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Reader Andrea from Cali recently wrote in asking about the Brazilian Blowout or Brazilian Keratin Treatment and if it's good for Black hair. She said, "I'm in the process of trying to find a good salon that can help me get my hair healthy, but that's hard to find in San Francisco. But a few of my co-workers are getting Brazilian Blowouts done and I was interested, but I don't want to damage my hair anymore. Any information you have would be great."
Having heard of the treatment and knowing fellow beauty bloggers who have had the treatment done but never trying it out myself (sounds too expensive for my blood…lol), I dug in to do some research.
Turns out the 'Brazilian Blowout' is actually a trademarked name. According to www.brazilianblowoutblog.com, it's often misconstrued and explained wrong as there are a number of "Brazilian" hair techniques on the market at the moment. In fact they ask you to not confuse the process which uses keratin with processes that use formaldehyde. Yes, formaldehyde–the stuff used to embalm dead bodies. *shivers*
So what is it? According to the official Brazilian Blowout website:
The Brazilian Blowout is the most innovative and effective professional smoothing treatment in the world! Through the use of a Brazilian Super Nutrient Complex and a proprietary polymer system, the Brazilian Blowout actually improves the condition of the hair by creating a protective protein layer around the hair shaft to eliminate frizz and smooth the cuticle. The end result is smooth, healthy, frizz-freehair with radiant shine!
So what makes them different?
What makes us different? The ONLY Professional Smoothing Treatment that improves the health of the hair. No Damage! and No harsh chemicals! NO FORMALDEHYDE!! Entire treatment completed in just 90 minutes! No down time! The minute you leave the salon, you can wash and air dry your hair, and it will be smooth, frizz-free and radiant! Results last up to 12 weeks. Leaves hair smooth, shiny and frizz-free! Acai aftercare products ensure longest lasting results.
What's with all the exclamation marks? *shrugs*
So what's the procedure?
After the hair is shampooed and conditioned with special Brazilian Blowout products (the hair must be squeaky clean in order for the products to work effectively), the hair is then towel-dried and sectioned into four parts. Then the Brazilian Blowout Professional Solution is applied and combed through the hair. After the solution is applied, the hair is blow-dried and then flat-ironed. The hair must be as smooth as possible.
After heat is applied, the hair is then rinsed and the Brazilian Blowout Mask is applied and then rinsed out. Brazilian Blowout Leave-in Conditioner is applied and then you style the hair as usual. Your hair might curl or kink up again when you wash it or it gets wet, but the pattern is much more loose and supposedly remains this way until the treatment wears off. According to videos I've seen, your hair will straighten easier and faster with the help of heat styling tools.
I had my hands folded tightly while I mouthed "We don't believe you, you need more people" because most videos and pics I've seen feature non-Black women.
But then I came across this one of a stylist in California performing the treatment on a client who had been in a weave for two months.
The client seemed to have about 6 inches of natural hair with some relaxed ends. The procedure was performed like in the Brazilian Blowout training video but I couldn't help but cringe over the excessive amount of heat used for this procedure—and even more seems to be needed for curlier or kinkier hair. I'm also not at ease with the amount of tugging done on the hair (our hair whether relaxed or natural is too fragile for all of that) and also with the hair needing to be squeaky clean (hello, hair stripped of its natural oils).
So should you try this?
Well, I'm no Wilfred Beauty Academy or Sheneneh's Sno Nuf Hair Salon grad, but I'm giving this the side eye for now. If you're natural and want to switch things up with a straight style, I feel you run the risk of damaging your kinks. We all know the story of a friend of a friend who had natural hair until she went to a salon and her hair was inadvertently heat trained. And if you're relaxed, all the added heat and tugging with this treatment seem to be excessive. Arguably, some might say a relaxer just might contain more chemicals than the Brazilian Blowout. Might be a point there.
Remember the Rio perm was also supposed to be safe, too. I bet there's still ladies out there recovering from the bald spots.
Would you try this?
Have you tried the Brazilian Blowout? What were your results?
I have the Keratin Tratement (Braz Blowout) and I LOVE IT! My hair is healthy, strong and smooth. I have natural hair (4b texture)and this allows better frizz managability. I cant imagine life without it anymore. I have had the treatment for 3 months with one touch up in between. I still get deep conditioniing treatments and baby my hair. This treatment is great for those who work out alot as it alows you easier wash and go.
OMG! This post is ON POINT! Thank you sooooooooooooo much for the info, you're such a beauty guru! Thank goodness because I was about to get that Keratin treatment. That was a close call! No thank you FORMALDEHYDE!
Note to self- research, research, research!
I want my hair like the girls in the top pic ( even Solange's current look) sooo bad. But reading about all the heat this requires is scary. I once acheived a really nice afro look through medium sized single braids all over and slightly rolling the ends for a 70's party in the 90's. Think i'll try that again and wait to hear more about this brazillian thing.
I do remember the Rio perm! Lol Glad my mother never let me get one back then!!
@Kendra hey, girl–thanks for the comment! Are you using the treatment in lieu of a relaxer or are you still able to retain your curls/kinks?
@McKenzie you're welcome, girlie! I've read some of the treatments do use formaldehyde, but this one in particular says it doesn't. Where were you going to go for your treatment?
That entire process sounds terrifying to me, heat heat and more heat. I have natural hair and I get great results with doing my own henna and cassia applications at home. My hair is super strong, and its reduced shedding. The application is messy but the results are worth it to me. My strands are smoother and thicker, and with protective styling I've been retaining a ton of length. Besides I can't imagine how expensive that is. You can also try a glossing treatment.
Hey Danielle- to a Dominican salon.
I am actually open for suggestions/recommendations to others stylist(preferably black). I'm in the Atlanta area and ready for a change. I've found that wearing my hair straight works best for me. But I am guilty of commiting some no, no's to get it straight i.e. excessive heat, tugging. But miraculously my hair has been holding up well and staying seemingly strong and healthy.
To really answer the question no it is not good for black hair to much heat.
First time visitor here and while i came looking for fly shoes…i feel compelled to comment on my true passion: hair.
I currently use a brazilian keratin treatment and am absolutely in love with the results. My hair is super shiny, fuller, healthier and i have no first-hand horror stories to share. But i do have some comments…
-Yes, there is a lot of tugging in the posted vid and i see how the treatment can look "stressful." But keep in mind that this is just one stylist and let's not forget the density/texture of the model's hair. Having witnessed the procedure being done and having performed it a number of times myself, i can say with all certainty that THAT much pulling does NOT need to be done. For as much as the heat? A certain amount needs to be applied for the treatment to be sealed into the hair. period.
-Too many passes of the flat iron and yes, your hair will be heat trained. If the straightest hair possible is not what you want and you'd like to keep most of your curl, communicate this to your stylist and he/she should be able to perform the procedure with that in mind. My hair is baby fine and wavy, but frizzes like nobody's business if i look at water hard enough. i KNOW that 6 to 8 passes of a flat-iron heated to 450 degrees will slaughter my waves. So, i flat-iron each section no more than twice. Now, that's just what *I* do based on my grade of hair and that follows NO manufacturer's instructions….however, it works for me. and i'm sure other stylists have other ways to keep your curl/wave. The key is finding someone reputable who thoroughly knows hair; specifically your hair texture and what your hair requires. A super strength relaxer isn't created for everyone. Neither is 6 to 8 passes of a flat iron needed for everyone else.
-Speaking of relaxers…Keratin procedures are excellent for those with relaxed hair. The easiest way for me to describe keratin is an intensely deep conditioning treatment that fills in the gaps or weak points of the hair. Applying relaxer breaks the strongest bond in our hair. Using keratin, immediately following a relaxer, will fill in those broken bonds (that are never reformed) with a protein almost similar to that of hair (keratin). Seeing as how the relaxed hair is already straight, there's virtually no tugging and again, 6 to 8 passes of a flat iron isn't needed.
-Relaxers most certainly contain more chemicals than keratin treatments and they are created to permanently change the hair's structure. Keratin treatments break no bonds and provide temporary results that are to be maintained with that specific keratin line. after time the treatment wears off and the hair goes back to normal. so many people go crazy for the keratin because the results are pretty phenomenal with very little commitment (commitment = being addicted to the creamy crack and experiencing breakage if you don't make it to the salon soon enough).
-The dreaded Formaldehyde factor is more of a marketing ploy to scare consumers (our bodies produce formaldehyde each and every day! lol.) Most companies these days manufacture keratin treatments without formaldehyde and aldehyde substitutes. If formaldehyde is a concern of yours, ask your stylist if the brand they use contains it. If so, could they find/use a formaldehyde free version for you? I don't fear the formaldehyde, but the brand i use has none in it.
I personally love it! But keratin isn't for everyone and the treatments can get costly when and if you fall in love with them. if you're considering, discuss it with your stylist and learn as much as you can. People with either hate it or love it….that's why i say learn as much as you can, consult your stylist, and then decide what's right for you. now…back to my shoe search.
Hey Danielle, at a Dominican salon…I'm not sure where my last comment went :) I'm all for the most natural and healthy treatments(well, at least as close as I can get to natural). Gave up the chemical relaxers a couple years ago. Going au nautal is a no-go for me because I like my hair straight. It looks beautiful curly but it's way to high maintanence. So, I have resorted to the dreaded blowout for that sleek, smooth look I love.
Well, I'll rephrase that…I always get a wash/set and blow dry the roots to get them straight. I just can't get the same effect when I set my hair and sit under the dryer at home. Comes out with too much volume! I considered the Keratin treatment so that I could manage it at home like I could with a relaxer. Sorry for lenghy commenting. Lol, I could talk about hair all day.
I definitely wouldnt recommend it! I've never seen anything damage my hair like the Brazilian blowout.I've been au natural all my life with a thick head of curly/wavy hair and every now and then i would flat iron it.I began going to dominican salons for that 'latino' look and my hair basically just thinned out.
Sure for 1 week your hair is looking straight,blowing in the wind and flawless but if you keep doing that after you will realize how much your hair is damaged.It is way too much heat on your hair causing it to break and because of the constant tugging of the brushes at your hair,your hair just ends up falling out.Not worth it! It took me almost yr to recover back the health thickness and texture of my hair and i had to cut my hair because the ends never went back to curly after i washed my hair.
@McKenzie LOL–no worries! I could talk and read about hair all day :)
Yes, the BB or BKT does seem like an easy way to wear straight styles without relaxers but it just seems like so much, ya know? I'd wait until more studies come out or more people share their results after time. I don't wanna end up looking like when Gina gave Myra a perm without neutralizer (I can also seriously talk about "Martin" episodes all day, too…lol)
GREAT post. Ive been cosidering the keratin treament. Im in DC right now and the salon that does it is new to the treatment so ill pass for now. But I have been natural for 2 yrs and it IS high maintence to wear it curly. I am considering micro braids for winter. Anyone knows any natural ppl that had bad experience with micro braids. Ive never had them while natural. (sorry for digression off subject:)
I could've sworn when this first became "all the rage" that the manufacturers of the Keratin treatment said it was entirely too heat-intensive for kinkier hair. It was preferably used on Japanese and European hair ONLY. But I'm sure since then (last two years) they've modified it to tolerate kinkier hair, since the African-American market is where all hair manufacturers make the most money.
I don't know, Keratin is a protein and my hair is extremely protein sensitive. I would think that since kinkier naturals usually need less protein in their hair that this would cause immediate drying and breakage.
I'm looking at the pictures with the models, and I'm a little confused.
Is that the end result? The video with the black girl seems like the hair gets pretty straight. Not much curl….
@Dari nope–that's not the end result. The models are there for illustration.
I'm not sure about the product but what made me most uncomfortable about the video was the stylist. It seemed like she was doing a mannequins head. I was extremely uncomfortable for the girl getting her head done.
I'd like to see a post post keratin treatment where someone posts pictures of how your hair looks after the treatment wore off.
Based on the video alone i wouldn't get it done, her hair didn't look anything but burnt in the final reveal. She'd better find a new stylist quick. That nape breakage is NOT common breakage. A good stylist shuold be trying to help solve breakage issues, not normalize it.
@Bee. Braids are fine under certain conditions. 1st while they are low maintenance, you should contain to condition adn moiturize your own hair. For that reason, if you are a natural, you'll want to make sure the braid finishes past your own hair.
secondly make sure you communicate to the braider that you don't want your hairline included in teh braids and you don't want your hair pulled too tightly. make sure you speak up about that.
kind of sounds like a texturizer, hmmph i wouldnt risk it
Personally I think this is a stupid idea for black people hair, especially when I seen in the video that you have to flat iron the hair then wash it again? I won't be trying this.
Thank you, thank you and thank you! I think I will skip it! Your site is amazing and keep up the good work! And if anyone stays in the Bay and can recommend a good salon let me know!
I am soo glad you brought this up. I have considered BKT but after hearing about several horror stories,I have decided to pass on it.I'll stick to my weekly light protein treatment.This treatment is not for everyone.
This is one of the most amazing things ever!! I'm obsessed and don't know how i've ever lived without it
as a stylist, i can say that this treatment is beneficial to black hair. think about getting braided and how much tension and pulling the hair is put through, and then shoving a needle in for a sew-in… this is much less harsh than that and it actually helps temporarily repair the hair. it'll make hair softer, easier to manage, and stronger. yes, there is a lot of heat involved, but that is because the product needs to be heated at 450 to crystallize the bonds and set the straight look in. it wont make the hair completely straight, but it'll be easier to comb, blow dry, and straighten. all in all, if done the right way, it is completely worth it.
To answer your question, Danielle, no I wouldn't try this technique. I have relaxed hair, and although I know that relaxers are damaging, this Brazilian blowout seems worse. There's too much chemicals and heat involved. When I relax my hair I only use indirect heat from a hooded dryer. As I was reading about this process, all I could think about was that Rio product from back in the day. Do you remember how that guy in the informercial even tasted the product, claiming it was natural enough to eat? Not long after, women were suing the company claiming that they had suffered baldness and other damages due to Rio. Albeit pessimistic, I can see Black women saying the same thing about this Brazilian blowout in the future.
As a natural,
I tried the Keratin treatment. It was ok. I did it for the intention that it would loosen my kinks however the stylist was too rough when it came to flat ironing. I heard my hair making frying and sizzling sounds as it was passed through the flat iron. I would say the heat damaged my hair because I had wavy ends in the middle section of my hand. I ended up getting a ceasar just a few weeks after
I was considering trying again but I will consider doing much more research. However when my hair grows back out and I want to try a straight hair option I think I will just stick to the old school method and get my hair pressed by a professional!
Another alternative that's used by black women here in Brazil is to use Escova Progress (as the Brazilian Blowout is called in Brazil) over relaxed hair.
It's a popular myth that all these products use Formaldehyde, and it's easy to find products which contain absolutely noo dangerous chemicals and are safe enough to use at home with no special training.
It's also the case that these Keratin based straighteners DO WORK on black hair and are infinitely preferable to harsher chemical relaxers, even if the results are not as long lasting as traditional relaxing treatments.
However, what they do is allow you the freedom to let your hair return to a natural state, whereas relaxers just kill of your hair and leave it dead.
I'm blond myself, but I work in the hair business and know many women with varying intensities of afro hair, who love the Brazilian Blowout, but i guess it's everybody's free choice to use what they want.
Keep up the good work,
RESPONSE TO DANIELLE: Hi Danielle! I am using the treatment for easier managbility. I still have my curls -most def. The treatment allows my 4a hair to look more like 3c hair. I can wash and go with a little bit of 'Miss Jesies' products. I dont get blowouts weekly either. Maybe once every 3 weeks. Since I am working out alot I just wash once a week and bun my hair. It allows greater ease in putting my natural hair either in a ponytail/bun or doing an occasional wash and go.
Have a great week! xoxo
posted by Danielle
August 24, 2010 10:32 am
@Kendra hey, girl–thanks for the comment! Are you using the treatment in lieu of a relaxer or are you still able to retain your curls/kinks?
Cool—sound like it's working very well for you and you've found a way to not use so much heat :)
Enjoy your week as well ;)
That's great! I'm going to try that brand too. Have you tried Maxliss yet? It's also a Brazilian keratin and you can combine it with Taip Moroccan products, it's been great for me!
I ABSOLUTELY love the ksilk keratin straightening!! Got it done a few months ago and my hair still looks amazing! I had thick frizzy curly hair and now all i have to do is shower and let it air dry and the results come out straight and frizz free!! I dont even have to blow dry it or flat iron it anymore, NOTHING just let it air dry. Its incredible and saves so much time. I got it done at HAIR ON THE HUDSON in WESTCHESTER (TARRYTOWN, NY). I deffinitly recommend this place. if anyone is interesteed read more at http://www.ksilkkeratin.com
Hey does anyone know of a spot in Atlanta that does the treatment? (prefer african american stylist)
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I just got a treatment done by a company called Anevolve. My hair looks and feels amazing. I have never seen my hair this healthy. I can walk in the rain and my hair doesn't frizz up!!! I have tried other treatments in the past like Global Keratin and Coppola and they don't compare to this! I love my hair!
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Ky Walker @ Kavenchy Spa Salon http://www.kavenchy.com in Arlington Va does the Anevolve w/Cynectin keratin treatments. Call 703 525 3235
for an appt. That treatment changed my life. There was no fumes, my hair felt like silk. My curl pattern was looser and bouncier. My frizz is gone and styling my hair has been reduced to a third of the time.
She is very busy and takes clients by appt only. The process takes under 2 hours and she only books one client at a time so you never wait. Love her
I officially scared to try this now!! I need more facts. I am a mixed black girl, my hair is like Islander hair "long,soft, wavy and THICK" and I really wanted to try it but nowwwwww. I think I'll stick with my flat iron :-)
I did Keratin treatment to my hairs. My hairs are black. After treatment it looks amazing.
Does anyone know where i can get one done in the bay Area, California?
I got a Brazilian Blowout about 2 weeks. My hair has started to thin and shed alot. I am conditioning and caring for it to stop the apparent effects. I need to know if it is a wise idea to get a net sew-in for about 6 weeks? Any advice is appreciated
I had the Japanese straightening done (Paul Brown – Hawaiian) and it was wonderful – my hair was straight and shiny – looked like glass hair – I was actually walking in the rain without a single frizz – felt like I was walking on air! It was everything I ever dreamed of having for my hair. So, I waited a full year (July to July) and had it done again at the same place with the same Paul Brown treatment by the same person – and what a disaster! My hair broke off in chunks, and the handfuls of hair just kept coming! The hairdresser was at a loss and when I called and spoke to Paul Brown himself he was an asshole (sorry, but there is no other word to accurately describe him – he actually LAUGHED when I told him about my hair!) He made lots of empty promises and despite a second phone call to follow up after making a call to one of his reps as he advised, I never heard back. All I could think of was Oprah's similar experience before she found Andre Walker.
Two years later I decided to try the Brazilian Keratin treatment – had it done at another salon. It really was great – no hair loss, and the hair IS "like baby hair" as they say. She used Marcia Texiera products & I was completely satisfied. But the price meant I wouldn't be able to go back ($400) for quite a time. So – I purchased Global Keratin's product (#4 – for African hair) because they emphasized how they DO NOT use formaldehyde. Well, it sure smelled like formaldehyde when I used it (with excellent results though). I called and asked about the formaldehyde smell & was told "Oh there are other aldehydes in it, just not formaldehyde". Their product does work very well – DO NOT use the high heat titanium flat iron though – much better results with a ceramic coated flatiron if you can get one up to 430 – 450 degrees. You can tell when it is wearing off because rather suddenly one day you will look like your hair is spun from cotton candy. It lasts 3- 6 months, but is really a project to do yourself – it smells a lot so you will definitely need a fan or two and an open window. I practiced on my husband (what a guy) and his hair doubled in length after the treatment. (He looked like Geronimo afterward)
Next week I am trying a Brazilian-Moroccan Keratin treatment – having it done in NYC – a friend of mine recommended it when I saw her & my jaw dropped – her hair was incredible! She had it done 4 weeks before, and I actually asked her if she had extensions it looked so beautiful.
I am American Indian and we have hair that is really wild – why do you think we wore braids all the time? Will follow up after the latest chase for that straight, shiny controllable hair & let you know how it works!
For a really wonderful show, catch Chris Rock's "Good Hair" – it is one in a million – he is so sincere and so funny on his quest to understand what lies ahead for his two little girls who, as puzzled as he is, he knows will someday join our search party for "good hair".
Just got back from the Brazilian-Moroccan Keratin treatment – & I love it!! My hair is soft, shiny, has body, is not pin-straight, & it only took 1 1/2 hrs. Not much smell – NOTHING compared to the regular Brazilian Keratin treatment. I didn't have to be taken into a special ventilation room during the blowout and flat-ironing like I did with the first Brazilian Keratin done professionally; my eyes were not tearing and I wasn't choking from the fumes. And, I can wash it tomorrow if I want.
I had it done at Prada-Grusel in NYC on 44th between 2nd & 3rd Ave (right by Grand Central) by Ana G. Nice clean salon, and a ladies' room that is also clean and well maintained – stocked with soap, towels, toilet paper, etc. ( I have a thing about judging restaurants and other places by how they keep the ladies' room) I definitely will be going back to this place. They have some kind of special for Sundays – $150 instead of the usual $350 for this treatment. They also have a sign posted at the desk offering 2 free if you buy 5 of several services (this treatment was not on the list though) If you are in the NYC area I would highly recommend this place and this treatment.
Ana first asked me about my hair's history and she told me the Japanese straightening is just a little bit milder than the sodium hydroxide (lye) relaxers & that is way too rough on your hair. She also told me the reason it was such a disaster the second time could be because the manufacturer may have used cheaper ingredients after the first year, which she said is a common practice (!) Ana also told me they no longer use the Brazilian Blowout because there is formaldehyde in it.
So, I am happy to report that this adventure was successful and I encourage anyone who has doubts about it to not be afraid and give it a try. My only warning is that having hair this nice is addicting!
I have natural (virgin) VERY curly hair so I'm responding to save us women out there from loosing our hair. Once it's gone it's tough to get it back to it's original healthy state. I've grown my hair natural ever since I was born and started wearing it straight for 6yrs now by means of heat styling ONLY (no chems what so ever). I only straighten bc it's less maintenance this way and I'm not big on styling my hair everyday (I'm lazy).
My hair was cut short (chin length) when I was 17 and now its pass my shoulders when straightened. I've noticed that relaxers/perms are very damaging to hair no matter what ethnicity (my stylist will not allow me to use chems).
While searching for other ways to maintain my hair I came across the BKT. I don't want pin str8 hair but it sounded promising in terms of manageability and having less frizz until I read that there is FORMALDEHYDE and flat ironing at 450F. And at the price $400 or more is just plain insanity. I found a few Youtube vids but one stood out. http://youtu.be/xNKHoRRLqxQ
In short she tried this and had bad results, she basically did a follow up video explaining what had happened "Life After the BKT". Granted she is an older woman but she looks pretty healthy and hair looks to be in good condition as well. I have found some articles even by fashion magaizines (Allure) where they have done studies on companies that lie about their new "formaldehyde-free" BKT products. http://www.allure.com/beauty-trends/how-to/2007/scared_straight
So in short spending a fortune while there is a promise of getting cancer from formaldehyde (which actually does the straightening itself-keratin is only added to repair the hair but after ironing it at 450F it's basically gone). I'm staying away but in the meantime I found another product which sounds safer Anevolve Control 0.
I'm still doing my research on this new product and still have not seen any negative reviews but I'm still skeptical because only a few salons offer this. If I try it I'll definitely spread the word. Crossing my fingers this might be something for us curly headed gals!
I had the marci texiera one or however its spelled at my ling time salon. It was nice, lots of body. I was post work 1 year 6 months. My natural hair is wavy. It was beautiful but shedded a lot. I have thick hair so fortunately that doesn't show. It had me straight for 3 to 4 months. No need to return to the salon because I could wash my hair, it would go back curly just looser but still natural as I recall having as a child. I decided to get a touch up and tried a totally new salon that only used organic products. They have a keratin treatment that I can immediately tell was natural. No chemical smell at all. I didn't need to sit with a fan for the fumes, it was the real good stuff. They say no aldehydes or any other chemical involved to kill you. I was sold and my hair came out simply amazing. I get compliments everyday, my boyfriend loves it. People wanna know my secret work. Well I don't have one. It's just good keratin that goes well with my hair, that has it strong, black shiny and straight. I got a hair cut and my hair still was very long, the previous treatment made my hair grow tremendously even with shedding. It's weird. I can imagine the length this round with no shedding.
I just came across this site, was reading some reviews that surly was not written by an stylist…
I am a master stylist working in menlo park ca. I have done keratin services for many of my African American clients, Not BRAZILIAN, i have used keratin formaldehyde free on their hair and looked and felt fantastic, no breakage or any other problem.
What you have to remember is, it is not substatude for relaxer, you have to get your touch up in between.
Pls don't let an stylist abuse your hair like the one in the video
@ posted by Anonymous
October 7, 2011 6:44 am
I am very interested in this organic product, but would also like to do some additional research on my own to see if this can be used on my hair texture. Can you please tell me the name of the product.
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I've been using Cocoa Keratin System and it's been excellent for my hair, very long lasting and I do it myself. It includes the pre-treatment shampoo, smoothing treatment, daily shampoo and conditioner. It contains protein and argan oil so my hair is moisturised and nourished as well as smoothed, strengthened and softened. An excellent treatment for all hair types!


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My houses are clean, full of young students and professionals that bring life and laughter to my home. My guests are all treated like family. I value honesty and integrity.
I live in Miraflores, beautiful residential area with lots of art museums, night life, bookstores, artisan shops. Also conveniently located for transportation, banks, bakeries, grocery stores.
If you want to go out, we are at a walking distance to the beach.
NO Smoking allowed: Following Peruvian Law # 25357 you cannot smoke indoors including common areas in the house and bedrooms.
Other Things to Note
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Check out: noon
1. When drying towels, clothes and/or linens, use the clothes rack in the patio. Do not use chairs, tables, or windows for this purpose.
2. Towels are for body use ONLY. Bathrooms have rags for mopping.
3. Towels are changed once a week and linens twice a month.
4. All bathrooms are equipped with trash cans. Unfortunately the pipes in Lima are not made to withstand the flushing of toilet paper. To avoid plumbing problems, use the trash cans.
5. Trash cans are available in kitchen and rooms and all trash must go there.
6. Each bathroom has space for each guest's toiletries. Respect each others space.
7. Utilities are very expensive: Turn off the lights and TV when leaving the rooms. Also, conserve water.
8. Campsite Rule: Leave things better than you found them. Clean after yourself in the common areas (kitchen, bathroom, living room).
9. Do not leave food around or in room to avoid pests and insects.
10. Plants are taken care of. No need to add compost or water to them.
11. Always close the gate.
12. Bad behavior and scandals cancel this rental agreement, and the guest must leave the house immediately.
The listing description was accurate. The place was clean, the person in charge of keeping things clean (Miriam) was very nice, the watchmen at the gate were also nice and helpful, and Isabel helped me out when I asked for something unusual...to be allowed to film in the apartment (in a way that didn't interfere with the other people there). The apartment is also located in a clean, nice part of Lima, close to the coast and to some lovely parks. It's also close to a 24 hour supermarket, and to ATM machines...and to city bus lines, etc.. If I go to Lima again, I'd expect to stay there.
I had a wonderful experience at Isa's house. I felt welcome and the accommodation exceeded my expectations. Would stay again!
You can really feel at home at Isabel's place. This room is colourful and the bed is very comfortable. The rest of the house is modern and impeccably clean. There are three other rooms for guests but there is dedicated space for everyone's things in the bathroom and fridge, and on the kitchen shelves. Isabel was also very helpful with organising our transport to and from the airport, which was much appreciated. Great value stay.
My experience, unfortunately, wasn't the greatest but the only reason for that is because I ended up with a cold the very day I arrived at Isabel's home. When I did meet her, she was very kind and helpful. Good place to stay!
Although Isabel was in the USA at the time of my stay, she was very attentive to my needs and communicated frequently. My room and the apartment was very comfortable. The kitchen was fully functional with refrigerator, utensils, gas stove, cookware, glassware, etc, and I was able to easily prepare meals at the house. The entire apartment was kept very clean and neat. The apartment is in a secured building with a 24-hour reception. The apartment was situation in a perfect location for me. It is within easy walking distance to places that I needed to go. There are numerous restaurants and cafes nearby. A major upscale supermarket, Wong, was a 5 minute walk. For those who want livelier entertainment, there are pubs and nightclubs only few blocks away near Kennedy Park. Despite the proximity, however, none of the noise or crowds, spilled over into where I stayed. My block was always quiet and peaceful. I had a wonderful stay and will definitely stay here again the next time I travel to Lima.
What a great place to stay. Super location right in the heart of Miraflores. Isa and Alex were fantastic. They provided a lot of information and really helped us out when we left something behind at the apartment. The room is exactly as it looks in the pictures. Very clean and well kept apartment.
Isa was a great host! She was not physically present during my stay but she called me before my trip and e-mailed me during my stay to make sure everything was going well. I plan to stay at her place often going forward. Overall, it was a great experience.
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I have welcomed guests from all over the world to my home for over 10 years. I offer a personalized "at home experience" which means you are treated as part of the family.
My houses are clean and well-lit. I make sure everything is in order and I like to talk to my guests about their lives, research, reasons for travel, etc. and help them as much as I can. My guests usually recommend other guests and this is for me, the best review I can get because when my guests are happy, I am happy too.
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How to create RAID using Ubuntu Software RAID. Including RAID 0, 1, 5 and 6.
Since 9.10, Ubuntu provides a very easy way to build RAID. You can build a RAID system using the graphical Ubuntu user interface. It does not require using the command-line anymore.
Note: Be aware of the fragile state of RAID support in Ubuntu and what it takes to get a reliable raid setup (https://wiki.ubuntu.com/ReliableRaid). However most of the bugs has been fixed since Ubuntu 8.10.
RAID is a method of using multiple hard drives to act as one. There are two purposes of RAID:
- Expand drive capacity: RAID 0. If you have 2 x 500 GB HDD then total space become 1 TB
- Prevent data loss in case of drive failure: RAID 1, RAID 5, and RAID 6. You can combine RAID 0 to other RAID, e.g RAID 0 + 1 become RAID 10.
There are three ways to create RAID:
- Software-RAID: Where the RAID is created by software.
- Hardware-RAID: A special controller used to build RAID. Hardware RAID is generally faster, and does not place load on the CPU, and hardware RAID can be used with any OS
FakeRAID: Since RAID hardware is very expensive, many motherboard manufacturers use multi-channel controllers with special BIOS features to perform RAID. This is a form of software RAID using special drivers, and it is not necessarily faster than true software RAID. Read FakeRaidHowto for details.
The RAID software included with current versions of Linux (and Ubuntu) is based on the 'mdadm' driver and works very well.
- If you're building a server, the server install CD includes the necessary options.
If you're building a desktop then you need the "Alternate" install CD for Ubuntu. Read Getting Ubuntu Alternate Install disk and How to do a Ubuntu Alternate Install
- At least 2 hard drives, preferably same size
After a successful install, you should also manually fix 2 shortcomings in the default configuration:
- Install GRUB boot-loader on second drive (this step is not necessary if you use Ubuntu 9.10 or a newer one, which uses Grub2)
- Update the startup script to detect a failed drive
Install Ubuntu until you get to partitioning the disks
Partitioning the disk
Warning: the /boot filesystem cannot use any softRAID level other than 1 with the stock Ubuntu bootloader. If you want to use some other RAID level for most things, you'll need to create separate partitions and make a RAID1 device for /boot.
Warning: this will remove all data on hard drives.
1. Select "Manual" as your partition method
2. Select your hard drive, and agree to "Create a new empty partition table on this device ?"
3. Select the "FREE SPACE" on the 1st drive then select "automatically partition the free space
4. Ubuntu will create 2 partitions: / and swap, as shown below:
5. On / partition select "bootable flag" and set it to "on"
6. Repeat steps 2 to 5 for the other hard drive
As you see Ubuntu 9.10 makes RAID creation very easy. No need to define partition manually anymore! Ubuntu 9.10 also uses ext4, the latest Linux file system type.
Configuring the RAID
- Once you have completed your partitioning in the main "Partition Disks" page select "Configure Software RAID"
- Select "Yes"
- Select "Create new MD drive"
- Select RAID type: RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5 or RAID 6
- Number of devices. RAID 0 and 1 need 2 drives. 3 for RAID 5 and 4 for RAID 6.
- Number of spare devices. Enter 0 if you have no spare drive.
- select which partitions to use. Generally they will be sda1 and sdb1 or hda1 or hdb1. Generally the numbers will match and the different letters are for different hard drives.
- At this point the installation may become unresponsive; this is because the hard drives have already started the synchronization process. Repeat steps 3 to 7 with each pair of partitions you have created.
- Once done, select finish.
Ubuntu 9.10 will automatically format your partitions.
Boot Loader
There are several problems reported by previous version of Ubuntu. But Ubuntu 9.10 already fixes them. In case your next HDD won't boot then simply install Grub to another drive. Examples ...
grub-install /dev/sdb
grub-install /dev/sdc
Boot from Degraded Disk
If the default HDD fails then RAID will ask you to boot from degraded disk. If your server is located in a remote area, the best practice may be to configure this to occur automatically. Since Ubuntu 8.10 there is a new feature to boot automatically if default RAID disk fail. Simply:
- edit /etc/initramfs-tools/conf.d/mdadm
- change "BOOT_DEGRADED=false" to "BOOT_DEGRADED=true" (this option is not supported from mdadm-3.2.5-5ubuntu3 / Ubuntu 14.04 onwards)
- Additionally, this can be specified on the kernel boot line with the bootdegraded=[true|false]
- You also can use #dpkg-reconfigure mdadm rather than CLI!
Test your RAID now!
It should go without saying that TESTING if your RAID configuration is necessary! Simply follow these step to test your RAID:
- shut-down your server
- remove the power and cable data of your first drive
- start your server and see if your server can boot from degraded disk!
- ???? What's the command to switch back from degraded mode once you do this (very necessary) test? {edit} perhaps this? change "BOOT_DEGRADED=true" to "BOOT_DEGRADED=false"
Swap space doesn't come up, error message in dmesg
Provided the RAID is working fine this can be fixed with
sudo update-initramfs -k all -u
Using mdadm
For those that want full control over the RAID configuration, mdadm may be a better way than using the menus.
Important initial facts
Before starting, be aware of the different metadata formats available. The default (at least on Lucid) is 0.90, which allows compatibility with most grub versions, but won't accept > 28 drives, nor drives >2TB.
Checking the status of your RAID
Two useful commands to check the status are:
cat /proc/mdstat
This 'should' show output something similar to
Personalities : [raid1] [raid6] [raid5] [raid4] md5 : active raid1 sda7[0] sdb7[1] 62685504 blocks [2/2] [UU] md0 : active raid1 sda1[0] sdb1[1] 256896 blocks [2/2] [UU] md6 : active raid5 sdc1[0] sde1[2] sdd1[1] 976767872 blocks level 5, 64k chunk, algorithm 2 [3/3] [UUU]
From this information you can see that the available personalities on this machine are "raid1, raid6, raid4, and raid5" which means this machine is set-up to use raid devices configured in a raid1, raid6, raid4 and raid5 configuration.
You can also see in the three example meta devices that there are two raid 1 mirrored meta devices. These are md0 and md5. You can see that md5 is a raid1 array and made up of disk /dev/sda partition 7, and /dev/sdb partition 7, containing 62685504 blocks, with 2 out of 2 disks available and both in sync.
The same can be said of md0 only it is smaller (you can see from the blocks parameter) and is made up of /dev/sda1 and /dev/sdb1.
md6 is different in that we can see it is a raid 5 array, striped across 3 disks. These are /dev/sdc1, /dev/sde1 and /dev/sdd1, with a 64k "chunk" size which is basically a "write" size. Algorithm 2 shows it is a write algorithm patern 2 which is "left disk to right disk" writing across the array. You can see that all 3 disks are present and in sync.
sudo mdadm --query --detail /dev/md*
but replace the * with the partition number.
Disk Array Operation
Note: You can add, remove disks or set them as faulty without stopping an array.
1. To stop an array, type:
sudo mdadm --stop /dev/md0
Where /dev/md0 is the array device.
2. To remove a Disk from an Array
sudo mdadm --remove /dev/md0 /dev/sda1
Where /dev/md0 is the array device and /dev/sda is the faulty disk.
3. Add a Disk to an Array
sudo mdadm --add /dev/md0 /dev/sda1
Where /dev/md0 is the array device and /dev/sda is the new disk. Note: This is not the same as "growing" the array!
4. Start an Array, to reassemble (start) an array that was previously created:
mdadm --assemble --scan
Mdadm will scan for defined arrays and start assembling it.
5. To track the status of the array as it gets started
cat /proc/mdstat
Known bugs
Ubuntu releases starting with 12.04 does not support nested raids like levels 1+0 or 5+0 due to an unresolved issue https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/mdadm/+bug/1171945
https://wiki.ubuntu.com/HotplugRaid Keeping your data synced and mirrored on external drives.


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My username is a reference '40's comic character Doc Strange, and also to the later Marvel Comics character Doctor Strange. I just always thought "Doc" and "Marty" should have gotten together in the end.
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Gay MEP Michael Cashman criticises UN General Assembly president's 'unacceptable' anti-gay views
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As usual, well done Michael Cashman!!!NO one can work out how this sad homophobe could end up in such an exhulted postition; should he not have joined a radical mosque as a ravingly homopbic mullah instead?
"He is there to defend the principles of the United Nations and that includes the Universal Declaration Human Rights Act 1948 and all following amendments and covenants of rights, including LGBT human rights."
Precisely. Well done, Michael Cashman. But I hope lots more people – straight and gay – will condemn this statement too.
Raving homophobe! Totally wrong that he should be in this position if he cannot accept it's MAJORITY view. He said that homosexuality was unacceptable in the majority of the world… what utter rubbish. This is clearly not the case as the UN ruling shows. What is worse is that this homophobic twat now has a huge platform from which to spread his poison!
How did this guy ever get the job?
"How did this guy ever get the job?"
It was Africa's turn!
I've said it before and I'll say it again: Thank God (or UK) for Michael Cashman. I dare not imagine where the EP would've been with regards to LGBTIQ rights, if it were not for him…
No 3: you say "He said that homosexuality was unacceptable in the majority of the world… what utter rubbish."
Well sadly only 66 out of the approximately 200 countries signed the resolution condemning homophobia.
Thanks Simon, that rather puts it all in perspective.
Abi1975: You state "It was Africa's turn", but surely whoever is offered this post must be vetted by the UN, to ensure that they meet their standards. If that is not the case, WHY NOT?
Sorry for the confusion, what I meant was that although 66 countries had 'signed' the resolution, it was passed…. So, majority rules and all that….
Clearly, as the 'head' of the UN, this bigot should be upholding the majority view of the UN… which clearly he isn't, instead, he is spouting his hatred and personal views.. He should resign immediately.
Please stop being so dramatic. Nothing of this sort has happened. The UN is not a legislative body and it doesn't "pass" anything, so screw the majority. Both of the resolutions of homosexuality were offered to member states. Whoever wished to sign it, signed it. The document doesn't do anything; it's just a pretty piece of paper for future generations to be absolutely certain of what country had what stance towards homosexuality.
The President of the UN is only an organizer, nothing more. And although he is wrong in his opinion, the difference in opinions IS a hallmark of the UN…
…"resolutions ON homosexuality". I really miss the Edit function.
Church/Mosque/Religion and State/Politics must always be kept seperate, otherwise you will always upset one group or another.
In the case the gay community. He should retract his comments and go on a course on how to behave as a statesman.
It is quite ironic though that this guy who was appointed by the dictator Gaddaffi is passing judgement on anyone. The leadership of his own country Libya oppresses everyone inside that state.
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Odessa tried to shove back the wave of fear as the slow suffocation began. It was too much, this long ride west. Three days they had been on cursed trains chugging across endless tracks—three days! Hours of dust and dark, choking smoke from the train, the sweet-sour body odor from fellow passengers. She could even smell herself, and the combined force seemed to pour sand in through her nose and down into her lungs, filling them, filling them like two sacks of concrete.
Her father had meant for her to chase the cure; instead, she was merely hastening her own demise.
"Odessa? Dess!" Dominic said, leaning forward in his seat. "Moira, quick. Dampen this handkerchief."
Odessa closed her eyes and concentrated on each breath, her brother's voice, her sister's movement. She willed herself not to panic, not to give in to the black demon that loomed over her. This was worse than before. The creature had moved in and around her, tormenting her as he sat upon her chest.
"Dess, here. You must take your laudanum. Just this once. You've made it this far; we'll be there within hours."
Odessa could feel the cold stares of the people in the seats next to them as she sipped from the blue bottle. She knew she was not the only consumptive patient on this train, but the healthy passengers seemed to consider all of the consumptives a nuisance. She had not the strength to care at this point.
She had to keep herself from coughing.
To begin coughing was to never stop.
But her throat, the mucous, the tickle, the terrible desire to try and take a deep breath, to give it just one attempt, one huge cough to clear the way, to free her from the storm cloud that covered her now, roiling like a summer thunderhead. Oh God, she cried silently. I can't breathe! I can't breathe! Don't let me die!
Visions of her little brothers filled her mind. Gasping piteously. Blue lips, blue fingernails, eyes rolling back in their heads. Michael, thirteen; Clifford, eleven; Earl, eight; tiny Fred, only three ...
"Dess," Dominic said urgently. "Dess!"
She could feel herself sliding sideways, her head spinning. She knew it improper, such public loss of control, but she was helpless, giving in to the dark demon that was casting her about, twirling her about like a chicken on a spit.
Dominic picked her up in his arms and laid her gently on the floor between the seats. From far away, she could tell he was placing his coat beneath her head. She could feel the rough woolen fibers at her neck. But how was that possible? Spinning at this rate—
"Stay with us, Odessa St. Clair," he called to her firmly. "We are almost there! Fight it! Fight back! Stay with us!"
It was as if he called to her from the mouth of a long, dark cave. Could he not see the monster? The demon cloud that was spiriting her away? How was she to fight such a thing? Why did they call it the White Death when it was dark, so dark?
The laudanum, the blessed drug, moved through her and began its soothing work. She did not wish to be the latest St. Clair invalid, wasting away of consumption, wasting away the family money, the family's time, the family's attentions. If she was not strong enough to chase the cure, she didn't deserve it at all. She had to find it within her, the hope, the desire, hovering somewhere deep within. Was it even there any longer?
Moira returned to her side and placed a delicate white handkerchief over her nose and mouth, cool and light and smelling faintly of soap—clean, clear soap. It reminded Odessa of her mother, of years ago when she would come to Odessa's sickroom to care for her, to nurse her back to health. She wanted to thank her sister, knowing this collapse was embarrassing her, embarrassing them all, but she could not find the breath to utter one word.
"Nic!" Moira said in alarm. Was she outside, floating away from Odessa? Or was Odessa floating away from them? Out of this train, out of her cave, breaking free?
"Is there a doctor on the train?" Dominic yelled. "Is there a doctor? Can anyone assist us?"
"You listen to me," Dominic said lowly and fiercely in her ear, suddenly right beside her. "You are not going to die on this train. You are going to reach the sanatorium and regain your health. You have a life ahead of you, Odessa St. Clair. A life. Not as an invalid. But as a vital, healthy woman. You will know freedom. You will beat this curse on our family. We will be friends into our old age. Do you hear me? Do you hear me, Odessa?"
* * *
"Is there a doctor aboard this train?" Dominic yelled as he watched Odessa slip into unconsciousness. He looked down the aisle of the rocking, swaying train car, meeting the doleful glances of thirty other passengers. No one moved to help. Moira, his younger sister, wept behind her hand. Odessa grew more lax in his arms. Never had he felt so helpless. What had Father been thinking? He could barely keep himself out of trouble; he was supposed to watch over his sisters, too?
He rose, Odessa in his arms. "Is there anyone who can help us?" he cried.
Halfway down the car, a man rose, hat in hand, and a woman beside him. They hesitantly made their way toward the St. Clairs. Nic studied their faces, then saw the man's collar. A preacher. Nic looked over his shoulder, hoping another was rising, a physician, a nurse, anyone. But no one moved.
"Not the doc you're seeking, man," said the tentative preacher. "But it looks like we're the only ones. Why don't you put your wife—"
"Put your sister down, and we'll pray over her. Heading to the sanatorium, I take it? Best there is in these parts."
"And not far," put in his wife. "We'll be there soon."
Nic studied them a moment longer, then glanced down at Odessa in his arms and Moira on the floor in a heap. "Quit your weeping, Moira," Nic hissed. "And get back on the seat. She's not dead yet." Her tears chafed at him, made him feel more helpless.
Moira only cried harder, but she rose and went back to the bench seat by the window as instructed. Nic gently set Odessa down beside her, head in Moira's lap, then moved aside to let the preacher and his wife gain entrance to the bench seat facing them.
Moira kept crying, her slender shoulders shaking, one hand on her unconscious sister's forehead, the other on the handkerchief dabbing at the corner of her eyes. Her face depicted the same horror Nic felt inside.
He pinched his temples between his third finger and thumb, trying to think his way out of this. "Use your brain as well as your brawn," Father had said to him as they said good-bye in Philadelphia. "I'm counting on you as a St. Clair." If he failed in this, failed his father again, here on the border of hope, if he failed his sisters ... But try as he might, he could not think of what else to do.
"Nothing to do but pray," said the preacher, staring up at him, waiting, as if reading his thoughts. The preacher's wife stood beside him, silently seeking his permission with her eyes. Odessa was still deathly pale and her breathing now emerged as a tight, wavering whistle.
"No other option, I guess," Nic groused. "Go to it."
The preacher stared at him with eyes of understanding and pity. "It's in God's hands for sure, friend. Let's ask Him to help her make it to the sanatorium. Let's ask Him to restore her to life itself. Will you join us?"
Nic pulled back a little. "No. I mean, you do what you need to. I'll ... I'm going to go and ask the conductor how long until we reach the Springs." He turned away and headed down the aisle.
* * *
The preacher's wife handed Moira a clean handkerchief and patted her arm. "What's her name?" she asked softly. There was something in her voice that soothed, warmed Moira. Something that reminded Moira of her own mother, dead and gone a year now.
"Odessa," she whispered.
"Your older sister?"
Moira nodded. "By two years." She smiled and stroked Odessa's cheek. How many times, growing up, had Odessa held her, comforted her, nursed her when their mother had been so busy with the boys? "Do you think God will hear us?" she whispered, the woman's face swimming through her tears. "That is, do you think He'll actually save Odessa? I've never seen her ... so poorly."
"I hope so," the woman returned, reaching out to squeeze Moira's hand. "All we can do is ask and hope. Hope."
Moira glanced up to see her brother pacing, waiting to talk to the conductor, clearly not wanting to rejoin them. He had refused to go to church ever since their mother died, claimed he wanted nothing to do with a God who would rob them of so many dear ones.
Nic had gotten into trouble again and again; he'd even gone to jail for brawling. It had horrified her father, infuriated him. Nic claimed Moira's incessant desire to perform, sing, had brought their father so low, but Moira thought Nic's troubles and Odessa's illness were the more likely cause.
Moira looked back down to Odessa, stared at her hard when she realized she wasn't moving, wasn't even taking the tiniest of breaths. "Odessa! Odessa!" she screamed. She cast desperate eyes toward her brother, and he came barreling back down the aisle. The preacher and his wife were on their knees beside Odessa, heads bowed, praying. Heart filled with dread, Moira forced herself to look back to her sister, terrified she'd see the same death mask steal over her lovely features as she'd seen on their brothers, their mother.
"Here, let me take her," Dominic demanded, roughly squeezing between the preacher and his wife, pulling Odessa from Moira's arms.
"Don't be so rough, Nic!"
Nic ignored Moira and stared only at their sister. "You hold on, Odessa St. Clair. We are just minutes away. You hold on. This is where it begins, your new life. Wake up, wake up and see the mountains. See your new home. It's beautiful, Dess. Beautiful. Wake up."
* * *
Beat this curse. Fight it. Wake up. Odessa considered his words from far away, as if she were a judge hearing both sides of a case. She could give in to this demon, let it spirit her away, so her siblings could bury her at the foot of the towering Rockies and be free to open the bookshop, live their lives without her as a burden. Or she could find the sword at her side and strike back at the curse of her family, this dark cloud that had stolen her brothers, that now came back like a foraging, hungry monster seeking more sustenance from the St. Clair fields.
She could not tolerate that. She could not bear the thought of her father, so thin, aging so fast, coming west to simply attend her funeral. She longed for hope, for light to again settle into the lines of his face. To see a smile and not that dim look of desperation, defeat. I will fight, she thought. The words gave her strength. God almighty, You have the power of all in Your hands. Give me the strength to fight!
Odessa opened her eyes and then quickly closed them, blinded by the bright, clear sun shining through towering windows all about her. She had a vision of brilliant white and wondered for a moment if she had already landed in heaven. Recognizing that the tip of her nose and cheeks were very cold, and supposing that heaven was bound to be warm, not frosty, she chanced a second glance through squinting eyes.
She was on a covered porch, all painted in white, upon one of ten beds—only two others occupied—and covered in ivory sheets and blankets. A porch, a blessed porch, and off that cursed train! She saw that two windows on either side of the long porch were open, letting a cool draft wander past. But she was laden with heavy woolen blankets that were tucked neatly on either side of her, cocooned against the cold. And she was propped up against several pillows.
Outside, towering pines gave way to the majestic mountains, purple in the light of morning's glow. One far outweighed all the others in girth and height; it had to be the famous Pikes Peak, the mountain that guided the way for the wagon trains heading west from as far away as Kansas.
They had made it. The St. Clairs had made it to Colorado.
She had survived, lived to awaken in the sanatorium where she might find the cure.
"Awake at last," said a voice from down the porch.
Odessa turned her head, suddenly aware that she must look frightful. She tried to give an older man, also cocooned from the chest down in his own bed, a small smile. It was an odd situation, this. Being on a porch alone with two men, even at a distance of twenty feet.
"You've been here three days. Doubt you remember most of that."
Odessa nodded and gave him a quick glance, not yet trusting her voice, uncertain of how to behave in such a foreign social situation. He was a small man, with a wild, wiry gray beard and eyebrows that appeared to be taking over his forehead. His eyes, sunken and dark-rimmed from the consumption, were still alert, a spark of humor within.
He nodded at her, encouraging her to stay engaged. He seemed clearly bored with his hours of lying about. "Name's Sam O'Toole," he said. "I, too, came from Philly, but it's been ..." He paused to cough, a long, hacking process that Odessa tried not to listen to. It made her want to join him. And although she couldn't take a long, deep breath, it was better than coughing and not stopping. She closed her eyes, tried to concentrate on the fact that she was alive, she hadn't died on the train; she was in Colorado Springs....
"It's been twenty years," Sam continued at last. "I imagine it's quite different now." There was a note of sorrow, separation in his tone. He was quiet for a moment and then seemed to remember himself. "Our companion here is my neighbor from down south, Bryce McAllan."
The other man, his cot set at an angle, was partially hidden by a canvas and easel.
Brown wavy hair. Kind eyes. He gave her a gentle smile and nod in greeting. He dabbed a brush in the paint somewhere that Odessa couldn't see, laid his head back as if summoning the strength to move, and then lifted an arm to place the color upon the canvas. But then he looked her way again.
Where was the nurse? Her doctor? Her siblings?
"You need not respond to Sam's idle chatter," Bryce said. "We know your struggle well." His smile faded and he returned his attention to the canvas. He dabbed his brush on the unseen palette, settled back among the pillows, took a few breaths, and then lifted his arm again toward the painting.
"We've met your brother and sister," Sam said, then paused to cough again. He leaned his head back, exhausted from the effort, but couldn't seem to stop himself from speaking. He pulled an age-spot-covered hand from beneath the covers and wiped his upper lip with a handkerchief. So he struggled with the fever, too. "Fine people. And I know your name is Odessa. I assume you know you arrived in Colorado Springs in the nick of time. They'll be very glad to see you awake."
Odessa moved a little and smelled the herbal poultice still upon her chest. Peppermint and sage and a deep, mossy scent that reminded her of the shady forest just after snowmelt. "My brother?"
"They'll return soon, I'm certain. They've hardly left your side. Your sister appeared faint herself, so he left to take her back to the hotel. She's been through an ordeal, between the journey west and their bedside vigil. Quite the beauty she is ... almost as pretty as you, miss. If I was a few years younger—" He paused to cough and Odessa dared to glance his way, and further, to Bryce.
She fought the urge to squirm, touch her hair. She knew that he, too, was comparing her to Moira. She concentrated on the view outside instead. No wonder he painted it. Cloaked in springtime snow, the mountains were magnificent.
Bryce cleared his throat. His lungs sounded good, the way hers sounded on her best days. But she had seen the sheen of sweat upon his brow, how he leaned back among the pillows from the mere exertion of painting. She wondered so many things, how long he had been here, how many other patients there were ...
Old Sam kept coughing, sitting up now to try to get on top of it.
As if reading her agitation, Bryce set down his brush and settled long, strong fingers around a glass bell. It looked desperately dainty and a bit silly in his big hand. She met his eyes, wide and blue, and then noticed his hair was streaked, his face weathered, as if he had spent many summers in the sun. He smiled, and his eyes crinkled again at the corners appealingly.
He was handsome. Terribly thin, but handsome. And only a few years older than she.
Blessedly, the nurse arrived then. "Oh!" she cried in delight. "Miss St. Clair, you're awake! The doctor will be so pleased. Let me go and fetch you some water—no doubt you are parched—oh, and Sam, you too ..." She turned back to Odessa. "I'll make the doctor aware of your condition."
"Thank you," Odessa croaked.
"Not at all," said the nurse with a bob of her head, and with that she hurried out as quickly as she had arrived.
"Nurse Packard," Sam managed, still coughing as he grinned Odessa's way. "A saint in white."
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Posted August 14, 2011
Enjoyed the historical setting of Colorado Springs. Nice to read a book that I can share with my teens and not worry about inappropriate descriptions. Thanks!
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Posted April 15, 2010
Breathe by Lisa T. Bergren is absolutely incredible! I can't say enough about this wonderful book.
The story blends a beautiful historical with thrilling, edge-of-your-seat suspense. The setting is magnificent and the author makes you feel as if you are truly there. There is great family drama between the siblings, as well as great romance. This book has it all!
The writing is simply outstanding. From page one I was totally engrossed and couldn't bear to put it down. I highly recommend this book to anyone. It has something for everyone with action, drama, suspense, and romance.
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Posted June 16, 2013
My Review: This book is fantastic. It has it all. Love. Mystery. A touch of Christianity. It's the story of three siblings, told from all three points of view. I thought I might find this distracting, but I didn't. It actually added to the story and made you want to keep turning the pages to find out what happens! When Odessa arrives in Colorado Springs, you're thinking, WE JUST MET THIS CHARACTER! IT CAN'T END ALREADY! And you're glad when it doesn't. The mystery is intriguing, the love story is sweet and subtle, the bond between the siblings is one I can relate to (having a sister of my own). I love how they affectionately call each other "sissy" and "brother." The Christian undertone of the book cannot be denied, but it's not overwhelming in any sense, and I related to each characters struggle to accept that God wants us to live, to breathe, and to accept his creations and his path for our lives, come what may. I loved the ending and am eager to finish the second book as well. The book is well written, the characters are just beginning to grow (as all three books will feature points of view from all three siblings) but are already lovable and I'm rooting for them. Overall, I really enjoyed this book and I hope you do too!
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Posted October 24, 2011
Predictable ending and routine plot but the unique take on TB made it one of a kind. Appreciated the clean sweey romance.
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Posted June 12, 2009
Breathe is more than just a prairie romance, it is an edge of your seat page turning mystery. This book is deeper than most historical fiction books that you will find and it really makes you think. There is a darker side of things, but not too dark to survive without God on your side.
In this novel, instead of following one character with various side characters in the background, the reader really follows the three different St. Clair siblings on their individual adventures. Having one story come to a content closure in this book, I really look forward to the next two books in the series to find out just how their journeys continue.
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Posted June 7, 2009
David C. Cook publishers has started putting a "Good Read Guarantee" on certain books and "Breathe" is one of those books. My belief is that they will not be giving any money back on this book - it is a good read and much more! "Breathe" is the first book in a new trilogy about Dominic and his two younger sisters and their travels to the new town of Colorado Springs in around 1860 in search of healing for his sister Odessa who is near death from consumption. They Dominic and Moira take her to a sanatorium by Pike's Peak and hope that she will finally find health from the disease that stole 4 younger brothers from them already. In the process Odessa finds love, murder and mystery waiting for her at the sanatorium while Dominic and Moira find adventures and love (or lack thereof) waiting for them as well. We see viewpoints of all 3 siblings pretty equally in this book even though it is really Odessa's story. We have 2 more books to come over the next year and I eagerly await them both to see where life is going to take these siblings as they go their separate ways now.
One of the best things in this book (besides the mystery that will keep you in your seat til the end) is how she really took me back to the early days of Colorado Springs. You could see the mountains and scarcely touched land, breathe the crisp, cool air and walk the mountains with Odessa as she did. I loved this book and would highly recommend it to any fans of historical fiction!
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Posted September 19, 2014
After the Civil War Katie finds herself and her brother in a dangerous situation in GA. Her husband, home from the war, no longer found his bride the love of his life, but part of the "Yankee's" that burned his home and runed his life. She fled from GA and went to the Nothwoods! Find how her faith and life took twist and turns! Loved this book!Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.
Posted September 8, 2014
Having to start over in a new city due to health issues. Odessa found love and better health. Dominic found he could be his own man. Miora found her voice.Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.
Posted March 27, 2012
I will look for more like this.Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.
Posted August 17, 2011
I enjoy stories set in the 1800s and also love a good suspense novel. This book has both components! It took me just a bit to get into the story, but as characters were introduced it became quite a page turner. I would tell myself I would just finish the chapter I was on, but found at the end of a chapter I couldn't stop - a hard one to put down! It was interesting to learn how people seeking to get through consumption would head to Colorado, and I loved how these people found hope and health again. The suspense storyline was needed, however, to give this story that extra punch, and it was fun trying to guess how it would all unfold.Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.
Posted July 19, 2011
I love reading books depicting the 1800s. It was exciting, refreshing, inspiring, & suspenseful. I thoroughly enjoyed it and the writer was able to connect the readers & the characters. I couldnt put it down and cant wait to read the continuation in "Sing". :) Well done BergrenWas this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.
Posted July 16, 2011
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. The characters were very well developed. I definitely will purchase the other books in the series! I loved the characters and want to see what happens to them! Very good author.Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.
Posted July 15, 2011
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Posted June 9, 2009
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Breathe was a decent story. But it wasn't great. It seemed to last a bit too long for me. I finished it and that means it didn't bore me to tears. There were situations where the author did a great job when it came to tension and showing abusive situations, and there were times when I was worried the characters would get hurt. But I didn't connect with them as much as I would have liked to. I did appreciate the realism when it came to romantic scenes including those after marriage. Those scenes made me smile. I also appreciated that the ending wasn't rushed. But the story was a bit too drawn out, in my opinion, and would have been better if some of the storyline had been drawn tighter so that it didn't lag in some areas. The feel of the story was more of a mystery than a western, too. I would recommend this book, just not with a lot of enthusiasm.
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Posted June 2, 2009
Breathe by Lisa Bergren is the first in the Homeward Trilogy about the St. Clair siblings. This volume features Odessa, a beautiful consumptive heading to Colorado Springs to take a treatment at a special sanatorium. Her father has sent his last three remaining children West in the hopes that they will escape the family curse of tuberculosis that has taken the life of four other children. Odessa's life revolves around survival, just taking one breath at a time. Moira, her younger sister, has a passion for singing and attracts men like bees to a flower, including the dangerous Sheriff Reid Bannock. Older brother Dominic has lived his entire life trying to live up to his father's expectations, including starting a bookstore in the Springs, despite the desire to travel and see the world. Each St. Clair sibling is looking for their purpose in life, and they just may find it in this growing London of the West. Bergren packs action, treasure-hunting, romance and danger into this enjoyable historical fiction. Odessa and Bryce's romance is terrific; most romance novels strive to keep the couple apart as long as possible, using contrived circumstances that strain the reader's patience. Odessa and Bryce's relationship is the touchstone of the book. I did become frustrated with Nic on occasion; he seemed to deliberately set out to hurt himself and leave Moira in danger, but I think that's deliberate on Bergren's part. The reader's frustration with Nic mirrors his own with his life. I'm usually not a fan of the popular Western historical romance, but this story engaged me and makes me want to read the sequel about Moira: Sing.Was this review helpful? Yes NoThank you for your feedback. Report this reviewThank you, this review has been flagged.
Posted May 22, 2009
Odessa St. Clair moved to Colorado in hopes of medical care for
consumption (Tuberculosis). Odessa is very ill. Her breathing was
labored. Her cough was painful. At the sanitarium, Odessa met and
fell in love with fellow patient Bryce. Dessa witnessed a murder at
the sanitarium and feared for her own life.
Along with Odessa, are her brother and sister. The siblings are the
children of a wealthy newspaper magnate. Their other siblings had
previously died of consumption. Moira quickly captured the interest
of the sheriff and Dominic had anger issues. I suspect they will each
play the lead character in the next two books.
Breathe is a delightful read. Romance, mystery, action, adventure,
and historical (western) are combined to create an entertaining story.
While this book is Christian, it is not preachy. I have little
criticism of Breathe. The character of Bryce showed little emotion.
He is the romantic partner to the lead character; he should be a bit
more exciting. The book lacks a bit of realism in the behavior of the
females; however, it is fiction and that does not detract from the
excellent plot.
Posted April 7, 2009
In 1883, their father sends three of his offspring from their Philadelphia home to Colorado Springs; each has a different mission. Dominc St. Clair is to watch over his two sisters while setting up the family publishing business in the growing city. His beautiful sister Moira was sent west to get her away from her myriad of suitors. Finally his other sibling Odessa has come to Colorado to stay at a sanatorium for consumption victims run by Dr. Morton. Neither Moira nor Dominic wants to be there as the former wants to sing professionally and the latter wants to see the world.-------------
Odessa barely has a breath left when she makes it to her destination. There she meets two other patients, elderly Sam O'Toole and rancher Bryce McAllan. Hearing a noise at night, Odessa investigates only to fall down unconscious. When she awakens she learns Sam died, but is convinced someone murdered him. Attracted to Bryce who reciprocates, which shocks her as all men fall for Moira, Odessa learns she and the rancher received cryptic poems from Sam that hint at a treasure. As they fall in love, the people who killed Sam want the messages he left behind and are willing to murder two consumption victims to obtain them.---------------
Aptly titled, this is a superb historical medical thriller that brings to life victims of consumption (Tuberculosis) as they struggle to BREATHE. The cast is solid inside the sanatorium and in Colorado Springs. Although Sam's death and the subsequent attempts to steal his messages add suspense, Lisa T. Bergren's tale is at its best when readers are inside the sanatorium observing late nineteenth century medical practices dealing with a deadly crippling disease.-------------------
Harriet Klausner
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Airlines - vaCentral - Your virtual airline …
Rank: 1: PVA - Phoenix Virtual Airways Founders: Jeffrey Kobus, Dustin Abell, Joe Espino, Sean Duffy, Michael Moro Location: USA. Phoenix Virtual Airways - Kevin ...
Joe Espino (JoeEspino) - Philippines
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Joe Espino.(American Commercial Bank)(Brief Article) - Trove
Joe Espino is the new financial sales manager at American Commercial Bank's downtown Oxnard, Calif., branch. Espino has 18 years experience in retail ...
Sim Dynasty Baseball - Joe Espino (Paul Waner League)
SimDynasty is a free fantasy baseball simulation game that lets you draft, develop and trade baseball players on your way to winning a pennant and World Series.
joe espino - Poetry.com
poetry is something i do when i need to get something off my chest.. joe's Achievements; joe's Poems. Fan_2_unlocked. Fan Favorite. Soc_poet_unlocked. Poet.
Workout Posts - Joe Espino - beyond the whiteboard
10 rounds of: 10 Push Presses 115 lbs 10 Kettlebell Swings 1.5 pood 10 Box Jump (24 In.)s plus a partial round of: 10 Push Presses 115 lbs 0 ...
Joe Espino - US - EUpse
Joe. Country, Count of Joe, Rank in Country. Global, 258583, 59. United States, 239625, 32. Canada, 14865, 92. Ireland, 3094, 44. Australia, 314, 169. Sweden ...
Property for sale by Joe Espino - Property24
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Alcoa Billing Center - Better Business Bureau
Principal: Michael Snow ( / President)Customer Contact: Mr. Joe Espino ( Manager)Ms. Djuna (Dee) Love (Patient Services Supervisor)Ms. Martha McDilda ...
Amateur Boxer From Carman Street Wins Second National ...
... training at the New Brunswick Boxing Gym when he was 18, and two years later, began taking his training seriously with Joe Espino.
Arturo Espino - PublicRecords360
Arturo Espino. Age 59, Mission, TX Humble, TX Edinburg, TX, Janie Espino Joe Espino Marcos Espino Jose Espino Ruth Espino. View Details ...
Directory - Ennis Chamber of Commerce
About Us: Joe Espino, President Kim Hortman, Secretary Latyoa Sloan-McGraw, Treasurer. Business Genre: Youth Football. Business Phone Number: 469-245- ...
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