Curly and Wavy hair grows in the heat.  Why?  The moisture in the air absorbs into the dry curly hairshaft and can virtually triple the density of the strand of hair….which is why as the days grow longer, there is more time for your hair to drink up the humidity.
 
     

We all know that curly hair is dry. Let me tell you why. Picture a curvy and windy road. Now picture a straight one. How much longer would it take you to drive to the store if you took the windy road VS the straight road?  Getting to the point, your hairs’ best natural conditioner is your scalps’ oils. Straight haired and Keratin Glossed  ladies know that their hair gets greasy fairly quickly (not a bad thing!), and most have to wash/heavily rinsed every day. Picture the curvy road again, it takes 3 times as long for those natural oils to reach those gorgeous strands of yours. In the mean time they are unprotected, dry, and crispy.

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The best way to keep your locks lovely, is to shampoo less, condition more! Two to three times a week at most, if your scalp needs a good rinse, then do so. Re-moisturize (our Aftercare Masque twice a week is amazing!), and rinse lightly with tepid water. Keeping a wide tooth comb stashed in the shower to distribute conditioner, and detangle is a great trick to minimizing tangly manes when styling too!

              

Keep in mind, humidity weakens styling products. You may find that you have a bit of frizz mid-day then late afternoon rolls around….your hair has become twice what it once was. Add a bit of styling product (Daily Smoothing  Serum is incredible) to your palms, emulsify, and add where needed.

   

For those in between shampoo days, several  styles to try….

Adorable fish tail side braid to keep hair off your neck. Keep it on the messy side for a more current updated look.

  

Or go for a straight braid down the back. Keep it simple ladies. Not too high.  We want to look chic, not girl-ish.

     

Hope these tips and tricks help you on your way to a gorgeous summer.
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As summer is coming screaming in upon us (trust me, i'm not complaining!), and most of the country is buried in a heat wave, we need to provide tools and tips for our clients to have hair success at home! Battling the frizzies, while humidity is in full force is not fun for most women~who mostly would like to have wash-n-go hairstyles, but instead are stuck blowdrying for 30+ minutes, then flatironing into submission. Only to go outside and find their hair "growing" from curl and frizz in the heat, yet again.
Here at Brazilian Gloss, we of course suggest a Keratin Glossing Treatment. It infuses the hair with keratin (which is largely what hair and nails are made of), and smoothes down the unmanageable cuticle of the hair for less tangling, and a faster drying time!
After providing this service for your client, some helpful suggestions to help keep their luscious locks glossy!

Suggest a regularly scheduled trim appointment. Freshly blunted ends make hair look extra healthy and shiny.

Send them home with Aftercare Masque, it is full of yummy panthenol, strengthening keratin, and delicious silicones and coconut oil moisturizers. Keeping the hair palette thoroughly moisturized is essential to controlling dry, frizzy do's. Tell your customer to rinse with cool-ish water to help seal in the Masque. This will keep the oils and keratin in the hair, as opposed to rinsing it fully out, which is like rinsing off lotion after you've put it on.

When your client is at home, have them squeeze, and pat their hair dry. Rubbing hair roughs up the cuticle layer of the hair. Making it slightly unmanageable. We need all the help we can get, Right Ladies???

Adding a anti-frizz product prior to styling is ideal for controlling thick manes of hair, making them manageable waves or silky tresses. Choosing the right one is essential. Obviously I am biased, but i truly love our Daily Glossing Serum. Let me tell you why. It is enriched with tress softening coconut oil. This is a big beauty buzz word these days, essential oils are huge! You must pick the correct one for your hair! Coconut oil is small molecularly, and is very low density, so it can 'get-into' the hair shaft much easier than say olive oil that has a higher density and larger molecule.Daily Glossing Serum also has added keratin to help your Glossing treatment, not only last longer ladies, but to have added 'smoothing power' to your service! All this without that icky, oily, residue filled tresses. Trust me, only delicious waves for you!

When blowdry styling, only dry the hair 'down' the hair shaft, from roots to ends. Blowing upside down, sideways, etc only created wild manes of madness. We want to smooth that cuticle layer, well that involves taking the time to dry 'down' the hair shaft. If volume is needed in a certain area, use a round brush, wrap 90% dry hair around it, and finish drying while stillblowing with the grain of the hair. Drying hair in this way will keep hair continuously shiny and gorgeously Keratin Treatment Glossy.

If you have any questions on these tips, or need ordering information, Please call us at 855.GET.GLOSS

This Fall 2011 is coming fast, whether we like it or not, and some of the latest hairstyles are trendy, easy, and gorgeous!

For example, Katy Perry has soft, bouncy curls…Do you?  Do you want to create them?  If you have unruly curls and want them tamed, have a Brazilian Gloss™ treatment performed. It will take you up to 50% less time to dry your hair, and then simply curl with a large curling iron. For you stylists out there, this is your opportunity to tell your clients they need this service to make their lives easier. It is a great addition to a hair color treatment!

Next up…Taylor Swift went straight! WOW, what a big change from those spiral curls! Keratin treatment and the Gloss™ will make those curly locks easier to dry smooth, and flat iron straight as a pin!

For those ‘un-done’ chignons’ and polished bed-head looks, use a little Daily Glossing Serum on your Gloss™’d  lustrous locks and blow dry upside down, scrunching hair till dry.  Piece and pin them up and away, using additional Daily Glossing Serum as needed, till gorgeous! Contact us today, we will be happy to help you have a shinier, Glossier, day!

Hayden Panettiere is not afraid to take risks and that’s why she wins the Brazilian Gloss Look of the Week.  In 2010, Hayden took the plunge and chopped off her long blonde locks to create this overgrown pixie cut and we love it!  The new look is mature and shows off her flawless skin. With this particular hairstyle, she manages to create slick sides while maintaining an overall soft look.  This is a great example to show how to achieve amazing volume without being overdone.

 To keep your hair frizz-free and in-check, try our Brazilian Gloss Daily Glossing Serum!

By Taylor Fountain
Public Relations Assistant 

It’s the holiday season and we all know what that means….food food and more food. But as we indulge in all of the delicious treats we’re are about to encounter at family gatherings and holiday parties, stop and read this first.

Here are a few tips to enjoying the treats without the extra pounds.

1. Avoid the sugar-packed cocktails and opt for red wine or vodka/soda. But make sure to have water in between each drink.
2. Be selective when putting that turkey on your plate. Grab the white meat over the dark, it has less fat and the taste is no different.
3. Eat pumpkin pie for dessert. It is fiber-filled and contains the least amount of calories of all pie options.
4. If you see eggnog, RUN. Eggnog is loaded with fat and sugar. Treat yourself to warm cider instead.
5. Take a short walk with family after the meal and enjoy the fresh air. You’ll feel better and burn extra calories!

 

Taylor Swift has been the talk of town in Hollywood after she debuted a new hair style at the American Music Awards Sunday. It came as a shock to all of the Swift followers when she said goodbye to her signature curly locks and hello to a stick straight hairdo with bold bangs. The unrecognizable Swift made quite the statement with this new hair- an older, more mature Swift we haven’t seen yet. The sleeker, straighter look makes her highlights pop! And we love it!

What do you think of her new hairdo? 

By Taylor Fountain
Public Relations Assistant 

It’s the holiday season again! That means it’s time to go shopping and find the perfect holiday party outfits. Try out these top holiday trends and be guaranteed to steal the spotlight!

SPARKLES! Pull this look off via the sequin blazer. It’s versatile and can be worn over a dress, cropped pants, or tights. Be brave and shine!

Your Signature LBD (Little Black Dress) but with detailing! Look for beading, pleating, or cutouts. The details are the perfect and only accessories needed to be a major knockout!

Bold Bracelets- If you decide to stick to your LBD without detailing, add a bold bracelet. It’s simple and a full-proof way to show you’re in the know on this season’s hot trend! 

Slouchy Trouser- This is the perfect way to update your outfit. Leave those skinny jeans in the closet and try on a pair of slouchy trousers. They work perfectly with a fitted blazer.  Look for a wool or pleated version a la Charlize Theron and wear them with a great set of heels.

Sweater Dress- This is the perfect selection for someone looking to be comfortable and sexy at the same time. Find one that is fitted and hugs your body. There are two ways to rock this look. Pair the long-sleeve sweater dress with black tights or a fitted belt. Both are great options!

And don’t forget the key to looking polished head to toe isn’t just about the clothes, but the hair too! Be sure to get glossed before you get the party started!

It’s finally the long awaited holiday season!

With the weather becoming colder and the smiles getting bigger, the holiday cheer is merrier than ever. During the holiday season, it’s all about family time, parties and resolutions. It is definitely the perfect time to get a Brazilian Gloss treatment done!

Imagine yourself with one of your closest friends getting your hair treated while catching up over the months you haven’t been able to see each other. Since the Brazilian Gloss treatment only takes 90 minutes and lasts up to 12 weeks, there is a perfect opportunity to dine together after and enjoy your fabulous results. With a long winter break, it’s the best time to enjoy, relax and make the most of your free time!

Imagine yourself at the season’s biggest and most lavish holiday party. Many of your friends or loved ones will be in attendance, probably people you want to impress. There will be tons of pictures taken and you should be sure to look your absolute best. It’s about looking good and feeling good on your appearance when out at parties!

Imagine yourself looking into the mirror and feeling the most burnt out you have ever felt. The long hours of work during week times months of hard work equals the time for restoration. It’s extremely important to put yourself first and go all out for once. Make a resolution to treat yourself to something special by doing something nice like getting the Brazilian Gloss treatment done!

The Brazilian Gloss treatment makes a great gift for your friends, family or loved ones!

There are many different causes for damaged hair and Brazilian Gloss is here to break it down for you. We hope you ultimately figure out what may be the specific cause of damage for you and how to help you get rid of it!

First of all, damaged hair must be dealt with at the root. The most important location for curing damaged hair is the root because it is the starting point for hair’s growth.

The hair is composed of three layers. Starting from the innermost layer is the medulla, the cortex and then the cuticle. The cortex is the strongest and most dense layer of a hair strand. However, if you want to get a real solution from damaged hair, you need to repair your hair all the way to the strand’s medulla.

 One of the most common causes for damaged hair is that the hair is chemically treated. Examples of this kind of harsh damage is bleach, color treatments, perms or relaxers. Chemically treated hair is so harmful because it ruins the health of the cuticle and destroys the strength of the protein bonds.

 Another common cause for damaged hair is heat damage. Examples of this kind of damage is use of blow dryers, curlers, flat irons or straighteners frequently throughout the week. Using a heating tool does create great results after use, but it is very unforgiving because it literally fries the proteins and creates split ends.

 The last cause of damaged hair is physically related. The over-grooming of hair or the use of a rough brush can ruin the structure of the protein. In addition, sun exposure can be extremely harmful to hair because chemically processed hair does not act well with ultraviolet rays. The sun can also cause the hair’s protein bonds to weaken.

To help battle against your damaged hair, it is important to know the source of your damaged hair. Once you know the source, change up your routine or use hair repair products. Always choose the right tools and make sure to moisturize! 

*GLOSS TIP* For a once-a-week damaged hair treatment, try Coco de Soleil Hair Masque. This ultra-hydrating hair masque conditions the hair so it regains natural shine, reduces frizz and feels so smooth and soft you can run your hand through it without a snag or tangle. 

Sometimes shampooing your hair too much can take away essential oils.

*GLOSS TIP* In order to keep your hair full of nutrients and essential oils, use shampoo that is sodium chloride and paraben free. This way, you can get a nice squeeky clean feel WITHOUT stripping away all the good stuff. Try using Coco de Soleil High-Gloss Shampoo and Conditioner. (They are also highly enriched in keratin to create that shiny smooth effect you thought only celebrities could achieve!) 

 Other times you can use more conditioner or for longer. Even eating foods with good, fatty acids will moisturize your hair such as salmon or flaxseed oil. It’s all about being aware of what damage your doing to your hair and taking action to prevent it in the future.