Anyone tried either of these?
I've been interested in getting one of these treatments done a month or 2 before my wedding to help tame frizz while in Mexico.
It's supposed to be the latest thing in hair maintenance unlike the Japanese straightening, it's not a "perm" treatment, it's more like a hair conditioning treatment. It smooths, de-frizzes, adds shine and softness. Works on any hair type, even chemically treated hair.
Apparently you won't need to straighten or blowdry for weeks after getting it done. Downside is it usually starts around the $250+ range.
I still have to inquire about is whether it'll be okay to curl or put the hair into an updo (or something) during the time the treatment is still in effect.
But here are some things I found online
Brazilian Blowout http://www.brazilianblowout.com/home
- 90 minutes to do
- formaldahyde-free
- no downtime
- use their shampoo & conditioner for aftercare and maintain effects
- lasts about 12 weeks
Keratin Complex http://www.keratincomplex.com/
- 2-3 hours to do
- formaldahyde-free
- 3 days downtime, no washing, no tying, no headbands...etc.
- use their shampoo & conditioner for aftercare and maintain effects
- lasts 3-5 months depending on hair type
I'm not sure at the moment, but if and when I get this done, I will let you know how it goes!
Please let me know if you've heard or tried either of these, as so far I've heard nothing but good things. Except that both treatments still emit fumes of some sort despite being formaldahyde-free.