Brazilian Natural Keratin Hair Treatment Kit for Straightening Curls and Frizz, Reducing Dry Damage, Nourish and Hydrate Root to Tip, Support Color Treated Styles - 3 Steps (3 x 60ml)

There were many complaints on the Agi Max products about the instructions not being in English. This was not a big issue. I went to the website on the box, clicked on Produtos, Tratamento and Agi Max. I selected the Tratamento Kera-X System (Kit) and it gives you the manufacturer's directions. I then copied the directions and pasted it in Google Translate (got to love the internet). Voila! English directions that weren't very hard to get. The directions on the manufacturer's website are almost exactly like the ones posted on the product description page of Amazon with a few slight differences. I pasted a copy of the manufacturer's directions below so that you can judge for yourself. Also this product is an "Intensive Nourishing Treatment Thermo which promotes the strengthening of the hair fiber, reducing intelligently and effectively the volume of the fibers." So if you expect to have super bouncy volume hair this is not the product for it. This product takes away waves, frizz and volume to straighten the hair.MY hair is EXTREMELY thick and almost down to my waist. My hair is also wavy and EXTREMELY frizzy. The tools I used were a tourmaline plate straightener cranked up to 450 degrees. I also used an IONIC blow dryer. Gloves and face masks are required with this product. Instead of a bowl I portioned out the Instant Restore bottle no 2 on a Dixie paper plate. This made it much easier to determine how much product to use on each section of the hair. Also instead of an application brush I just used a fine tooth comb to apply and spread the product.I have tried other lower priced Keratin Treatments with mild success. Other products make my hair softer and less tangled but I still had to blow dry and then straight iron my hair to get the waves out. Plus I still had some frizz. I was hesitant to try this product because of the price but I had the extra cash so I gave it a whirl. Bottle 1 was simple, I mean it's just shampoo your hair over and over until the bottle is gone. I had someone else apply bottle 2 for me (it was just easier this way). Make sure you use the face masks in a well-ventilated area because the fumes are bad. Also be careful getting this on your face because if you have sensitive skin like me it will burn a little. This is where the variation in directions comes in. Instead of immediately blow drying after the application of bottle 2 like the manufacturer states, I followed Amazon's directions and let it sit for 20 minutes. After letting it sit I used my blow dryer and instead of trying to brush through my hair (because it was VERY difficult to do so), I just used my hands instead. Then I followed the Amazon directions and ran the flat iron at least 10 times over the hair (again face mask and well-ventilated area is a must). Then the last variation of directions was the temperature of water while rinsing bottle 2 out of the hair. I did follow the manufacturer's directions on this one. Instead of room temperature like Amazon said I did it with cold water.Like I stated before, I was really skeptical about this product because I have had mediocre results with less expensive versions of this product. In the end I have to say that I AM VERY IMPRESSED! When I bowed dried my hair the last time after bottle 3 with my fingers only I have to say that I didn't think it was going to work. However, my hair came out soft straight and with NO FRIZZ! Granted I have only had this product in for 24 hours, still I am loving this system so far. As with other Keratin Treatments I am going to use Sulfate-Free, Sodium Chloride-Free Keratin shampoo and conditioner as is recommended. I just hope it lasts for a while because the process is tedious but hopefully well worth the effort. I will post updates as time goes by to verify the stamina of the product remaining consistent in the hair.UPDATE: 7/31/13 - I have now used this product for a month and it seems to be holding up pretty well. My hair isn't as smooth as it was right after the treatment but I still have not had to use a flat iron at all. I can just blow dry my hair and go which is something that I have NEVER been able to do. Before I used this product I would have to blow dry my hair, which on average takes about 30 minutes. After blow drying my hair would be still be so poofy that I'd have to flat iron which would take an additional 60 minutes. No wonder I always just put my hair up! Now after treatment I can just blow dry it in about 15 minutes and go. I have been using a Sulfate Free, Sodium Chloride Free Keratin Shampoo but I notice that when I use the Brazilian Agi Max Hair Mask (which is no longer available, of course just my luck) that my hair is much softer and smoother than just other Keratin Conditioners. So far I am still impressed with this product.Manufacturer's Directions:Treatment Kera-X System (KIT)This kit contains:Clean Shampoo No. 1, No. 2 Instant Restore and Finish Balm No. 3.Action:Intensive Nourishing Treatment Thermo which promotes the strengthening of the hair fiber, reducing intelligently and effectively the volume of the fibers.Directions for use:Step 1:Wash hair in warm water with shampoo Clean # 1 Kera-X System for up to 4 times. Note the regions behind the ear and neck.Step 2:Completely dry hair with the aid of a hot dryer. At this stage, it is not necessary to brush. Only untangle the fibers after drying.Step 3:Divide the hair into four parts. From forehead to nape and ear to ear.Step 4:Put enough of the Instant Restore No. 2 Kera-X System in a plastic container. With a brush, start the application lock to lock, the neck, going toward the top of the head (the hair should be just moistened by the product).NOTE: The product should be applied there 1cm root.Step 5:Again divide the hair into four parts and start the brush in fibers, lock to lock. After brushing that area of the head, resume application of Instant Restore No. 2 Kera-X System on the sides of the head, and continue brushing. Make sure all the hair is completely dry.Step 6:After brushed, divide the hair into four parts to start implementing the plank ceramic or porcelain, lock to lock. Pass the plank at least 5 times on each strand, since the tip of the hair shaping in or out.Step 7:After completion of the board, wait about ten minutes for the cool hair. Then, take the customer to the sink and rinse the hair thoroughly, preferably with cold water.NOTE: Do not use shampoo to remove product water only.Step 8:In own sink, apply the balm Finish No. 3 Kera-X System, massaging the fibers for about 5 minutes. Comb your hair and rinse again, preferably with cold water.Step 9:Dry the hair with your fingers only, without brush, to view the result obtained with the X-Kera Care System.Warnings and Precautions:- Avoid contact with eyes and skin;- Keep the product in a cool, dry, protected from the sun, heat and humidity;- Keep out of reach of children;- Use strict professional and foreign.Available:60 ml / 500 ml / 1L

This kit is travel size. Did not come out of the bottles easily. Hair is tangle free and shiny after each use as described. A bit disappointing for the price of this item.

The best keratin ever use. Love the results for dry hair and damaged hair

I'm definitely not a complainer with beauty products. A little discomfort is expected BUT this product was so toxic that it made my eyes water and my nostrils burn. I was kind of worried that it would be damaging to my lungs. I was determined to get through the treatment so I went outside to finish the application process. My hair was fine, and I believe it does the job, but I wont be buying this particular formula again.

Es el mejor producto para alisado, pensé que era poco contenido para mi cabello, pero, estuvo medido para mí ;)

For years I have bought and used these products in Lima, Peru, where they are sold by a salon. The brand is excellent, in particular the Balsam, which extends the life of my style for days. A bottle that lasts for years costs $50.The problems with these particular products are:1. The tinsy 3-oz bottle sizes. They looked like at least 12-is in the photo.2. The thickness of the bottles, which can’t be squeezed.3. The waxen texture of the leave-in Balsam, which bears no resemblance to that product in the larger jar.3. The cost for that size products.I hope that Amazon will offer the Balsam alone in a normal size. It is great for extending the length of a hairstyle.

Fumes are really heavy. Opened window and had a fan pulling air out of room. Still my eyes burned and nose ran the entire time. Not sure if I'll reorder. Also I think instructions were incorrect. Typically product is applied to damp/wet hair then blow dry then flat iron. Followed instructions but not as straight as previous times I've used Keratin.