Brazilian Blowout vs BB Cream, what's the difference?
Hair smoothing treatments are professional salon services designed to reduce frizz, add shine, and make hair more manageable by sealing and smoothing the cuticle. The purpose is to create soft, sleek, and easy to style hair that stays smooth longer, even in humidity.
Introduction
When it comes to achieving smoother, healthier looking hair, there's no shortage of treatments out there. Two popular options are BB Cream for hair and the Brazilian Blowout. Our team is loving the BB Cream in this summer weather!
While they might sound similar, they're actually very different in purpose, results, and longevity.
Let's break down the differences so you can choose the right treatment for your hair needs.
Here are the four main categories we'll dig into!
- Purposes & Uses
- Best Hair Types
- Results
- Longevity
Let's break it down
Purposes & Uses
BB Cream for Hair:
The BB Cream Treatment is a lightweight all in one treatment that smooths frizzy strands, provides humidity control, and treats damaged hair. It helps restore softness, adds hydration, smooths frizz, and protects against everyday damage from heat styling and environmental stress.
BB Cream treatments are gentile and versatile, making them a great choice for anyone who wants an instant refresh without committing to a longer lasting, harsher process.
Brazilian Blowout Treatment:
The Brazilian Blowout is the top level smoothing treatment on the market. It is the strongest and longest lasting treatment someone can do. It also creates that sleek, glossy, smooth finish for hair.
A Brazilian Blowout creates a protective protein layer around each hair strand, sealing the cuticle to elimnate frizz and enhance shine. The result is smoother, more manageable hair that stays that way for up to 12 weeks, even in high humidity.
One significant difference is the duration of its effectiveness and the type of hair it is recommended for.
"I do a Brazilian every 3 months to help tame my curly and frizzy hair! Giving it a long lasting smooth finish." - G, Executive Stylist & Director
Best Hair Types
BB Cream for Hair:
While a BB ream Treatment can be done on any hair type, we typically recommend using it on fine hair that is prone to frizz. It's a very lightweight solution, so for those looking for something temporary that helps smooth your hair but also keeps your hair's natural body, BB Cream is for you!
Brazilian Blowout:
Ideal for wavy, frizzy, and often uncontrollable hair that can take a long time to "tame". Hair that is often very thick and coarse is the best type of hair for a Brazilian Blowout, as it is a heavier solution to control frizz. So, if you're spending hours trying to style your hair every day and want that straight, sleek look, a Brazilian Blowout is for you.
Results
Take a look at these results to see which treatment best fits your desired outcome.
BB Cream for Hair:
- Sleek and shiny hair
- Frizz-free strands, even in humidity
- Easy to maintain but still has the hair's natural body
- Lasts up to 6 weeks
Brazilian Blowout:
- Sleek, shiny, always straight hair
- Always frizz-free, even in humidity
- Loosens curls and waves, giving you a straight style even after washing
- Lasts up to 3 months
BB Cream Hair Treatment
Brazilian Blowout Hair Treatment
Maintenance
The Maintenance Protocol for BB Cream Treatments and Brazilian Blowouts are very similar! If you follow these points, your BB Cream treatment and Brazilian Blowout will last longer.
- Use a sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner
- Wash your air 2 - 3 times a week
- Don't get highlights after either of these treatments for at least 10 weeks
- Avoid pool water and salt water
- Get a deep conditioner treatment every other week
Alexandria Minne O'Neal
Brazilian Beauty is a Florida-based haircare brand, specializing in luxury quality salon results and high-end hair products curated around hair health. Alexandria is the Marketing Manager and works directly with multiple Brazilian Beauty Executive Stylists who have 20+ years of experience in the haircare industry.