Keratin Treatment Support Thread

NerdSauce said:
It's DONE! It's soft, it's light, and it is very fluffy.

I like it :] It's quite straight as well... It reminds me of CHI-ing my hair back in my relaxed days. (the end result, i mean.)

I'm going to try to get some pictures of the end result. I used Dreamhair as I said ^..but I won't be rinsing this out tonight, I don't think. I'll probably just put some oil/serum on it and pin it up (is that ok?) and then MAYBE if I'm not feeling too lazy I'll wash it tomorrow.

I lost a lot of hair in the process though :[ But it was hair that I knew was going to go because I had weak spots and splits (I BELIEVE it's hair that was colored several months ago and has just given up--I'm guessing because nothing seems to stop the breakage.) Also most of the splits/weakspots were very closely related to my single strand knot problem. I believe both issues exploded at the same time. Also I think the hair looked like more than it was (in a weird way) because it was straight..and the fan kept blowing it everywhere.
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Look forward to seeing your results.
 
naturaltobe said:
I'm about to put in my 5th BKT now. I always skip the naked blowdry. I let my hair airdry tonight for about an hour. It is slightly damp in some places (roots) but it's ready for the treatment. The directions said dry hair 70 - 80% and I am about there now.

I measured out 2 ounces of Rejuvenol Brazilian Keratin Treatment and expect it to be enough for my entire head (as it has been in the past). We will see in aobut an hour.

http://public.fotki.com/RegsWife/brazilian-keratin-t/
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I really need to learn how to multi-quote. How often do you BKT?
 
*fabulosity* said:
Hey girlie... I'm packaging up your sample now... but I really think you can do it yourself... hell... I believe I can do anything myself that doesn't involve a chemical (formaldehyde not counting..lol) Did you look at these YT's... these are my faves and I try to send them to everyone I send BKT to trying it for the first time...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neUY0AAopvE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XDFaoCfhANE

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSRzZMK1q4A

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OHu3p9Gva8E&feature=related

I feel you about trusting an LHCF'er... lmao.. even if they mess you up... at least you can come put them on blast..lol.

I am really am thinking seriously about doing BKT's on the weekend in GA...:look: I just don't know how to advertise or what kind of schedule to offer...
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Thanks for all the links! I will definitely keep them in mind for when I get to the point I can do it myself. Right now that's not an option because my blow drying & flat iron skills are beyond pitiful.

Putting it out there again: if anyone knows a great home hairdresser in LA, please let me know. I have one friend who I'd trust, but I don't want to ask her to put up with the fumes.
 
I did a pre-poo while running on the T-mill with Jasmine's Intense Reconstructing Hair Treatment (which doesn't seem intense to me, seems just right) and then I co-washed with Wen SAM, used a little as a leave in and used a bit of the styling cream on my ends. I had little to no breakage. My hair came out soft and strong.

Its time for me to do a root touch-up on my bkt and a color. I'll do the color first, I'm trying something new a semi perm color that is supposed to cover gray well, I'll let you know if works out for me.
 
All done with BKT #5.

I am still about 1.5 inches from APL. I hope to be there before summer 2010 after a blunt trim.

http://public.fotki.com/RegsWife/brazilian-keratin-t/


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You have retained a lot of length and your hair looks great!

naturaltobe said:
I'm about to put in my 5th BKT now. I always skip the naked blowdry. I let my hair airdry tonight for about an hour. It is slightly damp in some places (roots) but it's ready for the treatment. The directions said dry hair 70 - 80% and I am about there now.

I measured out 2 ounces of Rejuvenol Brazilian Keratin Treatment and expect it to be enough for my entire head (as it has been in the past). We will see in aobut an hour.

http://public.fotki.com/RegsWife/brazilian-keratin-t/
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Concerning Soft-Liss: Hi, I'm new 2 this site, I havent read all of the pages of this thread, but i did read that ur hair reverts back to normal after 3 or 4 months. so does the health of ur hair also go with it? is this treatment really a coat making our hair appear 2b healthy or does it really make it stronger? im worried that if i decided to never use the product again that my treated hair might break off. i want 2 try this really badly, pls, can someone help me out?
 
HoneyWaterfalls said:
Concerning Soft-Liss: Hi, I'm new 2 this site, I havent read all of the pages of this thread, but i did read that ur hair reverts back to normal after 3 or 4 months. so does the health of ur hair also go with it? is this treatment really a coat making our hair appear 2b healthy or does it really make it stronger? im worried that if i decided to never use the product again that my treated hair might break off. i want 2 try this really badly, pls, can someone help me out?
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:welcome:
Good question but I really can't give you a definite answer since I haven't stopped using Softliss yet. Depending on what kind of damage you have, I'd expect for it to still be there if you allow the Softliss to wear off completely.
 
Okay so I fell off the BKT bandwagon because I was NOT feeling the softliss or the self application thing!! It turned my flat iron brown, did not do much for straightening the hair, and there is something about that deep cleansing shampoo that makes my hair a matted dry rough mess! But I am ready to get back on for this new year. I miss the simplicity and ease that I experienced with global (even tho that deep cleansing shampoo was only ever so slightly better) it actually did straighten nicely. Couple of question for you ladies...
1. Have there been any BKT's found that completely ( or very close to completely) straighten) the first time.
2. Any shampoos that do not matt up anyone's hair (preferably someone who experienced matting with another one).
3. Has anyone tried the kerasmooth treatment
 
Got the BKT done with La Brasiliana, unfortunately no great documentation of before and after. What i do have i will post after christmas( on vacation, computer access is grim)
I was experiencing alot of breakage over the third- sixth day.
My natural hair feels great with it, but the relaxed ends arent feeling to great, i attribute this too the heat exposure more so than the keratin itself, either way i was planning on cutting them off, so no biggie.
My hair feels coated, not in horrible way but not in a completely positive way. The hair shaft is smooth and shiny. Really smooth
My natural texture has straightened alot in the front loosely in the back, i dont think the keratin was applied well in the back though.
I also didnt wait the 4 days i conditioned after about 24hrs.
I will be doing this again in Feb/March but with Softliss
 
girlyprincess23 said:
Okay so I fell off the BKT bandwagon because I was NOT feeling the softliss or the self application thing!! It turned my flat iron brown, did not do much for straightening the hair, and there is something about that deep cleansing shampoo that makes my hair a matted dry rough mess! But I am ready to get back on for this new year. I miss the simplicity and ease that I experienced with global (even tho that deep cleansing shampoo was only ever so slightly better) it actually did straighten nicely. Couple of question for you ladies...
1. Have there been any BKT's found that completely ( or very close to completely) straighten) the first time.
2. Any shampoos that do not matt up anyone's hair (preferably someone who experienced matting with another one).
3. Has anyone tried the kerasmooth treatment
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I have yet to use the Softliss so I can't really compare it but in my own small amount of experience (bkt'd myself twice, dd twice) using Dreamhair, our hair got straight upon first use. I don't know you hair type, but we're 3c/4a, dd is completely natural and I have a couple inches of relaxer on the ends. Anyhoo, this is what I use and our hair gets silky straight yet when I wash, the curls are still there. As far as shampoos, I personally use Elucence Clarifying poo. It's extra gentle, doesn't leave our hair dry or matted. I believe some ladies have used ORS Aloe as well. I've had the best wash experiences using Elucence. I used the poo that came w/Dreamhair the 1st time and it made my hair TOO dry and it was difficult to blowdry. I don't have this problem w/Elucence. HTH!
 
Eisani said:
I have yet to use the Softliss so I can't really compare it but in my own small amount of experience (bkt'd myself twice, dd twice) using Dreamhair, our hair got straight upon first use. I don't know you hair type, but we're 3c/4a, dd is completely natural and I have a couple inches of relaxer on the ends. Anyhoo, this is what I use and our hair gets silky straight yet when I wash, the curls are still there. As far as shampoos, I personally use Elucence Clarifying poo. It's extra gentle, doesn't leave our hair dry or matted. I believe some ladies have used ORS Aloe as well. I've had the best wash experiences using Elucence. I used the poo that came w/Dreamhair the 1st time and it made my hair TOO dry and it was difficult to blowdry. I don't have this problem w/Elucence. HTH!
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Don't know where you got your Dreamhair, but be aware that the shampoo that comes with the Ebay samples is clarifying shampoo, to be used before the treatment, not after.
 
lilikoi said:
Don't know where you got your Dreamhair, but be aware that the shampoo that comes with the Ebay samples is clarifying shampoo, to be used before the treatment, not after.
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Hey lili... the proper procedure for applying BKT (folks round here have altered it)... is clarify/naked blowdry/appl BKT/blowdry with BKT/and then flat iron...
E was talking about the detangling portion before the naked blow dry which a lot of folks here skip...for obvious reasons...

So my BKT bellas...
Again, I have another product for you to love... Yes yes.. so much that I bought a liter on ebay and then got 2 regular sized bottles in the store. Pureology (how was I sleeping on this before) Nanoworks poo and con... it's called a luxury system for hair... I love it. Did it on mama fab last night..her hair loves it. Has zero sulfates and a lot of natchal stuff in it... SMELLS divine. The rest of their stuff is questionable smelling but works great. My hair is SOOOO soft. I used some as a leavein because this is too expensive to rinse out.

I did her hair using the poo and con. Then some of the nano glaze which is the blowdrying serum... then sprayed it with the SuperStraight hot iron protection... it came out gorgy!! I'm gonna do my hair tmw with the system... and use the GHD's just for ishts and giggles. I'll post pics if its amazing.
 
girlyprincess23 said:
Okay so I fell off the BKT bandwagon because I was NOT feeling the softliss or the self application thing!! It turned my flat iron brown, did not do much for straightening the hair, and there is something about that deep cleansing shampoo that makes my hair a matted dry rough mess! But I am ready to get back on for this new year. I miss the simplicity and ease that I experienced with global (even tho that deep cleansing shampoo was only ever so slightly better) it actually did straighten nicely. Couple of question for you ladies...
1. Have there been any BKT's found that completely ( or very close to completely) straighten) the first time.
2. Any shampoos that do not matt up anyone's hair (preferably someone who experienced matting with another one).
3. Has anyone tried the kerasmooth treatment
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1.I like Dreamhair and Global for straightness, although, at this point I probably need to double up on treatments to knock my roots down for real (haven't really relaxed since March), and Global does make my hair feel coated and stiff after application, whereas Dreamhair was soft and silky from "Go". Softliss is just :nono: for me, although some people seem to like it. As they say, YMMV.

2. As much as I'm not a fan of Softliss, their clarifying poo wasn't too bad, but I seem to recall them suggesting on their site (back when they were selling stuff individually and not forcing you to buy full kits) that you could use Johnson's Baby Shampoo.

3. Sorry, I got nothing on that one.
 
texasqt said:
:welcome:
Good question but I really can't give you a definite answer since I haven't stopped using Softliss yet. Depending on what kind of damage you have, I'd expect for it to still be there if you allow the Softliss to wear off completely.
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Thanks very much :) , u know what, i thought of it like a conditioner. as long as i keep taking care of my hair properly then i'm sure it will be fine. Next week im going 2 order mine
 
lilikoi said:
Don't know where you got your Dreamhair, but be aware that the shampoo that comes with the Ebay samples is clarifying shampoo, to be used before the treatment, not after.
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*fabulosity* said:
Hey lili... the proper procedure for applying BKT (folks round here have altered it)... is clarify/naked blowdry/appl BKT/blowdry with BKT/and then flat iron...
E was talking about the detangling portion before the naked blow dry which a lot of folks here skip...for obvious reasons...
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:yep: Fab hit it on the head.
 
I found a Clairol temp color for gray that covered my gray well now I need to put the BKT on tomorrow to seal the color. It only stripped my BKT at the roots which proves over time with repeated BKT uses I don't think it will revert...but then again my ends are textlaxed so that may have something to do with it.

My roots reverted a bit but my ends not at all. So we'll see how this works over time.
 
I have tried Sofliss and dreamhair, and I like dreamhair better. But I really would like a formula thats have no or almost no formaldehide. Have you tried Dreamhair too and is is similar to Qod gold?
 
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