Keratin Treatment Support Thread

My hair has gotten thicker now with this second treatment. The strands feel awesome from root to tips. My hair is back to its shiny normal self - it blings, LOL! I am now on my way to some serious hair growing and for the 1st time in a few months, I now can honestly say I have no intention of relaxing my hair. My edges are doing much much better with the BKT - who would have thought!

I purchased a same day wash BKT for $25 so the cost is coming down, which is good. This is music to my earns.

relaxed in the first place if my hair was this manageable.[/quote]


Thanks, Mystic. You answered my question. So, your hair got thicker. Yay!! Anyone else experience thicker hair?

Which same day treatment did you buy?
 
My pleasure:grin::yep:. QOD Brazilian Keratin.

yodie said:
My hair has gotten thicker now with this second treatment. The strands feel awesome from root to tips. My hair is back to its shiny normal self - it blings, LOL! I am now on my way to some serious hair growing and for the 1st time in a few months, I now can honestly say I have no intention of relaxing my hair. My edges are doing much much better with the BKT - who would have thought!

I purchased a same day wash BKT for $25 so the cost is coming down, which is good. This is music to my earns.

relaxed in the first place if my hair was this manageable.
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Thanks, Mystic. You answered my question. So, your hair got thicker. Yay!! Anyone else experience thicker hair?

Which same day treatment did you buy?[/quote]
 
Mystic said:
My pleasure:grin::yep:. QOD Brazilian Keratin.




Thanks, Mystic. You answered my question. So, your hair got thicker. Yay!! Anyone else experience thicker hair?

Which same day treatment did you buy?
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My hair is thin and with BKT (GLobal) it got stronger.
I would not call it thicker but my curls are looser and easier to manage when both curly and straight.
 
My hair is thin and with BKT (GLobal) it got stronger.
I would not call it thicker but my curls are looser and easier to manage when both curly and straight.[/quote]


I hope these are the results that I get as I continue on with my second application over the weekend.

Last night when I washed my hair ((6 days after my first application of the Softliss Chocolate, but daily co-washing) with ORS Aloe Shampoo and DC with Lustrasilk Shea Cholesteral under my steamer. After that I applied Step 3 Intensive Mask for 10 minutes then rinsed with cold water. Went to bed with a baggied conditioner and JBCO puff.

ETA: There were no shed hairs either.

This morning my hair is still soft put airy, not definition. I do notice that when I use my steamer, my first day's hair is fluffy.

Do you think that's okay. I plan to do a second treatment this upcoming weekend if I receive my new order in time.

Do you think using the BKT, deep conditioner treatments and moisturizing your hair is even necessary? Let me know
 
yodie said:
I didn't know QOD was a same day treatment. Hmmm.. 5oz for $25 is great!!
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I got mine. I don't know what you mean by same day treatment but It has the same instructions like other BKT. I can't wash it for 72 hours.
 
donewit-it said:
My hair is thin and with BKT (GLobal) it got stronger.
I would not call it thicker but my curls are looser and easier to manage when both curly and straight.
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I hope these are the results that I get as I continue on with my second application over the weekend.

Last night when I washed my hair ((6 days after my first application of the Softliss Chocolate, but daily co-washing) with ORS Aloe Shampoo and DC with Lustrasilk Shea Cholesteral under my steamer. After that I applied Step 3 Intensive Mask for 10 minutes then rinsed with cold water. Went to bed with a baggied conditioner and JBCO puff.

ETA: There were no shed hairs either.

This morning my hair is still soft put airy, not definition. I do notice that when I use my steamer, my first day's hair is fluffy.

Do you think that's okay. I plan to do a second treatment this upcoming weekend if I receive my new order in time.

Do you think using the BKT, deep conditioner treatments and moisturizing your hair is even necessary? Let me know[/QUOTE]

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My answer is to your last question:
:yep:YES! DC and moisturing is very necessary. I DC 3x a week, but I also use protein with my DC/and leave ins. Strong hair stills needs moisture. And by BKT making WNG so much easier, have fun with it. And please be careful of the products that you use to wash, condition, etc. SLS and sodium chlorides are a :nono:. They will strip your BKT, and you don't want that. I do my BKT once a month, and I still avoid products with ingredients that don't agree with my BKT. HTH :wave:
 
Donewit-it, I believe I was told that Lustrasilk Shea Cholesterol has salt in it. Did you check the ingredient list? I'd hate for you to strip your hair. Just looking out.

I think it is necessary to bkt, dc, and moisturize our bkt'd hair. I noticed that after two weeks my hair became brittle from the products I was using and I began to get tiny pieces of broken hair. After I washed this week, I've had no hair shedding and definitely no broken pieces!!! Talk about retention!

donewit-it said:
My hair is thin and with BKT (GLobal) it got stronger.
I would not call it thicker but my curls are looser and easier to manage when both curly and straight.
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I hope these are the results that I get as I continue on with my second application over the weekend.

Last night when I washed my hair ((6 days after my first application of the Softliss Chocolate, but daily co-washing) with ORS Aloe Shampoo and DC with Lustrasilk Shea Cholesteral under my steamer. After that I applied Step 3 Intensive Mask for 10 minutes then rinsed with cold water. Went to bed with a baggied conditioner and JBCO puff.

ETA: There were no shed hairs either.

This morning my hair is still soft put airy, not definition. I do notice that when I use my steamer, my first day's hair is fluffy.

Do you think that's okay. I plan to do a second treatment this upcoming weekend if I receive my new order in time.

Do you think using the BKT, deep conditioner treatments and moisturizing your hair is even necessary? Let me know[/quote]
 
Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll said:
Donewit-it, I believe I was told that Lustrasilk Shea Cholesterol has salt in it. Did you check the ingredient list? I'd hate for you to strip your hair. Just looking out.

I think it is necessary to bkt, dc, and moisturize our bkt'd hair. I noticed that after two weeks my hair became brittle from the products I was using and I began to get tiny pieces of broken hair. After I washed this week, I've had no hair shedding and definitely no broken pieces!!! Talk about retention!




I hope these are the results that I get as I continue on with my second application over the weekend.

Last night when I washed my hair ((6 days after my first application of the Softliss Chocolate, but daily co-washing) with ORS Aloe Shampoo and DC with Lustrasilk Shea Cholesteral under my steamer. After that I applied Step 3 Intensive Mask for 10 minutes then rinsed with cold water. Went to bed with a baggied conditioner and JBCO puff.

ETA: There were no shed hairs either.

This morning my hair is still soft put airy, not definition. I do notice that when I use my steamer, my first day's hair is fluffy.

Do you think that's okay. I plan to do a second treatment this upcoming weekend if I receive my new order in time.

Do you think using the BKT, deep conditioner treatments and moisturizing your hair is even necessary? Let me know
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I appreciate it. This is what we are here for. No I'm lazy and didn't check the ingredient list. Any suggestions on conditioners or moisturizers?
Is there a link? I know the retention is amazing
 
This is what I use 3x week:
Wash with HairOne Olive Oil
DC with Yes TO Carrots adn Aphogee 2 Minute Reconstructor (protein/moisture)
Leave ins are GVP Potion #9 and Nexxus Headress (protein/moisture) on hair ONLY
JBCO/MT mixture on scalp only
I also use the Aphogee ProVitamin and Green Tea Reconstructor spray

HTH:yep:
 
I'm still searching.
I did use Silicon Mix and it worked really well. My hair felt lushous. I used Joico poo, but i noticed it had salt. I will use Tresemme Moisture Rich Con for my cowashes. I <3 that stuff. I went to Marshall's to see what I could find, but came up empty. Hopefully I'll find some good stuff and come back and share.

Fab bought Coppola's System (poo and con) and she loves it.

I appreciate it. This is what we are here for. No I'm lazy and didn't check the ingredient list. Any suggestions on conditioners or moisturizers?
Is there a link? I know the retention is amazing[/quote]
 
I meant to jot this down before, thanks for putting it back up.

I'll add these to my list!

cutenss said:
This is what I use 3x week:
Wash with HairOne Olive Oil
DC with Yes TO Carrots adn Aphogee 2 Minute Reconstructor (protein/moisture)
Leave ins are GVP Potion #9 and Nexxus Headress (protein/moisture) on hair ONLY
JBCO/MT mixture on scalp only
I also use the Aphogee ProVitamin and Green Tea Reconstructor spray

HTH:yep:
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:wallbash:You guys know what's the biggest challenge I'm having?:wallbash:

My hair looks so darned good I want to wear it out everyday!!! :lachen:

I mean, I've got goals to meet. I'm supposed to be in protective styles!!

I just keep playing in my hair, twirling around curls, feeling the body and bounce, just revelling in the sheer unadulterated fabulousness that is my hair.

Seriously, I haven't felt this way since I was getting relaxed many, many years ago. My hair had become so fragile, I didn't want to touch it! I'd go days without combing bcs I didn't want handfuls shedding!

God is so faithful to answer prayers...it just takes patience and persistence, huh?
 
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The Herbal Essences conditioners (Hello Hydration and Totally twisted) are okay for my co-washes? I hope so.

I was eyeing the Silicon Mix DC since I can't seem to find a big tub of my beloved Nacidit Olive Conditioner. I'll pick it up

Is the ORS Aloe Shampoo okay?

What is the proper name of the salt that is no good for our BKT'd hair? So I can start checking the ingredient lists.

TIA
 
i barely moisturized my hair when i had the BKT - didnt feel like it needed it. and since the BKT is a coating, i thought maybe it would be a waste anyways b/c it wouldnt penetrate properly. I still deep conditioned (only for 10 mins max though)..
 
donewit-it said:
The Herbal Essences conditioners (Hello Hydration and Totally twisted) are okay for my co-washes? I hope so.

I was eyeing the Silicon Mix DC since I can't seem to find a big tub of my beloved Nacidit Olive Conditioner. I'll pick it up

Is the ORS Aloe Shampoo okay?

What is the proper name of the salt that is no good for our BKT'd hair? So I can start checking the ingredient lists.

TIA
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sodium chloride for regular products, sea salt for organic or natural products. Also beach salt and pool chlorine. not sure if there are others....
 
donewit-it said:
What DC do you use?
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Its been a while since i had the BKT but i think the joico intense hydrator doesnt have salt (PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK cuz i dont remember for sure). i know for sure i used the aveda moisture remedy (that is color safe aka BKT safe) and aubrey organics.

I alternated one of these with the global conditioner that came with the BKT kit - this conditioner is supposed to make the BKT last so its full of protein - i just didnt feel comfortable JUST using a protein condish for two months - so i alternated with one of the moisture condishes mentioned above.
 
Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll said:
:wallbash:You guys know what's the biggest challenge I'm having?:wallbash:

My hair looks so darned good I want to wear it out everyday!!! :lachen:

I mean, I've got goals to meet. I'm supposed to be in protective styles!!

I just keep playing in my hair, twirling around curls, feeling the body and bounce, just reveling in the sheer unadulterated fabulousness that is my hair.

Seriously, I haven't felt this way since I was getting relaxed many, many years ago. My hair had become so fragile, I didn't want to touch it! I'd go days without combing bcs I didn't want handfuls shedding!

God is so faithful to answer prayers...it just takes patience and persistence, huh?
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Girl, ain't this the truth!! I am wearing my hair down like everyday. My work people are like "we love the glamorous you"... LOL; (the clears are crazy).. but I was bunning most days and every other week or so I would wear it down.
I know this needs to come to an end; but I don't like the bun with the straight hair..looks weird to me. So thats why I'm glad I got the rollers for rollersetting (which is improving day by day).

crazydaze911 said:
i barely moisturized my hair when i had the BKT - didnt feel like it needed it. and since the BKT is a coating, i thought maybe it would be a waste anyways b/c it wouldnt penetrate properly. I still deep conditioned (only for 10 mins max though)..
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I am feeling the same way; as if my hair doesn't need it. Because when I use them; it makes it feel weighed down a bit. I don't think I will use them until its worn off a bit more.. in 2 weeks it will be a month. Or unless I just put the moisturizers on the scalp where it is a bit wavy.
 
crazydaze911 said:
i barely moisturized my hair when i had the BKT - didnt feel like it needed it. and since the BKT is a coating, i thought maybe it would be a waste anyways b/c it wouldnt penetrate properly. I still deep conditioned (only for 10 mins max though)..
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2 questions:
1) How often do you wash (or co wash) per week w/ the bkt.

2) How often did you deep condition?
 
Keen said:
I got mine. I don't know what you mean by same day treatment but It has the same instructions like other BKT. I can't wash it for 72 hours.
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I thought the OP of that statement was saying that it was a same day treatment like Softliss.
 
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So I just did my BKT....

I used QOD Max. I shampoo 3X with the shampoo that came with my order. It took me about 5 minutes to get my hair dry. I wanted to air dry it but I didn't have time. My hair always dry fast.

I sectioned the hair in 4 parts. I did medium sections. not too small..I pour it onto my hair near my roots but I tried to avoid my roots. I combed it out using a medium tooth comb. once i got all the sections done, I put some more on my ends and comb my entire head. I was going to let them airdry like someone suggested but I was short on time... It ended up being 60% air dried cause I had to do some work. I used a blow dryer to finish up.

I couldn't flat iron immediately because I had a dental appointment. I was worried because I could still smell the fume. But I figure the hygenist would be wearing a mast... I ended up not seeing the hygenist so it all worked out.

Then my roommate flat iron my hair for me. She say that I put too much on top of my head even though I didn't think I did. I only used 3 oz of the 5 oz bottle. When she was done immediately my hair felt coated. But as time goes by, it's feeling smoother and softer. I'm constantly touching it ... My hair is VERY straight....... It looks great! but I always wait to for a couple of months for the final verdict since I'm doing this for hair health. I'll probably run the flat iron on it again tomorrow just to make sure it sealed.

I remember someone here mention applying the treatment to towel blot hair. I didn't do that and I'm glad I didn't. Applying it to dry hair let me know if I missed any spot. If my hair was already wet, It would be too hard to figure out if I missed any spot. Good luck ladies. Now I have to figure out what products to use when I wash... which means I have to go back and read this thread again...
 
I wanted to order the OK brand from ebay,does any one have a good seller they can recommend? I also wan to dye my hair before the process,perhaps a semi dye job.I have black hair but would like a brown/goldish highilights can anoyone guide me? Thanks ladies u look awesome!
 
luckiestdestiny said:
2 questions:
1) How often do you wash (or co wash) per week w/ the bkt.

2) How often did you deep condition?
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My schedule remained pretty much the same - co-wash twice a week, shampoo wash once every 1 to 1 1/2 weeks.

I deep condition everytime BUT its only for about 5-10 mins and i dont use heat, just the shower cap while i do everything else i need to do.

The only thing i didnt do with the BKT was use a daily moisturizer b/c i felt my hair didnt need it anymore - the co-washing twice a week was enough.
 
I did my BKT with Softliss Chocolate here's the pics

After clarifying and naked Blowdry:
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My setup: I had one fan turned backwards to extract the fumes and one fan facing me to guide them out the window. It worked great.
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My Supplies:
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I used about 2.5 oz of the treatment and applied as directed
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The treatment is in the hair, I let it sit for 15 minutes
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Blowdrying: I got a little teary eyed when doing the front, the fumes kinda got directed straight in my eye on accident.

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Treatment dried in my hair, it felt stiff and tacky, I made my way to my friends house so she could help with the ironing step

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After Ironing: It still felt coated and dull, I had her go over each piece about 6-7 times on 450 (Which probably was a mistake) My hair was very straight and felt thick. It had a little swing to it.

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DesiRae said:
I did my BKT with Softliss Chocolate here's the pics

After clarifying and naked Blowdry:
012-vi.jpg


017-vi.jpg


My setup: I had one fan turned backwards to extract the fumes and one fan facing me to guide them out the window. It worked great.
020-vi.jpg


My Supplies:
021-vi.jpg


I used about 2.5 oz of the treatment and applied as directed
023-vi.jpg


The treatment is in the hair, I let it sit for 15 minutes
029-vi.jpg


Blowdrying: I got a little teary eyed when doing the front, the fumes kinda got directed straight in my eye on accident.

030-vi.jpg


032-vi.jpg


Treatment dried in my hair, it felt stiff and tacky, I made my way to my friends house so she could help with the ironing step

033-vi.jpg


After Ironing: It still felt coated and dull, I had her go over each piece about 6-7 times on 450 (Which probably was a mistake) My hair was very straight and felt thick. It had a little swing to it.

038-vi.jpg


039-vi.jpg


042-vi.jpg
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Your hair looks great!

You used the Softliss did you do the final rinse and the mask?

I felt like my hair was coated after using the Softliss too but I figured the final cold rinse would take care of that and it did to for the most part. I will definitely use less next time.

When I used the Chocolate Keratin, my hair felt smooth swingy like silk after I was finished flat ironing. Perhaps that's the difference between the wash same day formulas and the wash after 4 days formulas.
 
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