I am not high maintenance. My routines are very simple and the products I use are mostly drugstore brands that are easy on the pocket and just as effective. An extension of my lazy routine is my wish to have wash and wear hair. I have had this wish since high school. In college, I finally found my hair inspiration: Trinity of The Matrix. I cut my hair short and LOVED it!! Of course as with most girls, nagsawa ako sa short hair and I grew my hair long again. I had bangs cut but my hair was in an eternal pony tail. It was a never ending cycle of short and long hair all in the search of hair that’s easy to manage. Of course along with these hairstyles are the numerous salon treatments (relax, powerdose, hot oil etc) and expensive hair cuts from stylists who all promised that I only need to finger comb my hair when I finish showering (some worked, some didn’t). The elusive wash and wear hair was still….elusive.
Until I read from some Hollywood chismis online site about Brazilian Blowouts. What intrigued me was the promise that my hair will look like nagpapa blow dry ako everyday. “permanent blow dry” they say – which to me sounded like “di mo kailangang suklayin buhok mo lagi” wahaha!!
I’m growing out my hair and its gotten long already. This means uncontrollable frizzy hair that would just go crazy when the weather is super humid. My hair is always up in a ponytail and it was dry already. I didn’t want to go short again so I researched about Brazilian Blowouts. Luckily, a friend was also sharing these posts in her FB feed:
I followed the Brazilian Blowout IG page too (@bblowoutph). I asked friends and officemates about the treatment and also about the other options available out there to tame my hair. I read helpful online reviews, some of whom reported that other treatments were a bit harsh and the chemical had fumes pa. I wanted to avoid those treatments because I don’t want to subject my hair to any unnecessary stress. So after all this, I finally took the plunge last Tuesday after work. I went to Freshaire Market! Market!, one of the salons certified by Brazilian Blowout Philippines to have may hair done 🙂 (To get the complete list of certified salons click on www.brazilianblowoutph.com) When I called I asked how much the Brazilian Blowout would cost for shoulder length hair, they said it was 4k. I readied my card na lang haha 😛 When I got to the salon, I asked the receptionist again if they used the “Brazilian Blowout” brand for the treatment. She confirmed and I also saw the items at on display at the salon.
So here’s the step by step of how the Brazilian Blowout was done:
1) My hair was washed and was left wet
2) While my hair was wet, the Brazilian Blowout solution was applied with a brush. The solution was applied only to my hair and did not touch my scalp. During the treatment, my eyes stinged a little, I guess it was the fumes from the solution? It wasn’t bad though and it only lasted for a few seconds.
3) My hair was then blown straight by the stylist
4) My hair after the blow dry with the solution still in my hair
5) My hair was ironed after. The stylist was so diligent with this process. She sectioned my hair and ironed each section carefully. She caught all my baby hair too and ironed them straight.
6) After this step. We waited for my head to cool off (literally) because it was hot from all the blow drying and the ironing.
This was my hair after the ironing. One thing I noticed was that throughout the process, my hair felt really light. The solution used on me did not feel heavy nor sticky. It also had a light scent. I kept touching my hair too and my hair was not all stuck together. It felt really soft!
7) When my hair has cooled down, they washed everything out again (gasp!) I wondered if washing out the solution would mean that it won’t be as effective but there was also a sense of relief knowing that the chemicals in my hair were washed off too.
8) After washing the Acai Daily Smoothing Serum was applied on my hair. Ang bango nya!! And this serum was really light too.
9) Blow drying resumed
10) Then the spray shine was spritzed on my hair. Again ang bango nya and when I asked how much it was, it was almost 2k haha! It was half the cost of my treatment! I do love though that Freshaire used most of the Brazilian Blowout line on me.
11) After almost 2 hours I was FINISHED!! Smooth, shiny hair achieved!
The true test naman really is the day after. The stylist and receptionist told me I could wash my hair again as soon as I get home or when I wake up in the morning. Well di ko sila sinunod haha because my hair was washed so many times already aaaaand I didn’t need to wash my hair because I woke up with hair that was not frizzy at all!! I just brushed my hair a few times and voila!
The day after syempre nag shampoo na ako using regular shampoo. I did not buy any special shampoo or conditioner. I just used what I had at home. I also did not blow dry my hair. I jumped into the car with my hair wet. Dahil sa traffic, my hair was already dry when we got to Makati. I just brushed my hair a few times. I was so happy that it still turned out neat!
My hair is frizz free. It was truly wash and wear!! Nahanap ko na talaga yung treatment for me!!
The cost for the treatment was exactly Php4,090. The treatment is expected to last 12 weeks so it was just like getting a salon treatment worth 1k every 4 weeks. Freshaire was also very professional, efficient and quick with the entire process. Isa lang comment ko sa kanila, I hope they change their towels na because the ones used on me were discolored and had already seen better days haha!
Would I recommend the Brazilian Blowout to friends? I’ve already have! This is really perfect for us busy gals who have no time to style nor fix their hair during the day. This is also perfect for women like me who are so clueless about fixing their hair. The fact that my hair can look neat and frizz-free all throughout the day even after walking around in Makati is so worth it. I have been the butt of jokes though kasi di na daw nila ako makilala haha. But I take it all in stride, I flip my hair and go about my day! Yahoo!!
To find a list of certified salons that offer Brazilian Blowout treatments visit
http://www.brazilianblowout.ph
Happy Hair Day!! 😀
Anna Flanagan says
January 27, 2019 at 9:54 amHello,
I’ve been flat ironing my hair because I have frizzy long hair. It’s very annoying. Thank goodness I found your blog all the way from the Philippines. I am not sure if that is available in the USA. I want to try it. But anyway, if anyone wants a content publicity in vice versa in my site please let me know at annalizaflanagan@yahoo.com
Cheers,
Anna
Aena says
December 3, 2017 at 11:22 pmThank you for your blog about brazilian blowout. Now i’m very decided to do it with my hair.
Jen says
June 22, 2017 at 9:22 pmHi, were you able to tie your hair after the brazilian blowout? my normal hair usually is “dented” when once i tie my hair even after i wash and blowdry
Mary Allison says
April 27, 2017 at 7:11 pmHi I really appreciate that you shared your experience with BB. I am thinking of getting one myself when I go to mla. But the thing is I have wavy/ kind of curly hair. I like the shape of my hair but I have a really hard time managing the frizz. Do you think this treatment can get rid of the frizz but keep the curls or waves of my hair? Thanks!
neva says
May 4, 2017 at 10:31 pmhi mary – yep this is perfect for frizzy hair! it makes the waves manageable without making your hair stick straight 🙂
Carme Rose says
April 22, 2017 at 3:38 pmWow! I would love get this treatment asap. Unfortunately, i am 5 months preggy. Ill have to wait until my labor. Super excited! Thanks for the blog ?
Michelle manalaysay says
March 27, 2017 at 8:18 pmHi mommy. Was thinking of having my hair done too. But was hesitant too kasi its summer. And there are lots of summer outings lined up! Do you think it is okay to dip in the pool even u just had your hair done in less than a month?
neva says
April 2, 2017 at 10:14 pmhmmm you might want to check with your hairstylist siguro 🙂 i’m not sure how chlorine would affect your BB kasi 🙂
Auau says
March 15, 2017 at 5:48 pmHi Neva.. Pwede ba ang saloncare shampoo and conditioner of human nature sa bb? Thanks?
neva says
March 25, 2017 at 12:19 amyep human nature shampoos i know have no sulfates so ok sya 🙂 pwede for BB 🙂
Joy says
January 29, 2017 at 10:17 pmHi mam. Thank you for your blog, i was thingking about getting brazilian blowout. I have very damaged hair. Would you recomend it? But also gusto ko din sana mejo ma straighten and hair.
Marielle C says
January 13, 2017 at 8:45 amHi,
I am planning to have a Brazilian blow out too, but i was wondering if it is bagay to me since i have a chubby face.
i am thinking kasi dati to have a rebond, e sabi nila lalaki daw lalo yung mukha ko, which is ayokong mangyari, my friends told me to have a brazilian blow out.
since you have an experience na po, tingin niyo po ba mas applicable sya sa mga chubby?
thanks 🙂
neva says
January 14, 2017 at 11:42 pmhi marielle – the brazilian blowout kasi is not super straight like rebond, may konting body pa rin sya. it’s similar to when you go to a salon to have your hair blown dry. di sya stick straight. i suggest you talk to your hairstylist or a good friend so you could get the best recommendation if this treatment is for you or not 🙂 good luck!
gaz says
November 15, 2016 at 9:22 pmHi, i went to Salon de Rose today to get the brazilian blowout. I just wondered why my process stopped after she flat ironed my hair. she did not wash off the chemicals anymore.
I specifically asked for the BB and not the keratin
Cerille says
December 12, 2016 at 2:34 pmsame process here
Noralyn says
February 26, 2017 at 11:54 amGanun din sa akin sa Cut, tapos sabi pa huwag daw basain for atleast 3 days…
neva says
March 2, 2017 at 10:05 pmthat’s not brazilian blowdry po 🙁 kasi after ng procedure with bb, your hair is washed.
Stella says
March 13, 2017 at 9:38 amThat sounds like the procedure for keratin treatment. I had that done and didn’t wash my hair for 3 days, I love it, though ?
Noralyn says
September 7, 2017 at 9:53 amHi Neva,
Based on my experience sa CUT Salon, Brazilian Blowout and Brazilian Rebond ay magkakaiba and also differs in prices…I was wondering kasi I opted for brazilian blowout at first, tapos yunf hair ko mahaba ang buhaghag from a year ago pa narebond….ayaw sana nila i brazilian blowout kasi dapat daw brazilian rebond but i insisted….yun nga ang proseso ay iba parang keratin treatment lang at bumalik agad sa dati ang buhok ko walang pagkakaiba….
Then 3 months after bumalik ako and nagpa brazilian rebond naman, yun, katulad na ng proseso na binanggit mo at na traightened yung hair ko pero yung growth nya bumabalik pa rin yung original na wavy….
I was just wondering ano ba pagkakaiba ng brazilian blowout at brazilian rebond….
Thank you….
neva says
September 29, 2017 at 9:52 pmim not sure po what brazilian rebond is because i haven’t tried it. for certified salons po that does brazilian blowouts you can check this link: http://brazilianblowout.ph/salon-locator/
Leo Joseph says
October 31, 2016 at 8:04 pmHello. The post is really good. I love my hair and I always refer to minxdesings.net which provides best hair cutting and styling in Washington, Seattle. My friend suggested me this salon and I am satisfied with their service.
junyandan says
October 6, 2016 at 9:37 pmHi, I was inspired to get this treatment so I went to Freshaire to seek for consultation but was disappointed that my hair daw would have big curls if I have a Brazilian blowout. Their recommendation is hair relax. My hair is curly and I never had straightening treatment on my hair. A lot would love the curls on my hair even the consultant in Freshaire says that the curls are really nice but I was explaining that because I had it tied up so it is not buhaghag but if I am already out and expose it long untied it is unbearable. So is Brazilian blow out not really for curly hairs? 🙁
neva says
October 7, 2016 at 6:00 pmHi Juny – I found a blog that could probably http://www.naturallycurly.com/curlreading/curl-products/i-did-a-brazilian-blowout/?page=3 maybe this could help you decide whether to go through with the treatment or not 🙂 there are other salons din naman that offer brazilian blowout. You can visit the official site here for a list of other salons: http://brazilianblowout.ph/
Powpow Cristobal says
September 28, 2016 at 10:54 amHi. What brand of Shampoo are you using and where can I buy it? I’ve actually had my Brazilian Blowout last Monday at Going Straight Greenbelt, I spent 7,800 since my hair is kinda long or nasa chest part na siya.
Anong pwede mong masuggest na non-sulphate shampoo na medyo cheap for alternative ng BB product? Thanks! 🙂
neva says
September 29, 2016 at 7:51 pmHi! I’ve been using Human Nature’s shampoo and conditioner 🙂 It doesn’t have SLS so it will help maintain your hair 🙂
Donna says
September 26, 2016 at 10:20 amHi po Manila Mommy!
Wondering if sa Market Market branch lang yung legit na Brazilian blowout o pati na dn sa ibang branches nila? I tried to look for salons near me kasi in their site tapos Market Market lang yung lumalabas?
Hope to hear from you po 🙂
neva says
September 29, 2016 at 7:53 pmHi – You can find a certified salon here http://brazilianblowout.ph/salon-locator/ 🙂 Also check their IG page, @bblowoutph they feature salons there.
Cath L. says
August 2, 2016 at 11:43 amHi Neva,
As the weeks went by after the treatment, did your hair just begin to naturally go back to its wavy state? Was it like the chemicals were being washed off over time? No awkward growth at the top of your head where it was wavy and everything else was straight?
I’ve been thinking about doing this to my thick and rather wavy hair, but am worried it will be like a rebonding job – where after 6months or so, the rest of your hair is straight but the top of your head has the natural, wavy and unruly hair growing out. (It really looks awkward and is a turn-off to me).
Your input would be much appreciated xx
neva says
August 3, 2016 at 12:16 pmhi cath, my hair just went back to being a bit wavy then gradually to its natural state over time. there’s actually no awkward stage. i keep it manageable by using hair oil lang. the blowdry then will not make your hair stick straight (no walis effect) effect nya talaga is like you went to the salon to have your hair blowdried with a little bit of body 🙂
Kai Moncada says
July 22, 2016 at 1:06 amHi Miss Neva! I’ve had a history of getting my hair an xtenso treatment years ago and now my hair is back to its normal slightly frizzy and damaged hair. I used to have that annoying crease on my head (y’know the one where the roots look wavy and the rest of the hair is brittle and straight. Horrible, just horrible).
It’s almost been a year since you’ve had the blow out, and I was wondering how your hair looks like now? Is it still smooth and soft? Does it have that annoying crease? Can’t wait to hear from you! <3
neva says
July 23, 2016 at 8:14 pmHi Kai!! I’m happy to report that my hair is fine, I’ve actually had another brazilian blowout again 😀 my hair is a bit dry but I just use a deep conditioning mask from human nature and gugo serum from zen nutrients to keep it soft and frizz free. low maintenance lang talaga ang magpa brazilian as long as you actually get the legit one like the one i described here. I actually had my hair done at shangri-la sa bowman bear salon (sa may food court). 4,500 for my almost shoulder length hair na 🙂
Patricia says
July 13, 2016 at 12:09 pmHi! Wala pong lumalabas na list of salons doon sa website na http://www.brazilianblowoutph.com
Mae says
June 9, 2016 at 10:35 pmHi, anong shampoo yung ginamit mo after the treatment? And how much yung acai shampoo and conditioner ng salon?
neva says
June 11, 2016 at 6:18 pmhi janina, i just used my regular shampoo and conditioner. the acai shampoo and conditioner at the salon is almost 1,200 each kasi.
Tina says
June 28, 2016 at 11:53 pmHi Ms. Neva. I went to freshaire in mrt ayala to have the same treatment. But then, after reading your article now, it seems that the process i had was different. After shampooing, my hair was blow dried but there ws no serum applied. I am even the one who asked if it is done already. Then the lady suddenly remembered the spray. Hmm…
neva says
June 29, 2016 at 7:41 amhi tina!! naku buti na lang you remembered! the spray kasi is like a hair mask daw e. pang finish ng treatment! hope you had a good experience with them nonetheless 🙂
Bubs says
June 5, 2016 at 12:40 amHi Miss Neva..thanks for your review about Brazilian blowout in Freshaire market market.I just done my hair there a while ago and i supperrrrrrr love it.I think we have the same girl who did our hair.Grabe ang ganda ng buhok ko.Its kinda expensive but its worth it.
neva says
June 8, 2016 at 10:42 pmHi Bubs!! Glad my review helped! Ang saya diba and it will last din naman so sulit ang bayad hehe!
Eunice says
May 31, 2016 at 8:02 amWhere can you buy that product?
neva says
June 1, 2016 at 7:54 amhi – you can buy it direct at the salon 🙂
Pia says
April 4, 2016 at 2:39 pmThanks for your blog! Been looking for a Brazilian Blowout salon for months already. I thought I can find thru metrodeal and the like, but hey, nvm the deals, your endorsement and the link are perfect! Am excited for mine already. Thanks again!
neva says
April 5, 2016 at 5:28 pmYou’re very much welcome Pia!
Sandy says
March 24, 2016 at 11:40 amHi Manila Mommy. You mentioned that you didn’t use an all-natural hair shampoo after the treatment. How long did the effects of the treatment last?
neva says
March 28, 2016 at 3:14 pmHi Sandy, the effects lasted 3-4 months naman 🙂 It was really sulit!
Ana Aliemante says
March 6, 2016 at 5:33 pmHi ma’am saan salon po ito? Thanks
I wonder if all salon have the same estimate on your hair length
Thanks
neva says
March 7, 2016 at 3:13 pmHi Ana! This is at Freshair market, market. My hair length when I had this done was a bit above shoulder length na.
cat says
January 26, 2016 at 9:51 amHi Thanks sa blog mo, I was planning to have Brazilian blow-out, na bother ako fake treatment. Thanks for informing us!
neva says
January 31, 2016 at 10:52 pmYes glad to have helped you out! 😀
Jennifer lamoste says
January 6, 2016 at 5:12 amHi, san ka ngpa brazilian? What salon and hiw much?
neva says
January 7, 2016 at 3:49 pmhi, i had mine done at freshaire market!market! i spent 4k on the treatment.
dellaine says
December 25, 2015 at 8:21 pmhi po. do you know if we can purchase them and do it on our own? ty
neva says
December 31, 2015 at 2:05 pmHi Dellaine, the solution and treatment are exclusive to salon professionals, the only products that are available for taking home are the shampoo, conditioner, etc.
Sofia says
November 14, 2015 at 9:33 pmHi! I’m thinking of getting a Brazilian Blowout… it’s been a few months since you had yours, how is it now? Did your hair simply grow out while the treated hair remained the same or did your hair simply begin to return to the way it used to be all over?
I have always had rebonding done and after six months I have curly root hair while the rest of it is super straight and dry. lol Terrible, right?!
Some say that your hair gets better the more Brazilian Blowouts you have… but others say it ruins your hair, just like any other chemical treatment. What do you think? Or rather, what have you noticed with your own hair?
My rebonding cost about 8,000 so the price for this new treatment sounds good to me! (Sounds better to my husband haha!)
Would really appreciate some feedback. Thanks!
neva says
November 16, 2015 at 4:54 pmHi Sofia! Thanks so much for the comment. I’ve trimmed and colored my hair a month ago but it’s still manageable and buhahag free although it’s not as straight na. The waves are back but they’re still tame 🙂 Brazilian Blowout is really worth trying and it’s definitely gentler to the hair. My hair is still soft now 🙂
cha mendoza says
August 18, 2015 at 11:07 pmThanks, Neva! Appreciate it! 🙂
cha mendoza says
August 18, 2015 at 9:41 amHi! Nice review.
I hope you do an update 3months after or every month, and post photos of what your hair alrdy looks like.
Im actually also thinking about getting a braziluan blowout myself but still having second thoughts on the outcome after the 3-month period is up. 🙂 also i have very thin hair and im afraid it would make my hair lack volume and look limp.
Looking forward to those pics. 😉 thanks!
neva says
August 18, 2015 at 11:32 amHi Cha! Great idea!! Sure I’ll update this post and announce na lang on my FB page 😀
cha mendoza says
August 18, 2015 at 11:07 pmTha ks, Neva! Appreciate it! 🙂