Keratin Treatment Support Thread
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Hi BKT'ers
I have not been in here for a while. But I wanted to say that I am about to try a new BKT(for me, that is), but I am sure you have heard of it: Marcia Teixeira. I won DSD contest that she posted here on the forum and on YT, along with that, and also some flat iron tape.I was so excited. I have not BKT since my last around October 1st-ish. I believe this is what she uses on her clients. I will come in and post pics. I won't be able to do my hair until next weekend, but I will be sure to let you girls know how it turns out.
Aww man I didn't know she had a contest! I am glad you won though because the rest of us can be sure to get an honest review.
I am about to finish up my treatment with QOD Gold and honestly it's making me go: DH who?
I'll be back later with my full review.
sheba1
New Member
If you can get your hands on it, sure! But that's the hard part. They only sell it to pros and I believe those pros have to take a course.
MarieB
Well-Known Member
Yes, assuming you are able to acquire some. I had this done at a unsprungsalon as my first BKT, and it really was all that. But there was nothing that the stylist did in the salon that I couldn't do at home (except she dried me under a hood dryer, whereas at home I use my hand-held, though I do have a hood dryer, so I might use it next time just to give it some love!). I pretty much went to the salon the first time to a) see if I liked the BKT and b)follow the process to see if I could replicate. Last I heard, you need a license to purchase Teixiera, but if someone like DSD is willing to hook a sister up...Not sure if there are any Ebay sellers out there, as I don't use Ebay. HTH.
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MyAngelEyez~C~U
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Hi BKT'ers
I have not been in here for a while. But I wanted to say that I am about to try a new BKT(for me, that is), but I am sure you have heard of it: Marcia Teixeira. I won DSD contest that she posted here on the forum and on YT, along with that, and also some flat iron tape.
I just ordered Marcia Teixeira 32oz (off Ebay), based on DSD's endorsement. It was actually one of the first ones I researched in the beginning. Looking forward to your review
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MyAngelEyez~C~U
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Yep, here's the listing: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=200431771127&ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT
I ordered yesterday, but mine still hasn't shipped yet.
Make sure to go through Bing.com (click on any ebay listing, and you'll see the cash back logo appear at the top of the ebay page.
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mstar
Luxury bacon
I'm excited to see your results!Hi BKT'ers
I have not been in here for a while. But I wanted to say that I am about to try a new BKT(for me, that is), but I am sure you have heard of it: Marcia Teixeira. I won DSD contest that she posted here on the forum and on YT, along with that, and also some flat iron tape.
I used Marcia Teixeira, but since this is my first BKT, I don't have anything else to compare it to.
So I can't wait to hear about your results since you have experience with other brands. Marcia has really done right by my hair. ETA: Is yours the one-day treatment?
deniseAlder
New Member
Hi guys I have a question, please answer it
I did dreamhair on my hair a couple of weeks ago, and although my hair is straighter the condition is really that good and the ends are not at all. I found when I tried a QOD sample my ends seemed almost renewed. They are very damaged.
Can any of you suggest a bkt thats really good for the ends of the hair, as that all I care about at the mo?
I did dreamhair on my hair a couple of weeks ago, and although my hair is straighter the condition is really that good and the ends are not at all. I found when I tried a QOD sample my ends seemed almost renewed. They are very damaged.
Can any of you suggest a bkt thats really good for the ends of the hair, as that all I care about at the mo?
deniseAlder
New Member
Oh also, I ve done two bkts a few days a part. Im thinking of doing a third in 2 weeks with QOD gold, do you think this isa good idea?
MyAngelEyez~C~U
Well-Known Member
mstar, I don't know, the bottle doesn't say. And I am assuming that I use the same techniques as far as application for this one. I GOOGLE it, and see what information I come up with. It is the chocolate version, which is my favorite when comes to BKT "flavors"
I think there are there's regular and advanced and I'm guessing the advanced is the one day treatment. I think I ordered the regular kind. white bottle, blue lettering.
Ok sorry I took a while to post my review. I was soooo tired after the treatment because I flat iron in SMALL sections and this takes forever but the results are great.
Well first I used the Elucence clarifying poo (which is very nice BTW) then I followed instructions exactly according to the website. I have only used DH so that's what I am comparing it to. QOD Gold wins HANDS DOWN!! The differences I noticed were:
1. QOD went on my hair a lot nicer. The solution is a little more liquid than DH but it actually detangled my hair and DH does not at all.
2. My hair felt great and was almost bone straight after the blow dry with the QOD in. With DH my hair feels dry and crunchy. Honestly my hair looks kinda bad with DH in it UNTIL the flat iron then it looks amazing. It seems that DH only shines for me after the flat iron. QOD on the other hand I could tell it was better quality as soon as I started to apply it.
3. Flat iron results with QOD: I noticed my hair felt like pure silk! It feels more moisturized but it isn't as light and airy as DH. It is far from being stiff and it doesn't feel coated but like ATLJJ said about Global, this adds more weight to my hair and I like that. It just feels like heavy silk.
4. Best of all is the added strength that I feel. Now I feel like I have really gotten a real BKT. DH made my hair stronger than having nothing on it but with QOD I feel like my strands have really been fortified.
Only time will tell how this one works out so I won't be recommending it until I have given it a go a few more times but so far I am very happy with the results. I cannot believe I didn't start out with this in the first place. Also, like JJ said I think it is better to go with one of the well known trusted brands that have built up good reputations: Marcia, Global, QOD, etc. Now those very little known ones kinda scare me. Personally I think Ana did me a favor by jacking up the price of DH because I probably would've never explored other brands. The rest of the DH is going in the trash, I don't even want to give it away because I now see that it does not protect as well as others. I will update after my first wash tomorrow.
Well first I used the Elucence clarifying poo (which is very nice BTW) then I followed instructions exactly according to the website. I have only used DH so that's what I am comparing it to. QOD Gold wins HANDS DOWN!! The differences I noticed were:
1. QOD went on my hair a lot nicer. The solution is a little more liquid than DH but it actually detangled my hair and DH does not at all.
2. My hair felt great and was almost bone straight after the blow dry with the QOD in. With DH my hair feels dry and crunchy. Honestly my hair looks kinda bad with DH in it UNTIL the flat iron then it looks amazing. It seems that DH only shines for me after the flat iron. QOD on the other hand I could tell it was better quality as soon as I started to apply it.
3. Flat iron results with QOD: I noticed my hair felt like pure silk! It feels more moisturized but it isn't as light and airy as DH. It is far from being stiff and it doesn't feel coated but like ATLJJ said about Global, this adds more weight to my hair and I like that. It just feels like heavy silk.
4. Best of all is the added strength that I feel. Now I feel like I have really gotten a real BKT. DH made my hair stronger than having nothing on it but with QOD I feel like my strands have really been fortified.
Only time will tell how this one works out so I won't be recommending it until I have given it a go a few more times but so far I am very happy with the results. I cannot believe I didn't start out with this in the first place. Also, like JJ said I think it is better to go with one of the well known trusted brands that have built up good reputations: Marcia, Global, QOD, etc. Now those very little known ones kinda scare me. Personally I think Ana did me a favor by jacking up the price of DH because I probably would've never explored other brands. The rest of the DH is going in the trash, I don't even want to give it away because I now see that it does not protect as well as others. I will update after my first wash tomorrow.
I have just done my 1st QOD gold treatment. All other treatments before were done with DH. Comparing the 2 I would not even bother wth DH. Although DH made my ends look better than no treatment, QOD made them look even better than DH. If DH isn't working on any part of your hair the way you want it to then let it go, don't risk the damage you may receive. I don't want to out right recommend QOD to anyone until I have given it a fair trial but I would just say go with the one that gave you the best results on your test sections.
jayjaycurlz
Well-Known Member
Hi BKT'ers
I have not been in here for a while. But I wanted to say that I am about to try a new BKT(for me, that is), but I am sure you have heard of it: Marcia Teixeira. I won DSD contest that she posted here on the forum and on YT, along with that, and also some flat iron tape.
We've missed you cutenss, welcome back!
jayjaycurlz
Well-Known Member
Where are you guys getting you QOD Gold samples from, ebay?
I tried Softliss and it was just - ok. I want to try Encanto, Global or QOD for my next BKT in march. If anyone is willing to send me a sample, pm the cost.
Thanks!
I tried Softliss and it was just - ok. I want to try Encanto, Global or QOD for my next BKT in march. If anyone is willing to send me a sample, pm the cost.
Thanks!
Dove56
Well-Known Member
Muse,
QOD is excellent. I just used DH (mainly on the roots) yesterday but I'm going to go back to QOD Gold. I really love how detangled, soft, and smooth my hair was with QOD Gold, plus the fumes were basically non-existent.
I'm taking more vitamins and supplements and my hair is growing about an inch a month :woohoo: so I'll probably use QOD Gold once a month. DH definetly gets my hair straighter but I feel better about QOD only have minimal amounts of formeldahyde.
MISSBOSSY
New Member
I think regular is blue and white bottle. I just came from a hair show and ordered the chocolate for kinky/coily hair, which is white bottle with brown letters. The regular is for straight/wavy hair. And the advanced is the one you can wash out immediately
me-T
New Member
i'm gettin ready to do my weekly prepoo, and i JUST NOW notices after 3wks that i can't use HE LTR 
erplexed(no wonder it didn't seem to soften like it used to)
so i'm wondering if i should also stop using french perm stabilizer plus? it's Ph is lower than porosity control's i believe, so i figure it would do a major cuticle tightening. it doesn't have sulfates & doesn't have straight up sodium chloride
ingredients: water, isopropyl alcohol, trideceth-7 carboxylic acid
polyquaternium-10, olealkonium chloride fragrance, methyl & propyl parabens
erplexed(no wonder it didn't seem to soften like it used to)so i'm wondering if i should also stop using french perm stabilizer plus? it's Ph is lower than porosity control's i believe, so i figure it would do a major cuticle tightening. it doesn't have sulfates & doesn't have straight up sodium chloride
ingredients: water, isopropyl alcohol, trideceth-7 carboxylic acid
polyquaternium-10, olealkonium chloride fragrance, methyl & propyl parabensMuse,
QOD is excellent. I just used DH (mainly on the roots) yesterday but I'm going to go back to QOD Gold. I really love how detangled, soft, and smooth my hair was with QOD Gold, plus the fumes were basically non-existent.
I'm taking more vitamins and supplements and my hair is growing about an inch a month :woohoo: so I'll probably use QOD Gold once a month. DH definetly gets my hair straighter but I feel better about QOD only have minimal amounts of formeldahyde.
Oh yeah I forgot about that Veejee. You are right the fumes were WAY less and they did not make my eyes water like DH. Congrats on the inch/month! I have just started to take my vits and supps religiously now so I am hoping to see results within the next month or two.
Yup ITA this looks to be the case. I need more strength and protection than I do straightness.
BTW, someone asked, I got my QOD sample from ebay. $40 for 4oz in original bottle.
Dove56
Well-Known Member
Oh yeah I forgot about that Veejee. You are right the fumes were WAY less and they did not make my eyes water like DH. Congrats on the inch/month! I have just started to take my vits and supps religiously now so I am hoping to see results within the next month or two.
Yup ITA this looks to be the case. I need more strength and protection than I do straightness.
BTW, someone asked, I got my QOD sample from ebay. $40 for 4oz in original bottle.
DH is something else when it comes to detangling
. Has anyone tried anymore QOD treatments, if so do you all like them?Hey me-T. This is the best I could do as far as pictures go. It is a struggle for me to get the right angle using bathroom mirrors
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Minty
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ladies: I thought this bit of information was incredibly INCREDIBLY important so here you go.
taken from: http://www.beauty-mart.com/product/IZU_1IRON/Izunami-1-Styler-FREE-SHIPPING.html
Izunami One Inch Styler is a flat iron that is ideal for straightening and curling. The smooth design is for maximum curling and the ceramic heaters allow for even distribution. This Izunami flat iron has continuous recovery and rapid disengagement system hold the temperature at the preset level. The flash heating gets the iron to your optimum temperature in just 30 seconds!
Izunami 1" Styler
FREE SHIPPING
Ideal for straightening and curling.
Smooth design for maximum curling
Hot-Spot free
No recovery time
Flash heating
Heats up to 400 degrees
9 ft Cord length
Ceramic Plates
Izunami Flat Irons are Keratin Treatment Guarenteed!
In order to get all the great benefits out of a Keratin Treatment you will need to use it properly. Here are some very important facts about proper iron use for Keratin Treatments:
Hydrolyzed Keratin reacts at 335 degrees. Hydrolyzed Keratin melts and adheres at 335 degrees. Therefore, the minimum temperature required for the Keratin Treatment is 335 degrees. All Izunami Irons have this feature and also has no hot spots so you won't get uneven heat distribution.
450 degrees is not required for Keratin Treatments. Why this is 450 degrees so often recommended? It's because most irons, when 400 degrees is chosen, drops below 335 degrees during treatment. One way to compensate for this heat loss is to set the starting temperature at 450 degrees. This, however, is with a great risk of burning hair. Izunami Flat Irons do not need to go over 400 degrees, and yet maintains the heat while within the ideal styling temperature range.
The hair is extremely vulnerable at 400 degrees or higher. High heat weakens, breaks and even burns cuticles and causes severe damages including split ends over time. In general, the lower temperature, the less the damage.
The Keratin Treatment is not a heat protectant. This treatment is a replenishing treatment. It does not prevent hair from burning. At 450 degrees, one damages hair and seals the damage at the same time. Heat damaged cuticles will be revealed when the keratin wears off.
Izunami Flat Irons are the perfect for the Keratin Treatment. The ideal temperature range for this treatment is between 335 and 400 degrees. Izunami Irons, by employing their Rapid Engagement and Quick Disengagement Technology, along with their most advanced heating elements, resets temperature five times a second and maintains temperature well above 335 degrees without going over 400 degrees.
taken from: http://www.beauty-mart.com/product/IZU_1IRON/Izunami-1-Styler-FREE-SHIPPING.html
Izunami One Inch Styler is a flat iron that is ideal for straightening and curling. The smooth design is for maximum curling and the ceramic heaters allow for even distribution. This Izunami flat iron has continuous recovery and rapid disengagement system hold the temperature at the preset level. The flash heating gets the iron to your optimum temperature in just 30 seconds!
Izunami 1" Styler
FREE SHIPPING
Ideal for straightening and curling.
Smooth design for maximum curling
Hot-Spot free
No recovery time
Flash heating
Heats up to 400 degrees
9 ft Cord length
Ceramic Plates
Izunami Flat Irons are Keratin Treatment Guarenteed!
In order to get all the great benefits out of a Keratin Treatment you will need to use it properly. Here are some very important facts about proper iron use for Keratin Treatments:
Hydrolyzed Keratin reacts at 335 degrees. Hydrolyzed Keratin melts and adheres at 335 degrees. Therefore, the minimum temperature required for the Keratin Treatment is 335 degrees. All Izunami Irons have this feature and also has no hot spots so you won't get uneven heat distribution.
450 degrees is not required for Keratin Treatments. Why this is 450 degrees so often recommended? It's because most irons, when 400 degrees is chosen, drops below 335 degrees during treatment. One way to compensate for this heat loss is to set the starting temperature at 450 degrees. This, however, is with a great risk of burning hair. Izunami Flat Irons do not need to go over 400 degrees, and yet maintains the heat while within the ideal styling temperature range.
The hair is extremely vulnerable at 400 degrees or higher. High heat weakens, breaks and even burns cuticles and causes severe damages including split ends over time. In general, the lower temperature, the less the damage.
The Keratin Treatment is not a heat protectant. This treatment is a replenishing treatment. It does not prevent hair from burning. At 450 degrees, one damages hair and seals the damage at the same time. Heat damaged cuticles will be revealed when the keratin wears off.
Izunami Flat Irons are the perfect for the Keratin Treatment. The ideal temperature range for this treatment is between 335 and 400 degrees. Izunami Irons, by employing their Rapid Engagement and Quick Disengagement Technology, along with their most advanced heating elements, resets temperature five times a second and maintains temperature well above 335 degrees without going over 400 degrees.
Natural Glow
Well-Known Member
I was trying to win an Izunami flat iron from Sophisticate's Black Hair Magazine (Yes I love this mag
) I didn't win 
Anyway, I never used 450 degrees for my BKT couldn't bring myself to turn my flatiron up that farSimilar threads
