When it comes to your hair, you’re going to want to make sure that it always looks its best. Much like your clothing, your hair is a vital component of your appeal and it can give off a positive or negative first impression. When you go to your hair dresser, two treatments that you might find out about are keratin treatments and Brazilian blowouts. They are both great ways to show the best side of your hair, but there are a few differences that you’ll want to take into consideration.
Smoothing Treatments
When it comes to both keratin treatments and Brazilian blowouts, they aren’t straightening treatments that can be used on curly hair to reduce the prevalence of your curls. Instead, they are smoothing treatments that are designed to nourish your strands and give them the support that they need to not only look and feel their best, but to also be healthier. The best part about these smoothing treatments is that they are designed to reduce up to 95% of the amount of frizz that you would normally experience on a regular basis. It also helps to seal in the color of your hair, the shine, and to help battle against humidity.
The Application Process
The first process that is needed for both keratin and Brazilian blowouts is having your hair washed with a cleansing shampoo, also known as an anti-residue shampoo. This process is generally completed up to 3 times, at the discretion of your hair stylist.
Keratin: After the shampooing process is complete, the hairdresser will blow dry your hair and apply the keratin to your hair. You’ll have to wear a cap for up to 30 minutes to allow the formula to penetrate the shafts of your hair. You will then have your hair flat ironed before leaving the salon to give it the perfect finish. The formula will continue to soak into your hair over the next 3 days, then you will be allowed to go through your first shampooing. It is imperative that you avoid moisture during this 3 day period.
Brazilian Blowout: Once the shampooing is finished, there is a strengthening formula applied to the hair and then the hairdresser will blow dry your hair along with flat ironing it. This helps to seal the product into the shafts of your hair and once this is completed, they will wash the formula out. A moisturizing mask will then be applied and your hair will be blow dried once again. This entire process should only take about 90 minutes and then your hair can be exposed to moisture again.
