Brazilian Blowout in Gilbert AZ: Is It Right For Your Hair?
A Brazilian Blowout is a smoothing treatment that reduces frizz, adds shine, and makes hair easier to style, without permanently changing your natural texture. At Studio Eighteen Hair Lounge in Gilbert it starts with a consultation, so you know whether it's right for your hair before you book the full service.
What does a Brazilian Blowout do?
It's a smoothing treatment, not a straightener. A smoothing formula coats each strand, then gets sealed in with a flat iron. Hair comes out smoother, shinier, and much less frizzy, but it keeps its natural curl or wave if that's what you started with.
The treatment fades gradually. Unlike chemical straightening, there's no line where new growth comes in. It slowly loses effect, so you can refresh it or let it fade with no awkward transition.
How long does a Brazilian Blowout last?
Brazilian Blowout says its smoothing treatment lasts up to about 12 weeks. How long yours lasts depends on how often you wash, what shampoo you use, and whether you swim. Gentle, sulfate-free care stretches it.
Is a Brazilian Blowout right for your hair?
It's a good fit if you:
- Spend a lot of time each morning fighting frizz.
- Want smoother, shinier hair without changing your texture for good.
- Notice your hair puffing up during Arizona's monsoon humidity.
- Blow dry or flat iron often and want it to go faster.
It may not be the right call if:
- Your hair is badly damaged. We may suggest bond treatments and a trim first.
- You're pregnant. Talk with your doctor before any chemical service.
- You want hair that stays permanently straight.
- You're avoiding chemical hair treatments altogether.
What happens at the appointment?
- A clarifying shampoo removes buildup so the treatment can work.
- The smoothing formula is combed through damp hair.
- Hair is blow dried with the treatment in.
- Each section is flat ironed to seal it.
- The hair is rinsed and conditioned.
- Your stylist finishes with a blowout so you see the result.
Plan for a long appointment, especially with long or thick hair.
How do you care for it afterward?
Use a sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner. Sulfates strip the treatment faster. Wash a little less often if you can, and use cooler water.
If you swim in a pool or the ocean, rinse with clean water right after and use a moisture mask that week. Heat style as usual. It goes faster now.
Products we hand smoothing guests
- IGK Good Behavior Ultra Smooth Shampoo: a gentle wash for smoothed hair.
- Keratin Complex Keratin Care Smoothing Conditioner: a conditioner made for smoothing-treated hair.
Can you combine it with color?
Many guests do. Color usually goes first, then the smoothing treatment. Tell us you want both when you book, so enough time is held. Prices for the Brazilian Blowout and its consultation are on the service menu.
See the Brazilian Blowout page and the hair treatments page for more, or read how long balayage lasts if you color and smooth.
Frequently asked questions
What is a Brazilian Blowout?
A Brazilian Blowout is a smoothing treatment that reduces frizz, adds shine, and makes hair easier to manage. It seals a smoothing layer onto each strand and fades gradually, without permanently changing your natural texture.
How much does a Brazilian Blowout cost at Studio Eighteen?
The current starting price is on our service menu. Your final price depends on hair length and thickness, and a consultation confirms whether the treatment suits your hair.
How long does a Brazilian Blowout appointment take?
Plan for a long appointment. The process includes a clarifying shampoo, applying the formula, blow drying, flat ironing to seal it, and a final rinse and style. Long or thick hair takes longer.
Will a Brazilian Blowout make my hair straight?
Not permanently. It reduces frizz and makes hair smoother and easier to style, but your natural pattern stays. If you want sleek, straight hair, styling afterward is faster and easier.
How long does a Brazilian Blowout last?
Brazilian Blowout says the treatment lasts up to about 12 weeks. Sulfate-free care and less frequent washing help it last.
Can I color my hair the same day as a Brazilian Blowout?
Often, yes. Color usually goes on first, then the smoothing treatment. Mention both when you book so we hold enough time.
Is a Brazilian Blowout safe?
We follow the manufacturer's directions and keep the area ventilated during application. If you have breathing sensitivities, are pregnant, or have other health concerns, tell us at booking and check with your doctor.
How do I care for my hair after a Brazilian Blowout?
Use a sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner, wash with cooler water, and rinse after swimming. Heat style as usual.
Ready to fight frizz? Book a Brazilian Blowout consultation, see the service menu, or call (480) 539-1111.