Q. What is QOD Brazilian Keratin?
QOD Brazilian Keratin is a revolutionary, keratin-based hair treatment originating in Brazil that truly transforms the hair. Keratin, the primary protein of hair, nails and skin, is a natural substance which helps return hair to its original healthy, shiny, smooth state. Unlike other techniques, straightening with QOD Brazilian Keratin replenishes the condition of the hair without changing or damaging its molecular structure. It can be used on all hair types.
Q. There are several keratin treatments on the market: why QOD Brazilian Keratin?
QOD COSMETIC offers the most authentic, highest quality Brazilian Keratin products on the market today. Any stylist who has used QOD Brazilian Keratin products will tell you: they are more effective and last longer than other keratin-based treatments, producing significantly more volume-reduction and far more shine.
QOD COSMETIC is the dominant high-end cosmetics firm in Brazil as well as most of South America.
Ten years ago, QOD was the first major company to create a reliable and professionally produced Brazilian Keratin product - QOD MAX - which quickly became the best selling formula in Brazil. QOD products continue to be Brazils most successful high-end keratin treatment formulations.
QOD COSMETIC has maintained its own scientific research facilities for years, and QOD Brazilian Keratin formulations have always been the industrys most advanced.
Luxury-quality QOD GOLD was a break-through in the technology. It is made with a patented, 11 stage process which refines and concentrates ingredients to the maximum degree scientifically possible, processing 24-karat gold down to its smallest nano-particles. The gold is then able to permeate the hair, working in tandem with the keratin to bring about an un-paralleled transformation.
QOD Brazilian Keratin products are the industrys highest quality, formulated at the source, using the most advanced technology available.
Q. How long will a QOD treatment last?
At least 4-5 months, although in some cases it can last much longer, depending on hair type.
Q. Can QOD Brazilian Keratin be used and is it effective - on natural African American hair, short hair, and damaged hair prone to breakage?
QOD Brazilian Keratin can be used, and is effective, on all kinds of hair even damaged hair. Straightening with these treatments coats the hair and replenishes its condition without changing or damaging its molecular structure.
Q. Does QOD Brazilian Keratin work on hair with extensions?
Yes. As always with extensions, care should be taken when flat-ironing: the seam where extensions are joined to the natural hair should not be flat-ironed.
QOD GOLD is the highest-quality Brazilian Keratin product available. QOD GOLD uses 24-karat gold nano-particles as a potent catalyst to the process, producing a lasting level of conditioning and brilliance that no other product can match. Interestingly, while luxury-quality QOD GOLD has a higher price point per litre, it requires less formula per application. This means that the overall cost of use is the same as, or less than, medium or low grade brands. It is the highest-end keratin treatment that exists but remains surprisingly economical.
You may notice that, due to GOLDs international popularity, there are now countless keratin brands that claim to contain gold nano-particles. Simply adding minute amounts of gold to a formula will NOT increase a products efficacy. Only QOD COSMETIC has the advanced technical facilities required to properly process gold into a state in which it can effectively synthesize with the rest of the formula.
Q. How long does a QOD Brazilian Keratin treatment take, and what does it involve?
Depending on the volume of hair and application process used,
the treatment can take anywhere from 1 to 3 hours to complete.
First, the hair cuticle must be prepared, using an appropriate pre-treatment shampoo
such as QOD Cleanse to strip away impurities.
After application of the treatment itself, the hair is blown dry,
and infused with a 450 degree flat iron - trapping the moisture,
hydrating the hair and creating a smooth, glossy finish.
Q. How often can a QOD Brazilian Keratin treatment be performed on the hair?
As often as you like its a conditioning treatment.
If maximum volume reduction is sought, multiple treatments can have a cumulative effect.
Many clients also request the service after a hair colouring or other harsh process
in order to bring the hair back to its healthy state.
Q. Can the hair be washed or tied back after a QOD Brazilian Keratin treatment?
Avoid washing or binding their hair for about 2 days after the treatment.
This helps to prolong the effects of the product and avoid any unwanted kinks or bends.
