Brazilian blowout is an excellent treatment for winter to help prevent static and frizz. But there are freezing temperatures and snow outdoors, and warm but dry air indoors that can affect the treatment. So, you need to create an aftercare plan with the help of a stylist at a Brazilian blowout salon to keep the results from fading too soon. Here are some tips you need to follow.

How Long Does Brazilian Blowout Last In Winter?

Brazilian blowout can last anywhere from 8 to 12 months in winter depending on the humidity and the aftercare. In dry and cold climates, it may last 8-10 months, whereas in regions where it snows a lot, it can stay for 10-12 months. However, a lot has to do with aftercare, so make sure you care for your hair.

Brazilian Blowout Care Tips For Winter

Avoid Washing Hair During The First 3 Days

The first 3 days are critical because the treatment is fresh and you need to take precautions and be careful. So, don’t wash your hair at all, don’t wear tight hairstyles, and avoid moisture, snow, and sweat. The latter two are important to do after the first 3 days as well. We will discuss more about them in a bit.

Choose Products That Don’t Have Sulfates And Sodium Chloride

You will be using products on your hair. The most common ones are shampoos and conditioners. And then there are deep conditioners, hair masks, hair serums, leave-in conditioners, heat protectants, hair sprays, and more. All of these are excellent products if used correctly. However, when choosing them, make sure that they don’t have sulfates or sodium chloride.

Why? Because sulfates, sodium chloride, and propyl alcohol can lead to dryness and frizz. For instance, sulfates strip the hair of its natural oils. So, your hair becomes drier and a treatment like Brazilian blowout fades sooner than later.

When reading labels of hair products, avoid these ingredients because some products have “sulfate-free” written on them, but they still have a type of sulfate:

• Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)
• Sodium laureth sulfate (SLES)
• Ammonium lauryl sulfate (ALS)
• Ammonium laureth sulfate (ALES)
• Sodium chloride,
• Propyl alcohol

Install A Humidifier

Even if it snows outside, the indoor air is dry due to the heating systems. And we all know that dry air causes dry hair and skin. Dryness for hair means frizziness and puffiness. And extended exposure to dry air can negatively affect your treated hair.

To avoid problems, the indoor humidity levels should be around 30-50% for optimal general health and hair health. You can ensure this by installing a humidifier. There are usually two options for this:

The first and more convenient option is to install a whole-home humidifier, which is integrated into the HVAC system and keeps your entire home’s humidity levels in check. But if you want something cheaper upfront, you can get a standalone humidifier for keeping a specific room comfortable. As a standalone humidifier is for a single room, you can choose to buy more than one.

Moisturize And Condition Your Hair

Moisturizing and conditioning hair in winter is vital to avoid brittle, dry, and dull hair that can lead to breakage and the loss of elasticity. And it’s also critical for maintaining Brazilian blowout. This is why it’s one of the most important aftercare tips.

The primary goal of moisturizing and conditioning hair is to add moisture and seal it in to combat dryness. Many of these products have ingredients that also nourish hair, repair damage, and improve hair elasticity.

Now, there are many ways you can go about creating a good hair moisturizing and conditioning routine. Here is one. You can tweak it accordingly to your hair texture, density, and porosity. Again, the products must be sulfate-free and salt-free.

• Use a hydrating shampoo and avoid clarifying ones as they can deep clean the hair and break down the amino acids and keratin seal of Brazilian blowout. Also, try to focus more on the scalp than the hair.
• After shampooing, use a rinse-out conditioner for smooth hair.
• Then, on damp hair, apply a leave-in conditioner, especially from mid-lengths to the ends.
• When blow drying hair, make sure to use a heat protectant before going ahead.
• Use 1-3 drops of hair oil on dry hair. You can go with argan, jojoba, camellia, almond, or grapeseed oil. If you have thick, coily hair, choose a cream or butter.
• Deep condition hair once a week. Look for hair masks that have shea butter, argan oil, and amino acids. You can also use moisturizing, bond-repair, and pH-balanced deep conditioners and masks.
• If you wash your hair at night, apply a leave-in conditioner on damp hair before sleeping. If you prefer dry hair, spritz a bit of a leave-in conditioner spray on the hair.

Don’t Wash Hair Every Day

Shampooing and washing hair refreshes hair, however, it’s not that great for Brazilian blowout. So, avoid washing hair too frequently. Wash hair only when really necessary or 1-2 times a week. If you have coily hair, make do with a once-a-week hair wash routine. You can use a lightweight dry shampoo between hair washes or to extend the time between washes.

Use Lukewarm Water For Rinsing Hair

Hot showers are relaxing in winter, but your Brazilian blowout-treated hair wouldn’t agree with it. Hot water opens up the hair cuticles and also strips moisture from the hair, so it’s a no-no even in winter. What to do then? Wash hair with lukewarm water (if not cold) and then you can use any water temperature you desire for the body.

Limit Heat Styling

Truth be told, heat styling is actually good for Brazilian blowout as it activates the treatment and makes hair appear smooth… but if done right and moderately. Otherwise, it will fade the treatment quickly and may even damage hair because, well, it’s heat and it damages hair.

So, blow-dry hair when the hair is damp because wet hair is bad for Brazilian blowout as well, and flat-iron hair when necessary. Use moderate settings and a diffuser. And always remember to apply a heat protectant before exposing your hair to heat styling tools.

Wait For 2 Weeks Before Coloring Your Hair

Both Brazilian blowout and hair dyeing are chemical treatments. So, if you get Brazilian blowout and after a couple of days, get your hair dyed, it may not only speed up the fading of the Brazilian blowout, but it can also cause hair damage, and you don’t want that. So, if you want to dye your hair after Brazilian blowout, wait for two weeks before sitting in that salon chair.

Don’t Use Hair Texturizers Or Relaxers

Hair texturizers and relaxers are also chemical treatments that smooth and defrizz hair, and don’t go well with Brazilian blowout. So, avoid them and any other chemical hair straightening treatment till the effects of your existing treatment (Brazilian blowout) fade away, which usually takes 8-12 weeks.

Snow, Moisture, And Sweat Are Not Good

We discussed how moisturizing and conditioning are so important, especially in winter. However, getting moisture from rain, snow, and sweat can actually be bad for your Brazilian blowout hair. If it rains or snows, take an umbrella or use a silk or satin-lined hat. Keep in mind that wearing a hat when it’s not raining or snowing is helpful as well, because cold air dries the hair very quickly, so that is a good accessory to avoid both dryness and moisture.

Now, sweat is not that much of a concern in winter, but if you exercise a lot, then make sure to wear a sweatband and blow dry your hair quickly on a moderate setting.

Use A Silk Pillowcase

Friction is bad for hair as it can cause tangles, knots, and breakage. To prevent this, use a silk pillowcase.

Avoid Tight Hairstyles

Any hairstyle that tugs and knots hair tightly is a no-no. Try loose hairstyles like loose low ponytail, loose side braid, loose updo, and others that don’t put too much stress on the hair.

Conclusion

Brazilian blowout makes hair smooth and frizz-free, but if you want the effects to last long in the winter season, remember these tips. For personalized advice or to get the treatment, consult a hair straightening salon Rockville.