Brazillian Keratin Treatment

The Brazilian Keratin treatment is the new talk of the town when it comes to hair care. Women are falling in love with this new product which is making "bad hair days" a thing of the past. Unlike other straightening systems that change the internal structure of the hair leaving it dry and fragile, the Brazillian Keratin Treatment is exactly what its name states, a treatment. It works by penetrating the open cuticles of the hair shaft and then sealing the cuticles leaving the hair looking extra smooth and shiny. Though the primary purpose of this treatment is to combat frizz, it has another important benefit. Since hair is made up mostly of the protein keratin and Brazillian Keratin treatment infuses the hair with this protein, in addition to smoother, shinier hair, you also end up with a healthier head of hair. Whether the hair is worn curly or straight, styling your hair after having this treatment done is a breeze. Those who like to blow dry their hair will be able to cut their styling time in half as the hair smoothes out much easier and stays that way much longer. As this is not a permanent chemical process, it washes out gradually over time, about 3-5 months depending on how often the hair is shampooed. Specific shampoos and conditioners help to prolong the benefits of the treatment. The treatment is on the pricey side but is definetely worth it and is a great alternative to harsher straighteing systems.

Its a Revolution!

There is a movement at hand. Black women are going back to their roots, literally! Some call it a revolution but what is revolutionary about allowing your hair to be the way it naturally is? Well what's revolutionary is not the act itself but the the mind change among black women that this "trend" indicates. Black women are once again learning to see and embrace the beauty of their natural textured hair. They are realizing that they do not have to be defined by it nor do they have to change it to make their appearance more "acceptable".The decision to "go natural" is not an easy one. I myself battled with the decision for quite some time before I finally decided to do it. After having a relaxer for so many years, you become used to it and you can't imagine your hair any other way. You think maybe your natural texture wouldn't suit you as well. You worry about the process of growing out the relaxer. Finally you wonder about the time and effort it will take to care for your natural hair as well as the styling options available. In future postings I will be adressing some of these questions. My goal is to help women who are treading the line between natural and relaxed hair to make a decision, especially those whose hair has reacted negatively to relaxers but who keep having it done bcause they think they have no other options. I have heard it said that "good hair" is healthy hair, so whether your hair is chemically relaxed or natural, the goal is to make sure you are doing all you can to maintain the health of your hair.