From the country that gave us carnivals and Caipirinhas, comes the Brazilian blow dry. What is it, I hear you cry? Well, it’s the answer to all of your hair prayers and frizz nightmares! With this keratin treatment, every day is a good hair day.

Safe for every kind of hair, a good blow dry has the power to add a sleek sheen to even the driest of hair. Good to know This protein is also found in horns, hoofs, claws, feathers, and wool. The keratin used to make Brazilian blowout treatments usually comes from birds and animals.

What's the post-care routine following a keratin treatment?

It can if your hair is already damaged or breaking. If your hair is strong, a Brazilian Blowout should make it stronger. However, some people do have scalp reactions to the formaldehyde in the formula, or the formaldehyde-releasing chemicals. These chemicals cause hair loss in some people.

The Brazilian blow dry hails from the land of Copacabana beach life, colourful carnivals, and tasty Caipirinhas! Nicole Richie, Meghan Markle, Lindsay Lohan, Halle Berry, and Renee Zellweger, to mention just a few, are among the celebrities who have made it famous. So, what’s the big deal here? What is a Brazilian blow dry? All hail the beloved blow dry - every girl’s best friend. Whether you do it yourself at home or splurge on weekly sessions with your stylist, everyone knows that a sleek and bouncy blow-dry can transform your look from drab to fab in under 20 minutes, not to mention put a serious spring in your step. A salon blow-dry uses a hairdryer to apply hot air to damp hair, which leaves it soft, sleek and frizz free. A texture that's near impossible to create with air or natural drying. Is it for me? Book an appointment with the talented stylists at Broomhill Hair Boutique and prepare to look great and feel even better. In this process, the protein is bonded to the hair by a flat iron to protect and smooth the hair, and also to make it stay straight for a longer time.If you have a sensitive scalp, or if you are sensitive to formaldehyde, it’s best to forego a Brazilian Blowout or similar keratin treatments. Keratin hair masks also use formaldehyde or formaldehyde-releasing chemicals to bond the keratin to your hair. These have also been known to cause hair loss in some people. Are Brazilian Blowouts safe for thin hair? While it’s tempting to want to make your hair look as great as possible to show off the benefits of your new ‘do, it’s advisable not to add colour for at least 6 weeks after your treatment. 'If my clients are desperate then I’ll do a semi-permanent colour on the same day, but it’s preferable to let the treatment settle on your hair before you do any more chemical processes. All permanent colour should be done a week before the Brazilian Blow Dry and toner on the same day.'