Consider how subjective the term “brown leather purse” can be; the thickness and quality of the leather, the depth and tone of the color, the quality of craftsmanship.

Brazilian Blowout DOES improve the quality of the hair, even if temporarily (3-5 months.) It works much like a ridge filler does to even out a nail that has been damaged, then polish and a topcoat are smoother and shinier. Or how many of us put primer on under our foundation, to fill in fine lines and keep the make-up on our face smooth. Then it is ‘laminated’ onto the hair using the flat iron, making it last several months. It also helps the condition of the hair because once someone has it, they use far less heat for far less time, to style their hair, which as we all know can really take a toll on it.

Another bonus: The protective layer of keratin strengthens the hair and guess what at means? It prevents split ends from breaking off! Many of my clients marvel that they feel their hair grows faster after having a Brazilian Blowout, and I have found the same. It couldn’t possibly make it grow faster, which is confirmed by the color showing at the roots at the same pace, but if your ends aren’t breaking off, you are retaining more of your growth and therefore it will seem it is growing faster.

As for the safety, as with any chemical service (especially a relatively new one), it is important to choose your stylist carefully. Using too much product or having improper ventilation can cause overwhelming fumes, while using too much heat can damage your hair. Learn about the stylist’s training and experience, research them on sites like Google, Citysearch and Yelp to see client reviews, ask for a consultation and before/after photos. And if you’ve researched and are looking for a specific brand, make sure they’re using that brand; unfortunately, there is a good deal of false advertising/bait and switch out there in which a salon or stylist offers you a popular brand name but is truly using something different.

I am a big fan of these treatments! I have had 3 different kinds done on my hair, and have used 5 different kinds on clients since beginning to use them in 2008. It is my main speciality and focus, and if you’re in Southern California, please do look me up. But no matter where you are–do your homework before having a Brazilian Blowout or any other keratin treatment.

-Is this treatment a relaxer ?
-Can you do the treatment after coloring?

thank you so much .

First of all, the texture of my hair really did improve. Not only was it straighter, but it seemed much healthier than before. It was softer and I had fewer split ends. Yes, some of this may be the cause of the increased straightness, but, when I straightened my hair before and used a flat iron it was nowhere near as healthy as it is now.

It has actually lasted for about four months which has been great.

On to the negatives, as I was getting the treatment done, I knew it was bad. The chemicals stung my eyes so badly I had to keep them shut. That is definitely not good and the chemicals were so harsh that my head actually peeled about three days after the treatment. Knowing what I do now about these types of toxins, I will never go through that again. BUT, I have heard of a few healthier options that do just as good of a job and am excited to look into them further as I loved the outcome of the treatment. My “get ready” time decreased by about thirty minutes!

Let me know if anyone knows of something specific they would recommend.

Thanks and Merry XMAS!!

Sydne

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