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Brazilian Smoothing Treatment

Brazilian hair smoothing is the solution to frizzy hair, due to humidity or curly hair that women have been waiting for. Whether it is called Liquid Keratin, Coppola Keratin Straightening, Keratine Complex treatment, or the Brazilian Smoothing Treatment, the results are smoother, softer, shinier hair. It is the most innovative smoothing and strengthening treatment available.
Brazilian Smoothing Treatment
How it works

By infusing Keratin (the structural bond of your hair) into the hair cuticle, frizz is reduced by 80%. Exsalonce stylists researched and sampled the top 5 brands to bring you the most effective and nourishing results, leaving you with virtually maintenance free hair up to 4 months. The success is very technician dependent. Every Exsalonce stylist is certified to provide two separate solutions: making brazilian smoothing available for virtually every hair type.
Brazilian Smoothing vs Japanese Straightening

Unlike the thermal reconditioning system, Japanese Straightening, which chemically restructures the hair bonds to create permanent stick straight hair, the keratin treatment reconditions the hair preventing frizz while allowing it to wave, curl or be flat ironed straight. Hair will gradually return to its original state without the awkward growing out stage inherent to hair straightening.

The Application of Brazilian Smoothing Treatment

The treatment may take 1.5 – 3 hours depending on the length and thickness of your hair.
Hair is thoroughly cleansed with a clarifying shampoo to remove all product residue and oil. Hair is blown 100% dry then sectioned with the keratine solution applied thoroughly to every strand. Clients have found it more comfortable to keep their eyes closed during this period of the treatment due to the intense mint scent. Hair is blown dry 100% again then sectioned and straightened up to 4 times with a flat iron; infusing the keratin solution in the hair. The hair remains so for 48 hours.
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After Care of the Brazilian Smoothing Treatment

The hair remains saturated with the Keratin solution for 48 hours; appearing sleek and smooth, with minimal body. During this period of time, the hair cannot get wet, be put up, pinned or bent in anyway. If so, it must be blown 100% dry and flat ironed smooth. Thereafter, hair is washed with a sodium-free shampoo and conditioner. Which are available for purchase at Exsalonce Salon. Hair will regain its natural body and will no longer appear limp. Results are frizz-free, soft, shiny hair ready for heat-styling or air-drying.
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Brazilian Smoothing FAQ’s

What is it?
The Brazilian Smoothing Treatment is NOT a relaxer and NOT a Japanese straightening service. It is the most innovative smoothing and strengthening treatment available. Made up of keratin, the structural bond of your natural hair, it penetrates and repairs internal damage while coating the hair to prevent further damage.

Is this treatment a relaxer?
No. It is a treatment based of Kertain that naturally smoothes your hair.

How long is the appointment?
The treatment may take 1.5 to 3 hours of time depending on length and thickness of hair.

How long will the treatment last?
Hair will gradually return to its pre-treatment condition, no grow out like relaxers. Clients should have the treatment every 4 to 8 months, pending on how frequently they shampoo.

Do I have to do Brazilian touch-ups or the whole head?
The whole head every 4-8 months as needed, waves will come back gradually.

Will I still have my curl?
Yes! Brazillian smoothing treatment does NOT chemically restructure the hair bond. It reconditions the hair preventing frizz while allowing it to wave, curl, or be flat ironed straight.

Will my hair be flat?
The hair will retain its natural body and not hang limp, after the designated 48 hour period.

Can you do the treatment on top of relaxed hair?
Yes. You can do the treatment over any previously relaxed hair.

Can you I color my hair with the treatment?
Yes. We recommend you do the color the same day of your treatment or two weeks after.

Can you do the treatment on highlighted hair?
Yes. We recommend you do the highlights two weeks after your brazillian smoothing treatment.

Should I cut my hair before the treatment?
No. We recommend cutting your hair afterwards, this way you can trim the dead ends exclusively.

Can you do the Brazilian smoothing treatment on virgin hair?
Yes. It will not last as long as previously colored or chemically treated hair.

Can I wash my hair after the treatment?
Only 2 whole days or 48 hours after you have done the treatment.

Can I use any hair-spray, gel, mousse, or other hair products during the 2 day period?
No.

What should I do if my hair gets wet during the first 2 days?
Blow dry immediately, run over with a flat iron if necessary.

If I get any ridges in my hair when I sleep, what should I do?
Use either a blow dryer or flat iron to straighten out the ridge in the hair.

Can I go into the pool or ocean after the treatment?
After 2 weeks, wet hair and put conditioner in first and always rinse well after.

What Shampoo can I use after doing the treatment?
You can only use shampoo without sodium chloride. Exsalonce retails a variety of shampoos and conditioners to suit your hair type.

Will my hair be damaged after the treatment wears off?
No, the Brazilian smoothing treatment, when done correctly by a trained Exsalonce professional, will not damage your hair. It returns to its original state.

Can you do the treatment on children?
Yes. Children must be 12 and over.

Can I do the treatment while pregnant or nursing?
No. It is not recommended.

Can an infant be present while the treatment is being done?
No, the smell may irritate the child.

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Brazilian Smoothing Before and After Photos
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Brazilian Smoothing Client Natural Hair
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Brazilian Smoothing Client Day of Treatment
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Brazilian Smoothing Client Blowdry, one week later no flat iron
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