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I did the Brazilian Keratin Treatment!!!!!!!!!!!!

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They offered this treatment to me at my Dominican salon two weeks ago. However, I wasn't interested. That's just their way of getting my butt stuck in their salon chair every 3-4 months. Right now, they see me once a year for trims. I'd much rather save my money and stick with my relaxers at home. Besides, from all what I've learned here, I know I do a better job with my hair.

With that said, cubanit, I'm glad you had a great experience!! :drunk:
 
Hi Cubanit...

Thanks for posting your experience! Your hair looks great. I've gotten thermal reconditioning (BKT's permanent cousin) done about 5-6 times. I cut all my off TR'ed hair to go natural (just because of the expense), but I am seriously thinking of going back. It saves me so much time. No planning your life around your hair. The BKT is another option that I will have to investigate. I know a few salons do it in DC/NY. You can't wash your hair for a few days with TR too, but the results after the first wash are fantastic. Good luck! :) Let us know how the first wash goes.
 
AshCash said:
Hi Cubanit...

Thanks for posting your experience! Your hair looks great. I've gotten thermal reconditioning (BKT's permanent cousin) done about 5-6 times. I cut all my off TR'ed hair to go natural (just because of the expense), but I am seriously thinking of going back. It saves me so much time. No planning your life around your hair. The BKT is another option that I will have to investigate. I know a few salons do it in DC/NY. You can't wash your hair for a few days with TR too, but the results after the first wash are fantastic. Good luck! :) Let us know how the first wash goes.
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^^^^Can you tell us more? Thanks.
 
I've been getting BKT treatments since March of last year. I love it. I'm natural with 3c/4a (?) hair. It doesn't straighten my hair. I knew it wouldn't. It only straightens your hair if you have wavy/loose curls or have some kind of prior chemical treatment like a perm. I just wanted some thing that would make detangling and styling it easier (and cuter). It just loosens the curl pattern and makes detangling super easy. (In the shower, the comb just glides through). It makes my curls so pretty and defined. I use natural or organic shampoos, and it make my BKT lasts even longer. I can blow dry my hair and flat iron it on a lower heat setting.

The only problem I have is that my roots can't just be done. I have to get the whole head done again, and the ends are straighter than the roots b/c they've been exposed to more treatments. It's a minor problem and not a big deal. Another con, is that the smell is intense and can make your eyes water pretty bad.

OP, you can wrap your hair without messing your BKT up. Just make sure you wrap it nice and smooth.
 
i found this on a website:
The BKT will give very temporary results on virgin African American hair. Much will depend upon the tightness of the curl pattern and how closed the cuticle is.Results will usually only last a month or so on this hair type.
This treatment will work best on hair that has been chemically treated. The Keratin need to penetrate the hair shaft and this is most effectively achieved when the hair has been previously opened by prior chemical treatments. One way to address this hair type would be to use a mild sodium relaxer first to achieve some smoothness and open the cuticle. Next the BKT can be applied to achieve great condition and and a silkier look.Because this is Keratin based it can be applied over the relaxer on the same day with no chance of damage.
You can then expect to see results for 2-3 months . Again much will depend on the original curl pattern , how quickly the hair grows, and the hair texture.
Vinnie

my question...Could a dye or henna open the cuticle?
 
Thanks for this info. How do you ladies that are natural deal with new growth in between the time you get this treatment and get your touch up?
 
delp said:
i found this on a website:
The BKT will give very temporary results on virgin African American hair. Much will depend upon the tightness of the curl pattern and how closed the cuticle is.Results will usually only last a month or so on this hair type.
This treatment will work best on hair that has been chemically treated. The Keratin need to penetrate the hair shaft and this is most effectively achieved when the hair has been previously opened by prior chemical treatments. One way to address this hair type would be to use a mild sodium relaxer first to achieve some smoothness and open the cuticle. Next the BKT can be applied to achieve great condition and and a silkier look.Because this is Keratin based it can be applied over the relaxer on the same day with no chance of damage.
You can then expect to see results for 2-3 months . Again much will depend on the original curl pattern , how quickly the hair grows, and the hair texture.
Vinnie

my question...Could a dye or henna open the cuticle?
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I would like to know this too!
 
cocoberry10 said:
Thanks for this info. How do you ladies that are natural deal with new growth in between the time you get this treatment and get your touch up?
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It is the same as with a perm, but the demarcation line isn't as extreme (perm=kinky roots and straight ends, BKT=kinky roots/curly hair...your natural hair time will dictate how those two extremes work). When you want it redone, you just do the whole head again. You can do it anytime you want. You don't have to wait like with a perm.
 
Wait, do some people actually do this themselves? Has anyone with real thick, 3 or 4, hair manage to do BKT by themselves? If so could you post how you did it, where you got your products from and how long it took?
 
So I got BKT done. I wash it out tomorrow. The stylist used GlobalKeratin 2% formaldehyde. I got my hair texlaxed first with Affirm mild. Truly the most wonderful perm ever! It did not burn a bit. My hair processed so fast she did it in the sink and rinsed sections as she went.

As for doing BKT at home, I've found my own anser. You can order Global Keratin online -- Globalkeratin.com for $250 for a bottle that will give you 10-14 treatments depending on hair length. You can also get a 450 degree flat iron from there fore $65 or $95. Considering one BKT salon treatment is $250, I will be doing this at home next time. You just need a fan blowing and ideally a friend to help. THe good part is BKT is not like a perm so you can take as long as you want blow drying and flat ironing your hair.

My process:
1. Affirm relaxer
2. Wash hair
3. Paint on BKT cream in sections
4. Let sit 20 min
5. Blow dry 80% dry
6. flat iron in VERY THIN slivers entire head
7. Leave straight for 4 days

So tomorrow is my wash out. Right now I think my hair looks too thin. You can see my before and after BKT pics in my LHCF album. I'll post more when I wash out my hair.
 
addaboutmyhair said:
So I got BKT done. I wash it out tomorrow. The stylist used GlobalKeratin 2% formaldehyde. I got my hair texlaxed first with Affirm mild. Truly the most wonderful perm ever! It did not burn a bit. My hair processed so fast she did it in the sink and rinsed sections as she went.

As for doing BKT at home, I've found my own anser. You can order Global Keratin online -- Globalkeratin.com for $250 for a bottle that will give you 10-14 treatments depending on hair length. You can also get a 450 degree flat iron from there fore $65 or $95. Considering one BKT salon treatment is $250, I will be doing this at home next time. You just need a fan blowing and ideally a friend to help. THe good part is BKT is not like a perm so you can take as long as you want blow drying and flat ironing your hair.

My process:
1. Affirm relaxer
2. Wash hair
3. Paint on BKT cream in sections
4. Let sit 20 min
5. Blow dry 80% dry
6. flat iron in VERY THIN slivers entire head
7. Leave straight for 4 days

So tomorrow is my wash out. Right now I think my hair looks too thin. You can see my before and after BKT pics in my LHCF album. I'll post more when I wash out my hair.
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Just wanted to add a note to ur process steps - for those who dont know - do NOT condition your hair on that wash immediately PRIOR to the BKT (step 2). after the 4 days, u can condition it as normal, just dont use any sodium chloride products.
p.s. the pic in my siggy is right after having my latest BKT done this month
 
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FYI - my stylist uses Global Keratin from globalkeratin.com. For people who are going to do this themselves, you can order it from there as well as the 400 degree flat iron you need.

And crzydaze is right in her note about the was process. Thanks!
 
SoCalli said:
I've been getting BKT treatments since March of last year. I love it. I'm natural with 3c/4a (?) hair. It doesn't straighten my hair. I knew it wouldn't. It only straightens your hair if you have wavy/loose curls or have some kind of prior chemical treatment like a perm. I just wanted some thing that would make detangling and styling it easier (and cuter). It just loosens the curl pattern and makes detangling super easy. (In the shower, the comb just glides through). It makes my curls so pretty and defined. I use natural or organic shampoos, and it make my BKT lasts even longer. I can blow dry my hair and flat iron it on a lower heat setting.

The only problem I have is that my roots can't just be done. I have to get the whole head done again, and the ends are straighter than the roots b/c they've been exposed to more treatments. It's a minor problem and not a big deal. Another con, is that the smell is intense and can make your eyes water pretty bad.

OP, you can wrap your hair without messing your BKT up. Just make sure you wrap it nice and smooth.
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SoCali,
do you have photos of your hair or any other naturals that have done the BKT?

I dont want my hair bone straight. I dont want it flat but i also don''t want to have to use heat to curl every day. I just want my own curl looser without all the frizz.
 
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