Brazilian Keratin Treatment Should Be Banned

by Michele A
(Long Island, New York)

I am 32 years old and a hairstylist for 13 years now. I have been doing the BKT (Brazilian Keratin Treatment) for a little less than 2 years. This past May I have become allergic to my perfume and super sensitive to perfume that other people are wearing. It gets so bad that I feel dizzy, extremely tired and feel like I will pass out. My tongue and hands also get numb.

The DR. gave me an epi pen in case of emergency. I am also sensitive to cleaning products now and my sense of smell is so heightened that smells make me sick but not all the time. I definitely believe its from my exposure to the treatments.

I wish the FDA would further study the health effects of the BKT and ban it from being done. I know I can choose not to do them but I am still exposed just by being in the salon. Am I crazy, should I be worried???