BKT for children
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Guitarhero
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It's not recommended for kids younger than 6...maybe 10? That's too young.
Leeda.the.Paladin
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I don't think she should do it. Four is way too young, IMO
melissa-bee
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I think it's too young. Especially with all the fumes everyone speaks of.
goodmorningruby
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The BKT fumes are not a joke...I say nay.
LiberianGirl
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Is having straight hair that serious for some folks? I can't even fathom exposing my child to toxic fumes just for a particular hairstyle.
Aireen
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Especially since you have to keep redoing it.
BostonMaria
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4 years old? Don't most 4 yr olds still have baby hair? I don't think she should do it. If she wants straight hair that badly maybe she should just get a flatiron. I've never had a BKT but I've heard about the fumes making you cough and your eyes water.
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BlackMasterPiece
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Okay, folks are WAYYYY too stuck on this straight hair mess.
She wants to BKT her four yr old daughter??...... FOUR!??!!??!
I'm sorry but thats ridiculous.
She wants to BKT her four yr old daughter??...... FOUR!??!!??!
I'm sorry but thats ridiculous.
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ITA. My goodness. Why are people willing to risk their children's health like this?
I think a lot of people assume that if they don't immediately hear of cases where a particular chemical is causing harm, it must be safe. Some chemicals can take 10-20 years before any problems manifest. Just look at the rise of mesothelioma cases now when people were exposed 30 years ago.
I understand that adults can do this to themselves, but is it really really really worth risking it for your 4 year old child?? Tell your friend to rethink this please.
CoutureMe06
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Yea. No.
There are other natural alternatives to try out. That's way too young. Have her really research it and maybe she will see the negatives. She can go on forums and youtube. That's just too young. As adults, we know the risks and were older. A four year old could potentially develop 'something' for being exposed at a young age.
Maybe she can attest to a doctor for a medical opinion if she isn't so sure. They should have the best answer. HTH
There are other natural alternatives to try out. That's way too young. Have her really research it and maybe she will see the negatives. She can go on forums and youtube. That's just too young. As adults, we know the risks and were older. A four year old could potentially develop 'something' for being exposed at a young age.
Maybe she can attest to a doctor for a medical opinion if she isn't so sure. They should have the best answer. HTH
Blckbeautie
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^^^lmaooo that picture!
UGQueen
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BKT User and I say "No Way Jose!" and I say that to BKT, relaxing, and anything else that the child isn't requesting herself. That's right up there with the baby wearing the lace front!
LMBO!!! omg this had my LOL'ing literally!
omg that must be a joke, they cant be serious about that pic
what infant has floor length hair..
hahhahhahaha
laurend
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She won't ask. You know black people and their hair, they will sell their first born to the devil for straight long hair.
UGQueen
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HappilyLiberal
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BKT User and I say "No Way Jose!" and I say that to BKT, relaxing, and anything else that the child isn't requesting herself. That's right up there with the baby wearing the lace front!
I keep trying to convince myself that picture is photoshopped. Please... no one expose me to reality!
erplexed 
jayjaycurlz
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I would have to agree with everyone and say 'NO'. Just like the physical changes in our body during puberty or menopause, our hair goes through a similar 'change'. Remember that straight baby hair you had on your head as an infant that eventually fell out and grew into a cute kinky 'fro? Well at 4 years old, her hair still hasn't matured enough to be able to handle chemicals or high heat. At around 9 or 10 years of age (pre-pubescent) her hair will start to shed and 'adult' hairs will grow. This new hair texture achieved during puberty/teen years will be the natural hair texture she'll have for the rest of her adult life. That is why it is usually recommended (by GOOD stylists) NOT to chemically alter a child's hair until they've reached puberty (@ around 10 or 11).
For a natural alternative that will alter her texture and make he hair more manageable, try DC-ing her with a chapie con mixed with some coconut milk. I do this for my daughter and her hair is always soft, moisturized, easy to detangle AND comb after wards!
For a natural alternative that will alter her texture and make he hair more manageable, try DC-ing her with a chapie con mixed with some coconut milk. I do this for my daughter and her hair is always soft, moisturized, easy to detangle AND comb after wards!
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dicapr
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It sounds as if the stylist doesn't have the patience to do a child's hair. No matter what the child's hair texture, a 4 year old does not have the attention span to have someone on their head without moving around and needing to take breaks. It sounds as if the stylist is trying to find a way to decrease the effort she will have to put forth in doing a 4 yr olds hair. It would be better to slap a relaxer on her hair at this point than to BKT it.
CurleeDST
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Her rationale for considering it is this:
1. She really doesn't know much about it. Her stylist told her about it and told her it was 100% natural
2. Her daughter is 4 and has extremely thick coily hair which she is struggling to maintain and manage. They both end up crying by the end of the hair session (mother and daughter)
3. The stylist told her she has done this on a young child before and it is safe
4. She won't have to touch up the child's head for 4 to 6 months
5. She won't have to mess with hot combs either
1. She really doesn't know much about it. Her stylist told her about it and told her it was 100% natural
2. Her daughter is 4 and has extremely thick coily hair which she is struggling to maintain and manage. They both end up crying by the end of the hair session (mother and daughter)
3. The stylist told her she has done this on a young child before and it is safe
4. She won't have to touch up the child's head for 4 to 6 months
5. She won't have to mess with hot combs either
Aviah
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I say no. Its a lot of money for a little kid (obviously that's between the mother and her wallet) but I'd say no. There are so many options, but to BKT a kid at four- nah.
I also doubt you would only have to do it every 4-6 months, the little girl would have quite a bit of regrowth at that time, even if the ends still were reasonably straight.
I also doubt you would only have to do it every 4-6 months, the little girl would have quite a bit of regrowth at that time, even if the ends still were reasonably straight.
beans4reezy
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My thoughts...."why?"
Foxglove
A drop of golden sun
And any doc in their right mind would say no
smh that this even crossed her mind for a 4 yr old
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