So after *steverani's* post, I really wanted to take the plunge into the Brazilian Keratin Hair Straightening Treatment. I went to see John at Blades Hair Salon on Edgewater Drive. He first advised that I make sure I was happy with my hair color (since you can't dye your hair for 2 weeks after the treatment) and that I get 2 conditioning treatments a week apart first (my hair was a mess! these treatments help your hair get healthier and allow the straightening tx to last longer). I did a light colored glaze to dye over some outgrown highlights, a light trim, and did the conditioning treatments. My hair was starting to feel healthier, but it really takes me forever to blowdry it. So I got the treatment done Friday. He washed my hair, blow drys it straight, and flat irons it. Then I get the keratin stuff put in and I wait 30 minutes. Then I get it blowed out and flat ironed (with the keratin stuff still in it). I felt so greasy! I wasn't allowed to put it behind my ear, in a ponytail, or have a hat on. It was gross cause I felt like I couldn't even wash my hair normally. Monday I went back and they double washed it out and blowed it out and flat ironed it. I feel like my hair just looks shinier and healthier, but the biggest change is how easily I can manage it. It takes much less time to blow dry and flat iron it. It also is not as affected by the weather (although the weather has been better lately). The price is $150/hour through John at Blades. It took him 2 hours for me and he did mention that my hair was unusually thick. He usually only needs 1 oz of the treatment on hair and he needed 3 oz on me. He had an assistant help blowdry to speed up the process. It's supposed to last 3-5 months. I am really happy I got it for the wedding coming up! Please let me know if you have any questions.