Keratin Treatment Support Thread

ManeStreet said:
I've tried a few keratin/amino treatments my favorite by far is the Kenra Smooth. First it's easier to apply because it uses a foam. There is no formaldehyde or obnoxious fumes during the process. It doesn't have that coated, dry crackling feeling when you blowdry the product into your hair. And my favorite part is the calming cream that smooths it before you blowdry. I have a ton of hair & I get two full treatments out of 1 kit and the kit costs me about $55. It's the called the try me kit, it has everything in it that you need to do all the steps of the treatment. I only do 1 pass with the flatiron. I really like that they have so much documentation about this particular treatment (below), the documentation made me more comfortable trying it. I use the color treated formula since my hair is colored. It's supposed to last up to 60 shampoos. With any treatment I wouldn't recommend banking on your curl pattern 100% reverting. There's always a risk. http://kenra.com/SalonProfessionals/PDF/Smooth_Manual_WEB.pdf
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I'm going to look into this! I like that you said it doesn't give you that hard feeling when you have to blow dry!
 
shortdub78 said:
I'm going to look into this! I like that you said it doesn't give you that hard feeling when you have to blow dry!
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shortdub78 Nope it doesn't make it hard and tangly like all the other keratins have done to my hair. At the flatiron step it didn't even feel like anything needed to be washed/rinsed out. I love this treatment. That calming cream smells good, like lemon grass or lemon cupcakes. I hope some else tries this treatment. I did it back in May or June. I may do another one in April.
 
shortdub78 said:
Since doing these keratin treatments, there is no need for protein treatments right?
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I definitely do protein treatments when I'm ready to revert my hair from the treatment then I clarify and do regular protein treatments. They will strip the treatment so keep that in mind.
 
I think I may get a treatment done at a salon. I used the Mizani therasmoothing system and don't care for it much. I still want to look into the Kenra Smooth system.
 
ManeStreet said:
I've tried a few keratin/amino treatments my favorite by far is the Kenra Smooth. First it's easier to apply because it uses a foam. There is no formaldehyde or obnoxious fumes during the process. It doesn't have that coated, dry crackling feeling when you blowdry the product into your hair. And my favorite part is the calming cream that smooths it before you blowdry.

I have a ton of hair & I get two full treatments out of 1 kit and the kit costs me about $55. It's the called the try me kit, it has everything in it that you need to do all the steps of the treatment. I only do 1 pass with the flatiron. I really like that they have so much documentation about this particular treatment (below), the documentation made me more comfortable trying it.

I use the color treated formula since my hair is colored. It's supposed to last up to 60 shampoos. With any treatment I wouldn't recommend banking on your curl pattern 100% reverting. There's always a risk.

http://kenra.com/SalonProfessionals/PDF/Smooth_Manual_WEB.pdf
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@ManeStreet how does your hair turn out after one pass (I mean when you wash it how much curl is still there. I realize over time it will wash out more and more but I'm hoping for something that will smooth and knock out enough curl that I don't have to flat iron often...until it completely washes out later [months] of course).

I just ordered it on amazon and still don't know if I'll use it. Knowing me I'll look at it for a few more months with a quizzical brow. BUT I am just on the edge and itching to do something new so I may surprise myself and dive in. Your answer will be helpful.

Also do you notice that your hair is compromised in any way:: Frailer etc after doing the treatment. AND what is your hair type?

I guess I went overboard with the questions. Thanks in advance.
 
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Applied Kenra Smooth to my hair tonight. Followed up with a color gloss (toner) and deep conditioning now. Will post thoughts/opinions once hair is completely dry and styled. This will be the 4th smoothing treatment I've tried... Definitely the longest one to apply of them all!
 
luckiestdestiny said:
@ManeStreet how does your hair turn out after one pass (I mean when you wash it how much curl is still there. I realize over time it will wash out more and more but I'm hoping for something that will smooth and knock out enough curl that I don't have to flat iron often...until it completely washes out later [months] of course).

I just ordered it on amazon and still don't know if I'll use it. Knowing me I'll look at it for a few more months with a quizzical brow. BUT I am just on the edge and itching to do something new so I may surprise myself and dive in. Your answer will be helpful.

Also do you notice that your hair is compromised in any way:: Frailer etc after doing the treatment. AND what is your hair type?

I guess I went overboard with the questions. Thanks in advance.
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@luckiestdestiny i just saw your post. I always do one maybe two pass with any keratin/amino treatment to maintain the integrity of my hair. With one pass the kenra taked my hair from a 3c to a 3a (wavy). My hair has not been comprised. My hair is thick and hip length. I haven't had any setbacks or issues following the treatment but I'm very conservative with the number of passes to avoid any potential issues.
 
Okay, back with an update.

Based on how things are going SO FAR (I still need to see how the treatment holds up in a humid enviroment), the Kenra treatment is probably my favorite thus far. I adore the way it makes my hair feel-- I noticed a difference immediately upon washing it out after flat ironing, etc. My hair just LAID.

Now, I am relaxed, but my hair is color treated, and I have certain areas where the ends are damaged and puffy. My hair normally air dries relatively big and voluminously anyway. My hair was airdrying with hang time-- it stayed laid, and the areas that normally became puffy and dry quick due to damage laid nicely as well; the treatment must've done wonders for my hairs cuticles. Also, I love how it held up considering I did a color treatment afterwards (demi-permanent). Other treatments I've used (specifically, Design Essentials Transitioning Foam) seemed to wash out quicker or not be as effective once I applied color, be it right after or a week or two after. Me coloring my hair had no adverse effects on the treatment.

Only negative I can say about the treatment is how long it took to apply. It's the longest of the four I've tried, by a long shot. Having to dry my hair completely after clarifying it AND use at least 6 passes per section when flat ironing was a pain. I was concerned about the flat ironing passes and temp it recommended, but I told myself I'd scale back if I saw any negative side effect when doing the first few sections. I had no problems, no breakage, no smoke, nothing. Reminder though, that I am relaxed, so I can't say that if a natural head used that many passes, that there wouldn't be a risk of heat damage.

I'm excited to see how this holds up, but first impression wise, I am pleasantly surprised and extremely pleased.
 
ManeStreet said:
shortdub78 Nope it doesn't make it hard and tangly like all the other keratins have done to my hair. At the flatiron step it didn't even feel like anything needed to be washed/rinsed out. I love this treatment. That calming cream smells good, like lemon grass or lemon cupcakes. I hope some else tries this treatment. I did it back in May or June. I may do another one in April.
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I want to try something else. I've been getting the Brazilian Blowout treatment at the salon for about $300 every 5/6 months. It works well BUT it has a little Formaldehyde in it. Its not as harsh as others Ive tried but still I want something more gentle. Did your hair stay straight for a while? Also do you need to be a technician to order it? Also, are you relaxed? Thanks!
 
sharifeh said:
Does anyone know if you can use protein deep conditioners with a keratin treatment in your hair ?
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I've been doing keratin treatment in my hair for a long time. The reason why I turned to the Keratin treatment was because I wanted to take the guess work out of balancing protein and moisture.

I personally do not use any protein treatment because the keratin covers the protein side for 3 months. I only use moisturizing /protein free products. I would recommend you to avoid protein treatment because you already have the keratin(protein) why add more to it?You do not want to have a protein overload and start seeing breakage.
 
I am STILL loving the keratin treatments! First time in my life I'm able to rock straight long hair in this heat and not have reversion!!!
 
I went by Cosmoprof today to get the Kenra Smooth kit & I was told that it's been discontinued & it's been pulled from the shelves. I wonder what's another brand that's comparable to this one.
 
My salon is doing a speciap on Keratin Treatments. $175 instead of the normal $300. I'm really tempted to try it. My 4b kinks are impossible at times :(
 
Hey girls.
Ive tried about 3 keratin treatments. Each time hoping that it'll go better than the last time. Im not sure about the product used in the two first treatments. My third treatment was Nanokeratin. A new supposedly better keratin treatment. Did absolutely nothing for my hair just like the two previous treatments. All treatments were made in a salon.

Thing is Ive relaxed my hair once when i was about 12. The relaxer didn't last. I had the same curls after my first shower. My hair is just extremely resistant i suppose. Flat ironing my hair is hell too. I have to make about 10 passes before it goes straight

I have 3b/c hair that is waist length. My aim is to make it more manageable and go for a wavy 2b or even 3a look instead of a curly look. I don't plan on using heat just wear my natural hair.

Please give me some input. My hair is driving me crazy and all these years on this board I'm still clueless and my hair is still as rebellious.

Thanks!
 
I have a quick question. I ordered Softliss but I plan on coloring my hair. Should I do it before or after the treatment?
 
Well I had a keratin treatment applied last week at the salon. I have had it in for a week. I am loving it so far but afraid of bad things happening to hair in the future. But I took a chance. I tried to embrace my puffy flat ironed natural hair but it kept swelling and not looking too neat. Then I said well let me embrace my natural hair and just not wear it straight during the summer. Well after numerous wash and goes, and braid outs and hairs all between my fingers, I could not get use to how much it would swell up. It did not do it uniformly like I see so many ladies having. Mine looked kinda like an elementary kid who had been playing on the playground all day lol!! So this past week has been great to have hair laying on my head! I just did the first wash and that went great. Sitting here letting it air dry. The curls are still here just turned to a looser curl so not mad at that. It is not straight like it was when I had a relaxer. I am paranoid it will all start falling out so does anyone have any don'ts other than the washing with sulfate shampoos? TIA!
 
I was wondering if there is a way to not damage my hair on step 2 ( Softliss) when you wash the hair and blow dry with nothing in your hair. I applied the treatment about 3 months ago and though I like the results. That step was brutal for my hair. Would you ladies know what I can do to combat the breakage? I am 3b .
 
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