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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My advice is use a high end, salon quality product. Here in Brazil a brand called Zene Escova Progress is number 1 and yes, it does work. At least as well as the old formulas, probably better. Trust me, I use the stuff every day on my clients and sell online - www.escovaprogress.com - I've yet to receive a complaint... Seriously, if your not completely in agreement I'll eat my hat!
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.
I am a hairstylist, I have been using the Coppola treatment for over a year and it is great. Not only does it work for white and Hispanic people but it works for Black people. I just love it! In the packet that we received when we were trained on this treatment it said it lasts 3 to 6 months I have a client who is black, we did the COPPOLA Keratin Treatment 7 months and she hasn't needed a refresher yet. 
When i applied the Escova progress in my hair it all seemed fine, but when i had to blow-dry it, i could not get it dry - It was just all greasy , so i had to give up. And that made me really sad . 
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.
As a stylist that has used the Coppola treatment, yes the end result is beautiful, but my lungs suffer every time I do one, and my hands ache. I actually cough every time. I even went and bought us face masks to wear. Does anyone know why it can't be done on pregnant women, nor pregnant stylists??
I have to thank you on your report of keratin treatments. I have been trying to find if there is any treatment aldehyde free....and know thanks to you I know there isn't, I wont risk my health for having my hair straight.
