What is the best progressive in 2022?

If you have doubts about which progressive to choose to have a lasting effect and keep your hair beautiful, rest assured. In this article, we will give you tips on how to choose the best treatment for your strands. More than that, we have separated the 10 best progressives for 2022!

Next, you will also know what to consider when buying the product, how to apply it and what to do to keep the progressive for longer. We will also talk about the pros and cons of this treatment. Follow along!

The 10 best progressives to buy in 2022

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Name	Prohall Progressive Select One Without Formaldehyde 1 Litre	Progressive American Desire Fusion Brush - 1000ml	Protein Smoothing Progressive 500ml Let Me Be	Vegan Progressive Brush Burix One Prohall Vegan Brush Without Formaldehyde 1l	Uniquer Progressive Bamboo Therapy	Ybera Fashion Soul 1Kg - Professional Progressive Brush	Borabella Progressive Brush Selecta 1000ml	Progressive Brush Without Formaldehyde One Step Blond 300Ml Rubelita	Zap Progressive All Time Organic Without Formaldehyde 2x1 Liter	My Phios Proliss Progressive Kit 2x1l
Formaldehyde	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No	No
Hair	Desiccated	Damaged and frizzy	Any hair type	Desiccated	Normal to chemically treated	Healthy	Dry and chemically treated	Blondes and bleached	All kinds, including chemical	All types
Treatment	Deep hydration	Control and manageability of hair	Straightening and moisturizing	Perfect smoothness and deep hydration	Hair Retexturization	Volume reduction	Deep hydration/anti-frizz	Alignment of the hair fiber / natural smooth	Conditioning	Heat sealing
Assets	Lumini System, lactic acid, coconut oil and hydrolyzed collagen	Murumuru, Buriti and organic actives	Natural actives	Organic actives/keratin	Bamboo bud, macadamia and argan oils	Natural acids that form Kerafive-22	12 natural oils and 19 amino acids	Coconut lipids, wheat protein and pracaxi oil	Omega 3-6 and Castor and Canola Oil	Shea butter and Proliss technology
Cruelty Free	Yes	Not informed	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes

How to choose the best progressive brush

Choosing the progressive brush that best suits your hair type may seem simple, but you need to pay attention to some details, such as, for example, the amount of formaldehyde. Keep reading to learn more!

Avoid products that have formaldehyde

According to the Ministry of Health, it is allowed that hair care products contain up to 0.2% formaldehyde as a preservative in its formula. However, according to the Law No. 6.437, from August 20, 1977, any addition of formaldehyde to ready-made products is prohibited.

The justification of the Ministry of Health is that formaldehyde can cause irritation to the scalp, eyes and even the respiratory tract. It is worth remembering that, to have effect of enlistment, the concentration of formaldehyde should be much higher, which is vetoed by Brazilian law.

Keep in mind your hair type

The treatment with a progressive brush is usually done by women who have wavy, curly or frizzy hair. This is because this procedure aims to leave the hair aligned, control frizz and volume, in addition to providing a healthy appearance.

For those who don't know, a progressive hair straightening treatment is a chemical procedure that gradually straightens hair, giving you easy to comb and aligned hair. That's why it's always good to know your hair type and what it really needs to get the result you want.

Check for components that help the health of the wires

As we already know, the progressive brush is a chemical procedure that changes the structure of the hair. Therefore, it is important to know if, in the product formula, there are components that can help the health of the hair.

Of course, the type of progressive (Moroccan, American, Indian, strawberry, chocolate, intelligent and definitive) should be chosen according to the type of hair. But it is important to check what actives the product you are going to use contains. Try to choose those that have keratin and moisturizing components.

Choose the asset that best suits your needs

There are three actives used on the threads smoothing and relaxing processes. Each one of them is appropriated for different kind of hair. Sodium hydroxide, for instance, is indicated for thick and resistant hair, because it produces an intense and permanent smoothing, because it changes the thread shape.

Ammonium thioglycolate, on the other hand, is more suitable for wavy hair, with open curls. It also permanently straightens until new hair grows. This active can cause skin irritation and damage the hair if not used correctly.

The guanidine hydroxide, in turn, is recommended for curly hair medium or fine and can be used both in straightening and relaxation, providing a result with permanent effect.

Acid base: for any type of hair

After formaldehyde was banned as a straightening active, the acid-based progressive brushes or acid-based progressive brushes have been gaining strength. But, despite being less aggressive than formaldehyde and compatible with all hair types, the acid base can also harm the hair.

According to experts, the acid base reduces the pH of the wire to 2.0 or 1.5. The normal pH of healthy hair should be between 4.5 and 5.5. What happens in the medium and long term is the weakening of the threads, which become thinner and thinner. This occurs because the acid base waterproofs the threads, which inhibits the absorption of nutrients.

Alkaline base: suitable for natural hair

However, with some care and professionalism, some chemical treatments are compatible with alkaline progressives, based on sodium hydroxide, ammonium thioglycolate or guanidine.

The fact is that these substances can raise the pH of the hair to 12 or 13. This process leaves the hair cuticle very open and can generate excessive porosity (SCAB HAIR) of the hair. Dry, brittle and very damaged hair should avoid this type of progressive.

Check if the manufacturer performs animal testing

Although Brazilian legislation does not prohibit the testing of cosmetics and hygiene and beauty products on animals, this practice is banned in some states, such as Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo. This is a consequence of the new demands of consumers, who have increasingly opted for vegan and Cruelty Free brands.

The Cruelty Free seal is given by PETA - People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, an international NGO specialized in animal rights. The institution's main argument is that the method adopted by traditional laboratories is outdated and new technologies will be able to provide even more precise results.

The 10 best progressives to buy in 2022

Thinking of helping you decide which is the best progressive for your hair type and for the result you so much desire, we prepared a wonderful ranking with the 10 best progressives to buy in 2022. Check it out below!

My Phios Proliss Progressive Kit 2x1l

Released for all hair types

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Suitable for all hair types, including blond hair, if applied correctly, the Pro Liss kit, by My Fios, promises to transform the frizzy, wavy and unruly hair into perfectly straight hair. The application of the products is simple and fast.

When buying, it is always good to also consider the components of the product. The Pro Liss kit contains selected raw materials, composed of Shea Butter, which helps keep the wires aligned and hydrated.

The product offers yet Proliss 100 technology, an active that doesn't damages the health. This technology acts smoothing the fiber from inside to outside and changing the threads structure. The Shea butter, by its turn, acts controlling the volume and hydrating deeply the hair.

Zap Progressive All Time Organic Without Formaldehyde 2x1 Liter

Natural bio-protection for extra dry hair

Organic Mask will act directly on the hair fiber. Because of its conditioning effect, the product will rebuild the wires. Because it contains Omega 3-5 and Castor and Canola oils the product will restore the elasticity of dry hair.

Its creamy consistency spreads evenly through the strands, producing an excellent result, with deep hydration and disciplined hair. Finally, let's remember that the kit is excellent to give life and softness to your strands.

Formaldehyde	No
Hair	All kinds, including chemical
Treatment	Conditioning
Assets	Omega 3-6 and Castor and Canola Oil
Cruelty Free	Yes

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Progressive Brush Without Formaldehyde One Step Blond 300Ml Rubelita

Progressive made for blonde hair

Especially indicated for those who have blonde or bleached hair, the One Step Blond Progressive Brush is a totally organic treatment, with zero formaldehyde and derivatives. The progressive comes equipped with ath technology - aligns, treats and moisturizes, which in addition to reducing frizz, provides a radiant shine.

In the composition of progressive One Step Blond, developed by Rubelita Cosmetics, there are coconut lipids, wheat protein, pracaxi oil, extract of okra and babosa and lactic acid. These ingredients are responsible for the final result: moisturized, reconstructed and strong hair.

The One Step Progressive Brush is organic and does not hang your hair. Because it contains organic actives, the product promotes the closing of the cuticle of the wire. Thus, you can have a beautiful straight hair, in just "one step"!

Borabella Progressive Brush Selecta 1000ml

Natural oils and amino acids to leave your hair defined

Organic, formaldehyde-free and preservative-free, the Selecta straightening brush, manufactured by Borabella, promises to put an end to frizz once and for all.

With moisturizing and moisturizing actives, the Selecta progressive also has in its formula, proteins and an exclusive blend formed by 12 amino acids, organic acids and 12 light oils. According to the manufacturer, the progressive moisturizes deeply, giving, inclusive, better aspects to the tips.

Borabella guarantees yet that the progressive, applied only once, already reduces frizz definitively and reconstructs the threads. As the product doesn't have matizer, it can be applied in any hair, natural or chemical, inclusive in very light hair, with tones above 9.

Ybera Fashion Soul 1Kg - Professional Progressive Brush

Does not fade, does not yellow and does not dry out!

The progressive Fashion Soul, manufactured by Ybera, hits the market with a novelty: its formula based on natural ingredients is the perfect sealant for those who want hair without volume. The product is also free of formaldehyde or derivatives and glyoxylic acid.

Fashion Soul can be found on the best cosmetic stores and beauty saloons, on 500 ml or one liter packaging. The natural actives that form the Kerafive-22, an innovative technology launched by Ybera, leaves the threads sealed, with a perfect smooth.

The product can be used in any type of hair, but its result is better in natural hair, without chemistry. The brush, for being organic, already treats the hair. In addition, the treatment provides regeneration and hydration of the threads during and after the application.

Uniquer Progressive Bamboo Therapy

Perfect smoothness on the first application

Made with natural ingredients such as macadamia and argan oils, as well as bamboo shoots, the Bamboo Therapy progressive gives a natural and long-lasting straightening effect from the first application. Bamboo extract is rich in vitamin E, which recovers and strengthens the hair fiber.

The product, if applied correctly, should yield 20 times, depending on the length of the hair. In addition, the progressive creates a protective layer around the wire, providing a long-lasting effect.

Bambu Therapy progressive hair is aligned and reconstructed, since its formula, rich in natural and organic actives, provides the crystallization and retexturization of the threads. In addition, the product reduces frizz and recovers the hair fiber, making hair stronger and healthier.

Vegan Progressive Brush Burix One Prohall Vegan Brush Without Formaldehyde 1l

Replenishment of keratin and rejuvenating action

Effective and long-lasting smoothing, deep hydration, extraordinary shine. These are some of the results you can have when using the Vegan progressive brush Burix One, by Prohall.

Free of formaldehyde and with organic actives, the Prohall progressive proposes to renew and rejuvenate the capillary fiber, making hair stronger.

Still among the positive points, the product offers 100% effectiveness in reducing frizz and ending split ends. With antioxidant action, the progressive also repairs the most fragile areas of the hair, brittle or dried by external agents or even by other types of chemical treatment, such as dyes.

Protein Smoothing Progressive 500ml Let Me Be

Softness and shine without frizz

The Protein Smoothing progressive, Let Me Be, comes to market to revolutionize hair treatment. This is because it takes only one application to achieve the desired result.

The Protein Smoothing progressive is available in packages of 500 ml and one liter. Because it does not contain formaldehyde, the treatment can be applied in any type of hair. However, it is always good to do the sensitivity test.

The product also promises 100% restoration and reconstruction of the capillary mass, because of its formula, which contains natural straighteners. Easy to apply, the progressive does not require pre-washing of the hair before use.

Progressive American Desire Fusion Brush - 1000ml

Sun filter and prolongation of the color on dyed hair

The progressive Fusion Brush by America Desire promises 100% of malleability of the hair, when the shampoo is applied correctly. The Nutritive Reductor provides the perfect smooth, shine and complete finishing. The mixture of these two ingredients not only guarantees the result of the definitive smooth, but also keeps the hair hydrated, besides preventing split ends. The product has, yet, filtersolar and prolongs the color of dyed hair.

Formaldehyde	No
Hair	Damaged and frizzy
Treatment	Control and manageability of hair
Assets	Murumuru, Buriti and organic actives
Cruelty Free	Not informed

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Prohall Progressive Select One Without Formaldehyde 1 Litre

Less volume and more shine

Select One hair treatment, by Prohall, is ideal for those who want hair aligned and without volume. With the exclusive Lumini Sistem, the product formula also has lactic acid, coconut oil and hydrolyzed collagen, which guarantees a realigned thread and without damage.

In 1-liter containers, the Select One progressive contains no formaldehyde and is produced from organic products such as coconut oil. With the new Lumini System technology, the product promises to realign the hair and repair damage.

The result is healthy, deeply hydrated and reconstructed hair, with the shine and softness you've always dreamed of. The product is for a single application and the procedure can be repeated after a 15-day interval, if necessary.

Other information about progressive

Until recently, those who had curly or wavy hair suffered to keep their wires aligned and hydrated, easy to organize. This was because most products were based on formaldehyde, which ended up damaging the hair. Now, the trend is the consumption of natural products. But before you choose your treatment, we want to give you some more tips. See below!

What is the progressive brush

Although the subject is not new, many people still have doubts about what is, in fact, a progressive brush. As the name says, the progressive brush is a hair treatment that will change the structure of the hair shaft, reducing frizz, smoothing and disciplining the hair.

What many people don't know is that the progressive brushing is a progressive smoothing treatment and that it must be done within a schedule, avoiding damaging the hair. Besides, nowadays, practically all the products used to make the progressive brush contain moisturizing agents and intense hydration.

How the progressive brush works

The progressive brush is a gradual chemical treatment of the hair, to end frizz, control volume and leave hair straight and healthy. But how does the progressive brush work? Through actives (which, in most cases, are organic), the treatment alters the structure of the hair, from the cortex to the cuticle.

That's why it's important to know everything about your hair type before choosing a progressive. It's worth remembering that the result of the treatment will also depend on the type and condition of your hair. If you have chemical or dyeing treatments, choose a compatible product.

Pros of doing a progressive brush

If you are thinking of controlling the frizz and volume of your hair in a healthy and guaranteed way, for sure, the progressive brush may be the right treatment for you. Applied correctly and with the right product for your hair type, the progressive brush can last up to 3 months.

In addition, the treatment also increases the softness and shine of the hair and recomposes the hair fiber damaged by previous chemical processes. The application of the product can also help in the maintenance of the threads, making them more malleable and avoiding breakage.

Cons of doing a progressive brush

Even with the prohibition by Anvisa of the use of formaldehyde as smoothing active, some progressive brushes keep the volume allowed by law, which can cause irritation in people with scalp sensitivity. Therefore, it is good to be aware of the components of the formulas.

Another important point: although most progressive brushes contain deep moisturizing ingredients, like Shea butter, for example, chemical hair ends up getting drier. So, with progressive hair, you need to intensify the application of moisturizers. This way, you'll keep your hair malleable and avoid breakage.

Progressive brushing and pregnant women

Pregnant or lactating women should avoid doing any kind of chemical during these periods, especially with products that have formaldehyde, even if in the amount allowed by Anvisa. But there are already tested treatments that can be used by future and new moms without restrictions.

In the case of progressive brushes, the market offers several procedures with natural and vegan compounds that do not offer risks. However, it is always good to check the product package insert to make sure it does not contain heavy materials. When in doubt, consult a doctor.

Is it true that progressive brushing hydrates the hair?

According to specialists, first of all, we cannot confuse shine with hydration. Several progressive brushes already bring, in their formula, powerful moisturizing and hydrating actives. Some offer ingredients of reconstruction and capital mass replacement, mainly with the use of keratin. Therefore, many times, the immediate result is soft and shiny hair.

In fact, the deep hydration process happens during the process of sealing the hair, where the cuticles opened during the progressive are closed, creating a protection that prevents the dehydration of the hair. So, no: by itself, the progressive does not hydrate the hair.

Choose the best progressive to get the desired effect

Now that you know everything about progressive brushing, it's time to choose which product to buy. So, remember the tips in this article and, if you have any doubts, read it again. Don't forget to check our exclusive ranking with the 10 best progressives to buy in 2022.

Also, remember: each hair is unique, so choose the right progressive for your hair to be beautiful and healthy. Regardless of the type, see if your hair needs some previous procedure to get a better result. Prefer products with natural and organic actives to avoid damaging your strands!