Achieve Silky Straightened Hair With Brazilian Keratin Treatment

Diversity in hairstyles is something that all modern fashionable ladies and men desire. Some people achieve the look they desire by making changes to their hair. One of the ways to change appearance of hair is by straightening curly locks. The Brazilian Keratin treatment facilitates this variety by allowing hair to transition from curly to straight.

The origin of this hair straightening method is indicated clearly in its name. The creator of the styling method drew her inspiration from the methods of hair straightening she saw in Brazil. The Brazilian methods included gradual application of heat using a blow dryer which resulted in the temporary removal of the curls.

The system that evolved from the inspirational root comprises four main steps which may be described as clarifying, solution application and heat application. Each of these four steps plays a significant role in ensuring that the hair is sleek and straight at the end of the process. The kit that is sold by the manufacturers includes the items needed as well as the instructions to allow users to apply the techniques accurately.

To initiate the process the users must cleanse the hair. They should do this using a clarifying shampoo. The shampoo should be used to create a lather in the hair and should be left in for about two minutes before being rinsed off. Conditioning your hair after shampooing should be avoided though. Your hair should be dried using a towel to remove the excess moisture.

The second step is the actual application of the Keratin solution. In this step, with gloved hands, the applier shakes the container with the solution vigorously and then pours a small portion into a bowl. From this bowl the solution is removed using a special brush and is applied to the entire length of the hair beginning at a half of an inch from the scalp to prevent irritation.

After the treatment has been given sufficient time to penetrate the hair strands, it is time for the use of the blow dryer. It usually takes ten to fifteen minutes for the penetration to occur. The blow dryer should then be used along with a paddle brush or a round brush to straighten the hair while the blow dryer's heat is being applied.

The fourth step in the process is the step that seals in the treatment. This is where a flat iron is used. The kit will provide you with specific directions outlining the level of heat that your hair requires. Denser, coarser hair will, of course require higher heat levels than thin hair. Starting at the back of your head, you should make thin sections in your hair and use the flat iron multiple times along each section. As with the heat level, the kit will also tell you how many times to pass the flat iron along each section. After the sealing step is complete water should not come in contact with the treated hair for about two days.

Those who wish to use this regimen should note that it is a temporary one. This means that the treated hair will eventually revert to its former state unless the treatment is repeated periodically. Also exposure to the chlorine in pool water and the salt in sea water may undo the process. This is why it is important to avoid sitting and letting sea or pool water dry on your treated hair.