Keratin Treatment Support Thread

[sheba1]

I used the strawberry kit. I have had the treatment in for 7 weeks now. I'm still loving it just like the 1st day!!!!

I work out almost everyday, and this treatment has been a life saver!!!

Hot dog, Titansgirl! Glad to hear it's holding up so well. How often do you wash? Do you cowash, shampoo, what's the deal?

If my bkt will last 8 weeks at a time, I'll be souped! Do you show any signs of wear at 7 weeks? If you had to guess, how much longer would you say your bkt would hold up?

 

[yodie]

I thought the treatment lasted between 2-3 months. Does it not?
I wouldn't care if it wore off every month. If it worked, I'd be a happy chick!!

 

[cutenss]

I am waiting too...lol. I ordered my product last Thursday 6/18 and it was priority mail so I figured I'd have it by Monday at least (2-3 day service). It didn't come Tuesday so I went ahead and left the state to visit my grandmother. Of course, yesterday I received an e-mail saying it had been delivered. wallbash: I'm going back home tomorrow so I plan on BKT'ing tomorrow! I can't wait!

Hey Veejee (sorry I mispelled you name, isn't that irritating), do you or will you color prior to your treatment? I was thinking about it, but since I am natural, I don't want a setback with harsh color. Suggestions...anyone?

 

[Titansgirl]

I am waiting too...lol. I ordered my product last Thursday 6/18 and it was priority mail so I figured I'd have it by Monday at least (2-3 day service). It didn't come Tuesday so I went ahead and left the state to visit my grandmother. Of course, yesterday I received an e-mail saying it had been delivered. wallbash: I'm going back home tomorrow so I plan on BKT'ing tomorrow! I can't wait!

Veejee,

You are going to love the Softliss. I'm sure you're going to have that swang after you're finish.

 

[Titansgirl]

Hot dog, Titansgirl! Glad to hear it's holding up so well. How often do you wash? Do you cowash, shampoo, what's the deal?

If my bkt will last 8 weeks at a time, I'll be souped! Do you show any signs of wear at 7 weeks? If you had to guess, how much longer would you say your bkt would hold up?

I am not showing any wear at this time. My hair is still very straight when I wash my hair.

 

[sheba1]

I am not showing any wear at this time. My hair is still very straight when I wash my hair.

Awww man, Titansgirl. This is the only thing that worries me about the Softliss. I don't wanna be straight! lol I like my curlies. I just want to be smoooooth.

Hey, Yodie, the treatment is supposed to last 2 to 3 months on hair that has had a process but tends to wear off faster on naturals or with frequent washing.. uh, both of those would be me

 

[yodie]

Thanks, Denise.

Why would Softliss make the hair straighter, while Global K leaves the curl in?

 

[GV-NA-GI-TLV-GE-I]

I hear of a new one each time I hit this thread...."organic thermo?" Anybody know if the Koreans sell any of these in their bss?

 

[Dak]

Hey ladies!
My bkt is holding up really well too, I've had a little over a month now. I ordered Idon botanical shampoo & conditioner, which I'm really liking. It has a light fragrance, a little watery in ccnsistency, lathers really well (with all my hair, three pumps is sufficient) so I think it will last a while. Best of all, I like the way it leaves my hair, very soft with just a little residual oils remaing. And no sulfates or sodium chloride.

The bkt doesn't seem to be wearing off yet. I was a little worried since I did a color touch up on my roots over the weekend. I didn't use the shampoo that came with the set. It worked out well, in fact, the color looks especially shiny & healthy.

I could see myself doing it again towards the end of summer.

 

[GV-NA-GI-TLV-GE-I]

This might have been posted before so please forgive...but I love nice BKT videos, Beoxx


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNP2gzcbvok&feature=related

 

[GV-NA-GI-TLV-GE-I]

Thanks, Denise.

Why would Softliss make the hair straighter, while Global K leaves the curl in?

More formaldehyde?

 

[Dove56]

Hey Veejee (sorry I mispelled you name, isn't that irritating), do you or will you color prior to your treatment? I was thinking about it, but since I am natural, I don't want a setback with harsh color. Suggestions...anyone?

Thats okay..lol. I did color my hair with Natural Instincts allover about 4-5 weeks ago. Two weeks ago I tex-laxed for about 7-10 minutes (I was about 13 weeks post). I don't what I'll do with my hair at this point..lol.

Part of me wants to go back curly and BKT and other part of me LOVES my straight hair after 9 years of being curly. I'm not doing another tex-lax for about 20 weeks so I will ust Soft-liss on my new growth without chemicals and see how it works.

 

[sheba1]

Thanks, Denise.

Why would Softliss make the hair straighter, while Global K leaves the curl in?

More formaldehyde?

I'm not sure what might cause that. Softliss is actually "formaldehyde free".

I wonder since my hair has kept a lot of it's curl, if I were to bkt with softliss, if my hair would continue to keep curl or go straighter. Sigh... no way to know unless I try it.

 

[yodie]

I'm not sure what might cause that. Softliss is actually "formaldehyde free".

I wonder since my hair has kept a lot of it's curl, if I were to bkt with softliss, if my hair would continue to keep curl or go straighter. Sigh... no way to know unless I try it.

Let us know if you try Softliss.
I definitely want curl. I'm all over CurlyNikki's style.

 

[AtlantaJJ]

I have no problems with being straight. Its the path of least resistance for me and my hair which means less breakage. I don't even have to look at heat appliances.

Works for me!

ETA: When my hair gets longer I can add texture through braid outs and wet sets

 

[sheba1]

Hey Ladies, if you stop in this morning, come on over to my bkt and the pool thread, will ya? I'd really appreciate your insight. BKT'd 4a/b hair and the pool

 

[danigurl18]

I just ordered the OK Keratin treatment via ebay!

 

[PGirl]

I did my last treatment on Sunday and it turned out great. I Conditioner Washed after my workouts on Thursday and Friday. I love BKT. It's so nice to be able to wash my hair, air dry, and not put any heat whatsoever and still look great.

For sure...BKT always...

Now I've got to figure out when I will work some Henna in there. I'm guessing it will strip BKT. I don't ever want to be without it. I'm hooked.

 

[cutenss]

I just ordered the OK Keratin treatment via ebay!

You will LOVE this. This is what I have used for my last two treatments. But I am going to try the Soft-Liss, just so I don't have to wait the four days. Let us know how it goes...with pics of course.

 

[danigurl18]

Of course I will.. will my hair still be curly or just straight after I wash it?

 

[sheba1]

Of course I will.. will my hair still be curly or just straight after I wash it?

Hey Danigurl, you'll still be curly, mor than likely. Cutenss is 3c, I think? And she still had plenty of wave.

 

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

How many have used Softliss? I may order this instead.

 

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

Okay, Chicas how many have used the OK Original Keratin product? Are you pleased with your results? TIA!! They have such good pricing!

 

[AtlantaJJ]

How many have used Softliss? I may order this instead.

I just got my Softliss in the mail today. I'm going to do a Cellophane color this weekend and Softliss next weekend I'm thinking... I am so geeked that I don't have to go through the 4 day probationary period with Softliss like Cutenss mentioned.

I did my last treatment on Sunday and it turned out great. I Conditioner Washed after my workouts on Thursday and Friday. I love BKT. It's so nice to be able to wash my hair, air dry, and not put any heat whatsoever and still look great.

For sure...BKT always...

Now I've got to figure out when I will work some Henna in there. I'm guessing it will strip BKT. I don't ever want to be without it. I'm hooked.

Let me know if you figure out the henna thing. I got some grays I need to manage!

 

[Dove56]

I finally got home from out-of-town and my Soft-liss was waiting for me! I LOVE LOVE LOVE Softliss although I'm high from the fumes..lol. I used a fan and sat by the patio but I need a fume extractor. I am placing an order today for one since BKT is a staple now.

All I can say is WOW! I LOVE my hair!!!!!!! Global Keratin can't hold a candle to Soft-liss IMO. I'll be posting pics soon but I can't find my usb cable erplexed so I'll be heading to Wal-Mart to buy one. erplexed

I wash about 4 times with the Soft-liss clarifying shampoo.

I skipped the naked blowdry and put the treatment in my hair after I towel dried. I really roughed my hair up with the towel to make sure the treatment would "take".

I waited 15 minutes then blow dried my hair then I flatironed on 410-420 degrees with 3-4 passes.

I waited an hour then I rinsed with cool water and applied the conditioner/mask. I massaged it for 5 minutes like the instructions stated then I rinsed with cool water.

I blowdried again and my hair was soooo straight. In the pictures half of my hair is blowdried and the other half is flatironed and you can barely tell which one is which.

 

[GV-NA-GI-TLV-GE-I]

I'm not sure what might cause that. Softliss is actually "formaldehyde free".

I wonder since my hair has kept a lot of it's curl, if I were to bkt with softliss, if my hair would continue to keep curl or go straighter. Sigh... no way to know unless I try it.

Is the Sofliss American made? I'm trying to get a U.S. product.

 

[naturalmanenyc]

Sounds great!! I also skipped the naked blow dry for my rejuvenol BKT treatment.

I recall that you texlaxed but did you have any curl when you washed it out?

What are the ingredients in the treatment? Since there is no formaldehyde, I wonder how it works as that seems to be the ingredient in the BKT products that helps the hair get straight.

I finally got home from out-of-town and my Soft-liss was waiting for me! I LOVE LOVE LOVE Softliss although I'm high from the fumes..lol. I used a fan and sat by the patio but I need a fume extractor. I am placing an order today for one since BKT is a staple now.

All I can say is WOW! I LOVE my hair!!!!!!! Global Keratin can't hold a candle to Soft-liss IMO. I'll be posting pics soon but I can't find my usb cable erplexed so I'll be heading to Wal-Mart to buy one. erplexed

I wash about 4 times with the Soft-liss clarifying shampoo.

I skipped the naked blowdry and put the treatment in my hair after I towel dried. I really roughed my hair up with the towel to make sure the treatment would "take".

I waited 15 minutes then blow dried my hair then I flatironed on 410-420 degrees with 3-4 passes.

I waited an hour then I rinsed with cool water and applied the conditioner/mask. I massaged it for 5 minutes like the instructions stated then I rinsed with cool water.

I blowdried again and my hair was soooo straight. In the pictures half of my hair is blowdried and the other half is flatironed and you can barely tell which one is which.

 

[Titansgirl]

I finally got home from out-of-town and my Soft-liss was waiting for me! I LOVE LOVE LOVE Softliss although I'm high from the fumes..lol. I used a fan and sat by the patio but I need a fume extractor. I am placing an order today for one since BKT is a staple now.

All I can say is WOW! I LOVE my hair!!!!!!! Global Keratin can't hold a candle to Soft-liss IMO. I'll be posting pics soon but I can't find my usb cable erplexed so I'll be heading to Wal-Mart to buy one. erplexed

I wash about 4 times with the Soft-liss clarifying shampoo.

I skipped the naked blowdry and put the treatment in my hair after I towel dried. I really roughed my hair up with the towel to make sure the treatment would "take".

I waited 15 minutes then blow dried my hair then I flatironed on 410-420 degrees with 3-4 passes.

I waited an hour then I rinsed with cool water and applied the conditioner/mask. I massaged it for 5 minutes like the instructions stated then I rinsed with cool water.

I blowdried again and my hair was soooo straight. In the pictures half of my hair is blowdried and the other half is flatironed and you can barely tell which one is which.

Veejee, congratulations on using the Softliss. The same thing happened to me when I used it. I couldn't tell the difference between the blow dried hair and the flat ironed hair. It really straightens the hair. It seems like it reacts the same if you're natural or texlax. I'm natural and you're texlax, right?

 

[Dak]

I just got my Softliss in the mail today. I'm going to do a Cellophane color this weekend and Softliss next weekend I'm thinking... I am so geeked that I don't have to go through the 4 day probationary period with Softliss like Cutenss mentioned.


Let me know if you figure out the henna thing. I got some grays I need to manage!

Can't wait to hear your review on the Softliss! Between you and VeeJee's great review, I'm thinking of trying it too. Certainly the price is better than the Gold I used last month.

I did a color touch up last week on my greys, I didn't run the color all the way through, I just used it on my roots, but so far so good.

 

[Dove56]

Sounds great!! I also skipped the naked blow dry for my rejuvenol BKT treatment.

I recall that you texlaxed but did you have any curl when you washed it out?

What are the ingredients in the treatment? Since there is no formaldehyde, I wonder how it works as that seems to be the ingredient in the BKT products that helps the hair get straight.

Naturaltobe I don't have any curl and I love it..lol. I swear after 9 years of fussing with my curly hair that doesn't hurt my feelings AT ALL.

Here are the treatment ingredients:

Soft LIss Chocolate Intelligent Blowdry = Silicone polymer, Liquid Keratin, Softening agents, Ethyl Alcohol, Vitamins, and Cocoa Extract.

I think the Ethyl Alcohol is the key ingredient. My eyes didn't sting or anything but the smoke(from flatiron) was no fun. I had to make sure the fan was blowing in my face and I opened the patio door for more ventilation. I am purchasing a fume extractor today. The fumes still were no where near as bad as it was with the Global Keratin 2%.

Veejee, congratulations on using the Softliss. The same thing happened to me when I used it. I couldn't tell the difference between the blow dried hair and the flat ironed hair. It really straightens the hair. It seems like it reacts the same if you're natural or texlax. I'm natural and you're texlax, right?

Right, I'm tex-laxed. I am going to wait 3-4 months and do my new growth (3b/c) minus the tex-lax and see how it straightens.