothing, keratin, and protein prevent water from reaching the hair, then it would not be valid to perform ablution and wash it with them. However, it seems that they do not prevent water from reaching the hair, so it does not harm. And God knows best.
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