A Brazilian blowout is a semi permanent smoothing treatment that uses keratin to make hair more manageable, with less frizz and less time spent heat styling. At SALT Salon + Spa in Antioch, IL, we offer the full Brazilian blowout and a shorter express version, and our team includes a stylist certified in Brazilian blowouts.
What Is a Brazilian Blowout?
It is a smoothing treatment applied to the hair and sealed in with heat. It softens frizz, adds shine and makes your hair easier to style. It is great for all hair textures, especially if you want more manageability and a shorter morning routine. It does not permanently change your hair's structure, and it does not replace the cut or color you love. Think of it as a service that makes the hair you already have easier to live with.
Is a Brazilian Blowout the Same as a Keratin Treatment?
People use the two terms almost interchangeably, because a Brazilian blowout is a branded keratin smoothing treatment. The details vary by product, but the idea is the same: smooth, shiny, more cooperative hair. When you book, we will explain exactly what we use and what to expect. Our article on Brazilian blowout and keratin goes further.
What Is the Difference Between the Full Treatment and the Express?
The full Brazilian blowout takes a couple of hours and can last up to three months with a proper hair care routine. It comes with a Brazilian blowout hair care kit so you can look after the results at home.
The express treatment is shorter and is designed to last four to six weeks. It is a good way to try smoothing for the first time, or to refresh between full treatments, or to get ready for an event. See current times and pricing in the Treatments + Smoothing section of our Service Menu.
Who Is a Brazilian Blowout Right For?
- Guests with frizzy or unruly hair who want an easier routine.
- Anyone who spends a lot of time with a blow dryer and a flat iron.
- Curly and wavy guests who want a smoother look for a season. Tell us your hair type and your goal and we will talk honestly about what to expect.
It is not magic, and we will say so. Smoothing will not make fine, limp hair thick, and it will not give you a permanent straight line. Our job is to match the service to your goals, and when something else would serve you better, such as a conditioning treatment or a haircut, we will tell you.
What Should I Tell My Stylist Before a Brazilian Blowout?
Everything that has happened to your hair is useful to know. Tell us about any color, lightener, relaxer or other smoothing treatment you have had, and how long ago. Tell us how you usually style your hair, how much time you want to spend on it, and what you hoped smoothing would change. If you are pregnant or have a sensitivity to fragrances or strong products, let us know when you book so we can talk it through before your appointment. A short, honest conversation at the start is the best way to get a result you love.
How Do I Make My Brazilian Blowout Last Longer?
The care you give your hair after the service decides how long it holds. Here is what we recommend:
- Use the products in your Brazilian blowout hair care kit, and ask us what else fits your hair.
- Follow the timing we give you for washing and styling after the service. Your stylist will go over it with you.
- Be gentle with pool and ocean water, since salt and chlorine can wear smoothing down faster.
- Book a refresh when your hair starts feeling unruly again.
For the full aftercare routine, read how to make a Brazilian blowout last longer.
Brazilian Blowout or Conditioning Treatment: Which One?
If frizz and styling time are your main concerns, a smoothing treatment is the right tool. If your hair feels dry, dull or weighed down by minerals, a conditioning or Malibu treatment may do more for you. Malibu removes minerals and build up from the hair and scalp. We also offer K18 Molecular Repair, and you can ask about a conditioning treatment. You can see Malibu and K18 on our hair services page, and our comparison of a Brazilian blowout vs a conditioning or Malibu treatment helps you choose.
Where Can You Get a Brazilian Blowout in Antioch, IL?
At SALT Salon + Spa, 744 Main St Ste 101, in Antioch. Our team trains regularly, and a Brazilian blowout can be booked alongside color or a haircut, so tell us when you book if you want both and we will plan the order.
We see guests from Lake Villa, Lindenhurst, Lake Catherine, Fox Lake and Salem Lakes. Humid lake summers are when frizz adds the most styling time, so spring is a sensible time to plan a smoothing treatment.
Pick a stylist from our team or book your Brazilian blowout online when you are ready.
