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What is a Brazilian Blowout?

A Brazilian Blowout is a professional smoothing treatment that improves the condition of the hair by creating a protective protein layer around the hair shaft. This treatment helps eliminate frizz and smooth the cuticle without permanently altering your natural curl pattern.

Who is it for?

The Brazilian Blowout is ideal for:

  • Frizzy or unmanageable hair
  • Curly, wavy, or damaged hair
  • Hair that’s been color-treated, bleached, permed, or relaxed

It’s a great option if you want to maintain body and movement while reducing frizz and styling time.

How long does it last?

The treatment typically lasts 10 to 12 weeks, depending on your hair type and maintenance. With regular use of the Brazilian Blowout Açai After‑Care Maintenance products, the effects can last even longer.

Can I get a Brazilian Blowout if I have color-treated hair?

Yes! The treatment works especially well on color-treated or chemically processed hair. In fact, many clients notice their color looks more vibrant and shiny after the treatment. It actually helps seal in the color and protect the hair from further damage.

Can I get it done on the same day as a haircut or color?

Yes. You can receive a haircut, color, and Brazilian Blowout all on the same day. We typically recommend applying the Brazilian Blowout after coloring so it can help seal the color and add shine.

Does the treatment straighten the hair?

Not exactly. The Brazilian Blowout does not permanently straighten the hair like a rebond or relaxer. It simply removes frizz, smooths the texture, and makes your hair more manageable.

If your hair is curly or wavy, it will retain its natural curl pattern—just with a softer, smoother finish.

What are the benefits?

Here’s what you’ll notice immediately after the treatment:

  • Hair is shinier, smoother, and healthier-looking
  • Frizz is dramatically reduced
  • Blow-drying time is cut in half or more
  • Hair is more manageable and resistant to humidity

How soon can I wash my hair?

You can wash your hair the same day. There’s no downtime—no need to wait 3 days or avoid ponytails like with other keratin treatments.

Is it safe?

Yes. When done by a certified stylist using official Brazilian Blowout products, the treatment is completely safe. At DOT ZERO Hair Studio, all our stylists are trained and certified to ensure professional and consistent results.

Will my hair go back to normal after a few months?

Yes. After 10 to 12 weeks, your hair will gradually return to its natural texture. There’s no harsh regrowth line, and the results fade out gradually, so you won’t experience a dramatic difference overnight.

How often can I get the treatment?

You can get a Brazilian Blowout as often as every 10 to 12 weeks. Many clients who use the aftercare products regularly find that results improve with each treatment.

Can I do it while pregnant or breastfeeding?

The official recommendation is to avoid chemical treatments during pregnancy or breastfeeding unless approved by your doctor. While Brazilian Blowout products are designed to be as safe as possible, always check with a healthcare professional first.

Can I still curl or style my hair?

Absolutely. You can style your hair as usual—curl it, blow-dry, iron, or even tie it up. The treatment makes it easier to style and helps your hair hold styles longer, especially in humid weather.

What aftercare products should I use?

To maintain your Brazilian Blowout:

  • Use sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners
  • Stick with the Brazilian Blowout Açai After‑Care Maintenance Line for best results
  • Avoid saltwater or chlorine if possible (or rinse hair right after swimming)

How do I book a Brazilian Blowout?

DOT ZERO Hair Studio offers Brazilian Blowout treatments at the following branches:

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SMOOTHING THERAPY

Straightening vs. Smoothing

Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy is different. Conventional straighteners or relaxers may break the protein bonds within the hair’s structure, causing each strand to reform into a permanently straight shape.

Keratin Complex’s revolutionary technology does not break the hair’s bonds, instead delivering the versatility of smoother, healthier-looking hair that can be styled wavy or straight as desired.

Keratin Complex’s signature keratin works effectively on all hair types. Our unique Smoothing Therapy treatments contain high concentrations of keratin that penetrate throughout the hair structure, and then are sealed within the cortex to repair damage.

HOW SMOOTHING THERAPY WORKS

Though there are differences in formulations and protocols between the various Smoothing Therapy treatments, the basic smoothing process is the same.

Four Steps To Smoother Hair:

Step 1:

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The pre-treatment step removes surface buildup and prepares the cuticle, lifting its overlapping layers to allow the treatment to penetrate the hair.

Step 2:

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During application, the keratin treatment penetrates into the hair’s cuticle. Hydrolyzed keratin strengthens keratin bonds from within, helps repair damage, and smoothes the hair shaft.

Step 3:

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Keratin and additional conditioning agents help nourish and strengthen the hair, while restoring smoothness and shine.

Step 4:
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The hair shape is further adjusted with the assistance of heat—first with a blow-dryer and finally with a flat iron. This final step helps seal in the treatment to create a humidity-resistant finish.
Disclaimer: All information herein is based on current scientific research and is subject to change based on new findings.

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Brazilian Blowout Frequently Asked Questions

Q. Who is the best candidate for the Brazilian Blowout?
A. It has been our experience, that good candidates for the Brazilian Blowout are anyone who has frizzy, damaged or processed hair. We have performed the treatment on every hair type (fine/course/frizzy/curly), as well as hair that has been permed, Japanese straightened and extensions. In doing so, we have found that with proper communication and a well considered application, everyone can benefit from the Brazilian Blowout smoothing treatment.

Q. What kind of look will you get from the Brazilian Blowout?
A. The hair will be left totally frizz-free, shiny, effortlessly manageable and with plenty of body and bounce. There will still be the option to wear hair curly/wavy (depending on the hair type) and the freedom to blow dry hair smooth and straight in a fraction of the time invested prior to receiving the treatment.

Q. Can I still receive a Brazilian Blowout if I have highlights and/or color?
A. Yes, the Brazilian Blowout will actually improve the health of color-treated/highlighted hair by conditioning the hair while sealing the cuticle for enhanced color, reduced frizz and radiant shine.

Q. Is the Brazilian Blowout going to make my hair straight?
A. If your hair is wavy, the Brazilian Blowout will make your hair appear naturally straight and healthy. If your hair is very curly, it will minimize frizz while enhancing the appearance of the natural wave/curl. If you have straight, frizzy hair, this treatment will eliminate frizz and promote radiant shine.

Q. How long does the Brazilian Blowout last?
A. The Brazilian Blowout will last for 10-12 weeks if the Açai After-Care Maintenance product line is used. The Brazilian Blowout is a cumulative treatment, in that the more you receive it, the healthier the hair will be and the longer the result will last.

Q. Can you apply the Brazilian Blowout directly on top of other relaxers and strengtheners?
A. Yes. The Brazilian Blowout actually works best on chemically treated hair, and helps to improve the hairs condition by fortifying each strand with essential amino acids. The Brazilian Blowout works great directly on top of a relaxer. Perform the relaxer first, Brazilian Blowout next, and then neutralize at the very end of both treatments. The Brazilian Blowout is great to perform when someone is trying to move away from having relaxers or Japanese straighteners. It puts movement back into the hair, allowing the hair to look its best.

Q. Will my hair lose volume if I receive the Brazilian Blowout?
A. No, your hair will not lose volume as a result of receiving the Brazilian Blowout. Your hair will maintain its natural volume and you will still receive great bend and memory when blow-drying and/or using a curling iron.

Q. Can you color your hair the same day you receive a Brazilian Blowout?
A. Yes, however, you must color your hair prior to having the Brazilian Blowout smoothing treatment.

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Humidity can wreak havoc on your hair if you let it. Luckily, even a small change in your hair care routine can tame puffy hair; specially-made products as well as home remedies round out the attack. If you don’t want to settle with puffy, lawless hair on a humid day, you should be able to help matters.

Part 1 of 3: Everyday Hair Care in Humid Environments

  1. Get the right cut. If you live in an area that is known for humid weather, consider getting a haircut that caters to your hair type. Long hair and straight cuts add the weight needed to pull down hair that would otherwise puff out. An angled or slightly layered cut will remove some of the bulk. A layered cut will emphasize curls, but could result in puffier hair.
  2. Shampoo at most every other day. Shampoo is great for cleaning dirt and grime away from hair, but it’s not so great at taming puffy hair. That’s because shampoo strips your hair of its natural oils, which make your hair silken and combat frizz. Some people go for as long as a week in between shampooing.[1] The exact amount of time is up to you, but the consensus is that waiting a couple days between washes produces healthier, less puffy hair.
  3. When conditioning after shampoo, wash off conditioner using cold water. There’s some debate about how effective this is, but the idea is pretty simple: cold water causes the cuticles of the hair to contract, simultaneously adding shine and taming frizz.[2] Some scientists, however, doubt the effectiveness of cold water on the scalp, saying that since hair cuticles aren’t living cells, they shouldn’t contract.[3] The debate aside, this advice shouldn’t cause puffy hair, so try it out and see if it works. As discussed below, certain specially-designed leave-in conditioners can help fight puffy hair.
  4. Dry hair gently. If your hair is prone to fly-aways and frizzes, carefully blot your hair dry with the towel instead of rubbing. Allow hair to air-dry as much as possible to reduce the amount of puffiness in your hair. If you blow your hair dry, avoid a lot of movement with the blow dryer. Blow your hair dry slowly and in small sections on the lowest heat setting. Remember to blow down the shaft of hair instead of across it, which separates hair sections, or upward, which provides volume and lift but also adds puffiness to frizzy hair. Keep in mind that blow drying removes moisture from the hair strands, which increases frizz.
  5. Avoid over-combing your hair. It can be tempting to smooth out your hair with plenty of brushstrokes after stepping out of the shower. But brushing or combing your hair causes friction, which causes heat and breakage to the hair cuticle.[4] This leads to puffy or frizzy hair. Instead of combing your hair like you’ve entered a contest, use a wide-toothed comb or a paddle brush with ball-tipped ends. Finish off with a light pass using your fingers as a comb.
  6. Decide on a style for the day that works with your natural hair type. In humid weather, you hair will tend to do what it naturally wants to do. Fighting your hair type will probably cause you a lot of frustration; chances are you’ll end up losing every time. If your hair is straight, avoid the urge to put it in curlers on humid days. If your hair is naturally curly or wavy, work with the waves instead of opting for a straight style.
    1. Try tying your hair up in a bun or ponytail and finish off by applying some anti-frizz gel.
      If you’re having a truly tremendous hair day, never underestimate the help a hat or well-tied scarf can do for your hair.
Continue reading “How to Prevent Puffy Hair in Humid Weather”

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Humid air causes hydrogen bonds to form between water molecules and the proteins in your hair, triggering curls and frizz.

If you have long hair, you probably don’t need to look up a weather report to get an idea of how much humidity’s in the air: You can simply grab a fistful of hair and see how it feels. Human hair is extremely sensitive to humidity—so much that some hygrometers (devices that indicate humidity) use a hair as the measuring mechanism, because it changes in length based on the amount of moisture in the air.

Straight hair goes wavy. If you have curly hair, humidity turns it frizzy or even curlier. Taming the frizz has become a mega industry, with different hair smoothing serums promising to “transform” and nourish hair “without weighing hair down.” But just why does humidity have this strange effect on human hair?

Hair Cross Section

Hair’s chemical structure, as it turns out, makes it unusually susceptible to changes in the amount of hydrogen present in the air, which is directly linked to humidity. Most of a hair’s bulk is made up of bundles of long keratin proteins, represented as the middle layer of black dots tightly packed together in the cross-section at right.

These keratin proteins can be chemically bonded together in two different ways. Molecules on neighboring keratin strands can form a disulfide bond, in which two sulfur atoms are covalently bonded together. This type of bond is permanent—it’s responsible for the hair’s strength—and isn’t affected by the level of humidity in the air.

But the other type of connection that can form between adjacent keratin proteins, a hydrogen bond, is much weaker and temporary, with hydrogen bonds breaking and new ones forming each time your hair gets wet and dries again. (This is the reason why, if your hair dries in one shape, it tends to remain in roughly that same shape over time.)

Hydrogen bonds occur when molecules on neighboring keratin strands each form a weak attraction with the same water molecule, thereby indirectly bonding the two keratin proteins together. Because humid air has much higher numbers of water molecules than dry air, a given strand of hair can form much higher numbers of hydrogen bonds on a humid day. When many such bonds are formed between the keratin proteins in a strand of hair, it causes the hair to fold back on itself at the molecular level at a greater rate.

On the macro level, this means that naturally curly hair as a whole becomes curlier or frizzier due to humidity. As an analogy, imagine the metal coil of a spring. If you straighten and dry your hair, it’ll be like the metal spring, completely straightened out into a rod. But if it’s a humid day, and your hair is prone to curling, water molecules will steadily be absorbed and incorporated into hydrogen bonds, inevitably pulling the metal rod back into a coiled shape.

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