Keratin Treatment Support Thread

[AtlantaJJ]

You don't like softliss? I was getting ready to order it but some members say it gets your hair really straight. I don't want to loose any volume and have my hair looking flat. Any brand suggestion?

Also, I used OK on my sister she is natural 4B but after the BKT she's more like a 3C. She loves it! It's been two months and she say it doesn't show sign of reverting... I'm planning on doing another treatment for her before it wears off. She wears a fake puff most off the time but she say it is so much easier combing her hair. I'm thinking about doing one for my mom. But then she'd tell all her friends and I'd have a line of people who want BKT when I visit.

I like Softliss, it did get my hair straight but I have a lot of body with it!! I think its great!

ETA: I'm texlaxed so I like straight. I find that I can use the mildest relaxer to barely get the kink out and then do a the BKT and I'm straight as a bone (with body). Then over time it reverts. I'm going to do a touch-up relaxer in about 3 weeks. I'm going to add oil and protein to the mix so that it barely processes my hair. Then I'll do the BKT in a couple weeks after that. This is working out great for me!

 

[Wanderland]

Thanks Wanderland! Just out of curiosity, are you relaxed or natural? I am excited you liked your results that way.

Reyna, I'm relaxed (texlaxed specifically), and transitioning. I'm currently about 7 months post.

 

[Desarae]

I just want to thank you ladies for contributing to this thread, it has been a great help to me. I ordered the Soft-Liss Chocolate kit and I will keep you posted when I do my and my BFF's hair. We are both relaxed (texlaxed) and are going for bone straight with body and strength.

I have a friend of mine who is taking the plunge, she is all natural 3c/4a, APL/BSL, going for bone straight. I tried to get her to get the Softliss, but she went the cheap route and got some QOD Max off of Ebay. I will be documenting her process as well.

Wish us luck! Thanks again ladies.

 

[AtlantaJJ]

I just want to thank you ladies for contributing to this thread, it has been a great help to me. I ordered the Soft-Liss Chocolate kit and I will keep you posted when I do my and my BFF's hair. We are both relaxed (texlaxed) and are going for bone straight with body and strength.

I have a friend of mine who is taking the plunge, she is all natural 3c/4a, APL/BSL, going for bone straight. I tried to get her to get the Softliss, but she went the cheap route and got some QOD Max off of Ebay. I will be documenting her process as well.

Wish us luck! Thanks again ladies.

She's not going to get bone straight w/BKT alone unless she uses the flat iron every time she does her hair. BKT does not get natural hair bone straight. Perhaps with multiple back to back applications but I don't know of anyone that has done that on this forum.

 

[Titansgirl]

I just want to thank you ladies for contributing to this thread, it has been a great help to me. I ordered the Soft-Liss Chocolate kit and I will keep you posted when I do my and my BFF's hair. We are both relaxed (texlaxed) and are going for bone straight with body and strength.

I have a friend of mine who is taking the plunge, she is all natural 3c/4a, APL/BSL, going for bone straight. I tried to get her to get the Softliss, but she went the cheap route and got some QOD Max off of Ebay. I will be documenting her process as well.

Wish us luck! Thanks again ladies.

I'm sure you guys will be happy with your results. Especially with the Softliss for straightness. I'm a natural and my hair still is very straight when I put it in a pony tail and let it air dry. Then I put rollers in my hair and let it set for about an hour. I then wrap my hair and it is bone straight oce I unwrap it.

Oh yeah, I have had my treatment for over 3 months.

STILL LOVING THE BKT TREATMENT!!!!!!

 

[Reinventing21]

Well, I think I have found what my BKT hair likes: Aphogee leave-in condish and BB Oil Moisturizer With Castor Oil and Aloe. The bottle of the BB Oil says IT WORKS! and they are not kidding. I like the ingredients cuz they are all easily recognizable and no salts or chlorides of any kind. My hair feels soft and strong!

B4 my BKT days my hair thrived on Hawaiin Silky 14 in 1 and Perfectiv Break Free. Those however just disappeared off my BKT hair just minutes after applying like I had not applied anything.

I am so glad to find something that my BKT hair loves and it's local and affordable. I will see how it goes!

 

[Desarae]

I'm sure you guys will be happy with your results. Especially with the Softliss for straightness. I'm a natural and my hair still is very straight when I put it in a pony tail and let it air dry. Then I put rollers in my hair and let it set for about an hour. I then wrap my hair and it is bone straight oce I unwrap it.

Oh yeah, I have had my treatment for over 3 months.

STILL LOVING THE BKT TREATMENT!!!!!!

I had your results in mind when I told my natural friend to get Softliss, your hair looks great! it did get very straight too, was that your first application?

She went ahead and got QOD Max, I hope it works out for her, I told her it might not get as straight as she wants it, but she's game for whatever. I hope to recieve the packages some time next week.

 

[Desarae]

She's not going to get bone straight w/BKT alone unless she uses the flat iron every time she does her hair. BKT does not get natural hair bone straight. Perhaps with multiple back to back applications but I don't know of anyone that has done that on this forum.

I figured that, but after seeing Titansgirl's results, and seeing that they had similar texture, I figured that that brand may get her straighter than the others, I do understand that results may vary.

She does have color treated hair as well.

 

[Titansgirl]

I had your results in mind when I told my natural friend to get Softliss, your hair looks great! it did get very straight too, was that your first application?

She went ahead and got QOD Max, I hope it works out for her, I told her it might not get as straight as she wants it, but she's game for whatever. I hope to recieve the packages some time next week.

My hair got very straight after my 2nd treatment which was put in a week later after my 1 st treatment. I put too much product in my hair the 1st treatment, and I also didn't have a flatironed that got above 380 degrees. I used more than 3oz the 1st treatment and I used less than 2 oz the 2nd treatment. The results were much better using less of the product.

 

[yodie]

Sounds like everyone is thriving with BKT. Hate to ask this, but is anyone experiencing any negative side effects?

Are any natural Softliss users experiencing straight hair after their first or second application?

Do we still have any Global users here?

 

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

Okay, I am currently drying my rollerset hair - using my bonnet hair dryer which keeps disassembling...I really need a Pibbs in my life- but anyhoo....this is what happened.

I prepooed with castor oil on ends and Amla oil on hair strands and my scalp overnight. Today, I poo'ed with Joico Luxe for thicker hair. I then Silicon Mixed my hair for an hour or so. I applied a black rinse and let sit for about an hour as well.

What I noticed is that the black rinse may have contained a type of salt because my hair is much poofier than before, it really looked like my regular hair. Prior to this, I had perfect loops, except for my 3 inch straight ends - thanks to my semi-regular flat ironing episodes. Now, rollersetting (Salerm 21 and Water, followed by Aphogee Keratin spray) was quite a breeze, but tedious because I haven't done it in about a year. I had minimal shedding/breakage.

I will see what happens once my hair dries. I will more than likely have to sleep with my rollers, so I'll give you guys updates asap.

My plan is to saranwrap my hair after all is said and done. If my hair turns out as I think it will, I have hit The Holy Grail.

Pray for me, Sistas, pray for me. I really really want this to work.

 

[danigurl18]

just an update.. my BKT hair LOVES Yes to Carrots Mud Condish.. I used it as a cowash this morning.. I was honestly ready to get rid of it because it did nothing for my natural hair

 

[Dove56]

Sounds like everyone is thriving with BKT. Hate to ask this, but is anyone experiencing any negative side effects?

Are any natural Softliss users experiencing straight hair after their first or second application?

Do we still have any Global users here?

I haven't had any negative side effects. So far so good! I did my first BKT on April 19 and I've had about 3 trims since then (my hair grows VERY VERY fast in the summer) my hair is thriving!

 

[yodie]

Bronze, I'm gonna borrow your idea about pre-pooing with castor oil.

Softliss ladies, have you noticed that Softliss is more protein? I'm asking because my hair doesn't like hard protein. Would Softliss be the wrong option for me?

How are the Rejuvenol users doing with their BKT?

I envy you ladies now. My hair is poofy and I don't like it at all!!
I'll take the full plunge - one day!

 

[yodie]

Bronze, are you using Softliss as well?

 

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

Yep, Yodie, I use Softliss, but I can't say if it's more protein-based, sorry. I know that instead of formaldehyde, it uses ethyl alcohol, for what it's worth...

Bronze, are you using Softliss as well?

 

[Keen]

I went ahead and order the QOD Max. I'm hopin gto do the treatment next week. I needed something to ship fast so I can do my hair while I'm home next week. I'll try softliss next time.

 

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

Update:

I just took a few pics and I can't open them. I hate digicams of all sorts.

I will say this, I took one roller down, in the very front, and it's quite bouncy and smooth. The roots are a bit crinkly, but I think they'll smooth out. Not much shine, kinda dull. I'll have to put a teeny bit of oil on...but with the one curl, i like what i see! Yaay!!!

 

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

Sistas, don't stop praying for me juuuuust yetttt,
my hair is so HUGE it would put Diana Ross to shame.

This was not what I was looking for...not sure what went awry, not drying long enough (probably) or something stripped some of my treatment off. It was much smoother and straighter when i was prepping it b4 the rinse. I checked the ingredients, and there was no salt in it. So, maybe the Salerm 21 or the premixed spray i used...can't remember what i put in it . I think i used mane and tail in water with some oil...and mane and tail does contain SALT and I drenched my hair in this thing.

*sigh*

So, I'm back to scratch and I don't know how to salvage my hair without starting over...hopefully pin curls will do something. And I certainly didn't want to flat iron .

And that first curl was sooo nice!! I really think it didn't totally dry...dratz.

What must a natural girl do to get a smooth, silky rollerset? Is that too much to ask? Is it?

 

[onyxdreams]

OMG ,I did it I read this whole thread Ladies thank you so much I feel like I have been on this great adventure.At one point I was praying no one would type and extend the thread I might take the leap in the next few weeks,i need a new look and this can help with transitioning.

Bronze, I'm sorry for the hard time your having but at least the shedding has decreased.

Thank you BKT ladies

 

[yodie]

Sistas, don't stop praying for me juuuuust yetttt,
my hair is so HUGE it would put Diana Ross to shame.

This was not what I was looking for...not sure what went awry, not drying long enough (probably) or something stripped some of my treatment off. It was much smoother and straighter when i was prepping it b4 the rinse. I checked the ingredients, and there was no salt in it. So, maybe the Salerm 21 or the premixed spray i used...can't remember what i put in it . I think i used mane and tail in water with some oil...and mane and tail does contain SALT and I drenched my hair in this thing.

*sigh*

So, I'm back to scratch and I don't know how to salvage my hair without starting over...hopefully pin curls will do something. And I certainly didn't want to flat iron .

And that first curl was sooo nice!! I really think it didn't totally dry...dratz.

What must a natural girl do to get a smooth, silky rollerset? Is that too much to ask? Is it?

Maybe using Aphogee 2 min Keratin (not really sure of the name) or Mills Creek keratin condish will help lay everything down. Sorry it's not as smooth as you wanted, but you're still in the learning process of what does and doesn't work. Now you can add MnT as a no-no to your BKT list.

 

[grnidmonster]

I finally ordered Thursday night. I got Softliss Chocolate kit. I need to cellophane first to cover my grey so I wont get to do it for a bit. How long do I have to wait to apply the softliss after the cellophane?

 

[kuwait]

did u get your bkt applied at a salon in Houston? i haven't been able to find one. I don't want to tackle this on my own. thanks!

 

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

Nope, Kuwait, I actually took the advice of the ladies here, and did it myself. So glad I took the plunge.

 

[silvergirl]

i think i may do this next month.. omg im so scared, but excited. id love to see what the straight look will look like, and also interested to see if my natural hair can actually become frizz free. because right now frizz free only happens to me out of luck. or with gel product which i dont always like to put in my hair.

 

[sydwrites]

I think I might break down as well. I really want to buy the 16oz bottle of Global Keratin but im not a cosmetologist so I guess I am going to have to keep dreaming. Sheba1's hair pre-BKT is really similiar to mine and that rollerset was fab, but Naturaltobe's is also drool-worthy! Now I guess I can look towards Rejuvenol or Softliss, hmmm. Has anyone tried both, which one works the best? Tight 4a natural curls checking in.

 

[Br*nzeb*mbsh~ll]

Update:

I salvaged my hair...Last night, I rewet, rollerset and let my hair air dry...Today, I took rollers out and hair was much smoother, but I didn't comb it out, I simply flatironed the roots. It straightened super easy, no smoking or anything. I now have my hair rolled up until I get out. My hair is very shiny and straight, but it also feels moisturized.

I'll keep working on the rollerset. Did any of you attempt the rollerset after your first bkt? Or was it after your second treatment?

 

[*fabulosity*]

Hey girls... Fab's checking in with week 1 of the Softliss BKT.. and all I can I say is...

I'm LOVING IT (McDonald's)..

Yesterday morning I did my first post treatment wash. I used the Keratin Complex Color Care Poo and Keratin Complex Conditioner. It lathered well and the conditioner gave a lot of slip. I didn't know if my hair had gotten enough moisture during the week since I hadn't cowashed so I went under the dryer with Yes to Cucumbers (which by the way has no sodium anything I don't think = safe). Very silky result. My hair is nevvvver straight after I wash even with a texlax/relaxer. I get out of the shower and it's like Becky straight.. so after 5 minutes of just looking at it.. lol.. I say let me try a regular rollerset.. (which by the way I suck at..).. I'm surgical with the flat irons.. but it's malpractice with the rollers. I add my moisturizers; KBB Pom Guava nectar and Jasmines's in Mango Papaya... and a bit of morrocanoil to seal. So I get my new denman thermo ceramic self gripping rollers out.. and of course I don't have enough and it looks a hot mess.. so I go in inventory and get a few magnetic ones.. and my hair is sooo straight.. it's damn near so easy to do... The self gripping ones.. O M G... I love those.. I am ordering more so I can do these every other day.. it took about 10 minutes... I set with with water and some aussie moist in a spray bottle and go under the dryer.

30 minutes later.. the roots are a bit puffy but the hair is SILLLLKY straight and just wonderful. So I don't have any saran..nor can I find any conditioner caps (I don't know what happened.. I store this stuff in bulk) so I just wrap it and put my silk scarf on it and go back under the dryer. And its soft and straight and beautiful. I put it in a high pony and went to work.

I am loving this BKT... I can finally do a rollerset like for real (well once I order like a bunch more self gripping denman rollers) and have it done in an hour???

I had to flat iron after work since I went out last night.. but it's like it doesn't sweat out.. Still big bouncy curls.

I Am LOVING IT... and yes yes LHCF.. I am officially transitioning with this stuff.

Review over.

 

[yodie]

That sounds great fabulosity!!
I'm sure your rollersetting skills will continue to get better and better.

 

[Wanderland]

Update:

I salvaged my hair...Last night, I rewet, rollerset and let my hair air dry...Today, I took rollers out and hair was much smoother, but I didn't comb it out, I simply flatironed the roots. It straightened super easy, no smoking or anything. I now have my hair rolled up until I get out. My hair is very shiny and straight, but it also feels moisturized.

I'll keep working on the rollerset. Did any of you attempt the rollerset after your first bkt? Or was it after your second treatment?

Though I have all the equipment I haven't yet tried to traditionally rollerset yet (w/ 4 mo.). I am ridiculously lazy. I have done ponytail rollersets, but not an actual one.