Keratin Treatment Support Thread

Finally after over a year of wanting this my apt is tomorrow, so psyched. I do wish it lasted a bit longer, and I know I will be too scared to do it myself. Not sure how often I would have to go
 
If you get the BKT or formaldehyde-free process, Inoar Marroquino or Softliss, can you use a shampoo bar from India or soapnut or yucca instead of the sodium chloride-free shampoos?
 
yodie said:
I'm just trying to understand, because in that case wouldn't all of your hair start to break as the product wears off?
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I don't really think this would cause breakage as the product wore. Everyone experiences uneven wearing of the product, I'm sure, regardless of how much they use at application time.

I do like LuckiestDestiny's theory that naturals should layer several apps by doing the treatment once a month before backing down to once every three months. My hair seems to be stronger and easier to manager with every application, so far.
 
Ok ladies, so I went to the salon that advertised the Keratin Blow Out for $75.00. First of all, the chic that did my hair would not even tell me what product was being used. And the instructions she gave me where just not sound at all. Then she tells me that they sell shampoo that goes with the line... and the shampoo was Aphoghee. WTF.

... I will post some pics this weekend. Its super duper soft and straight... but it doesn't feel very protected. It feels and looks kinda thin. My hair is not shedding but it feels like I had a press and curl. And my roots have already started reverting. What should I do? How long do I have to wait to do it again?
 
Awww, hang in there Covergirl. To be honest my hair with the BKT in isn't all that impressive either til after the first wash! hahaha

I'm not crazy about having gotten it but not sure about which treatment, though. hmmm I think I would have passed on that one, $75 or no. :yep: Too easy to get my hands on my treatment of choice and do it myself.

Keep us posted! I hope it works out to be something you enjoy. I redid mine only 5 days after my first. Naturals seem to need a second treatment to get the hair really sleek.
 
I asked this question in another thread, no response. My girlfriend is asking every hour did someone respond. Here's the question:
My girlfriend wants to do this also but she's not a member. She was wondering after doing the BKT, will her hair be still kinky? She has 4a and 4b hair and she doesn't want to wear her hair straight, she just wants to take out some of the kinks. I told her I would ask because I don't know the answer.
 
laurend said:
I asked this question in another thread, no response. My girlfriend is asking every hour did someone respond. Here's the question:
My girlfriend wants to do this also but she's not a member. She was wondering after doing the BKT, will her hair be still kinky? She has 4a and 4b hair and she doesn't want to wear her hair straight, she just wants to take out some of the kinks. I told her I would ask because I don't know the answer.
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Yes, her hair will still have curl after she washes it. Just a lot more manageable & not as much bulk. You are stuck though wearing it straight for the first four days unless you use the line that lets you wash the same day.
 
Self BKT'd yesterday. My hair is much thicker than when I had it done in the salon. After my salon treatment it was thin looking. So I'll post pics after I wash and we'll see if I did it right.

Quick Question: I use Global Keratin, which is the brand they used in the salon I went to. The salon instructed me to wait 4 days before washing. The global keratin bottle says to wait 2 days.

Anybody use this brand? How long did you wait to wash and how did it turn out?
 
addaboutmyhair said:
Self BKT'd yesterday. My hair is much thicker than when I had it done in the salon. After my salon treatment it was thin looking. So I'll post pics after I wash and we'll see if I did it right.

Quick Question: I use Global Keratin, which is the brand they used in the salon I went to. The salon instructed me to wait 4 days before washing. The global keratin bottle says to wait 2 days.

Anybody use this brand? How long did you wait to wash and how did it turn out?
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Addaboutmyhair,

I used Global Keratin 2% and I washed in 2 days. My results for fabulous and I can't wait to BKT again!:yep: I have pics in my Fotki. :)
 
sheba1 said:
I use Global, also. I usually wash after 24 hours. Pics in my fotki.

Oh, and here's a vid of Brittany, she is also a Global 24 hour washer outer. lol

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xdxhmUgMZxA
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Yup. She actually pm'd me and stated she washes it out right after she puts it in and she notices no difference. She does use the 4 percent, though, but a significant portion is still staying on the hair afterwards. IDK if the other brands can claim the same, but the Global is the one that she uses. I bugged her with various pm's bless her heart. Anyways I asked her how does she know that the Global is still good if she's washing it out right away. She says her hair is still silky and she can feel like it's protected just as she does if she'd waited. Plus her hair is thriving. After seeing her hair over a year of using it, it seems she knows what she's talking about.:yep: I thought I'd be using the QOD but I think when I do, if I go the BKT route, I will use this one first as it has over a year of testing via Brittany.
 
laurend said:
I asked this question in another thread, no response. My girlfriend is asking every hour did someone respond. Here's the question:
My girlfriend wants to do this also but she's not a member. She was wondering after doing the BKT, will her hair be still kinky? She has 4a and 4b hair and she doesn't want to wear her hair straight, she just wants to take out some of the kinks. I told her I would ask because I don't know the answer.
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An official BKT girl, I've used the Rejevenol line. The first time I left the product on for almost 3 days and it made my 4a/b hair more manageable. The kink was still there and the breakage was less. The second time (less than a week I left the product on for four days and the kink was less and the curl more defined. Tell your girlfriend to use enough product and leave it in for less than the reccommended time. IMO of course.
 
GV-NA-GI-TLV-GE-I said:
If you get the BKT or formaldehyde-free process, Inoar Marroquino or Softliss, can you use a shampoo bar from India or soapnut or yucca instead of the sodium chloride-free shampoos?
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you know what, i was wondering pretty much the same thing but i was too scared to use it. i think i may try it next week though. I have a babassu and ylang ylang shampoo bar that I really like but I dont know the process of soap making so I wasn't sure if any salt was used, other than that i dont see why there would be an issue.
 
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im thinking about purchasing the products that are made to go along with the treatments because my hair feels weird. yeah i know "weird" isn't very clear but it's because i can't describe it any other way. when i put products on my hair, it just feels weird. it doesn't feel the way it used to. before when I did my wash n go's, i would comb or denman product through my hair when it was soaking wet. now, my hair starts to dry within seconds of getting out of the shower so by the time i'm putting product in my hair, it's partially dry. so i was thinking maybe if i use the products that are made to supposedly compliment the treatment, it will feel a little different. it also kinda feels like products (conditioner, leave ins, serums) just sit on my hair.
 
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So I got it done yesterday finally! I decided to also get some highlights. As for the BKT she used the one that smells like chocolate - no heavy fumes, but by the time she was done I was ready to go to sleep. My stylist has been doing the BKT to her hair (she's natural) for a couple of years now, and her hair is BEAUTIFUL. She let me feel it, it's heavy, thick and shiny. Not to mention it's grown since the last time I've seen her. So she's convinced me to become a regular BKT user. Anyhoo I've tried to attach pics of how my hair looks. I hope they are clear

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ETA I also let her cut my hair and excuse the pimple
 
So I missed UPS Wednesday.:wallbash: Then I left a note on the door saying "I'm HOME! Please knock." So she knocks, but says that she didn't bring it with her and she would bring it today. :cry::cry: I am currerntly staked out in front of the door. I need to get the rest of my supplies, get some summer clothes, my eyebrows done, a dress to wear to the club Sat., but I'm not moving till I get my BKT! :lachen:

Plus my hubby said he was getting off work tomorrow at 3 p.m. I was hoping he would get off later so I could tell him to meet me at the club, so I could surprise him with a whole new look. I have been wearing protective styles for months now. Oh well I have to find another way.:rolleyes:
 
MissRissa said:
im thinking about purchasing the products that are made to go along with the treatments because my hair feels weird. yeah i know "weird" isn't very clear but it's because i can't describe it any other way. when i put products on my hair, it just feels weird. it doesn't feel the way it used to. before when I did my wash n go's, i would comb or denman product through my hair when it was soaking wet. now, my hair starts to dry within seconds of getting out of the shower so by the time i'm putting product in my hair, it's partially dry. so i was thinking maybe if i use the products that are made to supposedly compliment the treatment, it will feel a little different. it also kinda feels like products (conditioner, leave ins, serums) just sit on my hair.[/QUOTE
I know what you mean about hair feeling different, I use a lot less product than I used to for styling and hardly ever feel the need to put my oils.

I wonder, short of buying new products, maybe you could just apply your styling products in the shower?
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imstush said:
So I got it done yesterday finally! I decided to also get some highlights. As for the BKT she used the one that smells like chocolate - no heavy fumes, but by the time she was done I was ready to go to sleep. My stylist has been doing the BKT to her hair (she's natural) for a couple of years now, and her hair is BEAUTIFUL. She let me feel it, it's heavy, thick and shiny. Not to mention it's grown since the last time I've seen her. So she's convinced me to become a regular BKT user. Anyhoo I've tried to attach pics of how my hair looks. I hope they are clear

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ETA I also let her cut my hair and excuse the pimple
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Your stylist did a great job! Your hair looks fresh and beautiful, and I know you will enjoy your BKT! Let us know how it looks and feels after that first wash!
 
Dak said:
I wonder, short of buying new products, maybe you could just apply your styling products in the shower?
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This is what I do and it helps me very much.

MissRissa said:
im thinking about purchasing the products that are made to go along with the treatments because my hair feels weird. yeah i know "weird" isn't very clear but it's because i can't describe it any other way. when i put products on my hair, it just feels weird. it doesn't feel the way it used to. before when I did my wash n go's, i would comb or denman product through my hair when it was soaking wet. now, my hair starts to dry within seconds of getting out of the shower so by the time i'm putting product in my hair, it's partially dry. so i was thinking maybe if i use the products that are made to supposedly compliment the treatment, it will feel a little different. it also kinda feels like products (conditioner, leave ins, serums) just sit on my hair.
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Hey there, MissRissa. I don't use any of the products that come with the bkt but I do use the curly primer method recommended at www.tightlycurly.com with much success for my wash n gos. I smooth black n sassy cream set over top of the conditioner and skip the denman. I just use my fingers to rake through and my wash n go is looking really great.

I have a thread on it here: http://www.longhaircareforum.com/showthread.php?t=375483

Hope this helps! Good luck to you :yep:
 
MissRissa said:
you know what, i was wondering pretty much the same thing but i was too scared to use it. i think i may try it next week though. I have a babassu and ylang ylang shampoo bar that I really like but I dont know the process of soap making so I wasn't sure if any salt was used, other than that i dont see why there would be an issue.
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So it's the salt, then. :ohwell:
 
MissRissa said:
im thinking about purchasing the products that are made to go along with the treatments because my hair feels weird. yeah i know "weird" isn't very clear but it's because i can't describe it any other way. when i put products on my hair, it just feels weird. it doesn't feel the way it used to. before when I did my wash n go's, i would comb or denman product through my hair when it was soaking wet. now, my hair starts to dry within seconds of getting out of the shower so by the time i'm putting product in my hair, it's partially dry. so i was thinking maybe if i use the products that are made to supposedly compliment the treatment, it will feel a little different. it also kinda feels like products (conditioner, leave ins, serums) just sit on my hair.
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That means that your hair was repaired...the porosity!!! I'm considering the Sofliff. What do I need to buy absolutely? Mask too???
 
I finally got the BKT from the ebay vendor AJJ and cutenss used. It's called Organic Fusion and is a same-day BKT. Kere are the ingredients:
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Propelene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Behentrimoium Methosulfate, Quatemium-33, Cetrimonium Chloride, Polyquatemium-7 Cethylhexanoate, Bis-isobutyl Peg/pppg-20/35/Amodimethicone copolymer, Polysorbate-80 Butylene Glycol, Morbicid Acid, Mineral Oil, Hydrogenated Sterene/Butadoeme Copolymer, Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Fragrance

Do you think I could use this on my texlaxed hair? (I use Design Essentials to texlax) I also puchased OK Keratin BKT just in case.

Thanks in advance for your help!

jayjay
 
I sure do think you can use BKT on your texlaxed hair, Jayjay! You'll get really straight results right out of the shower, though, like Veejee's. Don't use it if you're tryna keep some curl. :)
 
jayjaycurlz said:
I finally got the BKT from the ebay vendor AJJ and cutenss used. It's called Organic Fusion and is a same-day BKT. Kere are the ingredients:
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Propelene Glycol, Cetyl Alcohol, Behentrimoium Methosulfate, Quatemium-33, Cetrimonium Chloride, Polyquatemium-7 Cethylhexanoate, Bis-isobutyl Peg/pppg-20/35/Amodimethicone copolymer, Polysorbate-80 Butylene Glycol, Morbicid Acid, Mineral Oil, Hydrogenated Sterene/Butadoeme Copolymer, Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Fragrance

Do you think I could use this on my texlaxed hair? (I use Design Essentials to texlax) I also puchased OK Keratin BKT just in case.

Thanks in advance for your help!

jayjay
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Jayjay,

As Sheba mentioned, I am tex-laxed and my hair is bone-straight. :yep:
After 9 years of natural curls then tex-laxed curls I welcome the change. I've colored my hair and I tex-laxed last weekend so some of the treatment as worn out and the waves have returned. Sheba is right though, if you are tex-laxed and you want your curls don't do the treatment because your hair will be straighter than straight!
 
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