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Everything You Need to Know About Brazilian Keratin Treatments

• Posted by John Driver July 27, 2021 Filed in Other #keratin  #hair care  #hair treatments  #Brazilian keratin hair treatment  71 views
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  Brazilian keratin hair treatments are becoming ever popular in South Africa at the moment. To help you get your facts straight around these keratin treatments, we have written this article to set the facts straight!

  Keratin is a smoothing treatment that seals the hair cuticle with a coating of protein that eliminates frizz and adds softness as well as shine to your hair. The process takes around 1 to 3 hours, depending on what your hair type is, the length of your hair, as well as the fullness of your hair. Before the treatment, the hair must be thoroughly shampooed in order to strip any oils or residue product left in the hair. Once the hair has been shampooed, the stylist will generally divide up your hair into sections and sometimes even subsections in order to apply the keratin evenly and thoroughly. It is recommended to apply the formula from root to tip and even make use of a comb to ensure proper distribution.

  The next step is to dry the hair 75% and then finish off the last bit using a boar bristle round brush. Once the hair is completely dry, it should be sectioned off again and then flat ironed to create a smooth look. The number of times the iron is passed through the hair will depend on how smooth and straight the client wants their hair to be.

  The Brazilian treatment will make your hair smooth as well as much more manageable. It is even great after a colour service, as the formula will actually seal in your colour and add an incredible shine to your locks. However, the keratin formula treatment is not actually good for everyone. If you are someone who has very coarse and frizzy hair, then it is highly recommended to get a keratin treatment done as it will eliminate frizz as well as soften your hair for easier styling. Also, if you are someone who doesn't like your curls or who blow-dries their hair smooth on a daily basis, then it is also recommended for you! But, if you are someone who has fine, thin texture, straight hair or overly processed hair, then the keratin treatment is not recommended for you. This is due to the fact that the flat iron can cause a lot of damage and potentially break your hair.

  The treatment should last anywhere between 3 and 6 months depending on how often you are shampooing your hair and when you do, please make sure to use sulphate-free products! You are able to receive the treatment 2-3 times a year, as these treatments are not exactly cost-effective, and they can last up to 6 months.

  If you are someone who is wanting to receive a Brazilian keratin hair treatment, then make sure that you have the correct hair type, that you know what you want the treatment to do to your hair, and that you contact your local hairdresser for more information!