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If the name
Brazilian Blowout sounds familiar to you it’s because it’s been
all over Instagram and your local beauty parlour is probably offering
to do one right as we speak. Not many hair straightening procedures
get its own name, so there must be something special about this
Brazilian Blowout that’s creating all the hype, right? Here’s
everything you need to know about the Brazilian Blowout and why you
might want to get one yourself.

What is a
Brazilian Blowout?

Brazilian Blowout
is a special treatment with a keratin formula that creates a
protective layer around each strand of your hair. It successfully
eliminates frizz and soothes your hair creating a smooth and silky
effect. This technique originated in Brazil (hence the name) and uses
some indigenous organic ingredients like acai berry and camu camu.

Brazilian
Blowout: pros and cons

One of the main
pros of the Brazilian Blowout treatment is that it can actually be
tailored to get any effect you want. The treatment is sealed by a hot
flat iron that is passed over your hair several times. The more the
stylist irons your hair, the straighter it becomes. If you want your
hair to remain curly, let your stylist know and he’ll do a light
seal that will simply tame the frizz and create a smoother texture.
If you colour your hair and follow up with a Brazilian Blowout, the
colour will stay fresh for longer.

One of the cons
is that curly hair won’t go totally straight after this procedure –
you’d still have to work on it to get that effect. The procedure is
overall safe, but keep it in mind that it’s a chemical thing that
contains formaldehyde, although just a small quantity. Formaldehyde
is known to cause cancer and allergic reactions of the lungs, skin,
and eyes. Hair may also break, but only if too much flat ironing is
done, so make sure you tell your stylist if your hair is sensitive to
heat.

Brazilian
Blowout: before and after

Like with every
other keratin treatment the before and after looks are like heaven
and hell. The difference is just so striking! The frizzy, unruly hair
turns into silky locks worthy of a fashion magazine cover.

Brazilian
Blowout aftercare

Here’s what
makes the Brazilian Blowout treatment different from all other
keratin treatments – it really has no aftercare routine! Usually,
there’s a whole procedure that involves you not washing hair four
days in a row, wearing straight as it is with no styling whatsoever.
The Brazilian Blowout, on the other hand, is simple – your stylist
makes it, rinses out, and you’re good to go! It also has a mild
formula that can be tailored specifically for your hair type.

How long does
a Brazilian Blowout last?

The effect of
Brazilian Blowout lasts from three to four months and possibly even
longer if your hair type allows you to wash it less often. Keep it in
mind that it’s best to use shampoos that don’t contain chlorine
and sulphates. Once the treatment wears off your curls will slowly
come back to their original texture.

DIY Brazilian Blowout

Anything can be
done at home with a bit of effort and determination, even a keratin
treatment! Here’s how you perform a DIY Brazilian Blowout:

Step 1:
Clear your hair with a special anti-residue clarifying shampoo to get
rid of any product that might be lingering in your hair. This will
prepare your hair for the whole procedure.

Step 2:
Brush your hair thoroughly and blow-dry it. You’ll notice that it’s
hard to comb your hair, which means the shampoo did its job and your
hair is absolutely clean.

Step 3:
Separate your hair into a few sectors. It can either be three (left,
right, and back) or four (two upper ones and two lower ones). This
will help you apply the Brazilian Blowout smoothing solution.

Step 4:
Apply product onto each part of your hair with a brush, starting a
few centimetres away from the roots and going downwards.

Step 5:
Comb through your hair so the product is evenly distributed all over
it. Leave it be for 40-60 minutes.

Step 6:
Blow-dry your hair and make it 100% dry on medium/high heat. Comb and
separate your hair once again in a few sectors.

Step 7:
Straighten your hair with a flat iron at 450 F.

Step 8: Wait for 10-20 minutes, wash your hair, and you’re good to go. Your DIY Brazilian Blowout is done!