Keratin Complex Smoothing Treatment
by Denise
(Minnesota)
I have recently started offering the Keratin treatments and while the results are amazing the affects from breathing the fumes while flat ironing are concerning. Every time I do a treatment I start feeling irritation in my throat, lungs and eyes.
I did a treatment today about 10 hours ago and can't sleep because my heart is racing and my chest feels heavy. My throat hurts and I just don't feel well. My resting heart rate is 120 while laying in bed.
Needless to say I am up now doing more research on these Keratin and Brazilian treatments. It's too bad that the staff at the beauty supply places aren't more informed. I guess they wouldn't be selling much of the product if all the facts were plainly stated.
Has anyone used a mask while doing the flat iron process? I can't imagine my client wouldn't want the same protection if she sees me wearing one. And how would you strap one onto your client since you can't strap it around their head while you are ironing their hair. Have you ever seen the canister masks? They are big and bulky and I doubt a client is going to want to hold it to their face for an hour.
I'm frustrated and not feeling well and concerned for the health and safety of my clients and myself. But I love the results of the product! Anyone have some suggestions or comments?
I did my hair yesterday not knowing anything about this product :( please help. How long does it take to get the awful smell out of my hair ? And how do I get a product out. I hope the smell doesn't stay long. I was having same exact problems last night. Couldn't sleep. Sore throat. Itchy eyes. God why do we girls do this to our body :( 
One time treatment will not lead to cancer. The risk of cancer is in continuous exposure to formaldehyde fumes during straightening. Your burning sensation is probably caused by high level of formaldehyde. Did you inhale any of the fumes (smell)? Next time - Try to either find a better treatment or stay away from these treatments. You be fine (hopefully) in few weeks. Those shampoo and conditioners should be safe. Good luck!
I got this done a few days ago, and it was fine during the straightening. But before the straightening, my hair was blow dried and I had to keep my eyes closed because they burned so much. My nose also burned. 
The state of California has issued an injunction to the manufacturer & distributors of Brazilian Blowout. While the injunction does not prohibit the sale and/or distribution, it does require Brazilian Blowout to conform to a stringent set of requirements before selling or it will be in violation of the injunction and subject to further penalties.: 
Works great but on one treatment I found the hair smells musty when wet :(
I think all of these comments are ridiculous... Every single thing in our industry is not good for us.. BLEACH....even all over color..hello..people inhale and/or put bleach on your scalp (up to 30 min).... but techs are ok with getting highlights...nails...gels...spa... these acids and peels....oh and don't forget about hairspray...
I also do this treatment in the salon and have the same effects, i get watery eyes and all the time have a headache, when doing the flat iron process my clients tend to then get the watery eyes and sore throat. 
The salon I work in started doing the Coppola Keratin Treatments a year ago. We were certified by a rep who reassured us it was "natural" and did not contain any derivatives of formaldahyde. In his words, "it is so safe you don't even need to wear gloves". 
I have done the Coppala Keratin smoothing treatment on 4 different clients and each time I have spent the rest of the day with burning eyes, pain in my chest,and dizziness,I did this treatment today at 12 noon and still fell sick at 10pm. Today will be the last day I subject myself to this products dangerous fume,and will tell everyone I come in contact with my experience! I do not breathe second had smoke to have a quality of life I want, so why would I be around this product. Others will let the product harm them because the money is good, its not worth it to me!!!
The day I got my keratin complex treatment my eyes were burning especially the left eye. That night my left eye started to twitch.
I absolutely agree!!! I do not do the treatment, but the 2 people i sit next to do, and it stinks to the point that i am literally holding my breath while trying to work next to them!! and no, i cannot change my station. 
I started offering this service a few weeks ago and although the results are amazing, I HATE doing the treatment. The fumes from the heat makes me dizzy, and hurts my chest,eyes and throat. I wish we were all more informed. It appears that just because it is Formaldehyde free, Aldehyde is even worse for you.