Neek-a-Nator
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I'm new to this site and have seen this quite frequently and have no idea what it is. Can someone please help a sista out, lol
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What exactly is BKT???
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Sapphire_chic
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It stands for brazillian keratin treatment.
i am by no means an expert but i think its a liquid treatment that binds keratin to the hair using heat and makes the hair stronger.
i believe the process is temporary and wears off after a few months or if you use the wrong products. Both naturals and relaxed ladies are using this treatment to make their hair stronger and more managable.
oh yes i forgot it also makes flat ironing easier (especially as a natural) you should do a search because it does come with it's precautions. i'm sure the experts will give you the 411.
i am by no means an expert but i think its a liquid treatment that binds keratin to the hair using heat and makes the hair stronger.
i believe the process is temporary and wears off after a few months or if you use the wrong products. Both naturals and relaxed ladies are using this treatment to make their hair stronger and more managable.
oh yes i forgot it also makes flat ironing easier (especially as a natural) you should do a search because it does come with it's precautions. i'm sure the experts will give you the 411.
angenoir
Active Member
Here. See the BKT support thread. Lots of good info and testimonials from ladies who use it: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=357933
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Neek-a-Nator
New Member
Thanks for your quick response Sapphire Chic. From your explaination I pretty much understand what it is, again thanks.
BlkOnyx488
Well-Known Member
So once you flat iron you don't have to do it again for 2 months?
can you wash your hair? or do you have to redo the treatment once you wash?
can you wash your hair? or do you have to redo the treatment once you wash?
BlackGeisha
Member
The flat ironing is apart of the treatment process, it seals the keratin that's applied to your hair. There are some forms of BKT that contain formaldehyde which is the straightening agent. After the treatment hair is usually pin straight. You can then wash your hair and style as you would do normally, but you must use shampoos that do not contain sodium or SLS. The treatment wears off after 2-3 months. Then you can apply the treatment again if you would like to.
msa
New Member
Here's an article about them from Dr. Ali Syed...the comments are good as well.
http://www.dralisyed.com/2009/07/keratin-formaldehyde-revelation-cancer.html#more
http://www.dralisyed.com/2009/07/keratin-formaldehyde-revelation-cancer.html#more
dachsies_rule!
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BlkOnyx488
Well-Known Member
Thanks for the Response, I did a search on youtube and found this how to video about it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhbnJphUDww
It sounds interesting, but I don't think it's for me. my hair is very very fine, and the thought of applying that much heat and passing it through each sections 10 times, is a little scary to me.
If I had thicker hair maybe it wouldn't make me cringe
Anyone with fine hair use this with good longterm results? AKA no Heat Damage?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhbnJphUDww
It sounds interesting, but I don't think it's for me. my hair is very very fine, and the thought of applying that much heat and passing it through each sections 10 times, is a little scary to me.
If I had thicker hair maybe it wouldn't make me cringe
Anyone with fine hair use this with good longterm results? AKA no Heat Damage?
msa
New Member
Well there are formaldehyde free versions...but according to his testing even the formaldehyde free versions have some related chemical.
I think from most of the threads on here the worst thing I saw was eye/throat irritation, coughing, and that kind of thing when people didn't have the area well ventilated.
You'd have to read through that really long thread though, because I know some people said they had no fumes at all while others had a bunch.
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MarieB
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I think Sapphire Chic answered it best. It is at its base a treatment that uses heat to seal keratin to the hair, giving it strength and shine. It wears off over time, more quickly if you use salt-based products (sodiums, sulfates, chlorine, etc) or swim frequently. The support thread has a huge amount of information, so make yourself a cup of tea and get comfortable if you plan to read it all. HTH!
msa
New Member
True true.
Well, technically everyone has a conflict of interest. But I did like that he actually tested them...I haven't found many other places that did that. And, I just like him in general because he has great hair care knowledge.
sheba1
New Member
Just to address a few concerns, the BKT, like any other process or product can be modified to suit your needs. The normal process suggests a blow dry on naked hair after clarify and 8 to 10 passes of 450 degree heat to seal the product in the hair. I don't do either of these things. I apply BKT to towel dried hair after blow dry and use only as many passes on 420 degree heat to get my hair smooth, silky and shiny.
OP, looks like you have a great grasp as to what BKT is by now. Just thought I'd share a couple links that give more info and pics:
This thread here is about Brittany, a BKT Vet who grew her severely damaged hair out using BKT. It also shares 3 month progress pics that are phenomenal.
This is the thread that started it all for me here, "Brazilian Keratin Treatment where have you been all my life"
Socalli's hair here sold me. She's a BKT vet who's hair is, well.. the bomb diggy. She applies BKT to towel dried hair and only does a couple swipes at 370 to seal the treatment. You can see her hair here.
There are many many threads on BKT, as I'm sure you've seen. It's controversial but my guess is it'll stick around. It's a monster at helping to ease detangling and ridding naturals of the task of single strand knots. You're welcome to peruse my fotki. http://public.fotki.com/sheba1/ I've chronicled my 4 bkt's there and see no reason to stop BKTing. It really agrees with my hair and makes daily cowashing and no heat styling a breeze.
OP, looks like you have a great grasp as to what BKT is by now. Just thought I'd share a couple links that give more info and pics:
This thread here is about Brittany, a BKT Vet who grew her severely damaged hair out using BKT. It also shares 3 month progress pics that are phenomenal.
This is the thread that started it all for me here, "Brazilian Keratin Treatment where have you been all my life"
Socalli's hair here sold me. She's a BKT vet who's hair is, well.. the bomb diggy. She applies BKT to towel dried hair and only does a couple swipes at 370 to seal the treatment. You can see her hair here.
There are many many threads on BKT, as I'm sure you've seen. It's controversial but my guess is it'll stick around. It's a monster at helping to ease detangling and ridding naturals of the task of single strand knots. You're welcome to peruse my fotki. http://public.fotki.com/sheba1/ I've chronicled my 4 bkt's there and see no reason to stop BKTing. It really agrees with my hair and makes daily cowashing and no heat styling a breeze.
BlackGeisha
Member
Thanks for the Response, I did a search on youtube and found this how to video about it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VhbnJphUDww
It sounds interesting, but I don't think it's for me. my hair is very very fine, and the thought of applying that much heat and passing it through each sections 10 times, is a little scary to me.
If I had thicker hair maybe it wouldn't make me cringe
Anyone with fine hair use this with good longterm results? AKA no Heat Damage?
I'm have fine hair and I have done the treatment twice, if anything I think it has been helpful to my hair coating it so that it's not so fragile and prone to breakage. As for the formaldehyde like I said in the larger thread we breathe it in everyday, whether we know it or not in it's household products and in the air. There's so much information on BKT on this forum, do some searches, watch some youtube videos on it and good luck in whatever you decide.
BellaLunie
New Member
Thanks to all of your responses I've been wondering what BKT was. Sounds like a lot of trouble so I'm going to stick to henna lol
lovenharmony
ET / OT Bonafide Member
The primary chemical used is formaldehyde...but there are other versions of BKT that do not have formaldehyde, so the verdit is up to you. The formaldehyde tends to straighten the hair while the keratin provides the strength. The main difference between a chemical relaxer and a BKT is that a BKT is NOT permanent and it strengthens the hair rather than weakens it.
