Keratin Treatment Support Thread

[sheba1]

Thanks! I purchased 2 kits when I got mine (one was for my mom but she's sticking with her braids for now) so I won't need any more until mid-2010

Texasqt, who are you telling?! I've got a softliss kit, (unopened) one large bottle of acai dream hair (also... unopened) and I haven't even finished my 16 oz bottle of Global yet.

Just in case you're thinking there's any hope for me, I have a sample of dreamhair moroccan that I haven't even used yet so... yeah, I'm obsessed with BKT. But I can't help myself! I love it. lol

 

[MyAngelEyez~C~U]

I did my BKT with Dreamhair Acai (got it off Ebay), and I did the Softliss BKT on my daughter's hair. Both turned out silky soft, no weird fumes, and minimal passes needed with my FHI Platform. I am in love with Dreamhair!

It seems like the Dreamhair gives a silkier result. I'm laughing at my boyfriend, who just said "to the untrained eye, it would look like a weave". My daughter's hair seems more coated, thicker, not as swingy. Neither of us have rinsed our treatments out yet. I am hesitant to rinse mine just because it feels sooooo nice and silky, lol. I am going to do Dream hair in my 14 yo's hair today. I think we are all about to become Dreamhair BKT Beauties, LOL! I'm looking for a way to transition us all to natural, so I think this may be our route.

Well, my daughter rinsed the Softliss treatment out and sat with the mask for about five minutes and rinsed. we both noticed the immediate difference in her hair. Usually, it's a struggle to comb through, but not today. Comb out took less than 2 minutes. I then added a dab of Suave Humectress conditioner as a leave in and sealed with coconut oil, then blow-dried her hair in sections. It came out straight, just as if I had flat ironed her hair. We both loved it, and it is something she can easily do ion her own (she will be eleven next month, and loves to do her own hair). She is about 3 months post texlax. I haven't rinsed mine yet...I may wait until tomorrow.

 

[cutenss]

I did my BKT tonight....and I am IN LOVE!

You hair looks so good. I love the color. BKT for life.

 

[Blessed2bless]

I did my BKT with Dreamhair Acai (got it off Ebay), and I did the Softliss BKT on my daughter's hair. Both turned out silky soft, no weird fumes, and minimal passes needed with my FHI Platform. I am in love with Dreamhair!

It seems like the Dreamhair gives a silkier result. I'm laughing at my boyfriend, who just said "to the untrained eye, it would look like a weave". My daughter's hair seems more coated, thicker, not as swingy. Neither of us have rinsed our treatments out yet. I am hesitant to rinse mine just because it feels sooooo nice and silky, lol. I am going to do Dream hair in my 14 yo's hair today. I think we are all about to become Dreamhair BKT Beauties, LOL! I'm looking for a way to transition us all to natural, so I think this may be our route.

Well, my daughter rinsed the Softliss treatment out and sat with the mask for about five minutes and rinsed. we both noticed the immediate difference in her hair. Usually, it's a struggle to comb through, but not today. Comb out took less than 2 minutes. I then added a dab of Suave Humectress conditioner as a leave in and sealed with coconut oil, then blow-dried her hair in sections. It came out straight, just as if I had flat ironed her hair. We both loved it, and it is something she can easily do ion her own (she will be eleven next month, and loves to do her own hair). She is about 3 months post texlax. I haven't rinsed mine yet...I may wait until tomorrow.

Hi MyAngel.....
Dreamhair is what I purchased! I can't wait to apply it next month! I have a question for you.... Looking on their site for instructions, it seem as though you apply it to wet hair? after the shampoo... is this correct?

 

[kbragg]

I'm kind of confused so please forgive me slowness Is this like a temporary relaxer? Does it revert if you wash it or sweat? Will a person who is 100% natural for example remain straight or would it revert? Just looking for options....

 

[*fabulosity*]

I did my BKT tonight....and I am IN LOVE!

It looks soooo pretty MAECU!! I love the dream hair... I did my mom's hair today (I put her dream hair in two weeks ago) and it is almost like baby doll hair... so shiny!!!

Texasqt, who are you telling?! I've got a softliss kit, (unopened) one large bottle of acai dream hair (also... unopened) and I haven't even finished my 16 oz bottle of Global yet.

Just in case you're thinking there's any hope for me, I have a sample of dreamhair moroccan that I haven't even used yet so... yeah, I'm obsessed with BKT. But I can't help myself! I love it. lol

Uh yeah you are ...... lol.. So you went ahead and got the big acai... you've got BKT for days.

I did my BKT with Dreamhair Acai (got it off Ebay), and I did the Softliss BKT on my daughter's hair. Both turned out silky soft, no weird fumes, and minimal passes needed with my FHI Platform. I am in love with Dreamhair!

It seems like the Dreamhair gives a silkier result. I'm laughing at my boyfriend, who just said "to the untrained eye, it would look like a weave". My daughter's hair seems more coated, thicker, not as swingy. Neither of us have rinsed our treatments out yet. I am hesitant to rinse mine just because it feels sooooo nice and silky, lol. I am going to do Dream hair in my 14 yo's hair today. I think we are all about to become Dreamhair BKT Beauties, LOL! I'm looking for a way to transition us all to natural, so I think this may be our route.

Well, my daughter rinsed the Softliss treatment out and sat with the mask for about five minutes and rinsed. we both noticed the immediate difference in her hair. Usually, it's a struggle to comb through, but not today. Comb out took less than 2 minutes. I then added a dab of Suave Humectress conditioner as a leave in and sealed with coconut oil, then blow-dried her hair in sections. It came out straight, just as if I had flat ironed her hair. We both loved it, and it is something she can easily do ion her own (she will be eleven next month, and loves to do her own hair). She is about 3 months post texlax. I haven't rinsed mine yet...I may wait until tomorrow.

Softliss is the gateway drug... lol.. Dreamhair is the whole line... it's like I can so tell a difference with my hair then and now... I liked softliss too.. but the dream hair just takes it to another level...

 

[sheba1]

Uh yeah you are ...... lol.. So you went ahead and got the big acai... you've got BKT for days.

I know... I know... hadn't even used the sample but I kept thinking that eventually the ebay bottles will be $280, too... and then with the bing 8% cash back... Gurl, I just bought it. erplexed But I'm soooo happy

All I know is, I'm on a no buy til March of 2010. If it's not drugstore conditioner, shampoo, etc, I can't get it. No ordering hair products online cuz I have been an absolute monster! Did I mention that I bought a 6 month supply of Viviscal because it helped Veejee grow her hair to waist length? No intervention needed... no buying for Sheba1. Oh, and I don't think I'm going to BKT until then, either. That parts up for debate, though. I may BKT end of December but I'm undecided.

 

[Dak]

I'm kind of confused so please forgive me slowness Is this like a temporary relaxer? Does it revert if you wash it or sweat? Will a person who is 100% natural for example remain straight or would it revert? Just looking for options....

Hey Kbragg! The BKT slowly wears off over time, maybe three months if you baby it with non-sulfate shampoos, less if you don't. I am 100% natural & when I wear my hair curly, it's still curly, my curl pattern, but looser. w/o BKT, I have about 50 - 75% shrinkage, with the BKT, I have only about 25%.

 

[Muse]

Hi MyAngel.....
Dreamhair is what I purchased! I can't wait to apply it next month! I have a question for you.... Looking on their site for instructions, it seem as though you apply it to wet hair? after the shampoo... is this correct?

Good question. MyAngelEyez~C~U, did you use it according to the directions posted on ebay? Did you apply to damp hair?

 

[MyAngelEyez~C~U]

Good question. MyAngelEyez~C~U, did you use it according to the directions posted on ebay? Did you apply to damp hair?

I applied it to 80% dry hair. I found it easier for me to tell what hair had product on it and what didn't. It also help me to use the bare minimum of treatment. I basically applied it according to the general instructions for applying your basic BKT. It worked very well. and you will find that you will only need 2-3 passes if you use an iron with 450 degrees.

 

[AtlantaJJ]

Okay so, after I finish my Global 4% I might hafta jump on the Dream Hair Band Wagon.

For those who have tried Dream hair, how does it work on mega shrinkage prone natural hair? (That would be my roots! :gigglel Global 4% get them to bow down, that's why I'm hesitant to try Dream hair. My roots just @ Softliss.

 

[AtlantaJJ]

I sent Britney of BKT YouTube fame a question asking if she clarifies before her root BKT touch up and she said she skips that step all together because it dries out her hair.

I like the Softliss clarifying shampoo, it doesn't strip my hair at all....strange.

 

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

Can anybody who BKT's buy this at their local beauty supply? Online only???? I'm thinking Sally's or some other public bss should have it by now damnit. LOL

And I found INOAR brand which is the marroquino treatment and not sure how this differs but is 16 oz. lasting several months? What's the average amount one uses per each treatment? 1 oz., 2 oz.????

http://cgi.ebay.com/**2-kits-**Inoa...temQQimsxZ20090924?IMSfp=TL090924186003r23597

 

[sheba1]

I sent Britney of BKT YouTube fame a question asking if she clarifies before her root BKT touch up and she said she skips that step all together because it dries out her hair.

I like the Softliss clarifying shampoo, it doesn't strip my hair at all....strange.

Very interesting, AJJ. I haven't had any stripped feeling since my first BKT. I even clarify in between treatments sometimes. I use the ORS aloe mixed with water and oil sometimes if my hair feels gunky.

Depends on the product, GV, but 1 to 2 oz per treatment ought to do it. I've never heard of that brand but that doesn't necessarily mean anything. I'd never heard of Dreamhair and it's become an instant success thanks to Fab. That being said, I think you'd be better off buying a sample of a trusted known product from someone like Fab, since she has several bottles of Dreamhair. It's a lot less like going out on a limb, you know? Trusted product, trusted seller, can buy the amount you need for a single treatment (or two, if you prefer)

 

[AtlantaJJ]

Very interesting, AJJ. I haven't had any stripped feeling since my first BKT. I even clarify in between treatments sometimes. I use the ORS aloe mixed with water and oil sometimes if my hair feels gunky.

Depends on the product, GV, but 1 to 2 oz per treatment ought to do it. I've never heard of that brand but that doesn't necessarily mean anything. I'd never heard of Dreamhair and it's become an instant success thanks to Fab. That being said, I think you'd be better off buying a sample of a trusted known product from someone like Fab, since she has several bottles of Dreamhair. It's a lot less like going out on a limb, you know? Trusted product, trusted seller, can buy the amount you need for a single treatment (or two, if you prefer)

Uh oh, I know your last paragraph is not for me but it gives me an idea

I can find out how the DH works on my NG by trying a sample! :scratchch

 

[sheba1]

Uh oh, I know your last paragraph is not for me but it gives me an idea

I can find out how the DH works on my NG by trying a sample! :scratchch

Hehehe Uh oh is right!! You know what happens when AtlantaJJ gets an idea brewing. It's as good as done lol

Fab, get ready to send that order! AtlantaJJ, you need her paypal info? I'll send it to you, gyal! hahaha

 

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

Um, has anyone seen this? I've been asking Sally's for freaking ever! Maybe this is one to try just to see???? Totally unexpected. If anyone's used it, please give me a review.

http://www.sallybeauty.com/keratin-treatment/SBS-539214,default,pd.html

 

[sheba1]

Um, has anyone seen this? I've been asking Sally's for freaking ever! Maybe this is one to try just to see???? Totally unexpected. If anyone's used it, please give me a review.

http://www.sallybeauty.com/keratin-treatment/SBS-539214,default,pd.html

Interesting.. It's a smoothing balm; like Paul Mitchell's super skinny balm. Great ingredients. I'm certain the effects only last until the next wash, but it looks like a nice smoothing balm for those looking to smooth and straighten for a style.

 

[AtlantaJJ]

Hehehe Uh oh is right!! You know what happens when AtlantaJJ gets an idea brewing. It's as good as done lol

Fab, get ready to send that order! AtlantaJJ, you need her paypal info? I'll send it to you, gyal! hahaha

You know me don't you!! Hehe!!

I'm enjoying my hair and then you say can get even better! :wow:

I'm getting some new hair vitamins too Sheba, I'll let you know how mine work and you tell me about yours.

All I need to do is grow it faster and I'll be set!!

 

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

Interesting.. It's a smoothing balm; like Paul Mitchell's super skinny balm. Great ingredients. I'm certain the effects only last until the next wash, but it looks like a nice smoothing balm for those looking to smooth and straighten for a style.

There's also one by Rusk but I'm not sure if it's the very temporary one. I supposed those don't contain any kind of "-hydes" in them. Smoothers are different than straighteners? I almost got a treatment on Ebay...lol...ready to bump somebody's low bid.

 

[Serenity_Peace]

Question:

Can one use the keratin shampoo and keratin conditioner *without* having the BKT treatment done?

If so, which shampoos/conditioners would you recommend.

 

[Natural Glow]

Softliss is the gateway drug... lol.. Dreamhair is the whole line... it's like I can so tell a difference with my hair then and now... I liked softliss too.. but the dream hair just takes it to another level...

It sure is lol...so um how much are you selling the samples for?

Question:

Can one use the keratin shampoo and keratin conditioner *without* having the BKT treatment done?

If so, which shampoos/conditioners would you recommend.

You mean like regular condish/poo with keratin? I don't see why you couldn't use it without BKT. I don't think it was made for BKT
I think one a lot of people like is Rusk Pro Elements Keratin Smoothing Conditioner is one a lot of people like.

 

[natalie20121]

Hello Ladies! I've been lurking for a while and I have finally decided to get a BKT!!!!!! I am transitioning and I think this will really help me. I will be doing the Copolla. I have not read all 171 pages so i'm sorry if this has been asked but has anyone used Copolla? If so, what was your experience? My treatment will be done tomorrow. I'm so excited. I will post pics as soon as I'm done.

 

[ceebee3]

Wow, this is a great thread.

I'll come back when my head stops spinning.

 

[MarieB]

Wow, this is a great thread.

I'll come back when my head stops spinning.

Girl, pace yourself...or, brew some coffee, lock the door, and curl up with a good, long thread....

 

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

Which sizes are people buying? I'm looking for full-size 16 oz. or 33 oz. Problem is that some of them list the expiration dates but I cannot find it again to calculate. How long would the product last usually?

 

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

So I bought one system. Keratina by Salon Pro. It supposedly has more proteins than other brands, got good ratings by those who purchased it, is sold by a top-rated seller with fast delivery and good customer service based here in the U.S. Only thing, it's a 2-day wait to shampoo...but it's also 25 oz. of each product and made in Brazil. The other competing systems were Inoar and Encanto. 16 oz. of Encanto 3-system treatment were 99.00 but I paid the 130.00 for this one because the sizes were bigger and the protein content:

 

[crazydaze911]

So I bought one system. Keratina by Salon Pro. It supposedly has more proteins than other brands, got good ratings by those who purchased it, is sold by a top-rated seller with fast delivery and good customer service based here in the U.S. Only thing, it's a 2-day wait to shampoo...but it's also 25 oz. of each product and made in Brazil. The other competing systems were Inoar and Encanto. 16 oz. of Encanto 3-system treatment were 99.00 but I paid the 130.00 for this one because the sizes were bigger and the protein content:

Let me know how this goes. A while back i had a Keratina treatment. The guy who did it told me to google the brand but nothing every popped up b/c the name is so generic. The results were good and it was much cheaper than the BKT with NO SMELL and no mask needed... i wonder if that is the same one, if so, u've performed a miracle by finding it (the guy left the salon with no forwarding info and the owner had no idea what he used).

i'll be waiting for ur review! thanks.

 

[Blessed2bless]

Okay!!! I couldn't wait... I bkted last night.... I'll figure out how to post the pics..for all my bkt beauties!!!!

 

[Mane Event]

Has anyone tried this brand w/ collagen???

http://cgi.ebay.com/KERALIS-Brazili...emQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item3ca63d81fe