Losing My Hair From Brazilian Blowout!
by Susanne
(Calgary, Alberta)
Had the Brazilian Blowout done at a salon in BC, Canada and at first thought the results were amazing! Had it done August 17, 2010 and they used the trademark "Brazilian Blowout" product (I called the salon and double checked) and I also purchase the Acai shampoo and deep conditioner mask.
In the last few weeks I have noticed considerable shedding and breakage of hair. When I run my fingers through my hair 8-9 or more stands come out and some in chunks. It is falling out constantly.
The hairs around my hair line have broken off too. I called the company 1-877-779-7706 and spoke with a rep (Erin) who asked if I was allergic to fruit or nuts (no, I am not) and if I had a hair process done on my hair prior too. I did have highlights put in my hair in June 2010.
The rep stated the product may have something in it that I was allergic to and sent me a basic list of ingredients but could not send all the chemical ingredients due to it being Patent Pending. I was asking for the complete ingredient list to have me tested as she suggested I may have an allergic reaction.
The rep also stated that the salon may be at fault for using too high of heat with the flat iron on processed air from highlights which was why it was falling out. This is just beyond being plausible as my hair is coming out from the root AND breaking too.
I am obviously not the only one going through this and have found several posts and msg boards with other women experiencing the same thing.
I will continue to post and if anyone want to send me an email who is experiencing the same thing please, please let me know.
My hair is auburn, thick and long. (or, at least it used to be thick). Anyone else out there?
I created a blog to share what I have experienced and the recent results of formaldehyde levels (6.4% - 10.6% in 4 separate tests) found by the Oregon Health and Science University posted to their website on September 24, 2010, my conversations with Brazilian Blowout, the fact that the product is also being tested by Health Canada and more. 
I have chemically treated hair also and I was interested in this product but after hearing your story I have reservations. I was under the impression that this was not a chemical like a relaxer?
I had it done at Ecotique Salon in Burnaby in September, and I had to cut off 3 inches of my hair because the ends got damaged I am guessing from the high level of heat??? I spoke to the General manager of the company and she is not being accountable whatsoever. All I want is a refund or partial refund but the manager seems to be side stepping the issue. If I am unhappy with the end result or if the treatment was misrepresented, I deserve to get my money back. The salon pulled the BB product off of their shelves, but the GM doesn't seem to "believe"that BB has Formaldehyde in it? Hello...every BB product tested contained unsafe levels of formaldehyde.
I had a BB applied on Oct 6th and I am noticing a lot of my hair falling out when I run my fingers through it. I used to have super thick wavy hair and now it is completely straight, thin and silky. I am really worried about the hair falling out, how long will this go on? Anyone else know? I hope I don't lose all my hair!
I had my BB done on August 7, 2010 in Edmonton, so the 12 weeks is now up. For the last month or so, I've noticed significant hair loss. I can feel it falling on my arms. Whenever I brush it, I have to pull hair out of the brush and the amount I end up with in my hands is scary. I have decided not to get another treatment and wonder if the hair loss will stop. I can't believe that I just jumped on this without doing any research. If not formaldehyde, what is the "sealing" ingredient? What does it say when a manufacturer won't divulge a complete ingredient list of its product? 
Well ladies, I am responding to this common identity and more, I have hair loss, severe scalp pain and more! I have been in and out of emergency clinics with severe breathing reactions, on inhalers now and can no longer be near low volume scents of perfumes/ haircolors/ perms/ house cleaners/ new furniture/ nail polish/ exhaust from the cars /paint/and the list goes on an on.
I too had a Brazilian Blowout down at a reputable salon in Ottawa. My hair use to be thick and have great body. Now it is flat and thin. I hate it. I called the salon but they were of no help and basically said the more I wash my hair the quicker it would come out. 
Yes i had this brazilian blowout done on my hair in sept of 2010, i really liked it at first, but i have noticed in the past couple of months my hair is breaking off, every time i comb my hair it is all over my clothes and on the sink, also my daughter had it done as well and her hair came out in clumps, what can we do about this.
