The Brazilian Keratin Treatment is different from traditional relaxers and straightners in that is doesn’t use harsh chemical that can over-process hair and leave it in poor condition. The Brazilian Keratin Treatment is a safe process that can be used on any type of hair- dry, frizzy, over-processed, colour treated, ethnic or even unprocessed virgin hair. The results are healthy, shiny, frizz-free, manageable hair that looks great.
Most chemical straightners and relaxers break down the hair and restructure it so that it appears straighter. These older processes can potentially be very damaging to the hair as they are designed to irreversibly modify and restructure keratin by using products with very high pH levels. The high pH levels cause the hair shaft to soften and then swell tremendously and this is when the damage occurs.
The Brazilian Keratin treatment doesn’t use these sorts of high pH levels so there is no softening or swelling of the hair shafts. This means that the condition of the hair shaft is not compromised and the hair remains strong and structurally intact. With the Brazilian Keratin treatment there is virtually no risk of hair damage or breakage and the results are long-lasting, reversible and gentle. The treatment will wash out over time without leaving any lasting damage to the hair.
The treatment works by using keratin which is a protein already present in the hair shaft to smooth and straighten out curls and frizz. Keratin is high in the amino acid cystine which is what makes the hair strong and elastic. Keratin makes the hair durable and when used in the treatment it gently blends with your hair it helps to restore what has been lost through damage and environmental stresses. The use of keratin in this straightening treatment means that the condition of the hair is actually improved as opposed to damaged like in other traditional straightening methods. The keratin fills in the gaps between the cuticle and inner hair shaft and is sealed in by a hot iron to eliminate frizz and add strength and elasticity.
Other straightening or relaxer treatments may take a long to complete but the Brazilian Keratin treatment can be completed in 1 ? to 2 ? hours depending on the length and texture of the hair. Unlike other straightening treatments you do not need to worry about the condition of your hair as it can be used on dyed or highlighted or any type of hair. As the results are not designed to be permanent it will not require a neutraliser or immediate rinse. You should expect the treatment to last up to 4 months and after this time is up you can just have the process repeated to get smooth, silky hair all over again. The treatment blends perfectly with the natural growth of the hair and as it is designed to wash away gradually you will not get any tell-tale signs of re-growth like you might do with other straightening systems.
The Brazilian Keratin treatment promotes healthy, soft, shiny and straight hair so if you want a gentle, safe way of straightening out your curls and calming your frizz then this treatment is for you!
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