Both Brazilian Blowout and keratin treatments are popular hair-smoothing services, but they differ in several key aspects:
### Brazilian Blowout
1. **Purpose**: Primarily designed to eliminate frizz and smooth the hair, leaving it more manageable and shiny.
2. **Ingredients**: Typically contains a proprietary blend that may include a form of formaldehyde or formaldehyde-releasing chemicals to bind the protein to the hair.
3. **Application Time**: Takes about 90 minutes to 2 hours to complete, depending on hair length and thickness.
4. **Longevity**: Results last about 3-4 months.
5. **Aftercare**: Hair can be washed immediately after the treatment. No downtime is required.
6. **Outcome**: Leaves hair smooth, shiny, and frizz-free but does not necessarily straighten curly or wavy hair completely; instead, it makes it more manageable.
### Keratin Treatment
1. **Purpose**: Aims to smooth and straighten the hair, reduce frizz, and improve the overall health of the hair by infusing it with keratin.
2. **Ingredients**: Typically uses keratin proteins and may also contain formaldehyde or formaldehyde alternatives to help bond the keratin to the hair shaft.
3. **Application Time**: Generally takes 2-3 hours to apply, again depending on hair length and thickness.
4. **Longevity**: Results can last from 3-6 months, depending on the specific product used and hair care routine.
5. **Aftercare**: Usually requires a waiting period (often 72 hours) before washing hair or exposing it to moisture to ensure the treatment sets properly.
6. **Outcome**: Often results in straighter hair than achieved with a Brazilian Blowout, depending on the natural texture of the hair and the strength of the formula used.
### Summary
- **Brazilian Blowout**: Quick application, immediate aftercare, focuses more on reducing frizz and enhancing manageability.
- **Keratin Treatment**: Longer application and aftercare process, primarily aims to straighten hair and improve its health.
The choice between the two treatments depends on your hair type, desired results, and lifestyle. Always consult with a professional stylist to determine which option is best suited for your hair needs.
