Hair Essentials - Pros/Cons to Brazilian Keratin Treatment

This may be information overload, but I compiled this information from a couple sites....read on.

 

Advantages of the Brazilian Keratin Treament

• The Brazilian keratin treatment can be done on color treated, relaxed, or chemically straightened hair.
• This hair treatment is suitable for all hair types, regardless of the person’s ethnicity. Men with longer hair may also find that this treatment is right for them.
• Instead of drying the hair out, the keratin hair treatment will provide moisture which can last for six months at a time.
• Frizz will be eliminated and replaced with a shiny, silky appearance due to the added moisture from the keratin.
• Results from the Brazilian keratin hair treatment last about three to four months at a time. During those months, hair will look beautiful and will be much easier to manage.

Disadvantages of the Brazilian Keratin Treatment

Like other hair treatments, it is important to keep in mind that there are some downfalls associated with the Brazilian keratin hair treatment. For some, the disadvantages may be reason enough to avoid opting for a keratin hair treatment. Here are some things to be aware of.

• Keratin hair treatment is COSTLY ranging from 200-400 for one treatment that last for 4-6 months depending on how it was kept and your hair type.
• Hair cannot be washed until four days after the keratin treatment. If this happens, it should be blow dried right away.
• The hair can not be worn up for four days after the Brazilian keratin treatment. If sleeping causes any ridges, the hair must be straightened with a flat iron or blow dryer immediately.
• The Brazilian keratin treatment is not suitable for women who are pregnant or nursing.
• The Department of Labor issued a hazard alert for keratin treatments, stating the dangers of the formaldehyde

Formaldehyde is most commonly associated with a high cancer risk. According to the National Cancer Institute, while we have always been well aware of the short-term health affects — such as watery eyes, skin irritation, coughing, nausea and burning sensations in the eyes, ears and throat — long-term health affects were still unclear until 1987 when the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency classified formaldehyde as a probable human carcinogen. Since then, Canada has outlawed the treatment due to the health concerns. (Just saying)