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!

November 10, 2010  was a big day for my hair. I finally got the Brazilian Gloss treatment done! It was an amazing experience with an easy and quick process that created a result that I absolutely love!

First, I want everyone to know what kind of hair I have. To give you a little background, mine is as virgin as virgin hair gets. I’m talking about no flat-ironing, hardly any blow drying, no use of creams, mousses or sprays, no perming, nothing. The biggest damage I ever inflicted on my locks was a wave perm in 7^th grade which I regret so much. I have had a huge fear damage since then and my hair was literally dead for probably two years. But I’m in what, 14^th grade now? I occasionally curl my hair but that happens maybe once every two weeks. It’s been a long time since I’ve done anything to my hair. Point is my hair was in pretty good shape already.

But my hair did have its flaws and the flaws that my hair had really did bother me. My ends were extremely dry and felt dead. The natural color of my hair started black at my roots and faded into a brown at my tips. I hated that. To me, my hair looked like I hadn’t gotten my hair colored brown again when in reality I’ve never colored my hair in my life. At my tips, my hair the natural shine and lacquer was nonexistent. My tips were basically extremely damaged and held a lot of frizz and tangle. I guess you can say the change I really wanted to see after the Brazilian Gloss treatment was the end area of my hair strands.

When I was told I was getting the treatment done I was ecstatic! I started out by shampooing my hair twice to take out impurities and excess oil. My hair smelled so good already. Then I had my hair blessed with the gloss and blow dried then flat-ironed to seal the gloss into my strands. To be completely honest, this is the hardest part of the process. For the stylist, blow drying the entire head of hair, for the client, just sitting there waiting for the next step. Right after the flat-ironing is complete, I washed my hair then applied the masque and voila! The wait was definitely worth the end results!

I was so surprised. I really wasn’t expecting much because my hair is virgin. But now my hair finally has shine from root to tip. My hair has more density and body which I really wanted and needed! My hair is softer and smoother to the touch and view and the color is completely consistent. As an intern, the results I’ve been tweeting about, Facebooking about, and blogging about now finally mean something to me.

The Brazilian Gloss experience I had was amazing! I love my hair so much and I cannot recommend or praise about it enough! Brazilian Gloss is love!

By Tammy Lee
Brazilian Gloss Public Relations Intern 

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. 

Once the alarm rings in the morning, here goes your typical daily routine. Brush your teeth, take a shower, put on an outfit and drive to work! With so many responsibilities for the day, it has become so difficult for women to care about what they look like. There simply is not enough time in the morning rush to spend time on your appearance. 

But the truth is, you should care and you should take the time to look your best! In order to look your absolute best without taking all the time in the world, Brazilian Gloss is here to give three easy hair styles for women who are on-the-go! Especially with keratin treatments, hair is easy to manage and maintain so these looks can take little to no time at all to complete! 

1.  The top-knot. It’s a classy and easy look that will look great for any day of the week. After a shower, let your hair air dry. Then, comb through a little bit of serum so that you hair will slick back. Lastly, use a hair tie to hold your twisted bun together. You’ve just completed a quick and professional look!

2.  The super-sized braid. It’s a trendy and simple look that can be achieved instantly. After a shower, let your hair air dry. Then, divide your hair into three and braid all the way down to your ends. Lastly, use a hair tie to hold your braid together. You’ve just completed a beautiful and bold braid! Use the Coco de Soleil Daily Glossing Serum to tame those fly aways! 

3.  The bump-up. It’s a hairstyle that has made a unique way into fall hairstyles. After a shower, blow-dry your hair. Then, tease your hair with a comb at the center of your head where you want volume. Tease your hair by applying hair spray in the areas you desire volume and comb your hair up and down near the roots to create the effect. Lastly, check your hair one last time to see if there are any inconsistencies or flat areas that you can retouch. You’ve just completed a cute and classy bump-up!

These fall hair trends are easy and quick for women on-the-go! Looking your finest doesn’t require much effort or time at all. Try these hair styles after a Brazilian Gloss keratin hair treatment. Working with your hair after it has been nourished with keratin from a Brazilian treatment will only make your hair look absolutely amazing!