EXTREMELY important!  Although clients have minimal risk to exposure to fumes during any keratin-type treatment, stylists have the greatest risk of long term/ coninuous exposure to fumes that could be potentially harmful.  Because of this, ES has chosen to only provide keratin treatments with the use of a fume extractor specifically made for keratin treatments.  Tested and proven to remove over 90% of harmful fumes.  We also use an air purifier that runs continuously to remove any residual fumes that the extractor failed to harness.  It is suggested that both stylists and clients refrain from exposure without a proper fume extractor as long term exposure is proven to be harmful.

We are often asked this question, our best explanation is that affordable quality haircare is our objective.  While haircutting and coloring vary from stylist to stylist based on years of training and experience, we know that keratin treatments do not vary from stylist to stylist or salon to salon.  We want our clients to have access to affordable keratin treatments so that you may manintain the treatment as often as you desire.  Due to our competitive prices we are extremely experienced and have performed thousands of Brazilian Blowouts.  At our prices most clients can maintain their hair every 3 months.

The short answer to that is no. Brazilian Blowout is NOT a straightener.  You must resist believing and listening to anyone who says otherwise.  If your hair is slightly wavy/frizzy- your hair WILL be straight- in a sense.  Because the BB is only a coating that adheres to the outer layer of the hair and does NOT contain chemicals that will re-arrange the bonds of the hair it is not a straightener in any way shape or form.  It is like an extremely thin coat of nail polish that is bonded to the cuticle layer of the hair- thus producing shine, weight and a bit of water proofing.  If your hair is curly it will still be curly after the service.  The photo shown on the BB page shows a before and after of wet hair that has just been washed so that you can see what to expect with very coarse curly hair.  If you like, you may email us a photo of your hair (naturally dried) and we can give you an estimate on what to expect regarding the reduction and frizz for your hair type.  info@southbaystylist.com

You don't "HAVE" to,  however in our experience our clients achieve the best lasting results using the BB products.  Your service is not guaranteed if the products are not purchased.  If you choose to use a different  brand of shampoo make sure it is sulfate free and also sodium chloride free.  BB products help the solution that has been bonded to your hair- stay bonded.  We have done our own experiments, using other sulfate free products as well as regular products.  Reg haircare produts caused the BB to last less than one month.  Other sulfate free products allowed it to last longer- but none as long as BB.  We know the products are pricey so they are always discounted 30% less than retail the day of your service and if you can only budget one product the most important is the shampoo. 

If you go swimming once, it's ok. If you are a regular swimmer- whether chlorine, or salt water it is NOT recommended.  The BB will be stripped from your hair and it is simply a waste of money for you to have the service.  If you happen to go swimming and wish to protect your BB- add a thick layer of mask to your hair before entering the pool or the ocean, and rinse thoroughly without scrubbing before you appy shampoo.

Absolutely not!  These treatments add a coating to the outside of the hair.  The structure of your hair is  NOT affected.  The treatments do not chemically change the hair.  If you experience damage from most any type of keratin treatment it is likely heat damage.  The damage obtained following a BB Coppola or similar treatment is ALMOST ALWAYS caused by heat damage.  Although most treatments require ironing with a 450 degree iron your stylist must use good judgement on fine or porous hair that might not be able to withstand such a high temperature.  If you have fragile, fine, colored and/or highlighted hair be extra careful in choosing the stylist to perform the service.  Even if you don't choose Evolution Salon to perform the service on your hair we are still here to help answer any of your questions so feel free to email us anytime!

The CHI transformation System is a permanent straigtening system.  This process chemically restructures the hair and the hair is PERMANENT as opposed to keratin treatments which last months.  The CHI treatment also does NOT require special shampoo.  Products for chemically treated hair is recommended but not required as with the keratin-type treatments.  CHI (other than a slight perm smell) has no toxic fumes emitted during the process.  Keratin treatments all have varied degrees of toxic fumes emitted during the process.  We only offer treatments considered safe by OSHA standards.  If you are pregnant or are unsure if you are pregnant we recommend that you do NOT have a keratin treatment done and we recommend you seek advice from your physician before any type of keratin treatment.

Although not confirmed by Brazilian Blowout, it is the belief of the experts at Evolution Salon that the formula currently contained in the "Original Brazilian Blowout" treatment is NOT exactly the same as in the formula that existed when Brazilian Blowout first came out.  When BB first hit the market the fumes were extremely strong and due to concern by stylists BB came under fire in the media and was scrutinized by OSHA and was chemically tested.  BB was tested and proven to have high amounts of formaldehyde gas released during the blowdry.  Subsequent testing (on what we believe to be a different formula) Brazilian Blowout received approval from OSHA as safe.  Stylists also noticed a significant difference in performing the service.  Less fumes, and literally no irritation to the stylist as opposed to gases causing coughing and eye burning.  Our stylists have also noticed a weaker result.  However of all the products on the market we stick by BB as a treatment that fills a need for our clients. If the BB is found to be weaker than desired we have other options such as the Coppola Keratin and the CHI(for those that truly desire straight hair) Please address your stylist with any of your concerns as we are here to help you attain your desired result.