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!

Summer is kicking in, and so is the heat. It’s the season that’s the best time to relax by the pool, have numerous beach days, and warm summer night barbeques with friends and family. As it is approaching, we must prepare for the fun-filled season!

1. Sunscreen is a must! SPF sunscreen only protects from UVB rays, but not from UVA rays. Try to find a sunscreen that has protection from UVA rays as well.
2. Bathing suit season is on its way. This season’s swimwear has a more retro feel with both bikinis and one-piece swimsuits. Try a ruched one piece or an adorable polka dot bandeau top bikini.
3. Try fun new hair accessories. The effortless beach wave hair trend is coming back in, top it with a fun turban, headscarf or even a fedora. A chic look that takes only a few minutes to create!
4. Maxi skirts and dresses are back, and they’re sheer. They are the perfect summer go-to outfit. Subtly show off those beautiful legs! You can finish the look with a thick belt, or even a jacket to go over to balance the sheerness from the skirt. 

With all the excitement surrounding the royal wedding of William and Kate, what better time to write a blog about wedding hairstyles! While everyone is dying to know who designed her dress, how she will wear her hair, her makeup, etc. here are some fun, flirty and varying looks for your big day.

This messy low ponytail is perfect for your big day. It is a no-fuss style that is elegant but not too snooty. Start with a Brazilian Gloss treatment and then a nice big blowout, finishing with some touch up curls in the ponytail. It won’t take attention away from your gown, or your gorgeous self.

I love the messy up do. It is a casual elegance. You can wear a cage veil for a vintage feel, or a long traditional veil placed underneath would be beautiful. This style is great for someone with textured hair because you can work with that to have a very organic style. A
BG treatment would help to tame the frizz, give high shine, but allowing that amazing texture to come through.

This traditional up do is great for the more classic bride. A slick up do is great to keep the hair out of your eyes for your big day, just one less thing you need to worry about!

Whatever style you choose, a Brazilian Gloss treatment can help you look polished and fabulous on your big day! 

By Katie Buffington
Public Relations Assistant 

Metallics are back and better than ever. They are popping up in the likes of boyfriend blazers in rose gold from 3.1 by Phillip Lim, silver lamay strappy sandals from Urban Outfitters, and these killer gray lamay shorts from Bloomingdale’s.

At first glance, this rose gold jacket seemed tacky. But then you see it on the model and she looks darling. It is all about how you mix and match, however the jumpsuit in the middle, not such a fan. Those sweet silver sandals are a perfect pair to have in the closet for spring/summer.

My favorite things that sparkle would have to be those AMAZING gray shorts. Those are a perfect necessity to replace those jeans you wore all winter. Pair those with a cotton v-neck for lunch with your girlfriends, then switch it up with a while silk blouse for a night out.

And don’t forget to give your hair some extra shine with Brazilian Gloss Daily Glossing Serum to help complete your fabulous look!

(Photos collages from refinery29.com)

By Katie Buffington
Public Relations Assistant 

1. DRINK MORE WATER! Most of us do not drink enough water and therefore our skin gets dry. Hydrate, your body will thank you.
2. Exfoliate. This helps rid your skin of dead cells, leaving your skin softer and smoother. It also helps to prevent ingrown hairs. (Ouch!) It also helps to unclog your pores which will create a smoother tan while you bronze on the beach this summer.
3. Moisturize. A good moisturizer applied both at night before bed, and in the morning under your makeup will help to keep your pores from clogging with your makeup and dirt from the air. You do not have to change your moisturizer during the fall/winter and summer/spring. Just use less in the warmer months!
4. Sunscreen. We know it is important to put it on when we are headed for a day at the beach, but what about the day you spend walking around shopping? The sun is still shining and you are not protected! Put sunscreen on 30 minutes before you are going to be in the sun, so after you get out the shower apply sunscreen to the exposed skin and keep it beautiful. Use an oil-free, waterproof sunscreen so that you won’t sweat it off during the day and you can apply it on your face too!
5. Wear a hat. While it won’t protect your face as much as the sunscreen will, it will definitely protect your hair. Keep those gorgeous locks from drying out by covering them up in the sun. Also, bring a leave in conditioner so when you come out of the water you can apply it to keep your hair moisturized, especially blondes.  Green is a great fashion color, but not on your hair!

By Katie Buffington
Public Relations Assistant

One of the hottest new trends is feather extensions! They are an easy way to add a little bohemian funk to your everyday look. You can add a pop of color for a day of shopping or a fun night out and they can last for up to 4 months!

You can treat them like real hair; everything from washing, drying, curling and styling! They are popping up all over Hollywood . You can choose natural colors like Hilary Duff’s for a subtle difference and a little flair for a fancy affair, or like Jennifer Love Hewitt with the bright colors contrasting against her  golden brown hair.

They are an affordable way to change up your look without having to cut off any length or chemical treatments when you are in need of something new. 

By Katie Buffington
Public Relations Assistant