Frequently Asked Questions - Brazilian Blowout

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Brazilian Blowout uses a plant-based amino acid as its active ingredient. There is absolutely no keratin found in Brazilian Blowout. Because of this, the protein used can over-protein the hair over time and make it feel dry and brittle. You can avoid these side effects by using proper products at home or doing bond-rebuilding treatments like K18 and B3. Because of the amino acid used, it’s also a much larger molecule than keratin, so it cannot penetrate deeper into the hair than the first level, which will only act as a top coat around the hair and wash off much faster than a keratin-based keratin-based treatment. Brazilian Blowout is the only treatment that will eliminate bulk and volume in the hair and give you three levels of curl reduction. Keratin-based smoothing treatments are very healthy for the hair. They help repair and replenish the hair with keratin bonds, making it stronger and healthier. You can also achieve 0 to 3 levels of curl reduction with a keratin-based treatment. Keratin-based treatments are also temporary, meaning they will eventually wash out of your hair, much like hair color. You can never overdo keratin treatments because the hair will take what it needs, and excess will wash off. 

Most smoothing treatments contain formaldehyde, but it is usually a low percentage. The FDA tolerates a level of formaldehyde up to 1%. The only time you are exposed to formaldehyde is during the flat ironing process when the steam is released. A fume extractor and air purifier are used at all times so that those fumes are immediately sucked out of the studio. Considering the lengthy list of potentially harmful chemicals such as ammonia, peroxide, and other hydroxides used when doing highlighting, chemical relaxing, and coloring, it is safe to say that formaldehyde is often better than all those chemicals combined. If you have breathing issues or asthma, you might want to talk to your physician and your hairstylist. 

No, you can only use it on regrowth. However, if you want highlights or any other lightening service, please take care of it before your appointment, as any lightener will strip out your smoothing treatment.