BRAZILIAN BLOW-DRY

CONTENT PAGE
1. Introduction 3
2. Preparation: 4
 Required equipment
 Preparing work area
 Sanitising/sterilising tools and equipment
 Client protection and care
3. Consultation: 5
 Discussing limitations
 Consulting throughout the service
 Checking texture, density, length
 Contra-indications
4. Different Brazilian products: 6-8
 Non-chemical straightening services
 Conditioning treatments
 Different types of Brazilian products
 Application techniques
5. The effects Brazilian has on the hair shaft: 9-10
 Natural pH
 Avoiding damage and breakage
 Achieving the desire look
6. Botox treatments 11
 Products
 Effect on the hair
 Application
7. Difference between a keratin treatment and a Botox treatment 12

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INTRODUCTION
The Brazilian keratin treatment originated in the south American country of brazil, it is a heat
activating restructuring process that can be used on all hair types and conditions to make the hair
radiantly straight and frizz-free for 3-4 months.

What you probably did not know is that it was invented by a mortician!

The operator of a funeral home in Brazil noticed that a chemical used to embalm corpses caused their
hair to straighten. This chemical, formaldehyde, was then developed as a hair treatment to straighten
the hair of living people safely and effectively. Today, not all keratin treatments contain formaldehyde.
Some have replaced this chemical with other chemicals that are less harsh on your hair.

Since then, Brazilian keratin hair treatments have made their way to every continent in the world,
providing women with the kind of long, straight, lush hair they’ve always wanted.

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PREPARATION
Required material:

 Professional hair dryer

 Straightening iron
 Sectioning clips
 Tail comb
 Gloves
 Tint bowl
 Brushes
 Cape
 Towel
 Plastic and paper towel
 Facial mask
 Eye protection
 Apron

Always make sure your work station is clean and

sanitised as well as your equipment you are
going to work with, to avoid the spread of
harmful bacteria.

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CONSULTATION
Discussing limitations:

 Hair texture – determine amount of times you iron products

 Hair density – amount of product you will need
 Lifestyle – will this service suit the lifestyle of client
 Elasticity and porosity – will this service benefit your client.
 Length of hair – application method and amount of product needed
 Contra-indications – prevent you from continuing with the service.

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Making sure your client is comfortable during your service. Product is not burning scalp or eyes. Make
sure not to much smoke in client face and that your client is sitting comfortably as she will be sitting
for a while. Make sure they have something to drink and a magazine to keep them entertained.

Always make sure that you confirm and agree with your
client on the service that you will be doing, as with
Brazilian make sure your client knows this is not a relaxer
so the hair will not be a 100% straight. It is more to
control frizz and to make your hair more manageable but
will smooth and close the cuticle about 90%.

Very curly hair will most definably still have a slight kink
or wave. Fine naturally straight hair can go 100% frizz
free and resemble an ironed straight look. It all depends
on the texture of the clients’ hair.
TYPES OF KERATIN PRODUCTS
1. Brazilian cacao keratin smoothing products:

Sugarcane Cysteine: Active ingredient based on a natural

carbohydrate from sugarcane and the amino acid cysteine.
Cocoa: It’s moisturizing property, deeply nourishes the
hair.
Restructures the hair, making it frizz-free for up to 3
months. Dermatologically tested.

- Brasil cacao anti frizz shampoo – contains keratin

- Brasil cacao anti frizz conditioner – contains
keratin
- Brasil cacao anti frizz leave-in treatment – daily
protection
- Brasil cacao deep conditioning mask – hydration
and nourishment
- Brasil cacao smoothing shine serum – hair protection and shine

2. Brazilian keratin seduction

Brasilian Hair Seduction is an anti-frizz treatment

imported from Brazil, that contains three products, the
clarifying shampoo, the hair treatment, and the silky
mask. For the best results use all three products together in
the hair treatment kit to make frizz prone hair more
manageable. Formulated with long established
ingredients, formulations and techniques to help smooth
and soften hair for a more manageable head of hair.

3. MK keratin treatment

The Mycro Keratin treatment is ideal for all hair types that may need some taming. It creates a much
straighter, sleeker and frizz-free appearance while reducing the amount of volume. The treatment
restores the natural keratin levels in your hair. Mycro Keratin penetrates into the cortex of the hair
which is great for damaged locks.

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 - Mycro Keratin Madame Madame Shampoo 250ml - Salt
and paraben free shampoo designed to focus on the
rehabilitation of the natural hair
- Mycro Keratin Madame Madame Conditioner 250ml - Salt
and paraben free conditioner and should be used in
conjunction with the Keratin Shampoo after the
treatment has been administered.
- Mycro Keratin Capsule Masque 250ML - The Extreme
Capsule Repair Masque is an intense nourishing
treatment which is packed with capsules containing a
combination of keratin and essential vitamins which will
burst into and replenish your hair, not only with protein
and moisture but also with much needed vitamins and
anti-oxidants once applied.

4. Muk keratin smoothing treatment

Muk Keratin Smoothing Treatment Forte is an
innovative, 100% formaldehyde free keratin
smoothing system. The advanced formula
provides maximum curl and volume reduction
without permanently changing the structure of
the hair, and without the use of aldehydes, thio or
sodium hydroxide.
FEATURES
Dramatically reduces curls and eliminates frizz
Smooth hair from inside out
Formulated with the exclusive micro keratin
technology to restore hair health, add shine and
manageability, frizz free shiny hair that is
resistant to shiny hair.
BENEFITS
100% free from formaldehyde
Can be used on any hair texture
Maximum frizz control and humidity protection
Maximum curl reduction and smoothing
Faster blow-drying and finishing
Results last for up to 12 weeks

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Application:

1. Wash hair x2 with anti-residue shampoo and leave for 10-15 min
2. Rinse hair, do not condition
3. Drape client correctly
4. Using medium heat, dry hair 80%
5. Section hair into 6 neat and equal sections
6. Start applying from the nape area, roots to ends – dab product on roots, mid-lengths and ends.
7. Sections need to be 3.5 mm
8. Comb products through to distribute evenly – milk product
9. Dry hair section for section with cold air; do not use a comb or a brush.
10. Once hair is completely dry, you need to iron hair section 3.5mm for section on heat setting
230°
11. You will iron each section as follow
thick coarse hair = 12-15 times per section
fine or bleached hair = 7-10 times per section.
12. Once you have ironed the whole head to need to rinse the residue off the hair for at least
10mins
13. Apply conditioning treatment and massage lightly
14. Rinse conditioner thoroughly and assist client back to chair
15. Finger dry hair and style as desired.

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EFFECTS BRAZILIAN PRODUCTS HAVE ON THE HAIR
 Treatment that removes 95% of frizz and curl
 It helps to temporarily cosmetically rebuild hair that was damaged by chemical processes
 It improves hair by adding a protective keratin layer around the cuticles
 The anti-residue shampoo has a pH of 9.0 (alkaline), helps to open the cuticles and allow the
product to penetrate.
 The reconstruction treatment has a pH of 2.8 (acidic), promotes an intense smoothing of cuticle
effect. This attributes to the acid pH action on the cuticles, and for this reason the treatment
does not modify the internal strand structure.
 The deep conditioning mask has pH of 4.5, this balancing out the hairs natural pH levels.

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Note:

 They say the product is formaldehyde free, but there will always be a small % in the product.
This is activated and released with heat.(The smoke is the indication )
 You need to do bleach services 2weeks before a keratin treatment as the bleach will remove a
keratin treatment from the hair.
 Colour services can be done 2weeks before or after a keratin
treatment.
 Toning can be done on the same day.
 The more you have this treatment done, the longer it will last.
 Only works on the cuticle layer, it does not penetrate the cortex
 Pregnant women and children under 12 can not have this service done.

AFTERCARE ADVICE
 Client need to wash hair with the retail products of the Brazilian treatment or any sulphate free
products.
 Your client can still go swimming in the see, but regular swimming can compromise the
longevity of the brazilian
 Can still tie up their hair and use pins
 Inform client not to let the body wash or soap come into contact with the hair.

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BOTOX TREATMENTS
1. Brazilian hair seduction Botox
 Defrizzes hair
 Promotes the alignment of the cuticles
 Gives ultra-hydration and shine to the hair
 Reconstructs the broken bonds
 Adds softness and lightness
 Lasts 2-3 months when using sulphate free
shampoo
 Ideal maintenance treatment to do in-between
your Brazilian blowouts

Unlike keratin treatments, Hair Botox is a blend of essential

nutrients like vitamins, amino acids, and anti-oxidants that
effectively penetrates the cuticle to restore hair from the
inside out. The treatment fills gaps and breakages in the hair
shaft, works to restore lost protein, and helps keep hair smooth, healthy, and strong.

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After receiving hair Botox treatment, you won’t experience negative side effects, such as dryness,
breakage, and hair fall. If you want to keep your hair and scalp healthy in the long run, hair Botox may
be a better option for you.

Hair Botox revitalizes damaged hair, repairs split ends, eliminates frizz, and adds magnificent shine to
your hair. The treatment also nourishes your scalp and helps fight dandruff and hair loss.

On the other hand, hair Botox is a safe and environmentally friendly hair treatment. There are no toxic
vapours coming from the product and no gas mask is required when working with it.

Application:

The treatment begins with a shampoo to open your hair cuticles and prepare the strands for
conditioning. The hair Botox is then applied to the strands by massaging the product on from root to
tips. The treatment is left on wet hair for a period of time, usually between 20–90 minutes.

Some stylists may choose to rinse out the product before drying and straightening your hair with a flat
iron. Other stylists may leave the product on your hair while they dry and straighten your hair to help
the product more fully penetrate your hair strands.

You’ll see the results of the Botox hair treatment immediate upon your hair drying

Aftercare advice:

Client must wait 72h before washing hair again. Need to use a sulphate free shampoo and conditioner.

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 DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A KERATIN TREATMENT AND A BOTOX TREATMENT
BOTOX KERATIN
 It’s a deep conditioning treatment that  A keratin treatment (also known as a
helps to restore and reconstruct your Brasillian blow-dry) is a chemical
hair, using key ingredients such as treatment which smooths hair and gets
proteins, amino acids, vitamins, and rid of frizz. Many keratin treatments
lipids. The anti-ageing hair treatment include the chemical formaldehyde
acts like filler (hence the name), by filling which can produce a rather unpleasant
in any gaps in the hair fibres, leaving it odour and can sometimes cause irritation
silky, shiny, and more youthful-looking. for those with sensitive scalps. However,
 Suitable for all hair types formaldehyde-free options, which are
 2-4 months less harsh, are also available.
 sulphate-free shampoo to help maintain  Best for those with thick, curly hair that’s
 The main aim of hair Botox is to nourish prone to becoming frizzy
and revitalize damaged hair and scalp.  3-4 months
 For hair Botox application, your hair will  sulphate-free shampoo to help maintain
be washed (not conditioned) with a  Keratin’s main aim is to give you
clarifying shampoo to get rid of any smoother and more manageable hair,
residue and open your hair cuticles. reducing styling time.
Following this, the hair Botox treatment  A keratin treatment is applied to damp
will be applied and left on for around 45 hair after shampooing.
minutes. It is then blow-dried and sections are
It is then washed off with a low level or straightened to activate the product,
sulphate-free shampoo, blow-dried, and after which it is washed out and restyled
sealed with straighteners. The whole leaving you with smooth shiny hair. This
process takes about 1.5 to 2 hours. application process takes 1-5 hours.
 Botox penetrate the hair shaft  Keratin do not penetrate the cuticle
 Hair Botox, on the other hand, has no  Formaldehyde fumes can be harmful to
risks. There are no toxic vapours emitted the client and stylist.
from the product.  The treatment is not recommended for
 The treatment is not recommended for expectant mothers.
expectant mothers.  It is recommended that a keratin
 It is recommended that a keratin treatment be carried out by a
treatment be carried out by a professional stylist in a salon.
professional stylist in a salon

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