Monday, November 30, 2009
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.
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Cool! where can I get it? Can you apply it to already relaxed hair or only to virgin hair and/or roots?
ReplyDeleteBy the way, what about the fact that some of them contain formaldehyde which can cause cancer. They are saying that although keratin is in the treatment, its formaldehyde that actually makes it work. “The question is, how much does it take to cause cancer” said Dr. Marmur. Some are formaldehyde free though: http://www.hair-styles-secrets-revealed.com/hair/437/non-formaldehyde-brazilian-hair-straightening-treatment/
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@ Natasha Unelus : it can be applied to previous relaxed hait. It actually strengthens hair that has been previously relaxed or had any other chemical process. The Brazillian Keratin Treatment is supposed to be performed in Salon only.
ReplyDelete@ Natasha. Yes the Brazillian Keratin treatment does have a formaldehyde derivative(sometimes formalin) which is the part of the product that seals and locks in the keratin treatment. The grade used in the brand i am most familiar with is the same one that is used in many beauty probuct as well as house hold cleaning products. I honestly dont know if there are long term effects when exposed to the product. Salons are required to adhere to certain regulations when using this product, one of them being that the service is performed in a well ventillated space. My salon in particular strictly abides by these guidlines and have also performed tests to make sure that the amount of fumes released after during the procedure is below what is considered safe by OSHA(Occupational Safety and Health Administration)