sarahbrownie
May 7th, 2012, 03:10 PM
I've been wanting a little more manageability with my frizz. I'm not afraid of heat or chemicals, hair is hair to me. It grows. So, my thoughts are: let's have fun while I have it. I've tried everything, Curly Girl method, CO, cone-free, organic, gelling, oiling. My frizz is a formidable enemy I'm at war with and I will take no prisoners. :guns:
I got a deal on Lifebooker for a Keratin Treatment for $95 at an NYC salon, but I backed out of it last minute in salon-anxiety. I went to the supermarket and picked up Organix's Keratin Treatment for $15 (and stayed away from Suave's Keratin kit...you know...because I didn't want my hair to melt (http://www.amazon.com/Suave-Professionals-Keratin-Infusion-Smoothing/dp/B005SPESLY/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1336422958&sr=8-7)). And that way if anything would happen I would have no one else to blame but myself. I did it on Friday night without a strand test, because I'm fearless like that. Thug life. :cool:
But you know, you should really do a strand test...
BEFORE:
Normal hair.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Irina21/IMG_0362copy.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Irina21/IMG_0370copy.jpg
I picked Organix's because there were some good reviews and only 30 days, so if I hated it, it would eventually wash out. I divided my hair in sections and applied the serum. It smells like the Malibu rum (or so I heard what malibu rum smells like...). I actually got some of the serum on my skin and it didn't irritate or burn, so I thought that was a good sign. (joke!) Let it sit for 30 minutes before I dried it and straightened it. There is heat protectant in the serum.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Irina21/IMG_0376copy.jpg
AHHH! Straight hair! :crush:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Irina21/IMG_0377copy.jpg
Then I went to admire the super moon with super straight, super greasy hair!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Irina21/IMG_0381copy.jpg
Wait 48 hours and washed out with Organix's Awapuhi Ginger poo and condish and let air dry!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Irina21/IMG_0386copy.jpg
I want to be clear, I wasn't expecting the "95% less curl and frizz" or 100% pin straight hair. I just wanted less frizz. Frankly, it's not bad but not that AMAHZING. I'd give it three stars. It's fair and does well for $15. Maybe my hair is about 25-50% less frizzy. This product might be great for someone that's maybe 1b/1c hair with a little bit of frizz. I think I got what I paid for, honestly. Besides the frizz, it's really soft and shiny! All and all, I don't see and feel any damage or difference in health post-keratin treatment. I think it's a safe product and does what it can for $15 worth. BTW, it's pretty humid right now, and I'm pleasantly surprised I don't have an afro right now.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Irina21/IMG_0389copy.jpg
Excuse my zombie, make-up less mug called a face. My senior thesis is due this week and haven't slept in 36 hours. Yeah, I'm wearing the same shirt. It's just been one of those weekends.
I got a deal on Lifebooker for a Keratin Treatment for $95 at an NYC salon, but I backed out of it last minute in salon-anxiety. I went to the supermarket and picked up Organix's Keratin Treatment for $15 (and stayed away from Suave's Keratin kit...you know...because I didn't want my hair to melt (http://www.amazon.com/Suave-Professionals-Keratin-Infusion-Smoothing/dp/B005SPESLY/ref=sr_1_7?ie=UTF8&qid=1336422958&sr=8-7)). And that way if anything would happen I would have no one else to blame but myself. I did it on Friday night without a strand test, because I'm fearless like that. Thug life. :cool:
But you know, you should really do a strand test...
BEFORE:
Normal hair.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Irina21/IMG_0362copy.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Irina21/IMG_0370copy.jpg
I picked Organix's because there were some good reviews and only 30 days, so if I hated it, it would eventually wash out. I divided my hair in sections and applied the serum. It smells like the Malibu rum (or so I heard what malibu rum smells like...). I actually got some of the serum on my skin and it didn't irritate or burn, so I thought that was a good sign. (joke!) Let it sit for 30 minutes before I dried it and straightened it. There is heat protectant in the serum.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Irina21/IMG_0376copy.jpg
AHHH! Straight hair! :crush:
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Irina21/IMG_0377copy.jpg
Then I went to admire the super moon with super straight, super greasy hair!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Irina21/IMG_0381copy.jpg
Wait 48 hours and washed out with Organix's Awapuhi Ginger poo and condish and let air dry!
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Irina21/IMG_0386copy.jpg
I want to be clear, I wasn't expecting the "95% less curl and frizz" or 100% pin straight hair. I just wanted less frizz. Frankly, it's not bad but not that AMAHZING. I'd give it three stars. It's fair and does well for $15. Maybe my hair is about 25-50% less frizzy. This product might be great for someone that's maybe 1b/1c hair with a little bit of frizz. I think I got what I paid for, honestly. Besides the frizz, it's really soft and shiny! All and all, I don't see and feel any damage or difference in health post-keratin treatment. I think it's a safe product and does what it can for $15 worth. BTW, it's pretty humid right now, and I'm pleasantly surprised I don't have an afro right now.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v43/Irina21/IMG_0389copy.jpg
Excuse my zombie, make-up less mug called a face. My senior thesis is due this week and haven't slept in 36 hours. Yeah, I'm wearing the same shirt. It's just been one of those weekends.