Whats the Difference between Japanese Hair Straightening and the Brazilian Blowout?
If you’ve been dreaming of stick-straight hair, you may be evaluating different methods to see which is best for you. Here is an explanation of the main differences between Japanese thermal straightening (such as Yuko) and keratin treatments (such as the Brazilian Blowout). 1. Permanence. Japanese Thermal reconditioning (e.g., Yuko) is permanent. In other words, the hair stays straight until it grows out. Most people, depending on the length of their hair, will repeat the procedure between 9-12 months. Keratin treatments are temporary, lasting between 8-12 weeks. 2. Toxicity Yuko uses FDA approved chemicals which are non-toxic and not carcinogenic. For example, Yuko incorporates the same chemicals as used in permanent waves. Keratin treatments (such as the Brazilian Blowout) use chemicals such as aldehydes (which used to include Formaldehyde but now includes other aldehyde chemicals), which can cause eye irritation and burning of the throat and nasal cavity. Safety recommendations incl
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