I Wasnt Expecting This...

Napp · Apr 3, 2016

Ok last month I had the privilege to go to the international beauty show in NYC. There (amongst an array of stuff) I purchased some products from a company called RG cosmetics. I have been eyeing their hair botox for a while.

While I was there in person the representative recommended not the hair botox but something called bb creme. Since the price was reasonable I bought the kit and they sent me home with bags and bags of free products to boot.

There are multiple application choices with this product which give you different results. I chose the reconstruction treatment. It was applied by my teacher and she only did 2 passes at 370. I left the hair straight for a while and I just washed it today. I was surprised at the result.

Here is my natural texture:

This is my hair after the bb creme:

Here is a picture of the product:

Now I don't hate my natural texture (although it annoys me at times) but I was looking into offering non relaxer texture services and decided to try it out on myself. Previous smoothing or keratin treatments Ive tried only loosen the curl very slightly. So these results were a bit shocking.

If any one is interested on how this works out I will keep you posted. I plan on keeping it up for a while and seeing if it helps or hinders my growth. Also soon I will do a full review on my website www.saloncoils.com

Kinky4Agirl · Apr 3, 2016

Wow! It really looks good. And your curls are really elongated. Are you happy with the results? You said you were shocked...

ajargon02 · Apr 3, 2016

Keep us updated for sure! I am too scared of heat damage, so I won't be trying it.

Napp · Apr 3, 2016

Kinky4Agirl said:
Wow! It really looks good. And your curls are really elongated. Are you happy with the results? You said you were shocked...

Yes I am happy with the result I just wasn't expecting it to turn out this way

Napp · Apr 3, 2016

ajargon02 said:
Keep us updated for sure! I am too scared of heat damage, so I won't be trying it.

Actually this product has two applications where no flat ironing is needed. It can be used for a volume/frizz reducer if you just blow dry it in. Or you can use it for hair crystallization which makes the hair extra shiny. No heat needed. This is why I think this is a superior formulation compared to others I've tried in the past.

Ajna · Apr 3, 2016

Ok wow what is in it? Will it change your texture over time?
That would be really great if I could change my texture for a special occasion then have it revert back.
Thanks for sharing I cannot wait to see what happens over time.

CurlyMoo · Apr 4, 2016

I've been wanting to do something different with my hair.
I will keep an eye on this thread. Looks interesting.
Please keep us posted on if your hair reverts back.

How does it make your hair look when it's straight & how long does it take for your hair to revert or frizz while straight?

Autumn~Tint~Of~Gold · Apr 4, 2016

wow i really like the effect, still very curly but slightly looser and very smooth looking. so pretty

DarkJoy · Apr 4, 2016

Im here for it! Very promising!

PinkSunshine77 · Apr 4, 2016

I wouldn't want anything changing my hair like that. For that, I'd just go relax it again.

Napp · Apr 4, 2016

Ajna said:
Ok wow what is in it? Will it change your texture over time?
That would be really great if I could change my texture for a special occasion then have it revert back.
Thanks for sharing I cannot wait to see what happens over time.

I'm not sure what he active ingredient is but they told me it doesn't have formaldehyde . I need to do more research as to what is in it.

Napp · Apr 4, 2016

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Napp · Apr 4, 2016

CurlyMoo said:
I've been wanting to do something different with my hair.
I will keep an eye on this thread. Looks interesting.
Please keep us posted on if your hair reverts back.

How does it make your hair look when it's straight & how long does it take for your hair to revert or frizz while straight?

Yes I want to see if it wears off but I'm ok if it doesn't. It's the risk I chose to take for science! :brainy:

My hair was pin straight for over a week while I had the treatment in. I need to see if it makes a regular blow and flat iron last longer.

Napp · Apr 4, 2016

PinkSunshine77 said:
I wouldn't want anything changing my hair like that. For that, I'd just go relax it again.

Well the point of this experiment is for me to provide relaxer free texture services. This product acts differently on the hair than a relaxer. It dilates the curl without breaking the it unlike a traditional relaxer. Because of this some may find it a decent alternative to a relaxer/texturizer. No burning and not much more effort to apply than compared to a regular blow and flat iron.

curlytwirly06 · Apr 4, 2016

I looked at it and was interested but then I saw it retails 300$ :eek:

Napp · Apr 4, 2016

curlytwirly06 said:
I looked at it and was interested but then I saw it retails 300$

LOL one of the perks of being a cosmetologist is a discount on products! I paid for a bundle deal plus 2 bundles free for less than that...

greenandchic · Apr 4, 2016

@Napp Do you have a list of ingredients? Is it thio based?

ETA: I just saw the post where you said you're not sure what the active ingredient is!

Guinan · Apr 4, 2016

curlytwirly06 said:
I looked at it and was interested but then I saw it retails 300$

Wow. 300 is crazy expensive. It depends on how long it lasts. I guess it's on the lines of a Brazilian Keratin treatment.

PinkSunshine77 · Apr 6, 2016

Napp said:
Well the point of this experiment is for me to provide relaxer free texture services. This product acts differently on the hair than a relaxer. It dilates the curl without breaking the it unlike a traditional relaxer. Because of this some may find it a decent alternative to a relaxer/texturizer. No burning and not much more effort to apply than compared to a regular blow and flat iron.

Oh well then that's awesome that you found that.

greenandchic · Apr 6, 2016

pelohello said:
Wow. 300 is crazy expensive. It depends on how long it lasts. I guess it's on the lines of a Brazilian Keratin treatment.

Hopefully the price will come down significantly for the masses.

Napp · Apr 6, 2016

greenandchic said:
@Napp Do you have a list of ingredients? Is it thio based?

ETA: I just saw the post where you said you're not sure what the active ingredient is!

Yes I am going to research the ingredients soon. A part of me is putting it off because I'm kinda scared I'll find something I don't want to. It is definitely not thio though

Napp · Apr 6, 2016

pelohello said:
Wow. 300 is crazy expensive. It depends on how long it lasts. I guess it's on the lines of a Brazilian Keratin treatment.

You have to remember that this is a salon proffesional product. A treatment alone can cost $120+ for just one client with short hair and I am being generous. One buys it to make money. It's not really made for at home use.

Napp · Apr 6, 2016

greenandchic said:
Hopefully the price will come down significantly for the masses.

I'm not sure if a treatment like this would ever stop being a salon product and become cheaper at home treatments. Hopefully in the future it's avalibility will be more widespread in salons and a more affordable priced salon service

Guinan · Apr 6, 2016

Napp said:
You have to remember that this is a salon proffesional product. A treatment alone can cost $120+ for just one client with short hair and I am being generous. One buys it to make money. It's not really made for at home use.

I figured as much; that's why I wrote that it's probably on the lines of KBT; which in some salons is 300 +. One salon quoted me at 500 for a Japanese treatment. I think for a relatively unknown product it is alil surprising to be 300. And I think you said that it was "reasonably price". To me 300 is not "reasonably priced", lol.

You might have mentioned it, but How long does it last??

Napp · Apr 6, 2016

pelohello said:
I figured as much; that's why I wrote that it's probably on the lines of KBT; which in some salons is 300 +. One salon quoted me at 500 for a Japanese treatment. I think for a relatively unknown product it is alil surprising to be 300. And I think you said that it was "reasonably price". To me 300 is not "reasonably priced", lol.

You might have mentioned it, but How long does it last??

I did not purchase my product for 300. Since it was a hair show they had promotional bundle prices and plus I haggled and plus I got 2 sets free so that was a deal

Results last for 3 to 6 months

abioni · Apr 8, 2016

Is this a Keratin treatment? The application process sounds the same.

Napp · Apr 8, 2016

abioni said:
Is this a Keratin treatment? The application process sounds the same.

It's a keratin treatment that could be used in like 6 different ways one of those being it applied similar to a traditional keratin

LadyPBC · Aug 29, 2016

In what portion of the country are you located @Napp? I would love to be your test subject! Your hair is drool-worthy by the way!!!!

Bumping this thread for an update!!!

YvetteWithJoy · Aug 29, 2016

LadyPBC said:
In what portion of the country are you located @Napp? I would love to be your test subject! Your hair is drool-worthy by the way!!!!

Bumping this thread for an update!!!

Do we have any information about the long term effects of this product?

I'd be a test subject, too, if we had info on that.

Napp · Aug 29, 2016

LadyPBC said:
In what portion of the country are you located @Napp? I would love to be your test subject! Your hair is drool-worthy by the way!!!!

Bumping this thread for an update!!!

Oh thanks. I live in NY. So far I like the results. It's permanent though so some people don't like that. I did a touch up and it was easy to do. I cut my hair twice since then so I don't know if it afffects how I retain. But that is what I'm monitoring now.

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