Japanese straightening and Brazilian straightening have been competing for the market of straightening techniques for years...but what are these different techniques worth? What differentiates them? The price? The technique? Well, it's a bit of all of that. We will explain in detail the points of divergence between these two techniques in order to guide you in choosing a Japanese or Brazilian straightening .
Brazilian straightening
First of all, Brazilian straightening is used to soften and nourish the hair . Indeed, keratin is applied in large quantities in the hair fiber. This protein brings suppleness and shine to your hair. Brazilian straightening is a real treatment, it does not attack your hair, but it nourishes it. It is made for all people with curly or frizzy hair, wanting to relax and better define their curls.
Brazilian straightening will not make your hair straight, unless you have slightly wavy hair by nature. Its duration can extend up to 8 months if it is very well maintained. Most often, you will see signs of disappearance after 3 or 4 months. Concerning the rules after having done a Brazilian straightening, they are very simple: you must not wash your hair for at least 3 days, you must not tie it up either otherwise you risk having a mark on your hair.
Coloring, on the other hand, is not recommended before several weeks, because the ammonia it contains could eliminate the keratin from your straightening treatment.
Japanese straightening
Then, Japanese straightening , for its part, is used to obtain very smooth hair naturally. It allows people with curly or curly hair to structure it and have it very straight. Unfortunately, this technique is irreversible . It will modify the structure of your hair. You will only be able to recover your hair nature when it grows back and not before.
The advantage is that you will no longer have to straighten your hair for hours, it will dry naturally straight. For the duration, as we told you previously it is an irreversible technique, but since your hair grows back, you will have to do touch-ups at the roots. Japanese straightening has the same qualities as Brazilian straightening in terms of respecting the health of your hair.
However, it is not at all recommended for hair that is already weakened or straightened , otherwise be careful of long-term damage. Indeed, Japanese straightening takes place in two parts. First, you must wash your hair with a purifying shampoo, as for Brazilian straightening, and then dry it. Then, you must straighten your hair for the first time, apply the straightening product to all the strands, leaving it on for 30 minutes, and straighten again with the plates.
Japanese straightening maintenance
For the maintenance of your Japanese straightening, these are pretty much the same tips as for a Brazilian straightening. The waiting time before washing them is reduced to 48 hours , but you still have to wait before attaching them with an elastic. This last element is very important, otherwise you will have traces in your hair.
Likewise, do not put your hair behind your ears either. You can also use keratin-based care products to moisturize your hair. Silicone is not recommended because it will suffocate your hair, just like oil baths. So opt for a mask once a week or use a specialized serum on your lengths. Otherwise, the consequence would be that you will have very greasy hair that is weighed down by oil or silicone.
Japanese or Brazilian straightening?
When asked about "Japanese or Brazilian straightening" we must compare the prices of the two techniques. There is a clear difference. While the price range for Brazilian straightening is 300 to 500 euros, that of Japanese straightening goes from 350 to 800. Japanese straightening is therefore more expensive, but remember, it lasts longer, so the price can be justified.
On the other hand, for both Brazilian and Japanese straightening, kits specially designed for application at home exist. These kits will therefore be much cheaper in terms of price, because you will not pay for labor. We always advise you to read the composition of these kits carefully before purchasing them, because some contain products that are very harmful to your hair fiber.
Some are even sold under the name of Japanese or Brazilian straightening when in fact, they are straightening kits. You will therefore not have the same final result at all and will obtain very damaged hair. In terms of products to avoid, they are the same ones that are not recommended for both straightening methods.
Shampoos
So stay away from shampoos and treatments containing SLS ( Sodium Lauryl Sulfate ), which is a powerful detergent. Instead, opt for a pH-neutral or very gentle shampoo, which will respect your hair and your straightening.
If you need to do some touch-ups at the roots of your hair, you have two options. The first is to trust a hairdressing professional who will be able to straighten your hair as much as possible and, above all, evenly. The second is to do these touch-ups yourself at home.
You can get a kit and use only a tiny portion of the product. Therefore, you will be able to use this bottle of product several times, and you will therefore save money in the long run. The trick is to know how to do it correctly and avoid any demarcation on your hair.
To conclude: Japanese or Brazilian straightening?
Finally, Brazilian straightening and Japanese straightening differ a lot, whether in terms of duration, price or even the final result. Nevertheless, these differences allow these two straightening techniques to satisfy all types of hair and desires. In short, if you want to define your curls, opt for Brazilian straightening. On the other hand, if you want to obtain very straight hair like some Japanese women, Japanese straightening will be made for you.
