Does anyone happen to know of anywhere in Switzerland (near Basel would be great, but would consider anywhere) that does this? Really want to try it and can only find salons in the UK at the moment....

thanks!

Also interested in the treatment so if you hear of something please post an update!

Never tried the Brazilian method but it sounds extremely similar to the Japanese method of thermal reconditioning. Hirano does this in Zürich. 250 CHF if I remember correctly.

Details:

Schaffhauserstrasse 122
8057 Zürich
044 362 20 44

Thanks for the replies. The difference between the Japanese and the Brazilian is that Japanese breaks down the hair structure and is then reformed straight - hair can be VERY limp and lifeless (absolutely poker straight) and can get very damaged by the treatment. Also - it grows out, so roots can be curly and the ends still straight (a bit wierd looking). Brazilian uses a method that is supposed to actually improve the condition of the hair, and also just washed out naturally after 2-4 months so you don't get that wierd regrowth thing. But it doesn't make the hair poker straight, just much smoother, more manageable and resistant to humidity / frizz.

Still not found anywhere that does Brazilian in Switzerland so if anyone hears of anything, please let me know!

I tell a lie! I just found somewhere in Frick - but its HORRIBLY expensive:

http://www.haarkunst.ch/html/keratin.html

Will be thinking about it and might do some more research to see if anywhere else does it....

You can buy the products online and do it yourself or get a friend to do it for you. Doesn't look very hard, you just have to blowdry and straighten your hair with the product in it. Would be way cheaper that way.
Check for formaldehyde free products though!

what about Mulhouse, not that far from Basel.
http://www.lappartementbyalexandre.f...bresilien.html

or this one in Colmar
http://www.actif-coiffure-colmar.fr/Les-tarifs.html

My sister has this done to her hair a couple of weks ago. She said the worst part was not being about to wash her hair for 72 hours after the treatment but the end result is fantastic.

Ullainga - you're a genius! Now just need to brush up on my French so I don't end up with an 80s perm instead....

Lou - yep, I'm thinking that 'working from home' might be in order so as not to scare my colleagues too much on that 3rd day!

The prices quoted are actually on a par with what is charged for the treatment back in the UK.

out of curiousity, for people who have seriously stubborn frizzy and curly hair, wouldnt the regrowth be naturally the same (weird as you call it), regardless of which method?? Unless you are saying that the Brazilian method will improve it over time.

Personally, I've done the Japanese method ever since the craze hit back home. hair getting damaged by the treatment is a common myth. With the right hairdresser, and products, this treatment even gives you better textured hair, even as its growing out. Mine, for those of you who have met me, believe it or not, was frizzy, and super thick. Tried the Japanese style and never looked back. Havent had a split end ever since. Just my 2 rappens - but I am really keen to hear more about everyones experiences with the Brazilian method!

I'd be surprised if it makes a difference to the hair as it grows out. In general, if there is a conditioning treatment involved it should help your hair the more you apply it, but if you were to suddenly stop the treatment and go back to your 'old ways' I imagine once your hair has fully grown out it would be the same all over again. After all, curly hair is genetic (responsible gene identified last year). That being said, they're now working on Straight/Curly pills, so I guess we're all getting closer and closer to Wonderland.

Personally I've been a lot happier with my hair since I embraced the chaos. YMMV.

Hi Summerrain - you're right, with the right hairdresser the Japanese method is fine, and I haven't had it done myself, but while I was seriously considering it I read too many horror stories of hair being irreparably damaged by bad hairdressers, so it put me off.

While doing the same kind of research on Brasilian, I haven't seen any of those reports - the main risks spoken about online are that the treatment contains formaldehyde, which is present in other things, but people seem to flip out about it a bit because of its known use as an embalming agent. Personally, I think its a bit of an overreation as its only present in a very low concentration. The Brasilian 'washes' out, so there is not such a definite line between the treated hair and untreated.

I'm just about to gather my French courage and attempt to call the salon in Mulhouse for an appointment....I'll report back if/when I get it done!

Hey Monkey72, just for your FYI, the concern about formaldehyde is not just because it's used in embalming, but the fact that it's a probable human carcinogen. That being said, as you mention the levels are low. Just be aware that some people are highly sensitive to it (to the point of having allergic reactions to some 'permanent press' clothing that contains some formaldehyde) and can have problems with skin or nose/throat irritation. So any signs of that probably means this is not the best treatment for you.

OK, done preaching now. Good luck with your hair treatment!

Tony & Guy do it in Zurich, found it after endless searches on the Internet. I have an appt on Saturday and they quoted me 340 CHF including a blow dry. Not cheap but cheaper than the 350£ prices I was finding in London.

I'll give an update once it's all said and done.

I can't WAIT to have smooth hair!

Oh you betcha it won't and it sort of makes you have to do it again after hair starts growing...it is worth it though if you are sure that you want your hair straight...like forever

Agh wish I'd known Toni & Guy did it! As it is, I'll have to use my bad French this time as I've just made an appointment with the salon in Mulhouse for Sat 16th - I can't wait either!

Then I seriously dont see the difference between the Japanese and Brazilian method - except maybe for the chemicals used.

Looking forward to your reviews, ladies! Good luck!

Seeingbee - thanks. You're right - I am aware of the possibility of a reaction (although I'm not a particularly sensitive type so *touch wood* I'll be ok) - it just amused me that all these people were screaming online about the risks of formaldehyde without any knowledge of it - their arguement often being 'its bad because its used to preserve bodies'.