Not everyone wants straight, flat hair. Most still want fullness, body and volume," said Diaco. A Brazilian blowout typically lasts about three months where a keratin treatment typically lasts three to five months. This all depends on how often you shampoo and the natural texture of your hair. Gurgov suggests only washing the hair once or twice a week after getting one of these treatments and using sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners when you do.
In fact, one of his favorite tricks to make these treatments last longer is to simply wet the hair in the shower, rather than washing it with shampoo, and applying only conditioner most of the time. The time between when you get the treatment and when you can first wash your hair afterward depends on the brand your stylist uses.
Each company has slightly different specifications for its products. The same goes for the the application and the amount of time the service takes, but generally it includes washing the hair, applying the formula and blow drying it straight and then using a flat iron to seal it in if necessary.
Despite the chemical intensity, both keratin treatments and Brazilian blowouts are generally healthy and nourishing for the hair.
It can also help condition the hair. Gurgov recommends using hair masks or leave-in conditioners for additional hydration as sometimes the chemicals can be drying, depending on your stylist's application. IE 11 is not supported. Keep your application lightly saturated. You don't need to scoop up a glob onto your brush. The longer the product stays on, the flatter your strands will get in their outcome, but Duenas says no other issues could arise if left on for too long.
It's better to move about with caution and confidence. During this entire process, don't forget the seriousness of the chemicals you're dealing with. Stop immediately and consult a physician if you experience any scalp irritation, intense dizziness, any hot feeling around the product's application, or anything else that resembles some sort of allergic reaction. After your hair is saturated and the solution is evenly distributed to your hair, you're going to grab your blow dryer.
This is the part that may cause dizziness or lightheadedness because the heat is what emits those potent chemicals into the air. Please keep this in mind and be prepared to stop if needed. Your application essentially puts a keratin coat back into your hair shaft.
Garwood tells us the keratin for these treatments is generally keratin derived from animal horns, hooves, wool, etc. By combining that keratin with heat and blow drying it into the hair, the heat will help it penetrate into the hair's cortex, she explains. Now that the hair is dried and the bonds of each strand have been rebuilt, it's time to seal it all in. This of course requires another round of heat because heat is what alters the state of the hair. If you have finer hair that is more damaged or had been previously processed in some way prior to this treatment, heat your flat iron up to degrees.
For thicker, healthier hair, amp it up to degrees. The best types of flat irons for this process, as Duenas suggested above in our materials list, are 1 a wide plated flat iron with titanium plates and 2 a smaller, thinner-plated flat iron for detailing the hairline and getting those hard to reach areas. Wider plates help you cover more surface area, but when it comes to those roots, you really want that small iron to help you get as close as possible to ironing out any kinks.
Titanium plates are going to heat up to high temperatures more quickly than ceramic plates and they'll evenly distribute the heat. While this treatment is great for all hair types, Duenas warns, "if your hair is over-processed or broken and you're not careful with the temperature of the heat, results can be catastrophic.
As stated above, the temperature needs to be adjusted according to your hair texture. Exact temperatures should come from your stylist and be specified to your unique hair identity. After flat ironing, it's time to do a final rinse.
Now, I know what you might be thinking. Why rinse the hair now that it's looking straight and smoothed out? Simply put, the solution is still on your strands. One of the best ways you can take proper care of your blowout, beginning with this final rinse, is to use sulfate free shampoo.
When our cuticles are damaged or agitated, the hair cannot hold onto the new keratin the blowout has put into the hair. After thoroughly rinsing, it's time for a deep conditioning treatment.
The importance to using a masque at this stage in the process and throughout your time with these newly smoothed out strands is to keep the hair strong and healthy while prolonging the results of this treatment. Moisture, Garwood reminds us, is what's needed to maintain smooth and healthy strands. Your moisture levels will always be dependent on your hair type.
The more curl or texture you have, the more moisture you'll need. While Brazilian Blowouts are meant to help take a lot of the work out of your styling routine, it's still important to use smoothing products like oils and leave-in conditioners that will help keep your hair feeling smooth and frizz-free. She also suggests looking for treatments that contain water-soluble silicons only.
This final blow-dry doesn't have to be anything fancy now that your treatment is set in. You could even rough dry the hair just to see the results, Duenas tells us. If you want to let it air dry, that's fine too! Your hair's already been through a lot.
What you'll get from this treatment is a smoother and straighter finish that appears shinier and healthier. The biggest takeaway here is that there are a lot of dangers and potential risks with attempting a Brazilian Blowout at home. Do not make any effort to do this on your own without the approval, help, and detailed guidance from a certified professional, and strongly consider using alternative formaldehyde-free keratin products instead.
Food and Drug Administration. Hair smoothing products that release formaldehyde when heated. Updated March 11, She suggests being mindful with the amount of heat you're applying to textured strands because of the different ways certain parts of your hair may react.
The bottom line here is before throwing caution to the wind, you should consult your stylist to find out if the Brazilian blowout is safe for your hair. Sure, we all want smooth and shiny hair, but if it turns out damaging you hair locks in the long run, it's probably not worth it. Your stylist will begin by shampooing your hair three or four times to remove all the product and create a base for the treatment to adhere. Working section by section, the Brazilian blowout formula will be applied from root to tip, then blow-dried smooth.
A flat iron heated to degrees will seal it in, then it's back to the shampoo bowl to rinse out the treatment, followed by a deep conditioning mask. Finally, your hair will once again be blow-dried smooth. The Brazilian blowout is typically safe on color-treated strands, says Matos.
In fact, since it completely seals off the hair shaft, she says there's a chance your hair will stay vibrant for longer. Unlike the post-keratin treatment routine, there aren't any restrictions as to what you can and can't do in terms of activity, so you won't have to skip out on your hot yoga class.
Additionally, since the treatment is rinsed out in the salon, you can wait as long or as little as you'd like to wash it, but again, just be sure to use a sulfate- and chlorine-free formula to preserve it. Save Pin FB More. Credit: Getty Images.
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