Mom in High Heels Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 And I LOVE it. I have been wanting to do this for years, as my hair is crazy, unruly, frizzy and a general PITA to deal with. I had 18 inches cut off 2 years ago because I was just sick of dealing with it. I finally decided to give myself an early b-day present (my b-day is next month, so really early) and get it done. It took about 3 hours, but I got my hair washed 4 times, and I love to have my hair washed, so I was happy. When she was done, I could NOT believe the difference in my hair texture. It's so soft and smooth to touch. It's not flat to my head and limp, but straight (she turned the ends under just a bit), smooth and bouncy. I cannot believe I waited this long to have it done. I had the "temporary" keratin straightening done, which lasts about 12 weeks, then I'll have to go do it again. The Brazilian blow out lasts about 6 months, but hair color doesn't stay in as well, and since I'm all kinds of gray, I need to have my hair colored! The keratin treatment was half the price, so I'll pay about the same thing in the 6 month period. It's late and I'm tired, but I'll try to post a photo of it tomorrow if anyone wants to see. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd293 Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Before and after pictures, please! It's great to feel good about how you look, isn't it? I'm enjoying this in relation to weight-loss and a wardrobe overhaul, and the good feeling just isn't wearing out :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I've thought about it but my kids begged me not too. Pictures please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAMommy Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I agree wholeheartedly as a fellow curly haired woman. To be able to run my fingers thru my hair was one the best feelings ever. I've done it about 3 times now & it is especially great in the summer when we have high humidity...my hair doesn't shrink 6 inches...yeah! Friends & family do not like when I have it done because I don't look like myself, but I don't care. And if you can believe it, the feeling of straighter hair only gets better :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Oh, yes, pictures please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Unexpected Party Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I'm glad you got to try this! I've been doing keratin for about 2 years or so now and I can't imagine going back. I've found that with each treatment it takes a little better as well, so my hair is actually much straighter for longer now than the first time I did it. The thing I like most is being able to get up and go out in public without a shower if I have to - before my hair would have been squashed, tangled, and matted (there was no way to comb it once dry). So much more freedom now... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Pics! Pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4kiddies Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I had this done in November and while it didn't last as long as I had been told/hoped I still LOVED it while it lasted. I'm hoping to have it done again right away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Definitely post pics! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hypatia. Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 I would love to see pics! I used to get my hair straightened about 10 years ago but it wasn't the keratin treatment. Mine is a frizzy, scary mess and I would love to start doing it again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted February 16, 2014 Author Share Posted February 16, 2014 LOVE it! This is how it was when I rolled out of bed this morning. I ran a brush through it once. It's a little flatter today, but I can't use product in it to fluff it up for 3 days. BTW, like my infinity photo? ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 It's gorgeous! :thumbup1: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Another Jen Posted February 16, 2014 Share Posted February 16, 2014 Love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
An Unexpected Party Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Lovely :) The three day wait after the treatment is the hardest part about it for me...I am not someone who can go without washing my hair that long...I am ALWAYS ready for that shower at the end of the 72 hours! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*Lulu* Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Okay, that is FABULOUS! Love, love, love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommyfaithe Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Beautiful! I love how my ponytail swishes when my hair is straightened!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 I love it, and the color is beautiful, too!!! :hurray: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Lynn Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Totally cute! love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Looks gorgeous! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pink&bluemommy Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Can we see a before? I'd love to do this! I'm sure it depends on the area but how pricey are these treatments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piper Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 :bigear: Wow, your hair looks stunning! What a dream, to have it looking like that when you get out of bed! Depending on cost, I would totally love to have this done. (Probably a bit less drastic than chopping it all to about 1/2", which crosses my mind very often!) My kids would totally freak out, though! They started crying when I came home after having it straightened (blow-dried straight, that's all!) and put up in a nice roll for my SIL's wedding. :laugh: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hikin' Mama Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Love it! And LOVE.that.color! That's what I want mine to be, but the red won't take in my hair and it just stays blond. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilaclady Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Nice color. Looks lovely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 You rolled out of bed like that?! OMG, it's gorgeous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted February 17, 2014 Author Share Posted February 17, 2014 Can we see a before? I'd love to do this! I'm sure it depends on the area but how pricey are these treatments? This is the only photo I can find from the back (I cropped just my head). It's a bit shorter and darker. BTW, I had used a flat iron on it that morning. You can see how dull and coarse it was. It was pricey, $185, including a full sized shampoo and conditioner I have to use. As for the color, it was darker when I went in (like the photo above), but the treatment strips color, so more of my red came out. I'm supposed to go back this coming Sat to have it colored and highlighted (you can do it after the keratin treatment), but James Bond likes the color so much, I may just have them put a few highlights in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wildcat Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 That looks fabulous! If the color IRL is what I see on my monitor, it is stunning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amy in NH Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 The color and texture really are beautiful! I don't think you should even add highlights. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nd293 Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 It's lovely! I also would mess with the colour at all - you seem to have natural highlights, and the red is beautiful and shiny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanny Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 Congrats and enjoy! My wife used to have that done, but due to greatly reduced income, she gave it up. She has very short hair now. If our income increases, I believe she will let her hair grow longer and have that done again. You need a thing called a "plancha" in Spanish. I guess that would translate to "iron" in English, for your hair. You will look like a model now with straight hair! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted February 17, 2014 Share Posted February 17, 2014 We have the SAME hair!!!! I look like your before photo, however. I HATE it. It never does what I want it to. I need to go back and read this thread to find out exactly what you had done because I want your after photo!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Negin Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Your hair looks gorgeous! We have very similar hair (and we both have birthdays in March :)). I had the Brazilian done a few times and loved it. I also had Keratin done several times. Loved that also, but not as much as the Brazilian. Then (not wanting to worry anyone and it really is a personal choice), I read and was often told about the risks, I decided to no longer do either. I now have my hair relaxed (very mild relaxer) just about once a year. My hair is no different than with the Keratin. The Brazilian was much better, of course - but carries greater health risks and has been banned in some countries. The salon I go to now refuses to do keratin treatments because of the health risks. http://shine.yahoo.com/fashion/brazilian-keratin-treatment-a-dangerous-price-to-pay-for-beauty-2443409.html http://www.oprah.com/style/The-Truth-About-Hair-Straightening-Treatments http://www.bottomlinepublications.com/content/article/health-a-healing/keratin-hair-treatments-still-are-not-safe http://sentryair.com/blog/formaldehyde-fumes/brazilian-keratin-treatment-health-risks-and-a-safety-recommendation/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mothersweets Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 You look beautiful! Having good hair just makes everything better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted February 24, 2014 Author Share Posted February 24, 2014 Negin, I knew about the dangers, but to be perfectly honest, I'd smoke a crack pipe full of the chemicals to get my hair straight and frizz free. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 You got a great cut too! Is it just layered, or did she use a razor too? Very curious! Enjoy your new do! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigMamaBird Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Very pretty! You hair color is gorgeous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmiraGulch Posted February 24, 2014 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Your hair looks beautiful! I want to run my fingers through it (not in a creepy way). Seriously. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 You got a great cut too! Is it just layered, or did she use a razor too? Very curious! Enjoy your new do! That is actually the cut I had BEFORE the straightening! Can you believe that? Your hair looks beautiful! I want to run my fingers through it (not in a creepy way). Seriously. Teehee! I'd let you, and not in a creepy way. I knew you couldn't stay away from me and my crazy karma. I'm too awesome. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlmiraGulch Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Teehee! I'd let you, and not in a creepy way. I knew you couldn't stay away from me and my crazy karma. I'm too awesome. :D Man! I forgot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest AnnaFurst Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Congrats. It looks nice on you. My hair was really dry after doing a brazilian blowdry. I started using a deep repair kit from Unnique which is formaldehyde free. Most of the products contain formaldehyde and it is really hard to choose a right product. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyofsixreboot Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 It's gorgeous. I talked about this with my family and they were universally "Nooooooo". Anyone think you didn't "Look like you"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom in High Heels Posted March 2, 2014 Author Share Posted March 2, 2014 It's gorgeous. I talked about this with my family and they were universally "Nooooooo". Anyone think you didn't "Look like you"? Nope. Everyone thinks it looks fab, and James Bond says I'm much happier now that I don't have to fight my hair every day. It's not as perfect as it was right after it was done, which they told me would happen, but it's still great. A few of my crazy, crazy hairs still need to be hit with a flat iron, but it only takes a few seconds to get them under control. I'm so happy I finally did this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freeindeed Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 I love it. Beautiful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommy22alyns Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 It looks great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted March 2, 2014 Share Posted March 2, 2014 Nice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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