My research:
http://www.topix.com/forum/city/delray-beach-fl/T1JF9N2KG0TFANTEP/p55
I did some research on a couple of sites and this is what I've learned and understood:
1. BKT is NOT permanent, it's not like a relaxer. Its used to relax the curl/make hair less frizzy. You can have natural hair and use bkt. You can have relaxed hair and use bkt.
2. Porous (relaxed and/or colored) hair is a better candidate than non-chemically altered (virgin) to get this treatment.
3. If you do have virgin hair, it might not do as you want/ make your hair straight w/o flat ironing, but the condition of your hair will be better.
4. There are different BKT treatments. The higher the formaldehyde percentage, the longer the results last. Those that dont have formaldehyde use ether. in any case, you need proper ventilation. Results can last up to 4 months.
5. You have to use special shampoo (sodium chloride free and salt free) and conditioners. Elucence and Purology were names I recognized.
6. Names of bkt inspired processes: Coppola, Marcia Tiextra
http://www.braziliankeratin.com/, the Kerastase Institute (please see before and after pics on the Afro hair)
What I need to know:
My hair is EXTREMELY porous, and I am looking into getting this treatment done. I'm transitioning to texturized hair. My plan is to get it done professionally for the first couple of times, then do it at home. I can see me doing this often (4 to 5x's a year) as I can't find anything to remedy my overly porous hair.
I'm scared to do this as, are there any ppl with experience with AA hair that do this??
Just saying.. i'd feel more comfortable having an AA stylist of some sort..
Sorry for the long post, I guess i want to know what my hair will look like afterwards. And if anyone can offer a salon in the NY area that does bkt, or the kerastase treatment, pls let me know!!
Thank you!!