African American hair - Keratin Treatment
by Lmoore
(columbus, ohio)
I just want to let everyone know that the keratin complex by Coppolla works on natural (no relaxer) African American hair. My daughter (10 years old) has what most would call nappy hair, that is, it is very course and when its wet it shrivels up and and drys hard. She had the keratin complex applied and I couldn't believe the results.
Dont get me wrong, Im not claiming that it straightened her hair like a relaxer, but what it did do is loosen her natural texture to where I was able to comb straight through her hair, while it was wet, without hitting any kinks. It blow dried completely straight and when it was pressed (flat-ironed) it looked like she had a relaxer. Her hair is soft, has no frizz and looks like a relaxer.
My original problem with just having her hair pressed was that she is very active in sports and her pressed hair would only last one week before she would sweat it back out. She is an Allstar cheerleader with practice Mon-Thursday and she has gymnastics every Saturday and Sunday. Since she has had the keratin complex applied she has gone 3 weeks in between each press. Again, im not claiming that its a miracle product and her hair is bone straight but I am saying that it made her hair more manageable. =)
This comment is for the Columbus, OH woman who tried the Keratin Treatment on her 10 yr old daughter. My sister currently gets the Keratin Hair Complex treatment in Cleveland, Oh. Her hair looks amazing, so I have been trying to find a hair salon that offers the Coppolla Keratin Treatment in Columbus, OH (where I live). I have called many different salons, and no one seems to offer that service. DO you know of a salon in Columbus, OH?
Thanks lmoore! I'm in la and was introduced to this system via girlfriends who aren't black but have thick curly hair. I love my natural curl but i could do without the extra frizz. They tell me it will work wonders and I'm happy to have found an alternative, more reliable source of information as it relates to black hair-thanks! 
I went to Ulta, a discount cosmetic store like Sephora, and found a kit to do at home myself called liquid keratin in a brown box for my 4yr old daughter who has hair much like the other mom's ten year old and I must say it does make a difference in her short natural "nappy" hair. 
I am so glad I found this information. I recently became aware of this product and thought it would be good for my daughter who is 13. She takes gymnastics about 17 hours an week and also runs track. Needless to say, I don't want to waste money pressing her hair. I don't want to put a traditional perm in her hair either. Your comments were very helpful because I wondered if it would work on African American hair. I am so excited to try this on her hair. Thanks for your review. 
Hi, I just want to strongly urge that you do your research on the keratin treatment. I saw a clip from CBS news that the keratin treatment contains formaldehyde which is a know carcinogen (can cause cancer). 
I have tried the keratin treatment and I had relaxer for years! but it works, it makes my hair so soft and bouncy free. It's not heavy makes my hair so soft. I have always had coarse hair and it has even made my hair grow, and none of my hair has come out in the comb. It has given me a chance to come out of the perm every six to eight weeks and all I do now is just wear it in a body wrap. What I really want to see is how long i can go without a relaxer! For now its the the treatment for me. 
My stylist does Keratin and she's at Salon Lofts in Gahanna near Easton Town Ctr. Her name is Rochelle. I love the treatment. I got my last relaxer (hopefully ever) in August and got partial highlights and then did the keratin treatment...my hair looks fabulous! It has grown really quickly and now I need to get it done again but I'm trying to wait 3 months. So I plan to get it redone in early March. Again I love it! 
Hey guys! My name is Holly and I am certified in the Keratin Complex Smoothing Treatment at my salon in Worthington, Ohio. You can call or text me directly at 614.361.6583 for more info or to schedule an appointment. I'd be happy to help you.
