Can You Get a Brazilian Blowout on Color-Treated Hair?
Yes, you can get a Brazilian Blowout on color-treated hair. The color goes first, and Brazilian Blowout says to wait 2 weeks after the treatment before any new color. Brazilian Blowout also says the service suits color-treated and highlighted hair. At Cut Above Salon in Middletown, NY, we plan both services together so neither one works against the other.
Why Does Color Come Before the Smoothing?
Color comes first because the smoothing service seals the outer layer of the hair. Brazilian Blowout says it seals the cuticle for enhanced color, less frizz and more shine. Color needs to get into the hair, so it makes sense to do it before that layer is smoothed down.
Brazilian Blowout states this plainly on its FAQ page. Color must happen before the treatment. If you want color later, you wait 2 weeks after the smoothing. We follow that order every time.
How Do We Space Color and Smoothing Visits?
Think of it as color, then smoothing, then home care. Here is how we line it up for most clients.
- Book your color service first. That might be highlights, a Glossing Treatment or single process color.
- Book the Brazilian Blowout for after the color. We talk through the timing with you when you book.
- Let the smoothing settle. Brazilian Blowout says to wait 2 weeks before your next color service.
- Plan your next cycle. When your roots and your smoothing both come due, color goes first again.
The easiest way to keep this simple is to book both visits at once. Our front desk can space them for you. That way you never end up with fresh smoothing and roots that need color in the same week.
Big color changes need a little more thought. If you are going from dark to light, or making a bold switch, the color work may take more than one visit. In that case we finish the color plan first and smooth once your new shade is where you want it. Smoothing in the middle of a color change only means waiting longer for the next step. Our colorists will tell you which order makes sense at your consultation.
What If Your Hair Is Bleached or Has Been Through a Correction?
It can still be a good candidate, but we look closer first. Brazilian Blowout says its service works on processed hair and conditions it. Still, hair that has been lightened many times, or just went through a color correction, needs a careful look.
At the consultation we check how your hair stretches, how it feels when wet and how the ends hold up. If your hair needs strength first, we may suggest a Botanical Repair Treatment or a trim before smoothing. We would rather wait a few weeks than rush hair that needs care.
Box dye matters here too. Tell us about any color you have used at home, even if it was a while ago. It helps us read your hair and plan the order.
Does a Smoothing Treatment Change How Your Color Looks?
It does not change your shade, but it can make color look richer. Smooth hair reflects more light, so color tends to look shinier and more even. Brazilian Blowout describes this as enhanced color from a sealed cuticle.
Blondes and redheads often notice it most. A smooth surface makes warm and bright tones easier to see. Brunettes see it as shine. If your color has gone flat or brassy, though, smoothing will not fix the tone. That is a job for a gloss or a color visit, booked first.
How Do You Protect Color and Smoothness at Home?
Wash gently, condition every time and keep high heat in check. Both color and smoothing fade a little with every wash. Brazilian Blowout recommends its own aftercare, and we will go over that at your visit. For color-treated hair, these are the Aveda products we often hand over at the front desk.
- Botanical Repair Strengthening Shampoo for hair that needs strength
- Botanical Repair Strengthening Conditioner to follow it
- Miraculous Oil High Shine Hair Concentrate for shine on dry ends
Rinse with cooler water when you can, and skip extra washes on days your hair is still clean. To learn what the smoothing service itself involves, read our guide to Brazilian Blowouts in Middletown.
Questions About Color and Smoothing
Can I do color and a Brazilian Blowout in one visit?
Color always comes first, and Brazilian Blowout says it must happen before the treatment. Whether both fit into one visit depends on your hair and the services you need. We plan the timing with you when you book.
How long do I wait to color after a Brazilian Blowout?
Brazilian Blowout says to wait 2 weeks before coloring after the treatment. That gives the smoothing time to settle. We follow that wait for every color service.
Will a Brazilian Blowout change my hair color?
No, it does not change your shade. It can make color look shinier because smooth hair reflects more light. Tone problems like brassiness need a color or gloss visit.
Can I get a Brazilian Blowout on blonde or highlighted hair?
Yes, in most cases. Brazilian Blowout says the service suits highlighted hair. We check the condition of lightened hair first, since heavy lightening can leave it fragile.
Can I gloss my hair after a Brazilian Blowout?
Yes, after a wait. We treat a Glossing Treatment as a color service, so we follow the 2-week wait Brazilian Blowout gives for color. If you can, book the gloss before the smoothing instead.
Should I tell you about box dye before my Brazilian Blowout?
Yes, please tell us about any color you have used at home. It helps us judge the condition of your hair. It also helps us plan any color visit that comes before the smoothing.
Ready to plan color and smoothing together? Book online, read about the service on our Brazilian Blowout page, or see the full service menu. Call (845) 342-4247 with questions, or see our color work on our Instagram.