BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT: before and after
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Agree, what a shame! I'd ask for a refund, or at least a "rain check" to have it done for free next time.
The manufacturers of BB are disputing the alleged formaldehyde levels, so at this point nothing is certain. I've had it done 4 times with absolutely no problems. As someone else mentioned, we are at far less risk than the stylists who do multiple BB procedures each week, and even that risk is speculative. I seriously would not worry about it. Only your stylist can give you a good estimate of how it will work on your hair.
My hair is shoulder length, heavily layered, and highlighted. It's very curly and I wear it curly. Humidity is killer. I'm really hoping this isn't taken off the market and that it helps me.
I'm still waiting to see what other options my salon comes up with. One person told me they're looking at other treatments, the other told me they're upgrading the venting system.
Victoria2 - thanks for the sulfate-free poo rec. I saw the commercial for L'Oreal EverStrong line and looked up reviews (it's also sulfate-free). Purchased it and have used it 2x now. It comes out a cream...like a conditioner, but lathers nicely. Almost no tangles afterwards (nice slip)...and it leaves my hair very full and soft. So far, I'm happy with it!
Now more than a month into it my hair is definitely still MUCH easier to manage, but the worst part of my hair (the middle back - which is v. curly and damaged from me trying to smooth it) is starting to revert to the curl again.
My "next appt" is right before Thanksgiving....I hope they figure out what they're doing with it before then!!!
Victoria2 - thanks for the sulfate-free poo rec. I saw the commercial for L'Oreal EverStrong line and looked up reviews (it's also sulfate-free). Purchased it and have used it 2x now. It comes out a cream...like a conditioner, but lathers nicely. Almost no tangles afterwards (nice slip)...and it leaves my hair very full and soft. So far, I'm happy with it!
Now more than a month into it my hair is definitely still MUCH easier to manage, but the worst part of my hair (the middle back - which is v. curly and damaged from me trying to smooth it) is starting to revert to the curl again.
My "next appt" is right before Thanksgiving....I hope they figure out what they're doing with it before then!!!
I have it but only only use it just before I need to have BB done again. It makes my hair feel really dirty after just one day. I'm actually not crazy about any of the BB products. They all seem a bit too heavy.
sadly, my BB wore out after just about six weeks. 
i loved the feeling of my hair during those six weeks though, and it was definitely easier to straighten. i never blowdry, but after letting it airdry, my hair looked just about the same, but the texture was definitely different. i'm not sure why it wore out after six weeks. possibly because i didn't use the BB aftercare products? i used the keratin complex products instead. hopefully my next BB will last longer. maybe i just need to invest in those aftercare products.
after my bb wore off, i did the at home liquid keratin treatment, and while it definitely isn't the same as a salon BB, it does do the trick if you want your hair to be softer and more manageable. i recommend it for anyone who's in between BBs or anyone who wants a cheaper alternative.
i loved the feeling of my hair during those six weeks though, and it was definitely easier to straighten. i never blowdry, but after letting it airdry, my hair looked just about the same, but the texture was definitely different. i'm not sure why it wore out after six weeks. possibly because i didn't use the BB aftercare products? i used the keratin complex products instead. hopefully my next BB will last longer. maybe i just need to invest in those aftercare products. after my bb wore off, i did the at home liquid keratin treatment, and while it definitely isn't the same as a salon BB, it does do the trick if you want your hair to be softer and more manageable. i recommend it for anyone who's in between BBs or anyone who wants a cheaper alternative.
are you still gonna keep getting the treatment or are you going to away further results?
Ah, good to know, Swanky! I was worried about not using the bb aftercare line. Good to hear that it didn't really make a difference. It just sucks it only lasts for such a short amount of time! And now that I've done the treatment, I'm addicted to the way my hair feels after I got it done. My poor wallet!
I think I'll do the same and wait until spring to get my next BB and keep doing my at home liquid keratin treatments.