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    Posted: July 02 2009 at 8:16pm

I go to a beauty school to dye my roots every month.  Redken hair color is much better than drugstore hair color.  The Redken product they use costs about $15, and they only charge me $23 and $2 for a haircut. You will get much better results if you have it done at a beauty school rather than doing a botched job at home.  While you're getting your hair dyed you can ask if any of the girls would like to get experience doing a BKT.

Besides getting my roots done monthly, I use a color refresher called Goldwell color foam.  It's a nice fluffy foam that doesn't drip.  I put it on with gloves and rinse it out after 5 to 20 minutes depending on how dark I want it. One application lasts for 5 shampoos.  It is the easiest home color refresher and makes your color lush and very shiny.  I've tried every deposit only color from Sallys, Sebastian Celephanes and Shades EQ, and this stuff is way better. I'll send you a link if you'd like to buy it.  It's very reasonably priced, only $13 and it lasts for quite a few months. 
 
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any good really black hair dyes out there?
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No problem.  Doing a home BKT is a big deal.  I'm still learning how to do it better. 
 
Best to dye your hair before the BKT, because the BKT will help protect your color.  If you dye your hair after the BKT, best to wait a while, not sure how long.  I dyed my hair 2 weeks after a BKT once and it worked well.
 
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i am thinking of dyeing my hair black as well.  Should i dye before or after global keratin treatment and is there a time allotment or can i do it right after or before the BKT treatment? thanks i hope i'm not being annoying with all these question =P
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I've never heard that Global Keratin is any better than other BKT companies.  Here are two links to BKTs that do not require a license:

 
 
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Originally posted by parafire247 parafire247 wrote:

To find a beauty school, our local Vocational school (at the high school) has one and also the local technical college has one.  You can call and make an appointment - tell them what you want done - buy what they tell you to - and they will do it for free - if they screw it up - they fix it free.Big%20smile


Sorry i don't understand what you are saying.  Do you mean i can call these schools and they will order the products for me and i will pay them?  I really want to get the Global Keratin Treatment but unfortunately i must have a license.  Is there anyway i can get GKT through these schools?  Can provide a link maybe?
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Yes, the 1" is enough, and that's a great deal for 2 flat irons + heat glove for less than $40!
 
I'm pretty sure Global Keratin requires a license if you buy it directly from them, but if you buy it from a discount beauty supply website you don't need a license........but before ordering I would do what Parafre247 says above and see if a beauty school will do it for free. 
 
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To find a beauty school, our local Vocational school (at the high school) has one and also the local technical college has one.  You can call and make an appointment - tell them what you want done - buy what they tell you to - and they will do it for free - if they screw it up - they fix it free.Big%20smile

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i think i will get the Global Keratin Treatment as it looks like it has the fewest problems compared to the Capolla one.  Do i have to have a license to get the Global Keratin Treatment?< id="gwProxy" ="">< ="jsCall();" id="jsProxy" ="">
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thank you! but why is http://www.amazon.com/dp/B001GUXGAO/ref=asc_df_B001GUXGAO822380?smid=A3B3ELOFCMAKF4&tag=pricegrabber2-health-20&linkCode=asn only 38$??

1'' is enough right? 1 1/2 '' is not required for BKT?
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sorry that link doesn't work !
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Originally posted by HomSweetHome HomSweetHome wrote:

can u give me a link of the 69.45 for two flat irons?  Isn't one enough though?
 
Bluebeez $69.45 Two flat irons with one heat glove:
 
 
One regular size flat iron is definitely enough.  This one just happens to come with a free heat glove and smaller detailer flat iron.  The smaller flat irons are usually only about 6 inches long, and people use them for travelling and keep them packed in their suitcases ready to go.  They also say the smaller detailers are good for bangs and tight spots, but I don't see the logic in that.  You could list the smaller hot iron on Ebay and sell it or give it to a friend.
 
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can u give me a link of the 69.45 for two flat irons?  Isn't one enough though?
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Originally posted by HomSweetHome HomSweetHome wrote:

cool how do i ask them for two gloves?  and where can i find the brush to apply the treatment as the Sally store only has brushes for combing hair? thanks im closer to finally getting to do it!
 
Call Bluebeez at 1-877-258-3801 and ask if they will send an extra glove.  The price is $69.45 for 2 flat irons + one glove.
 
For only 49 cents with a Sally's card you get a "Sally Long Tail Bleach/Tint Brush"
 
The cheaper flat iron is a tiny detailer for bangs, touchups and travel and not big enough to do a BKT.  Another option is to find a cheaper full size flat iron and buy 2 heat gloves separately for $20.
 
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will the http://www.ts2products.com//flatirons/ts519.html <-the ts-2 detailer BIG also work? because it is cheaper than the other flat iron you listed
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cool how do i ask them for two gloves?  and where can i find the brush to apply the treatment as the Sally store only has brushes for combing hair? thanks im closer to finally getting to do it!
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Originally posted by HomSweetHome HomSweetHome wrote:

could you post a website(if there is any) that sells gloves, ear pieces, hair clips, cheapest 400 F hair straightener, and hair brush to put the BKT over hair?  Thanks!
...... You don't need the ear pieces.  Instead get a medical mask and eye protection.
 
Buy everything at Sally's Beauty Supply.  I'm sure there's a store near you.  Get a $5 Sally's card to save $$.  They give a $5 coupon and 20% off purchase.  The only thing you can't buy at Sally's is the heat gloves.
 
One free heat glove comes with this flat iron.  Ask them to send you 2 gloves which are needed for the left hand.  Even with 2 gloves, 400 degrees will burn your hand:  
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could you post a website(if there is any) that sells gloves, ear pieces, hair clips, cheapest 400 F hair straightener, and hair brush to put the BKT over hair?  Thanks!
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To find a beauty school near you, do a search for "beauty schools" with "closest big city near you"
 
Since this is your first time, I recommend that you go to salon to have it done.  I wouldn't trust most students to do a BKT.  Find out who is the best student who will be graduating soon, and ask if they have experience doing a BKT.  Also, you should watch BKT videos so you will know if they are doing it right.
 
There are so many BKT companies.  Just because QOD charges more doesn't necessarily mean it's a better product.  Buy a less expensive product if it's your first time.  Some companies allow you to buy enough for just one treatment, 2-4 oz.  Don't forget to buy pre-treatment shampoo and the daily shampoo and conditioner.
 
I definitely recommend that you have a salon do this the first time.  Be sure to watch exactly how they do it.  Think of it as an expensive learning experience.
 
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so i was looking around for keratin products and i was wondering why QOD Keratin: http://braziliankeratinproducts.com/product.sc?categoryId=8&productId=14 was almost 3x as expensive as the escova progress?  is it that much better?

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how do i find a beauty school near where i live?? which is better escova or rejuvenol?

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