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Brazilian Hair Straightening A Keratin Smoothing Treatment for Frizzy Curly Hair Apr 28, 2009 by Amy Andersen from suite101.com The curly-haired girls' quest for smooth, shiny, straight hair has added a treatment to its choice of products. The hair smoothing procedure goes under various names. Whether it is called Brazilian keratin treatment, Coppola keratin straightening, Keratin Complex treatment, Liquid keratin, and Global keratin, etc., the primary product used in this conditioning treatment is keratin. Keratin is a tough protein found in skin, hair and, nails. The chemical aldehyde, a derivative of formaldehyde, assists the keratin infusion into the hair. Keratin Treatment versus Japanese Straightening Treatment Unlike the thermal reconditioning system (Japanese straightening) which thermally and chemically restructures the hair bonds to create permanent stick straight hair, the keratin procedures recondition the hair preventing frizz while allowing it to wave, curl, or be flat ironed straight. Hair gradually returns to its original state without the awkward growing out stage inherent to the Japanese hair straightening. This advantage becomes its disadvantage; the treatment is not permanent and lasts anywhere from 8 weeks to 4 months. The Hair Undergoes a Conditioning Treatment Essentially the protein keratin formula is infused into freshly washed hair by heat. The internal hair bond is unchanged, the cuticle is smoothed and hair damage is repaired. The internal structure of the hair is not changed but the hair is believed to be stronger, more flexible and manageable post treatment. The Application of Keratin Hair Treatment Hair is thoroughly washed of any product with a special salt-free clarifying shampoo. Hair is blown 100% dry with hair dryer and brush then sectioned with the solution applied thoroughly to every strand. Each strand section is then straightened up to 5 times with a 450-degree flat iron thus infusing the keratin solution into the hair. The hair remains so for 72 hours. Thereafter, it is washed with a sodium-free shampoo and conditioner. Results are frizz free, soft, shiny hair ready for styling or air-drying. Safety Concerns of Smoothing Reconditioning Keratin Treatment Eyes may burn and throats ache when the solution is applied or heated. Some stylists find they need to wear a mask for comfort and protection. |
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