Hello Friends,
A quick post about the frizz-fighting Brazilian blow-out hair treatment. Although it’s been around for a few years, many salons have only mastered the treatment within the past one year. Essentially, this is a semi-permanent chemical treatment requiring approximately 2-3 hrs in the salon for the full process. The treatment eliminates frizz, curl, and puffiness – particularly in humid environments and lasts several months until the chemical gradually washes out. This differs from the classic Japanese/Asian hair-straightening process which aggressively changes the physical structure of your hair. My understanding is there are 2 different types – go for the one which allows you to wash your hair immediately… the other one requires a 3 day wait.
About one week ago I tried the Brazilian treatment. While my hair is smoother, straighter, and shinier than before, it now lacks body and falls flat after a few hours due to the fine nature of my fair hair. On the plus side, it is easy to style, requires less time to dry, and looks more polished. Overall, I do not recommend the Brazilian unless it is during the most humid months and/or you have thicker, more unmanageable hair… otherwise, leave well enough alone and learn to love those odd-ball face framing frizzles.
As a side note, it is necessary to use special shampoo and conditioner products after the BB treatment; examples below.
Related Articles
- Brazilian Keratin Hair Treatment Pros and Cons (haircare.suite101.com)
- Keratin Hair Straightening Treatments: Benefits and Effects (webmd.com)
- Brazilian Blowout: More Than Just a Bad Hair Day (environment.change.org)
- Brazilian blowout? Blow me (thecrunchychicken.com)
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