Keratin Treatment Support Thread

Just a brief update!!!!

I just ordered a Softliss Chocolate Kit!!!! I wont use it until I'm 12 weeks post, Aug 22.
 
Subscribing.

Really want to see how this develops and if they will ever make a version that you don't have to flat iron - just use like a deep conditioner.

I am way too lazy and my head of hair is too big for me to flat iron it all every couple of months.
 
Oh, I also wnated to ask:

Those that have a good amount of relaxed ends and are using BKT to "transition", do you apply it to your new growth differently than you do to your relaxed ends?

Thanks
 
ebonylocs said:
Oh, I also wnated to ask:

Those that have a good amount of relaxed ends and are using BKT to "transition", do you apply it to your new growth differently than you do to your relaxed ends?

Thanks
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I apply evenly (you have to comb it through), but I concentrate the flat iron on my roots more as they have not been relaxed.
 
Is it necessary to get the softliss kit or can you just get a bottle of "intelligent brush". Does the mask really make a difference?
 
Updates on BKT, ladies. How's it coming?

Sheba1, How did the swimming venture pan out?

Softliss users, if you're natural and used Softliss BKT, did it remove all of your curl or leave some kink/curl?

Any first time users let the treatment wear off? If so, what, if any, were the effects on your hair?
 
Yodie--this is the post that got my interest picqued about the Soft-liss--especially the bolded. I might be ordering this one. Still not fully sure.

dany06 said:
I've tried QOD gold and Soft Liss. I like both. I think that Soft Liss is a better product for someone like me. It only takes an hour to do its magic instead of 2 to 4 days. The QOD gold smells pleasant and does not burn your eyes. When I straightened my hair it felt producty and weird like the strand were sticking together. Once it was washed out 2 or 3 days later if felt really good. The soft liss smells good at first then begins to smell chemically. During the waiting period everyone kept commenting on the smell. This product can make you feel like you have to cough and slightly burn the eyes. So I've been doing it outside on the deck because even with the fans(both portable and bath room exhaust fan) and windows open it was still getting to me. The difference in out come is that the Soft-Liss hair felt less producty afterwards, was straighter and actually hung down. The Gold Max gave my hair too much volume and it would not hang down even though it was straight.


Right now my hair is an experimental battle ground for testing BKT products. I texlaxed the front portion of my head and the back is natural. When I tried the QOD the first time I used a regular clarifying shampoo from the drugstore and it went okay. This was done on a section in the front. When I tried the QOD again after using the Soft-Liss deep cleansing shampoo in another section of my head my hair went to silk and was super straight after washing. I dont know what it is but there is something in those clarifying/deep cleansing shampoos that these companies offer.

About a week ago I went ahead and decided to do my whole head with the Soft-Liss treatment. My textlaxed hair that looked like it was never touched with a chemical is now completely straight after two treatments of the Soft Liss. I mean it air dries pretty straight with hardly any frizz. I put some KCCC in the front section and it dried silky straight and smooth with no frizz what so ever. The back which is natural with remnants of color on the ends was only given the Soft Liss Treatment once. The areas where there is no color on the ends (I've been trying to trim off the color gradually) are super defined and about the size of 4a/3C curls. I naturally have 4a/b type hair that doesn't respond well to products like Miss Jessie's curly pudding. It usually looks white on my hair, but now it melts into it making soft defined curls. The parts with the colored ends looks a bit strange. Reminds me of when I was transitioning. The roots look loose and wavy yet kinky with 3A/2B curls on the ends. The ends still curl up but are silkier and look thinner. I think that the weight from the looser hair is pulling down the curls making them look wavy. My hair is super soft. It really revived my hair is the way it looks and feels. I'd also like to mention that the blow drying process was super easy after letting the product sit in my hair for 20 minutes. I was really able to blow dry my own natural kinky hair straight with a round brush.

Im going to do the back again and see if I can catch it up to the texlaxed hair. Im plan to put a straight weave in sometime soon. I've really missed hair that could stay straight for longer than a few hour or days. Right now I've been using suave shampoos because they dont contain sodium but I fear that the chloride might do something to it. I know for a fact that the Elucence Moisture Balance strips some of the treatment off. The section where I washed the hair with it started to look frizzy and the curl was coming back. This was after the first treatment though. I've been sticking with the suave coconut one and the daily clarifying with no problem so far.

If you're thinking about texlaxing or texturizing your hair you might want to try a BKT first. I think that 2 times or so should give you what you are looking for. This may not give good curly results if you have any chemical processes in your hair. For those texlaxed already, it will definitely give you straight hair. It really zaps out the curls on chemically processed hair. At first the texlaxed portioned looked like relaxed hair when air dried. You know what air dried relaxed hair looks like. After the second time, it now drys pretty straight. Also when straight is doesn't seem to recognize humidity. I splashed it with water and it didn't frizz or wave up. Once I shampooed my hair it showed signs of being hit by water.



Im going to use the what I have left on my Aunt's fully relaxed hair. I have little over a half of bottle left. After i do this I will show you guys the results of her hair and find the pictures of my own.
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I need to update my thread.

Two weeks ago I went to the beach, was in the ocean for about 3-4 hours for three days running.

At first I tried to keep my hair from getting wet but that hurt my neck so I just said "bump it" and let it do what it do. I was sure to wash and condition with Keracare hydrating shampoo and Humecto after each swim, but sometimes not for hours after.

Afterwards, I did feel a lessening in the silken-ness, but my hair still stays straight as it's wet, with very, very little wave apparent.

I add Sabino Moisture Block when it's wet now, put in a pony to airdry. The waves left from the braid are silky but disapate after a day or two, with simple combing or light brushing.

My roots are thick up there; perhaps I have an inch to an inch and a half.

I really enjoy being able to "mess up" my hair and being able to fix it by simply ligthly wetting it with water and combing/brushing out. Like, if I slept with no scarf before, my hair would look crazy in the morning, the sides would be all raggedy and poofy. There would be crinks and crimps. But now all I have to do is brush it back smooth while damp and as soon as it dries it looks fresh....that to me is amazing.

I'm sorry to have to use this comparison but putting the BKT on my hair has left it the closest I could imagine to having white girl hair, a white girl with stick straight hair. Just being honest.
 
Hey ladies!!! I'm jumping on the bandwagon!! I just ordered Softliss Chocolate... I'm going to perform it on Mama Fab first ... then I FINALLY convinced my stylist to do it on me.. (I can't be messing around... :look:)

So here are my questions... for those of you softliss users that got the whole kit.. Mama Fab was adamant that if I was gonna do it.. I had to do it right.. and after watching the YT videos... yes she watched them with me.. LMAO.. we plugged the PC up to the TV so she could see what would be going on..its.that.serious.for.her.. lol.

I just can't imagine doing all that.. and then WETTING IT AGAIN and applying the mask?! How important is this step? On the vids.. the multiracial chicks just blow dry again.. but I know we will probably have to blowdry and reflat iron?

So can she not wrap her hair after? I was going to order us both silk bonnets... Or can she wrap it.. but just not use clips?

I'm excited... :))
 
With Softliss, she will be able to put clips because it cures in 1 hour. I'm just wondering is the whole kit necessary if anyone can answer. Could I just use the intelligent brush and any other mild protein/moisturizing balanced treatment afterwards.
 
Hey ladies,
Another update here:

I applied Softliss Morango (just curious about the smell) this weekend. It was my second BKT treatment (1st was Global Keratin 3 months ago). I am 6 months post, and now after the softliss I am officially transitioning.

My application technique was a little janky. I washed, airdried in ponytails and applied treatment. Dried under Pibbs (it didn't seem to be getting dry with my handheld drier), then flatironed with Babyliss @ 450 ~4-5 swipes (but concentrating on roots/new growth). I then wrapped hair and went to bed (instead of waiting only 60 min). In the morning I washed out with cool water and applied mask for 15 min. Rinsed out and flatironed again (I know, I know, but only 1 swipe)

Results: My hair feels fan-freaking-tastic. It is soooo silky and shiny, and healthy. I can get these results without BKT but it takes ~4 swipes of the flatiron on REALLY clean hair.
PLUS: I got caught in the rain today (only about 10 secs but it was pouring), and my hair looks and feels EXACTLY the same.

After rinsing the treatment out I still had kink in the back and big waves in the front but it was all smooth and weighed down completely with water.

At first I was leery about buying the mask because it just looks like a cone treatment, but my hair looked and felt silkier afterwards. I guess only time will tell. I'm excited about the transition now!
 
Sui Topi said:
With Softliss, she will be able to put clips because it cures in 1 hour. I'm just wondering is the whole kit necessary if anyone can answer. Could I just use the intelligent brush and any other mild protein/moisturizing balanced treatment afterwards.
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I just used the kit, I just wouldn't take a chance at mixing and matching because we have limited experience with the products. I stick with the kits and the instructions and I get good results. That's just my HO
 
Wanderland said:
Hey ladies,
Another update here:

I applied Softliss Morango (just curious about the smell) this weekend. It was my second BKT treatment (1st was Global Keratin 3 months ago). I am 6 months post, and now after the softliss I am officially transitioning.

My application technique was a little janky. I washed, airdried in ponytails and applied treatment. Dried under Pibbs (it didn't seem to be getting dry with my handheld drier), then flatironed with Babyliss @ 450 ~4-5 swipes (but concentrating on roots/new growth). I then wrapped hair and went to bed (instead of waiting only 60 min). In the morning I washed out with cool water and applied mask for 15 min. Rinsed out and flatironed again (I know, I know, but only 1 swipe)

Results: My hair feels fan-freaking-tastic. It is soooo silky and shiny, and healthy. I can get these results without BKT but it takes ~4 swipes of the flatiron on REALLY clean hair.
PLUS: I got caught in the rain today (only about 10 secs but it was pouring), and my hair looks and feels EXACTLY the same.

After rinsing the treatment out I still had kink in the back and big waves in the front but it was all smooth and weighed down completely with water.

At first I was leery about buying the mask because it just looks like a cone treatment, but my hair looked and felt silkier afterwards. I guess only time will tell. I'm excited about the transition now!
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You know next time I might do the rinse in the morning too instead of after 1 hour. I noticed my roots are still wavy but when I combed them to do my wrap, they laid right down.

It says for highly textured hair, it takes two treatments. I feel like I can stretch at least 4 months no problems, and use a really mild relaxer to textlax for my touch up.

The other thing is I did a cellophane last weekend and that color came out so beautiful with the BKT on my grays, they just sparkle!! :grin:

The shampoo didn't feel like it stripped my hair at all even after 3 lathers, I was surprised.
 
AtlantaJJ said:
You know next time I might do the rinse in the morning too instead of after 1 hour. I noticed my roots are still wavy but when I combed them to do my wrap, they laid right down.

It says for highly textured hair, it takes two treatments. I feel like I can stretch at least 4 months no problems, and use a really mild relaxer to textlax for my touch up.

The other thing is I did a cellophane last weekend and that color came out so beautiful with the BKT on my grays, they just sparkle!! :grin:

The shampoo didn't feel like it stripped my hair at all even after 3 lathers, I was surprised.
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Atlanta,

I LOVE the Softliss treatment. I thought the Softliss shampoo would make my hair feel like hay and strip all the Global Keratin out but it didn't! I loved the conditioner treatment too, it made my hair so silky.:yep:
 
Wanderland said:
Hey ladies,
Another update here:

I applied Softliss Morango (just curious about the smell) this weekend. It was my second BKT treatment (1st was Global Keratin 3 months ago). I am 6 months post, and now after the softliss I am officially transitioning.

My application technique was a little janky. I washed, airdried in ponytails and applied treatment. Dried under Pibbs (it didn't seem to be getting dry with my handheld drier), then flatironed with Babyliss @ 450 ~4-5 swipes (but concentrating on roots/new growth). I then wrapped hair and went to bed (instead of waiting only 60 min). In the morning I washed out with cool water and applied mask for 15 min. Rinsed out and flatironed again (I know, I know, but only 1 swipe)

Results: My hair feels fan-freaking-tastic. It is soooo silky and shiny, and healthy. I can get these results without BKT but it takes ~4 swipes of the flatiron on REALLY clean hair.
PLUS: I got caught in the rain today (only about 10 secs but it was pouring), and my hair looks and feels EXACTLY the same.

After rinsing the treatment out I still had kink in the back and big waves in the front but it was all smooth and weighed down completely with water.

At first I was leery about buying the mask because it just looks like a cone treatment, but my hair looked and felt silkier afterwards. I guess only time will tell. I'm excited about the transition now!
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Thank you so much! This is what pushed me over. Being able to wear my hair straight almost everyday without really having to worry about reversion from water ... etc...

I'm glad I got the kit. I was going to try to be cheap and just get the mask cuz I have 50-11 clarifiers and masks,DCs around here... but I want to make sure that I do it right.
 
Wanderland said:
Hey ladies,
Another update here:

I applied Softliss Morango (just curious about the smell) this weekend. It was my second BKT treatment (1st was Global Keratin 3 months ago). I am 6 months post, and now after the softliss I am officially transitioning.

My application technique was a little janky. I washed, airdried in ponytails and applied treatment. Dried under Pibbs (it didn't seem to be getting dry with my handheld drier), then flatironed with Babyliss @ 450 ~4-5 swipes (but concentrating on roots/new growth). I then wrapped hair and went to bed (instead of waiting only 60 min). In the morning I washed out with cool water and applied mask for 15 min. Rinsed out and flatironed again (I know, I know, but only 1 swipe)

Results: My hair feels fan-freaking-tastic. It is soooo silky and shiny, and healthy. I can get these results without BKT but it takes ~4 swipes of the flatiron on REALLY clean hair.
PLUS: I got caught in the rain today (only about 10 secs but it was pouring), and my hair looks and feels EXACTLY the same.

After rinsing the treatment out I still had kink in the back and big waves in the front but it was all smooth and weighed down completely with water.

At first I was leery about buying the mask because it just looks like a cone treatment, but my hair looked and felt silkier afterwards. I guess only time will tell. I'm excited about the transition now!
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I'm going to use this method next time, but my hair feels like silk today, I have hand in hair syndrome big time. My hair grew in 6 weeks too, I'm retaining my growth.
 
I ended up having to order QOD Max, instead of my Soft Liss that I wanted. But since I do BKT once a month, I will have it for next month. I have to have fabulous hair for my birthday this Saturday(YEAH ME):weird:. I also ordered Miss Key 10 en 1 cellophane in cinammon. I hope it makes it here by Friday. I need to have FABULOUS hair :gorgeous: for MY BIG DAY. :yep: It is good to read all of the positive reviews about Soft Liss. BKT has help to keep my length. My hair has grown nicely.
 
cutenss said:
I ended up having to order QOD Max, instead of my Soft Liss that I wanted. But since I do BKT once a month, I will have it for next month. I have to have fabulous hair for my birthday this Saturday(YEAH ME):weird:. I also ordered Miss Key 10 en 1 cellophane in cinammon. I hope it makes it here by Friday. I need to have FABULOUS hair :gorgeous: for MY BIG DAY. :yep: It is good to read all of the positive reviews about Soft Liss. BKT has help to keep my length. My hair has grown nicely.
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I'm glad that worked out for you! I did my cellophane with Cinnamon and Black Cherry mixed and it came out looking like their Reddissimo color...Loves it!

I'm so happy with my hair now. It grew over that 6 week period. My son even noticed it. I'm totally holding on to my length. I want to get it dusted by someone I can trust in 6 weeks. I don't know who that is just yet....:look:
 
cutenss said:
I ended up having to order QOD Max, instead of my Soft Liss that I wanted. But since I do BKT once a month, I will have it for next month. I have to have fabulous hair for my birthday this Saturday(YEAH ME):weird:. I also ordered Miss Key 10 en 1 cellophane in cinammon. I hope it makes it here by Friday. I need to have FABULOUS hair :gorgeous: for MY BIG DAY. :yep: It is good to read all of the positive reviews about Soft Liss. BKT has help to keep my length. My hair has grown nicely.
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When is your birthday? Mine is July 20th :grin:
 
*fabulosity* said:
Thank you so much! This is what pushed me over. Being able to wear my hair straight almost everyday without really having to worry about reversion from water ... etc...

I'm glad I got the kit. I was going to try to be cheap and just get the mask cuz I have 50-11 clarifiers and masks,DCs around here... but I want to make sure that I do it right.
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Fabulosity I thought the same thing. In a previous thread I asked the OP what the mask really did and if it was worth it. But I'm happy that I got the kit because I don't have to worry about a chloride/sulfate free clarifying poo ever again, and it was still relatively cheap. I'm considering applying the mask treatment again in 2-3 weeks (they give you a huge bottle and I didn't use nearly a 1:1 ration of BKT to mask so there is and will be extra left over).
 
cutenss said:
YEAH whateva! I have seen your siggy photos! IF you are wwaayy over 40, you look HOT :grin:. I am now officially OLD, cute, BUT OLD! :yep:
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Easy now! This sista just turned 38 in April and still has to flash the old ID from time to time :lachen::lachen::lachen::lachen:! You're only as old as you feel, but 4 reelz...live it up on your birthdays, cutenss and AtlantaJJ!
 
Veejee said:
Atlanta,

I LOVE the Softliss treatment. I thought the Softliss shampoo would make my hair feel like hay and strip all the Global Keratin out but it didn't! I loved the conditioner treatment too, it made my hair so silky.:yep:
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I'm so happy that everyone is enjoying the Softliss brand........ I used the mask as a deep conditioner last week. My hair felt so strong.
 
Wanderland said:
Fabulosity I thought the same thing. In a previous thread I asked the OP what the mask really did and if it was worth it. But I'm happy that I got the kit because I don't have to worry about a chloride/sulfate free clarifying poo ever again, and it was still relatively cheap. I'm considering applying the mask treatment again in 2-3 weeks (they give you a huge bottle and I didn't use nearly a 1:1 ration of BKT to mask so there is and will be extra left over).
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I'm confused. What's the difference between the mask? What exactly did you use and how? IS the mask just a conditioning mask or something that is used with the BKT? I'm not familiar with this line.
 
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luckiestdestiny said:
I'm confused. What's the difference between the mask? What esactly did you use and how? IS the mask just a conditioning mask or something that is used with the BKT? I'm not familiar with this line.
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The mask is used as a protein treatment after an hour after you finish the flat ironing part after the treatment.

1st you clarify
2nd blowdry & then apply the treatment
3rd blowdry & flatiron
4th apply the mask treatment 1 hour after step 3
Leave the mask in for about 5 min. then rinse w/ cold water; then style your hair however you want to....
 
Titansgirl said:
The mask is used as a protein treatment after an hour after you finish the flat ironing part after the treatment.

1st you clarify
2nd blowdry & then apply the treatment
3rd blowdry & flatiron
4th apply the mask treatment 1 hour after step 3
Leave the mask in for about 5 min. then rinse w/ cold water; then style your hair however you want to....
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That sounds really good if you're not protein sensitive. Like extra strengthening. IDK if my hair could handle the xtra protein, but for those who could, it seems like it would be wonderful.:yep:
 
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