How to Care for Hair After You Have a Brazilian Blowout

Tame unruly hair with a Brazilian blowout.

A Brazilian blowout straightens and smooths curly, frizzy hair for several months after treatment. During a Brazilian blowout, the stylist coats the hair with a keratin solution, filling in any porous or damaged areas. Once the hair is flat-ironed and dried, it remains vulnerable to kinks and damage for several days after treatment. Follow special care methods in the months following treatment to maintain the hair's sleek, shiny texture for as long as possible.

Things You'll Need

• Blow dryer
• Flat iron
• Sulfate-free shampoo
• Conditioner

Instructions

1. Keep your hair dry for as long as possible the first three days after treatment. If your hair gets wet, dry it with a hair dryer immediately.

2. Avoid using hair clips, bands and any other accessories that can leave kinks or marks in your hair. If there are any marks in your hair, straighten it immediately with a flat iron.

3. Wash and condition your hair three days after the Brazilian Blowout with sulfate-free products. Do not use any styling products containing alcohol.

4. Saturate hair with water or leave-conditioner before swimming in pools or saltwater. Rinse your hair immediately after swimming to remove the salt or chlorine from your hair.

Tips & Warnings

• Choose products made specifically for keratin-treated hair to minimize damage and keep your hair soft and shiny.

• Color your hair before the Brazilian blowout treatment for best results.

References

• Naturallycurly.com; Taking Care of Hair After a Brazilian Keratin Treatment; Toree Roy; June 2010
• Hair Matters: Keratin Hair Treatment