07 Sep A Hairy Note: Get the Brazilian Blowout at Home
Dear Nicole Richie,
I’m glad you love the Brazilian Blowout. Really, I do. But not all of us have a Hollywood salary, so please… stop taunting me.
Sincerely,
Responsible Recessionista
Dear Responsible Recessionista:
Don’t worry; I get it.
You read Beauty Stat’s coverage of the Brazilian Blowout with bated breath. Frizz-free hair that shines? Silky tresses that air dry better than you can style them yourself? Never in my wildest dreams, you thought. And then you saw the price tag – $300 to $600, – and you realized you were dreaming. But that’s no reason to get mad at me!
Sure, cheap products usually mean cheap results – as in, your coworker’s self-applied highlights look more greenish-gray than blond. And sure, living in a recession usually means you have to buy cheap, no matter how tacky the results.
But not this fall. And not with the Brazilian Blowout you covet!
Beware of cost-effective hair care no longer. This fall, keratin protein and Brazilian Blowout products are hitting shelves and salons at prices the most frugal of value shoppers will like. Better yet, they’re brands even Hollywood already knows and loves: John Paul Mitchell Systems, Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy and more.
Need a power lunch? Skip the cocktails, and treat yourself to an Express Blow Out instead. It costs under $100, lasts four to six weeks and will have you back to work in no time. You know you can trust it because it’s made by the same people as Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy, just with a different, more cost-effective silicone. Says Dror Kraft, a stylist at Pierre Michel Salon, “For someone who […] wants to take the edge off [her frizz], it works really nice. I think it shows people a lower price range for what their hair could possibly look like.”
John Paul Mitchell’s Awapuhi Wild Ginger treatment is another in-salon option. It only takes 15 minutes, and costs between $25 and $75, depending on the salon. Like the Express Blow Out, Awapuhi lasts four to six weeks, increases shine, reduces breakage and prevents color fade. Just make sure you buy the Keratin Cream Rinse and Keratin Intensive Complex products to use at home afterwards! They are for sale at Sak’s Fifth Avenue salons nationwide with other shampoo and treatment products, starting at $17.95.
Still a do-it-at-home recessionista at heart? Not to worry – check with your salon for non-pricey keratin retail products like Rusk’s Deepshine Smooth Keratin Care line, or with your local pharmacy store for other solutions. For instance, Garnier Fructis’ Sleek & Shine Blow Dry Perfector will last up to seven shampoos for $11.99, and Sally Hershberger’s Super Keratin Spray will work de-frizzing magic on your hair as you style it ($12.49). Both available for purchase at Ulta stores nationwide.
See? No reason to hate! I promise you’ll be Brazilian blown away.
With love,
Nicole, the Richie
– By Caitlin Garthoffner
Plus for you that still prefer to get the results in a salon, check out another safe alterative called the Surface Smooth & Healthy Hair Salon Treatment -Formaldehyde Free
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Bella Blu
Posted at 06:51h, 10 SeptemberI’ve found a product online from Brazil.
It’s called Zene Progress, and the results so far have been fabulous.
Actually, I’ve been using Brazilian Blowout products for about 3 years on and off after discovering it on a visit to Brazil, where the treatment is called Escova Progress, or Escova Progressiva, (in much the same way it’s being called Brazilian Blowout in the States)
It’s possible to find high quality products online that are easy to use at home. Most of the modern treatments only require a single application and are as easy to use as any conditioner.
You just have to wait a little longer before rinsing.
The secret is in the flat ironing of your hair after application, but it’s not that difficult. Just follow the instructions!
I’m interested to hear of anybody else’s experience of DIY Brazilian Blowouts, but so far mine have been excellent.
Keep up the good work,
BB
Jordana Lorraine, Brazilian Blowout Specialist
Posted at 16:59h, 12 SeptemberBrazilian Blowout is a trademarked brand name and has no business in this article except to mislead readers. These other products are similar, some are considered competitors, but nothing shown here is made by the REAL Brazilian Blowout.
Linda Jeppesen
Posted at 19:36h, 18 SeptemberI am 13 weeks into a Brazilian Gloss treatment and want to try the Garnier Blow Dry perfector. Just not sure if there are any ingredients in the Brazilian Gloss treatment that will interact poorly with the Garnier product. Anyone know?
Yasamin
Posted at 17:26h, 02 OctoberWell I have tried doing the Zene progress on my mum’s hair after I have purchased it online and followed all the exact instructions, and the results have been horrible! Her hair is actually very brittle, more frizzy now and curly than it ever was initially. What went wrong?
Chrisoula
Posted at 23:42h, 08 JanuaryYou can do it yourself, but it’s expensive to buy all of the products (at first) https://euridise.com/hair/brazilian-blowout-solution-professional-treatment-34oz-1l.html
Then you need to follow the training on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNXytAtXzoI