Great testimonial, do you get your keratin/smoothing treatments done by a professional? Here in the U.S. Texture Release is to ONLY be done by a licensed professional.
Hey girl!!!! We’ve missed you. Love your videos so much. I am like you, I bleach and also keratin. But I only bleach once a year. And I do the aphogee 2-step every single month religiously. Also, I only do 2 passes during the keratin treatment at 390deg on my roots and one pass on the length with way less heat. And I only wear my hair curly. So best of luck with your gorg curls 🫶🏼
Nice to meet someone else doing keratin + bleaching!! Ahh yes, it was my first time using the aphogee treatment but can't believe how amazing it is! Thanks so much for the comment xx
This is so helpful! I’ve also been noticing that my hairdryer can get really hot. It’s so tempting to use the max heat to get through it as soon as possible but I’m going to more mindful now, thanks!
Oh thank goodness you’re back lol - I’m trying to understand this process. If you stop bleaching do you think it would resolve the breakage? My recommendation- shampoo weekly and deep condition (Protien/moisture). Style your wash and go. Use products that are Salon type for curls. Heat protection add on and be gentle with the blow dryer - a new affordable one is fine. What product are you using ?
Aw you're so lovely! Sorry it's taken me so long! It can be confusing- so I don't actually think it was the bleach that was the issue - i first noticed it on the blonde sections, but after I did the clarifying shampoo I felt it across my whole hair (even the darker sections). So I've now swapped out my cantu conditioner for the Shea Moisture 10 in 1 mask and my hair is feeling much healthier. I've also given my hair a break from keratin treatments and heat for a bit, but am keen to do another one soon as my hair is back to taking forever to detangle- wash day can take hours 😧
@@KeratinandCurls i love seeing product reviews. It would be interesting to see what products you use on your wash and go styles as the keratin leaves your hair. Side note - any color or bleach you add to your hair - i high recommend a deep conditioner to counter the dryness- which can cause breakage. I color my hair and must on a weekly shampoo basis apply deep conditioner- (shea moisture manuka intense deep co./. Ouai deep conditioner, etc). Also, I recommend spending a bit on your products as it is an investment on your hair) - you’ll see a wonderful change :) - peace !
@Keratin&Curls are you getting Keratin treatments or the Avalon Texture Release treatment? I'm just curious because I've been getting the Texture Release treatments and I thought there was a difference.
Hey, I've been using Avlon's Texture Release! I personally think it is a 'type' of keratin treatment- have just recorded a video on this- I see it as a formaldehyde-free keratin treatment that's designed more for curly and afro hair x
Thanks for your video, I’ve stoped keratin treatments. Been doing it for 5 years. At the beginnen everything was fine but with time my hair broke of. But other than your curls my never came back and now Iam almost 9 months Post keratin treatment and cutting my damaged hair.
Hi - sis you use the same product as her? Also, did you deep condition ? Did you use color? How many passes of heat and at what temp? I’m investing this for myself -
So sorry to hear this :( also have the same questions as @STP255- which treatment did you use and how much heat? For me the thing that made the difference was the Aphrogee 2 step protein treatment- as that restored the strength back to my hair x
This is so sad to hear. I hope your hair is in better shape now. Sadly I see this happen a lot and even had this happen to me until I switched hairdresser and they told me that my previous hairdresser had been 'over-processing' my hair. This happens when you overlap the Keratin treatment on previously treated hair too often. In South America where they specialise in Keratin treatments on Afro and Afro Latino hair, they avoid overlapping the treatment on previously treated hair too often. Instead they assess the hair and will only add the treatment to the ends say once a year when they can see it has begun to completely 'wear out from the hair' and instead will only pull the treatment through at the end for say 5-10 minutes instead of the full 30-40 minutes during a treatment to 'top up' the keratin layer. Otherwise you end up with over processed aka 'heat damage', which is effectively dead hair. This is why it's called "Escova Progressiva" in Brazil, which roughly translates as 'Progressive Blow-dry' in English, as gradually overtime you are weakening the bonds in your hair to make it straighter and straighter. As type 3 hair that has a stronger outer cuticle and good tensile strength, this is not as big a problem, but with say type 4 hair, you will see greater irreversible damage. Also in the salon they use titanium instead of ceramic straighteners which can get much hotter i.e. temps of 450+. You should ask your hairdresser to keep the temp around the 400-410 degree mark and use a good heat protectant to protect your strands. A skilled stylist will still get amazing results. Also, never buy titanium for home use, instead stick to ceramic GHD's etc and keep your temps at 390-400 degrees and a heat protectant to protect your hairs integrity. A lot of rogue hairdressers will ignore these rules and literally 'fry your hair' to get that ultra straight bouncy look, but over time your hair will stop bouncing when it has been fried enough..... Also if you're doing BKT's or any other sort of heat infused amino-acid treatments like Texture Release or Arosci etc, then you need to up your conditioning game, just as with any other chemical service to allow you to strengthen the hair and infuse moisture. So this would involve regular medium protien deep conditioning treatments 1-2x a month (i.e. Aphogee 2 minute) and occasional heavy duty protein 1-2x a year (i.e. Aphogee 2 Step). And then follow or mix with a intense moisturising treatment that will keep your hair hydrated. I think people need to think of it as developing a skin routine - the protein is the 'treatment' and the moisturiser keeps your skin plum and hydrated.
Hair color damages the hair. To put a keratin treatment on damaged ends, would cause breakage and shedding. Try oiling the hair or hot oil treatments, once a week.
Get some Olaplex No 3 to strengthen your hair and maybe even the No 1 for the dyed ends. Also get a moisturising deep conditioning treatment and focus on the ends where your hair is bleached.
thanks for the tips! I used the Aphogee 2 step treatment which stopped the breakage, but definitely want to try Olaplex- heard amazing things about it! thank you xx
@@reneerobinson5273 Can I ask why you say that ? Have been getting texture releases 2-3x a year now for the last 3+ years at a great salon in SW London (owner has a channel here on TH-cam). I also get a semi-perm colour and Olaplex treatment 2-3 weeks after the Texture Release. My hair is now mid back length and much thicker than 3-4 years ago when I was struggling with my hair (I have type 4 hair). If anything the olaplex works in synergy with the two texture release and colour.
I am glad to hear that it has supported your hair to a better place. Unfortunately for me the olaplex treatment no3 along with other products mixed with the Avalon texture release made worst in the sense that all the moisture left my hair and it just stayed in a dry state which caused it to break. However using the keratin revolution put the moisture back into my hair and my hair was able to absorb oil again this help my air to in a moisturised state and I saw a decrease in breakage. I guess everyone hair reacts differently to things. Now I can use olaplex and I have no problems with it drying my hair. So that’s why I say Avalon and olaplex doesn’t work for me.
@@reneerobinson5273 The Texture Release is not a traditional Keratin Treatment as it uses 'Amino Acids' in lieu of Keratin. Not sure if that is 100% true or just marketing spiel. I note you said your hair was dry after using the Olaplex No3 - can I ask how you used it ? And also how often you used it ? Also what other products were you using it with ?
Update - I found an excellent hair professional TH-camr - who provides a video breaking down the keratin treatment and what it does to eventually cause breakage. I thought of you and your last response to my comment. Her channel is Cyn Doll. Search for her video on keratin and I promise she breaks down the issue with the treatment on the hair. Take care!
Thank you lovely. Yeah it was the Avlon texture Release, it drain all the moisture out of my hair and made it dry & brittle so bad. I used it a total 3 separate times.
Hey, I don't have much experience with the Revlon Volumizer brush, but just did a quick google and does seem like it can cause damage thewarehouse.salon/blogs/hair-blogs/why-the-revlon-round-brush-blow-dryer-other-brands-may-be-damaging-your-hair-a-comprehensive-guide#:~:text=A%20Cult%2DFavorite%20Hairstyling%20Tool&text=While%20consulting%20with%20my%20guests,It%20can%20also%20get%20HOT. so might be good to be extra careful if you do use!
Hey, not sure how many washes exactly but after 3-4 months it had partially worn off (hair was harder to detangle, more shrinkage ect.). In this video (6.5 months after) it had mostly worn off, but actually looking at my hair now (1yr+ on) vs in this video I'd say the treatment is still slightly there as my curls are looser x
@@KeratinandCurls Get yourself the Aphogee 2 step treatment (you can but the single sachet for @ £4) and then do that treatment. Watch some YT videos first. I've seen people say that can help 'snap back' the lost elasticity to their curls. You can also try a sample size of Philip Kingsley Elasticiser to see if that helps or the Olplex I mentioned earlier. You're basically trying to get back tensile strength.
@KeratinandCurls I found this video of a woman who had heat damage and use Aphogee to help them bounce back a little. ("How I Fixed My Heat Damaged Curls in 7 Weeks!"): th-cam.com/video/v5DhTIvVp3c/w-d-xo.html
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Great testimonial, do you get your keratin/smoothing treatments done by a professional? Here in the U.S. Texture Release is to ONLY be done by a licensed professional.
Thank you for this update! I’m thinking of getting a keratin treatment for this summer so I can have easier to detangle curls.
Hey girl!!!! We’ve missed you. Love your videos so much.
I am like you, I bleach and also keratin.
But I only bleach once a year. And I do the aphogee 2-step every single month religiously. Also, I only do 2 passes during the keratin treatment at 390deg on my roots and one pass on the length with way less heat. And I only wear my hair curly. So best of luck with your gorg curls 🫶🏼
Nice to meet someone else doing keratin + bleaching!! Ahh yes, it was my first time using the aphogee treatment but can't believe how amazing it is! Thanks so much for the comment xx
This is so helpful! I’ve also been noticing that my hairdryer can get really hot. It’s so tempting to use the max heat to get through it as soon as possible but I’m going to more mindful now, thanks!
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Oh thank goodness you’re back lol -
I’m trying to understand this process.
If you stop bleaching do you think it would resolve the breakage?
My recommendation- shampoo weekly and deep condition (Protien/moisture). Style your wash and go. Use products that are Salon type for curls. Heat protection add on and be gentle with the blow dryer - a new affordable one is fine.
What product are you using ?
Aw you're so lovely! Sorry it's taken me so long! It can be confusing- so I don't actually think it was the bleach that was the issue - i first noticed it on the blonde sections, but after I did the clarifying shampoo I felt it across my whole hair (even the darker sections). So I've now swapped out my cantu conditioner for the Shea Moisture 10 in 1 mask and my hair is feeling much healthier. I've also given my hair a break from keratin treatments and heat for a bit, but am keen to do another one soon as my hair is back to taking forever to detangle- wash day can take hours 😧
@@KeratinandCurlsexcellent goals!! I think your moving in a good direction. The hair journey is so real! Best of luck!
@@STP255 Aw thank you! And now I'm back if there's anything I can share to help show more about the process/ any questions - let me know! x
@@KeratinandCurls i love seeing product reviews. It would be interesting to see what products you use on your wash and go styles as the keratin leaves your hair.
Side note - any color or bleach you add to your hair - i high recommend a deep conditioner to counter the dryness- which can cause breakage. I color my hair and must on a weekly shampoo basis apply deep conditioner- (shea moisture manuka intense deep co./. Ouai deep conditioner, etc). Also, I recommend spending a bit on your products as it is an investment on your hair) - you’ll see a wonderful change :) - peace !
@@STP255 Thank you! I've switched to Shea Moisture also and think they are coming out on top at the moment! Might look to invest in a good gel next x
@Keratin&Curls are you getting Keratin treatments or the Avalon Texture Release treatment? I'm just curious because I've been getting the Texture Release treatments and I thought there was a difference.
Hey, I've been using Avlon's Texture Release! I personally think it is a 'type' of keratin treatment- have just recorded a video on this- I see it as a formaldehyde-free keratin treatment that's designed more for curly and afro hair x
Thanks for your video, I’ve stoped keratin treatments. Been doing it for 5 years. At the beginnen everything was fine but with time my hair broke of. But other than your curls my never came back and now Iam almost 9 months Post keratin treatment and cutting my damaged hair.
Hi - sis you use the same product as her? Also, did you deep condition ?
Did you use color? How many passes of heat and at what temp?
I’m investing this for myself -
So sorry to hear this :( also have the same questions as @STP255- which treatment did you use and how much heat?
For me the thing that made the difference was the Aphrogee 2 step protein treatment- as that restored the strength back to my hair x
This is so sad to hear. I hope your hair is in better shape now.
Sadly I see this happen a lot and even had this happen to me until I switched hairdresser and they told me that my previous hairdresser had been 'over-processing' my hair.
This happens when you overlap the Keratin treatment on previously treated hair too often.
In South America where they specialise in Keratin treatments on Afro and Afro Latino hair, they avoid overlapping the treatment on previously treated hair too often. Instead they assess the hair and will only add the treatment to the ends say once a year when they can see it has begun to completely 'wear out from the hair' and instead will only pull the treatment through at the end for say 5-10 minutes instead of the full 30-40 minutes during a treatment to 'top up' the keratin layer. Otherwise you end up with over processed aka 'heat damage', which is effectively dead hair.
This is why it's called "Escova Progressiva" in Brazil, which roughly translates as 'Progressive Blow-dry' in English, as gradually overtime you are weakening the bonds in your hair to make it straighter and straighter. As type 3 hair that has a stronger outer cuticle and good tensile strength, this is not as big a problem, but with say type 4 hair, you will see greater irreversible damage.
Also in the salon they use titanium instead of ceramic straighteners which can get much hotter i.e. temps of 450+. You should ask your hairdresser to keep the temp around the 400-410 degree mark and use a good heat protectant to protect your strands. A skilled stylist will still get amazing results. Also, never buy titanium for home use, instead stick to ceramic GHD's etc and keep your temps at 390-400 degrees and a heat protectant to protect your hairs integrity.
A lot of rogue hairdressers will ignore these rules and literally 'fry your hair' to get that ultra straight bouncy look, but over time your hair will stop bouncing when it has been fried enough.....
Also if you're doing BKT's or any other sort of heat infused amino-acid treatments like Texture Release or Arosci etc, then you need to up your conditioning game, just as with any other chemical service to allow you to strengthen the hair and infuse moisture. So this would involve regular medium protien deep conditioning treatments 1-2x a month (i.e. Aphogee 2 minute) and occasional heavy duty protein 1-2x a year (i.e. Aphogee 2 Step).
And then follow or mix with a intense moisturising treatment that will keep your hair hydrated.
I think people need to think of it as developing a skin routine - the protein is the 'treatment' and the moisturiser keeps your skin plum and hydrated.
@@shiningstar7775 this is very helpful! thanks so much xx
Hair color damages the hair. To put a keratin treatment on damaged ends, would cause breakage and shedding. Try oiling the hair or hot oil treatments, once a week.
thanks for the tips! I used Aphogee 2 step treatment which stopped the breakage, but might look into hot oil treatments in the future x
Get some Olaplex No 3 to strengthen your hair and maybe even the No 1 for the dyed ends.
Also get a moisturising deep conditioning treatment and focus on the ends where your hair is bleached.
thanks for the tips! I used the Aphogee 2 step treatment which stopped the breakage, but definitely want to try Olaplex- heard amazing things about it! thank you xx
Olaplex with Avolan texture release is a bad combination.
@@reneerobinson5273 Can I ask why you say that ? Have been getting texture releases 2-3x a year now for the last 3+ years at a great salon in SW London (owner has a channel here on TH-cam).
I also get a semi-perm colour and Olaplex treatment 2-3 weeks after the Texture Release.
My hair is now mid back length and much thicker than 3-4 years ago when I was struggling with my hair (I have type 4 hair).
If anything the olaplex works in synergy with the two texture release and colour.
I am glad to hear that it has supported your hair to a better place. Unfortunately for me the olaplex treatment no3 along with other products mixed with the Avalon texture release made worst in the sense that all the moisture left my hair and it just stayed in a dry state which caused it to break. However using the keratin revolution put the moisture back into my hair and my hair was able to absorb oil again this help my air to in a moisturised state and I saw a decrease in breakage. I guess everyone hair reacts differently to things. Now I can use olaplex and I have no problems with it drying my hair. So that’s why I say Avalon and olaplex doesn’t work for me.
@@reneerobinson5273 The Texture Release is not a traditional Keratin Treatment as it uses 'Amino Acids' in lieu of Keratin. Not sure if that is 100% true or just marketing spiel.
I note you said your hair was dry after using the Olaplex No3 - can I ask how you used it ? And also how often you used it ? Also what other products were you using it with ?
I'd say it's the combination of bleach and heat.
Update -
I found an excellent hair professional TH-camr - who provides a video breaking down the keratin treatment and what it does to eventually cause breakage. I thought of you and your last response to my comment.
Her channel is Cyn Doll. Search for her video on keratin and I promise she breaks down the issue with the treatment on the hair. Take care!
oo will take a look- thank you!
just watched her video- her channel is amazing! very informative, thanks for sharing xx
Avalon ruined my hair. Keratin revolution made my hair grow and was so healthy
oh no, sorry to hear this :( was it the Avlon Texture Release? Do you mind sharing how many times you did it?
Thank you lovely. Yeah it was the Avlon texture Release, it drain all the moisture out of my hair and made it dry & brittle so bad. I used it a total 3 separate times.
@@reneerobinson5273 Ahh no, but very glad you've found one that works better for you!
What conditioner do you use now in stead of Cantu?
I'm using the Shea Moisture 10 in 1 mask (which was recommended by my hairdresser!) my hair is feeling much healthier xx
I’m recommending a nozzle for your blow dryer also.
@@Elizabeth-fo5mm Yes! will use this for the next one x
Can I use the Revlon volumizer hair brush instead of a regular hair dryer to dry my hair after applying the treatment and before using the flat iron?
Hey, I don't have much experience with the Revlon Volumizer brush, but just did a quick google and does seem like it can cause damage thewarehouse.salon/blogs/hair-blogs/why-the-revlon-round-brush-blow-dryer-other-brands-may-be-damaging-your-hair-a-comprehensive-guide#:~:text=A%20Cult%2DFavorite%20Hairstyling%20Tool&text=While%20consulting%20with%20my%20guests,It%20can%20also%20get%20HOT. so might be good to be extra careful if you do use!
@@KeratinandCurlsThank you so much for your quick response! Good article referenced..
Have you used the Olaplex products to repair the broken disulfide bonds in your hair?
It is the only scientifically proven hair repair product.
How many washes did it take forbyiur hair to revert back to its natural state?
Hey, not sure how many washes exactly but after 3-4 months it had partially worn off (hair was harder to detangle, more shrinkage ect.). In this video (6.5 months after) it had mostly worn off, but actually looking at my hair now (1yr+ on) vs in this video I'd say the treatment is still slightly there as my curls are looser x
@@KeratinandCurls Get yourself the Aphogee 2 step treatment (you can but the single sachet for @ £4) and then do that treatment. Watch some YT videos first. I've seen people say that can help 'snap back' the lost elasticity to their curls.
You can also try a sample size of Philip Kingsley Elasticiser to see if that helps or the Olplex I mentioned earlier.
You're basically trying to get back tensile strength.
@KeratinandCurls I found this video of a woman who had heat damage and use Aphogee to help them bounce back a little. ("How I Fixed My Heat Damaged Curls in 7 Weeks!"):
th-cam.com/video/v5DhTIvVp3c/w-d-xo.html
thank you for this! this is actually the treatment I used to fix the damage! Aphogee is amazing aha x
@@KeratinandCurls Glad it worked !!!