I have a confession to make. I'm addicted to the Brazilian Blowout. It took me years to finally take the leap and do it, and now that I have there is no turning back. Of course, I've read study after study warning about the effects of formaldehyde and why it's so bad for you–but my hair has never been so shiny and lustrous!
I have to keep it real with you all. I'm going to keep going and getting the process done. I don't care if it becomes a black market procedure, I'm relatively sure I'll always be able to find some salon willing to smooth my locks at the temporary expense of air quality.
The thing is, I was never even one of "those girls"–you know the type who would do anything and everything for beauty. My hair wasn't particularly crazy before the treatment. I have soft, large curls, but believe me when I say, my hair could get some serious frizz on.
What really sucked me in was that before I got the Brazilian Blowout, I'd have to schedule at least an extra 20 minutes into my morning routine to handle my hair. After the BB, I could literally roll out of bed into the office without a thought. Ironically enough, I'm addicted to this procedure because it affords me the luxury of not having to think about a major step in my beauty routine anymore (and for at least 3 months!)…it's truly magical.
I'm also a total convert because it didn't make my hair stick straight. Basically what it did was seal my cuticle so now my curls are totally smooth and manageable with not a split end or frizz in sight! Every. Single. Day. Can you see how this revolutionized my life?
So, I guess the moral of the story is, I can't help myself. Maybe I AM one of "those girls" who would do anything for beauty. I mean, I do subject myself to some nasty chemicals every time I get it done. But until they pry the Brazilian Blowout from my cold, dead, hands, I'm going to keep on indulging in this miracle hair smoother.
Am I crazy? Have you tried the Brazilian Blowout? Would you keep getting a beauty treatment done even though you know the chemicals are dangerous?
