The popularity of the Brazilian blowout is growing like wildfire. It strengthens our hair, increases growth rates, makes our hair glossy, dazzling, and shiny, repairs damage, and, at the same time, minimizes the frizz of our hair. Then the question comes, can you get a Brazilian blowout at home?
Many prefer Brazilian blowouts from certified stylists, but they are very costly. However, you can do Brazilian blowout treatment at home without any hassle if you use the right products and follow some specific guidelines.
Brazilian blowout treatment requires:
- Clarifying Shampoo
- Brazilian Keratin Treatment Kit
- Blow dryer
- Straightening iron
- Rubber gloves
- Butterfly clips
- Mask (to cover nose & mouth)
- Spectacle
- Plastic bowl
- Color application brush
- Wide-toothed comb
- Shower cap
Anyone can easily get a Brazilian blowout treatment at home with this stuff.
Can I do a Brazilian blowout on myself?
It has been mentioned that getting a Brazilian blowout at home is quite possible. All you need to do is follow some crucial guidelines step by step.
First, you must clean your hair with the professional product required for this treatment. After that, you should towel dry your hair to make it damp. Then, you need to divide your hair into four parts. After measuring the smoothing solution, you must apply the product according to your hair length. You must apply the solution to every small part of your hair, from the roots to the ends.
Then, you need to blow-dry your hair with a round brush to get the softest look possible.
Next, you must follow a specific flat-ironing process that involves changing the heat on small sections of hair in a planned way. After that, you need to rinse off the solution, and to complete the treatment; you need to apply a professional hair mask.
Finally, you must follow specific guidelines for your hair care according to your hair type & maintain the look.
How do you do a Brazilian blow-dry at home?
As earlier narrated, one of the most crucial steps of Brazilian blowout treatment is to blow-dry your hair. You need to know the appropriate way of using a blow dryer; otherwise, it may damage your hair. By following some steps properly, one can blow-dry their hair without trouble.
Wash your hair perfectly before using the dryer. Remove oil from the scalp. Combing your hair properly it will make the process easier. You may use heat-resistant products to protect the nourishment & shine. Divide hair as per the volume of hair.
Start with one section & clip the others to avoid tangling. Use a bigger brush & avoid using a round brush with a metal core. Brush your hair, run the dryer through the chosen section from a distance of 15 centimeters, and wait for a while to set up the hair perfectly. Continuous running of the dryer may damage the nourishment & smooth texture of your hair.
After finishing drying each section:
- Blow-dry your hair as a whole.
- Don’t spoil your volume by constantly touching your hair.
- Stay away from humidity & water.
Is there anything better than a Brazilian blowout?
The answer to this question is quite tricky. Brazilian blowouts and Keratin treatments are equally famous for unmanageable hair. Which one you choose depends on your hair type, needs, time, budget, maintenance & care. In this case, a professional stylist can give you the best recommendation.
If you want a speedy and suitable smoothing treatment, choose the Brazilian blowout treatment. You can get frizz-free shiny hair within 2 hours; on the other hand, Keratin treatment may take your whole day.
What are the cons of a Brazilian blowout?
Everything has positive and negative impacts. The Brazilian blowout treatment also has some cons, which we can’t avoid.
The following are some of the disadvantages of Brazilian blowouts:
- This treatment is not budget friendly at all. It’s a very expensive treatment.
- The whimsical use of heat during flat-ironing is very dangerous for your hair.
- Many solutions used by salons that provide Brazilian blowout treatment contain formaldehyde in them & formaldehyde can cause cancer in the long run.
So, you have to be very cautious about salons & products to avoid health risks.
Which lasts longer, a Brazilian blowout or Keratin?
Both the Brazilian blowout and the Keratin Treatment are semi-permanent. A perfectly done Brazilian blowout may last up to 3–6 months, and for this long-lasting effect, you have to take good care of your hair and avoid applying shampoos that contain sulfates and chlorine.
Keratin Treatment also lasts around 3-6 months & it is recommended that this treatment be reapplied every 8-12 weeks. For your hair to last longer, you should not wash it regularly. So, you have to wash your hair less.
If a person washes their hair every day, the treatment will most likely only last a month. So, based on the preceding discussion, it is clear that which will last the longest is up to you. You have to maintain your hair appropriately for better results.
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