Keratin Treatment vs. Brazilian Blow Outs

Got frizz? Got untamable curls? Got hair that just won’t lay down or do what you want it to?

Well, there’s a solution for you. And which solution is best for you depends on your style, your needs and your unique hair.

A smoothing or straightening treatment can be a game changer for certain hair types, but before you come in you might want to be armed with all the knowledge you can so you can make the decision that’s right for you. There’s a lot of confusion, even among certain stylists as to the true names and natures of different smoothing treatments. We want to break it all down for you.

Consult before you smooth

First things first, don’t skip the consultation process. Even if you did all the research you could and you know exactly what you want, there’s always the chance that your hair and scalp have a different story to tell. We listen to you, but we also listen to your hair before we do anything drastic. Come in for a consult and we’ll make sure you’re getting the treatment that is best for you and your hair.

Brazilian blowouts

The Brazilian Blowout is actually a brand name for a specially formulated hair smoothing product. This product uses a plant-based amino acid (protein) to coat the hair and reduce bulk, volume and curl. The major issue with Brazilian Blowouts is that hair can become over-proteinized, which makes it feel dry and brittle.

Keratin treatments

Keratin treatments are smoothing treatments that use the protein keratin and they are made by many, many different manufacturers. This is one reason behind the confusion of these different smoothing treatments.

The keratin molecule is much smaller than the amino acid compound in Brazilian Blowouts, therefore it can penetrate and seal your hair, repairing it from the inside out.

At Hologram, we always choose hair health over all else. We recommend a keratin treatment over Brazilian Blowouts for the health of your hair, as well as the longer lasting effects of keratin.

We offer a full and express keratin treatment for whatever your hair needs. With a full keratin treatment you can expect to see the smoothing effects last for 12-16 weeks. The express keratin treatment can take about half the time but lasts about half as long.

Whatever your hair needs, we’ve got the knowledge, experience and products that can deliver your dream ‘do. Schedule a consultation today!