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. 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. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser.
Share this —. Follow today. For those seeking to tame their naturally curly hair without the addition of too many chemicals just might find that the Brazilian blowout just might be for them. Brazilian blowouts are used to remove frizz, add shine, lock in color and of course, to straighten hair.
While it may not fully straight hair for those who have a kinky, curly or coily texture, many clients of the Brazilian blowout report hair that is smooth and shiny and easy to manage. The Brazilian Blowout is also utilized by those who already have chemically treated or relaxed hair. Hair is shampooed and conditioned then lightly dried before the application of the Brazilian Blowout product to the hair. Once the solution is applied, hair is dried with a blow dryer, flat-ironed and, then the product is rinsed from the hair.
Heat is used after application of the Brazilian Blowout solution to activate the ingredients of the product. Plus, Allan Ngo adds, the treatment allows you to wash and dry your hair as soon as you leave the salon. No more two or three day waits for you!
Just be sure you budget enough time for the original treatment. And make sure your stylist is Brazilian Blowout certified. We will. It used to take me 45 minutes to get ready, counting from the moment I got in the shower to the moment I walked out the door. This morning, it took me But be sure about this — if I wanted to, I could walk out of the door with wet hair, and still achieve the look I want.
But time is money, right? Justify, justify….
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