Dove56
Well-Known Member
Hello ladies,
I finally did my BKT today! I started at 9:30am and ended at 1:00pm
. Here's some info:
My hair is 3b/c/6z in the crown..lol. I am currently tex-curly-relaxed-ish...that's the only way to describe it. I relaxed after 9 years of being natural do to nothing but sheer boredom. I was sick of buns, ponytails, frizz, knots and not being able to wear my hair straight. In retrospect I don't really regret it. I would have loved to be able to do both EASILY but that wasn't the case. I'm trying the BKT to see if I can forgeo relaxing (I relaxed twice last year) wear it curly AND wear it straight without any drama.
What BKT brand did I use: 2% Global Keratin
Patch test: I have eczema and allergy issues so I tested this on my skin for 24 hours before I put this stuff in my hair. Luckily, I wasn't allergic.
Hair health: My hair is very, very strong. It is medium textured and in pretty good health. I have some subtle highlights and I need one more trim to completely eliminate the honey blond highlights from 2007.
Length: Tons of layers added 3 weeks ago. I am BSL. I am thinking of cutting to a shoulder length bob.
Process: I shampooed 3 times with Global Clarifying shampoo.
I blowfried then parted my hair in about 6 sections and then applied the treatment. After that I blowfried my hair again. The fumes were extremely irritating while I was blowfrying
. I used a fan, opened windows and wore a mask! I suggest a fume extractor; I wish I would've had one! I won't do the treatment again without one!!!!
Flatiron: Flatironing took FOREVER.
erplexed I used the Babyliss Nano Titanium 1". This flatiron is so beyond wonderful I have no words. It makes my Chi Ultra look like a Vidal Sasson from Wal-Mart!
Temperature: 425° MAX. Some years ago I used a flatiron from Sally's on 450° and my hair hit the floor. My hair was badly burned
. NO WAY was I doing that again. I've used Maxi-glide on the highest setting (428°) and my hair didn't burn. Around my edges I used 400°. The steam and fumes are just not any good. I didn't like how my eyes felt and I don't like how they feel now. IF I end up liking this treatment I may just go to the salon and let them do.
My hair felt coated and ‘waxy’ until I flatironed it then it was silky straight, soft and very smooth. I went over each section no more than 5 times. If the 425° and FIVE swipes of a flatiron don’t ‘bake’ the keratin into my hair nothing will because that is an insane amount of heat!
End result: My hair is very soft, swingy, full of body and super straight. I hate lounging around the house with my hair down so I tried to wrap it and that was a workout..lol. It’s so straight it just doesn’t want to behave. I don’t know how people with naturally straight hair do it! Texture is a beautiful thing! I posted some pictures in my Fotki. It is overcast today so when the sun comes out I’ll take some more.
My thoughts: I don’t like the fumes but so far I the treatment. I will know for sure if it’s all it’s cracked up to be after I wash on Monday (4/20). My hair is about a 3a now so it’ll be interesting to see how it dries. My goal is to be able to roller set with super sleek, silky results. I’m trying to minimize the heat at least until the bleached ends are gone. If I like this I will definitely do it again next time and try the Coppola Keratin system.
I finally did my BKT today! I started at 9:30am and ended at 1:00pm
. Here's some info:My hair is 3b/c/6z in the crown..lol. I am currently tex-curly-relaxed-ish...that's the only way to describe it. I relaxed after 9 years of being natural do to nothing but sheer boredom. I was sick of buns, ponytails, frizz, knots and not being able to wear my hair straight. In retrospect I don't really regret it. I would have loved to be able to do both EASILY but that wasn't the case. I'm trying the BKT to see if I can forgeo relaxing (I relaxed twice last year) wear it curly AND wear it straight without any drama.
What BKT brand did I use: 2% Global Keratin
Patch test: I have eczema and allergy issues so I tested this on my skin for 24 hours before I put this stuff in my hair. Luckily, I wasn't allergic.
Hair health: My hair is very, very strong. It is medium textured and in pretty good health. I have some subtle highlights and I need one more trim to completely eliminate the honey blond highlights from 2007.
Length: Tons of layers added 3 weeks ago. I am BSL. I am thinking of cutting to a shoulder length bob.
Process: I shampooed 3 times with Global Clarifying shampoo.
I blowfried then parted my hair in about 6 sections and then applied the treatment. After that I blowfried my hair again. The fumes were extremely irritating while I was blowfrying
. I used a fan, opened windows and wore a mask! I suggest a fume extractor; I wish I would've had one! I won't do the treatment again without one!!!! Flatiron: Flatironing took FOREVER.
erplexed I used the Babyliss Nano Titanium 1". This flatiron is so beyond wonderful I have no words. It makes my Chi Ultra look like a Vidal Sasson from Wal-Mart! Temperature: 425° MAX. Some years ago I used a flatiron from Sally's on 450° and my hair hit the floor. My hair was badly burned
. NO WAY was I doing that again. I've used Maxi-glide on the highest setting (428°) and my hair didn't burn. Around my edges I used 400°. The steam and fumes are just not any good. I didn't like how my eyes felt and I don't like how they feel now. IF I end up liking this treatment I may just go to the salon and let them do. My hair felt coated and ‘waxy’ until I flatironed it then it was silky straight, soft and very smooth. I went over each section no more than 5 times. If the 425° and FIVE swipes of a flatiron don’t ‘bake’ the keratin into my hair nothing will because that is an insane amount of heat!
End result: My hair is very soft, swingy, full of body and super straight. I hate lounging around the house with my hair down so I tried to wrap it and that was a workout..lol. It’s so straight it just doesn’t want to behave. I don’t know how people with naturally straight hair do it! Texture is a beautiful thing! I posted some pictures in my Fotki. It is overcast today so when the sun comes out I’ll take some more.
My thoughts: I don’t like the fumes but so far I the treatment. I will know for sure if it’s all it’s cracked up to be after I wash on Monday (4/20). My hair is about a 3a now so it’ll be interesting to see how it dries. My goal is to be able to roller set with super sleek, silky results. I’m trying to minimize the heat at least until the bleached ends are gone. If I like this I will definitely do it again next time and try the Coppola Keratin system.
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