I just completed a Brazilian Blowout smoothing treatment class to get the latest updates. I originally was certified in April of 2010. I have extensive experience with this product. I want to say upfront that this treatment is NOT a straightener nor a replacement for a relaxer. If your client or your own hair is a type 2 or type 3a, then you may achieve a straightening effect from the treatment. Otherwise, I would not recommend this treatment to a woman of color with a type 4 curl pattern. The Brazilian Blowout treatment will soften a type 4 curl pattern, but it will not elongate the curl.
Now, for the updates, the company does admit when enough heat is applied to the hair, formaldehyde can be produced so only well ventilated salon environments are recommended for use of this smoothing treatment.
They also recommend using the "smart glasses" for both the stylist and the client as another precaution.
They have more new products in the Brazilian Blowout retail line for styling and for aftercare volume.
An all boar bristle round brush or paddle brush is recommended for blowdrying the solution dry. A metal base brush apparently will create too much heat, and we are trying to avoid formaldehyde emissions.
Shaking up the bottle before dispensing the product is also key to making sure the mixture is consistent. The shelf life is 18 months.
The treatment is not recommended for pregnant or nursing women.
The model's final styling was finger blowdried without a brush. This model's hair responded like a straightener, but several passes of the flat iron was used throught the model's hair.
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