Everything you need to know
You may have heard about the Brazilian keratin treatment before (aka, the Brazilian blowout). If not, you at least probably know what keratin is. Either way, in today’s post we are going to explain to you what a Brazilian keratin treatment is and to whom it is indicated[1]Metzger, C. (2020, October 20). Everything You Need to Know About Keratin Hair Treatments. Marie Claire. https://www.marieclaire.com/beauty/hair/news/a29189/keratin-treatment/! Let’s find out!
WHAT IS KERATIN?
First off, let start by making clear that keratin is a protein that composes hair, nails, and skin on humans (and animals!). It is essential for their health since it contains a lot of amino acids! Our hair is composed of approximately 95% of keratin! Awesome, right? But the thing is everyday factors like excessive heat, sunlight, chemical procedures, and pollution cause damage to keratin’s structure.
WHY DO A KERATIN TREATMENT?
Due to its easily affected structure, keratin must be replaced in some way. Otherwise, hair with damaged keratin will be brittle, dry, and frizzy. Procedures like the Brazilian Keratin treatment give back this important protein to the hair, guaranteeing shine, strength, and smoothness, with an impact on its growth as well! So if you are tired of your dry frizzy hair, this treatment can be your life-saver!
WHAT DOES IT DO TO MY HAIR?
Now, you may be wondering what the Brazilian blowout does to your hair. Does it change the hair strands’ structure? No! As we said before, it just replaces the damaged keratin of your hair. By doing this procedure, you will perceive smooth and frizz-free hair, much more manageable and strong[2]Muto, J. (2019, June 20). What is a keratin treatment and Brazilian blowout? TODAY.Com. https://www.today.com/style/what-keratin-treatment-brazilian-blowout-t130789.
And the best thing is: although it does cause the hair to look a little bit straighter, it leaves you with your natural hair texture! So, depending on the amount of keratin on the product you use and the frequency you use it, your hair will stay the same (curly, wavy, or straight)!
CAN I DO IT AT HOME OR DO I NEED TO GO TO A SALON?
This is the best part! You can actually do a Brazilian keratin treatment at home! But if you don’t feel very secure doing it by yourself, don’t hesitate to go to a hair salon you trust! It’s better to be safe than sorry…
It doesn’t matter if you decide to do it at home or have it done by a professional, you must know that there are some great product options out there such as this awesome kit option from the Brazilian brand, Nazca!
HOW LONG DOES IT LAST FOR?
Well, this question is a bit tricky since it depends not only on the product but other external factors such as the frequency you use heating devices and if you use hair masks on a regular basis. The results of the treatment also depend on your hair’s initial condition! But know that, most commonly, keratin hair treatments can be done every month to ensure your hair’s health and beauty!
IS IT SAFE?
The big question! Oftentimes, keratin hair treatments are associated with damaging straightening procedures. Those procedures used to have formaldehyde in them, a very corrosive and toxic substance that was found to be carcinogenic. Of course that, after health agencies found out, they made the use of such substances illegal and prohibited. So you can relax! Although they do contain chemicals besides keratin, they are safe to use (when used properly, obviously)!
After this compilation of Brazilian keratin treatment pieces of information, you can decide if your hair is in need of it or not. If you do opt for having one, rest assured that your mane will look its best, full of shine, strong, and extremely smooth! You can check out some great Brazilian keratin products on Metro Brazil’s page! What are you waiting for? Go get the hair of your dreams!
References