Brazilian Hair Straightening Treatment
Brazilian hair straightening is quickly gaining popularity as it is said to be a more natural way to straighten hair as well as cheaper and take less time then Japanese Hair Straightening.
How Brazilian Hair Straightening Works
A solution made with active Keratin is applied to the hair and then sealed onto the outer layer of the cuticle using a 450 degree hair iron. The formula adheres to the cuticles rough edge and traps in moisture which hydrates the hair and leaves it glossy and smooth looking.It is shown to reduce the curl in hair by at least 70-90%
The Formaldehyde Rumor
True or False??
If you have done some research on the Brazilian Hair Straightening Treatment chances are you have come across the warnings that the treatment contains formaldehyde.This is TRUE. However, there are now Formaldehyde Free treatments available. So, if you choose to go with Brazilian Hair Straightening be sure to ask if the treatment contains Formaldehyde.
What is Formaldehyde?
Formaldehyde is a colorless, pungent, and irritating gas. Often used as an embalming fluid to preserve dead bodies.
What are the side effects?
- can irritate the eyes and lungs if the fumes are inhaled
- known to cause cancer
Is Brazilian Hair Straightening For You?
- can be used over Japanese Hair Straightening, highlights, after coloring.- can be applied on chemically treated hair and relaxed hair
- can be applied to children 6 and up
- can not be applied while pregnant or nursing
- can be applied to virgin hair
- treatment works better on hair that has been chemically treated vs virgin hair
Caring for you hair after Brazilian Straightening Treatment
Much like the Japanese Straightening Perm there are rules to follow after having this treatment done.- no washing or wetting hair for 4 days after treatment
- no ponytails, clips or anything else that can kink the hair for 4 days
- no hair styling products (gel, hairspray etc) are to be used until after the 4 day waiting period
- touch ups are approx every 3 months or as needed and the entire head of hair is to have the treatment again
Link List
- braziliankeratin
- Provide a Formaldehyde Free Treatment
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