Coppola Keratin Complex - Toxicity and Original Formulas
(Miami)
I am a stylist in Miami who has used numerous different brands/formulas of the "Brazilian " Keratin Treatment. To tell you the truth, I (and my co-workers) have concluded that there is no perfect Keratin Treatment.
The original formaldehyde formulas were by far the best as far as straightening/de-frizzing. Period. The lower formaldehyde formulas were not as straight & didn't last as long. The Coppola Complex & other formaldehyde-free products that our salon tried were the least straight and didn't last very long. I question the person who commented claiming it lasted 8 months. Our clients were very unhappy with CKC.
The problem is toxicity. The original formulas were highly toxic (didn't take a scientist to tell us that the fumes were not healthy to breathe) and removing the formaldehyde clearly changes the results. We also did our homework & most form-free products, including the Coppola have other ingredients with are similar and are also toxic. Coppola uses Aldehyde and another product uses Ether (Global Keratin). Both ingredients are carcinogens when heat is added.
The results from these treatments appear to make the hair healthier. but in all honesty, as a stylist performing these treatments I have not seen hair become healthier after multiple treatments. I have been performing these on clients for over 2 years & I have not seen any major difference in my clients hair, it just appears healthier because it is coated with this product. If anything I think it possibly becomes dependent on having the treatment to look healthy.
My advice: get good styling products & a quality brush/ dryer/ iron.
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Honestly you cant use that product on anybody who wants to leave the house during the 2 days when it has to stay in. Not only it causes a burning sensation to the skin and scalp, it leaves your hair grayish dull and coated like with sugar water, in fact when you dry and iron your hair with the product on, it pulls out a lot of hair because it is so gewy. The result is beautiful though.
First my hair was like Diana Ross thanks to Coppola I am Jennifer Aniston. I LOVE IT, I wish I had this when I was in high school and College. I have had 5 txs and it lasts 3-4 months which sucks wish it lasted longer but that is my only complaint.
I had the CKC treatment done a month and a half ago. I don't know if maybe my salon used a different Coppola version, but there were absolutely no fumes, or any discomfort for that matter. I even came back to the salon to wash it out and another girl was having it done and I couldn't smell anything. So I'm really confused about everyone else's experience. I had a great one! The only drawback is that it doesn't seem to last very long if you wash your hair everyday. I don't know if I could really skip washing my hair regularly bc it gets kinda nappy in the morning but on my next treatment I'm going to try and work with it again...
Brocato has just released a keratin smoothing treatment that is free of ALL formaldehyde or related toxic ingredients. It lasts 8-12 weeks and absolutely is effective. It also is does not reform the bonds so curl returns gradually...awesome product!!! 
I had it done in my salon in Australia. I had it done over the summer months so plenty of saltwater, chlorine and summer sun to help it wash-out quicker. Six months later - it is still good, not as pin straight or as shiny as the first 4 months, but still very easy to manage. I'm getting mine re-done tomorrow and I can't wait. The fumes did make my eyes water a-lot and it did kinda choke me up a bit - but beauty is pain. 
Hi, Ive been obsessing about getting this treatment done for months but want to make sure i've done my research first! Ive heard that it leaves your hair quite greasy. I already have to wash my hair every second day because my roots get too oily. I don't want it to get worse. Would love to get your opinions on this.
There has been several cases that clients reported unusual oiliness in their hair several days after treatment and there is no clear answer on why some experience this and some not. It could be result of unsuccessful treatment by hairdresser or specific scalp reaction to product. You can 
Hi, I am an esthetician in Houston, TX. I was thrilled with the Coppola Keratin tx. On me, it lasted more than 8 months and freed up 45 minutes of hairdressing for me a day. I am about to have it done again. Maybe your clients were not using proper at home products.
I tried the original formaldehyde formulas, it was very good, and i liked it so much, but i do not think that i will do it again, because it smelled really terrible, even-though i was wearing a mask!
As a salon owner and stylist there are so many products to use. There are a few now that only take out frizz and no curl! They are amazing. It is a shame that the ladies on the other reviews were not told of this. They are wonderful. I love the Coppola, for very straight hair results. 
Our salon has chose to offer an aldehyde free straightening service by Brocato. This treatment contains the same chemicals which are in permanent wave solutions. Instead of rolling hair on curlers . .the hair is straightened by combing and stretching the hair.
I had my naturally very frizzy hair treated with the Coppola Keratin Complex on Thursday. It looked great until I washed my hair on Sunday. I used Coppola Keratin shampoo and conditioner. Now you can't tell that anything was ever done to my hair! I had 3 good hair days and now it's gone! Very disappointed!!!
Ok I have had the treatment done twice. I was just on the OSHA site and it listed ingredients that were similar to formaldehyde and if these ingredients are in the keratin solution then the salon has to follow OSHA procedure and treat it as if it were formaldehyde. The Coppola Keratin Solution seems to use Aldehyde. This is one of the bad choices.
I see that your final advice is to get good styling products- what are the products out there that are strongly recommended instead of any of the keratin treatments.Subscribe To This Site
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