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Reaction to Keratin Hair Treatment

My hair is frizz free after paying two hundred dollars to my hair stylist. I did have to sit through the harsh smell while I wore the mask while the hairstylist was wearing his mask and straightening my hair.

However,I have a big dilemma. My hair has been shedding, almost falling out, from the follicle. I'll run my fingers through it and 7 or 8 strands of hair will be removed at a time.

This is heart breaking to me,and I'm thinking maybe at some point it will stop, however, it has been almost 3 weeks and it's still happening.
I almost wish my hair was frizzy again and that it wasn't shedding like this.

Can someone please advise if there is a way to reverse the process?


same problem
by: Anonymous

Hi, I have the same problem too after doing the keratin treatment ! My hairdresser lied to me and said its all natural and nothing will happen to my hair however it keeps falling and breaking in half and there is nothing that helps it !


See your doctor.
by: Anonymous

Sounds like you had an allergic reaction to the treatment. I would see my doctor at once and talk about steroid liquid to stop the reaction and then care for your own hair.

You may even need a regrowth product to help your hair grow back. I had the same problem with a vegetable hair dye and needed treatment like this. I lost a lot more than 7 or 8 hairs from the root. The treatment worked great. I only regret not seeing the doctor within a week of the start of the hair loss.


You need scalp treatment
by: NF

First you need to find out the extend of the damage. I suggest you find out the name of the product and get a list of ingredients used in that product. Take that list to your doctor or dermatologist and explain your situation. You can’t reverse the damage, but you can get topical skin treatments for your scalp to accelerate the healing process and eventually prevent further hair loss.

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Reaction to BKT
by: Anonymous

Hi, I'm having the steroid injection treatment done to my scalp, because after doing the BKT my hair started falling out to the point where I had a bald spot. Its taken an emotional toll on me and my self esteem. I just want to put the word out please stay away from this product.
White Chocolate Gone Wild!
by: Marisa

Help!After this treatment my hair is extremely oily, stringy , and smells horrible. Can I wash it before the four days wait? Can I actually trust my hairdresser again? I had done two treatments before with Kera and my hair was beautiful! I read this comments about hair falling. Will this happen to my hair? Can I avoid this? Thanks a lot for any help or suggestion you can give me.
I HATE my hair
by: Anonymous

I just had the Kertin treatment and I regret it big time. My hair is flat to my head. I look like a drowned rat. I washed it out before I was told to...19 hours after application and it's still straight as a pin flat to my head. I asked my hair dresser if I would have some volume and some wave and she said I would. The only thing worse would be if it starts falling out. If you want pin straight hair...go for it. If you just want to eliminate the frizz ...don't. Use other methods/products. I really regret this.
BKT hair loss
by: Anonymous

The Lasio Brazilian Keratin Treatment caused me to have extreme hair loss. I did the treatment a couple of times and after each time doing it I had hair loss but this last time was the worst. The hair is coming out at the root and is not stopping. My hair is about 50% thinner than it used to be. Just hope the hair grows back. No signs of this yet.
hair loss from bkt
by: Anonymous

I am having the same problem. I have had the BKT 4x (why did I keep doing it I'll never know) I didn't believe the hair loss was caused by the BKT. The stylist had me convinced it was not possible. Have had 50-60% hair loss.

Just visited a third dermatologist. This one is a hair loss specialist. He said I am definitely having tellugen effluvium (excessive hair loss) most probably from the BKT. I am going to have a load of blood tests done to rule out other causes but he believes this is the most likely cause. He says the hair will probably come back but could take a very long time and to stay away from this procedure, the chemicals are deadly. He suggested taking Biotin 2500 mg., Biosil and Lysine 500 mg. all over the counter vitamins. Possibly could use Mens Rogaine. Good luck to everyone having this problem. Get the word out this treatment is a mistake. Don't take a chance.
Keratin Treatment
by: Anonymous

I'm getting the treatment done this Saturday, and my cousin had had it done before. The first time she did it it came out beautifully, but her hair was falling out. I don't know if it was an allergic reaction. But after reading these comments I'm scared that my hair might fall out too; and i don't have a lot of hair. My stylist said she was going to use less than 2% of the treatment on me or something like that. I honestly don't know if i should get the treatment.
Results?
by: Anonymous

Did you get it done on Saturday? The product my stylist used that caused excessive hair loss was Coppolla. Very low chemicals. My hair was long and layered.

I will be getting four to six inches cut off because its so thin. Please please please do not have this done. Every time I feel loose hair, brushing past my arms, or 5-8 hairs falling out each time i run my fingers through it, gently... and see hair on my pillow, in my car, clogging my shower, I have this sick feeling in my stomach... like seconds after a car wreck. AND! My hair is just as frizzy as it was before teh keratin treatment, after four washes.

If you got it done, please post your results. Hope you are one of the lucky ones and you have beautiful shiny silky hair that stays on your head!
Damage Relief
by: Anonymous

After getting the Keratin treatment, by Coppola, my hair started falling out.... alot of hair... all day. And eventually breaking. After some research, I discovered that hair loss is due to DHT (?) imbalance. I bought Nioxin For Chemically Treated Hair. It is supposed to Strengthen hair shaft and hair, as well as remove environmental toxins and DHT.

A stylist (NOT the one who massacred my hair!) told me to get Nexxus Emergencee. This is a conditioner, and then follow with Nexxus Ensure moisturizer. This puts the protein back in the hair and restructures the hair. The stylist said it will take a few weeks to strengthen the strands.

I just used Emergencee and What A Difference! I will use the Nioxin tomorrow.

ALSO.. Do Not Use Heat!!! I haven't been.(Phew!!!)

As for nutrients, Gary Null, nutritionist from PBS, says to take biotin and l-lysine. I've added Vitamin D, Dr. Oz's (Fr Oprah) number one choice of nutrient.

Good luck to all who have been left with frizzy, damaged, thinning hair due to Keratin Treatment.
And... spread the word! I tell the salesclerk with every haircare/nutrient purchase at every health food/beauty supply store.
I want my curly hair back!!!!!!
by: Anonymous

well my hair was curly, thick and full of volume before the treatment...my stylist told me that the keratin will make my hair less firzzy and after 3 days i washed it out and my hair is dead straight...it looks horrible!!!!! I absolutely hate...please please if anyone knows how to get my curly hair back let me know asap
Same problem
by: Anonymous

I had the treatment in July and since then every-time I wash my hair,my hair is falling out in big amount. I really feel bad because I see a lot of short hair in my scalp indication of breakage. I thought it will diminish,but it has been 2 month and I don't see any improvement. Luckily I have a lot of hair,but I do not recommend the treatment after reading that I'm not the only one with this problem, for sure I know that is due to the treatment.
Stay away from keratin treatment
by: Anonymous

I had done this treatment twice first time it wasn't bad at all I loved the way my hair looked curly it was so shiny and frizz free.. 2nd time around my hair was pin straight with no body in addition I noticed my sides were thinning and breaking I had to cut my hair and was completely devastated even losing sleep at night with fear I'd go bald.

My hair has improved a bit i'm still a bit paranoid. When I went for the 2nd treatment I also developed this rash in my scalp i was constantly scratching it was awful the itch was unbearable, then i notice after i washed and blow dried that I had less hair. It use to take me an hour to blow dry my hair. Now it takes me 20min what a nightmare... I'm certain it was the keratin because the change in my hair was so drastic and the discomfort in my scalp.

My hair stylist said there are different brands out there for keratin and maybe a different brand was used on my hair the first time I had the treatment done and the 2nd time around the treatment was a lot stronger. I've been taking 3000mg of biotin a day, vitamin B6 and even prenatal vitamins --LOL and im not pregnant-- but when I was pregnant with my son I took those vitamins everyday and my hair was soooo long and full and silky.. Why not take them again.. I'm willing to do what ever I have to do to get my hair back to it's normal state.. I also use this product called alter-ego it's a tube with liquid and you apply to the scalp.. It feels like menthol when applied to the scalp and it's helped heal my scalp. You can find at any beauty supply...

Good luck everyone!
The problem with the keratin hair treatment
by: Anonymous

My hair is fine dark blond with a natural wave and a lot of frizz in the summertime. I was told by an Ulta salesperson that this would be the answer to all my hair prayers! When I asked my hairdresser about this process, she said something that made me change my mind about having this done on my hair.

If you force all this keratin into each strand of hair, its going to cause all this extra weight that my hair isn't designed to hold and it will break and fall off.

It may work well on course, thick hair that can take the keratin (and the heat used to force it into the hair shaft) but on fine hair, its just going to damage it. That would explain much of what I see described here after having this treatment done.
Not going to get it now
by: krystal

I was going to get the treatment tomorrow for free for a hair show here in Dallas...THANKS to all of you because I am not going through with it now!! I don't understand how this product is legal with all of these side effects!! I'm so sorry to you all and wish you the best of luck with your hair...thanks for saving mine!
Cancelling appointment
by: Anonymous

Thank God I navigated to this site. I am canceling my appointment for tomorrow. I was going to spend 300 dollars on La Brasilia Keratin treatment. Why isn't this industry regulated? I'd rather have thick frizzy hair than no hair at all. Thanks for the input.
Canceling Appt Also!!
by: Anonymous

Wow...I'm so glad I did some research and landed on this page...I have a feeling the hair loss problem is happening to those who have thinner, finer hair, like me. I think the keratin is more effective for thicker, wirey, stronger hair and if there is thinning, certainly not as noticeable as it would be on thinner heads like mine!

I've been reading about this Coppola treatment for months now, and finally made an appt. for this week and am calling to cancel it...I've been in situations before (hair related) where i wished i could've turned the clock back just 24 hrs!

This, fortunately, will NOT be one of those situations thanks to all your input. Good luck to all of you hope it all works out!!!
yikes
by: Anonymous

Oh my God. I never considered this was the reason behind my massive hair loss...and to think I just got it done again recently. The stylist said it was safe enough to use on pregnant women! Does anyone have the list of ingredients??
Massive hair brekage and loss
by: Erida

I wouldn't recommend this treatment to anyone.. I got my hair treated in May and am still feeling the effects of this treatment and have been to the dermatologist 2x.

I have spent a pretty dollar trying to solve the issue.. feeling helpless because the hair has been burned..I wasn't aware the flat iron was used at a 400 degree to apply this treatment. I agree with the previous posting this stuff should not be applied to thin fine hair...

I have fine hair but a lot of it, my hair was very fluffy and healthy.. and now 50% of my hair is gone.. Thankfully the hair in the root is thick.. Everytime I wash my hair I can see the breakage.

I had long hair and had to cut the hair to my chin... Words can not explain the emotional toll this has taken on me.. I'm afraid of touching, washing my hair.

The dermatologist said to give it 1 year and my hair will be back.. the damage isn't permanent "thank God" but how do i style my hair? it's awful even at this length I feel like the hair isn't manageable..

I first realized I had serious problems in August when i was able to see though the hair because the hair was so very thin.. and my hair stylist didn't even bother to mention the change in my hair (I go to the salon every week). I went to another stylist (my former stylist) and she said "your hair feels very thin because you have breakage all over the hair".

I've been taking Biotin, vitamin E, B-6, Vitamin C, you name it! I just wish i can turn the hands of time.. The treatment has caused serious damage to my hair.. I'm also conditioning my hair with Nounou from Davines... It's GREAT!! Please stay away from this product..
Peter Copolla
by: Shannon

Oh my...I guess I should add my devastation:
I was offered a FREE PC Keratin Hair Straightening treatment at Ulta I agreed to be a model on display. Gosh I wish I could go back.

The process itself is the same as any chemical treatment. It smell "ok" and is a little irritating - but nothing worse than a perm or bleaching. I did exactly what they said and bought all the shampoos and conditioners. Everything was fine for 6 weeks or so.

THEN: my hair started falling out and hasn't stopped since. Not just falling out - actually coming out from the scalp with 5,6,7,8 strands at a time from the same area. Needless to say - I have bald spots...devastating.

My scalp around my face is almost bald. Thank gosh for 7500 mg of Biotin a day - it's sort of starting to grow back - but it will take years!!!
My beautiful thick hair is stringing and embarrassing. I live in hats!!!

I'm depressed and fill sick every time I wash or comb my hair. It's everywhere!! On my clothes, my chairs, in my sink, on my floors, in my car!!!!

Don't do it, PLEASE!!!
Hair Loss
by: NA

I am having the same problem. Did the keratin twice and now my hair is shedding from the roots.
It's more and more everyday, i had very thick hair
and long hair before the treatment, now my hair even stopped growing and is much thinner. They need to warn women with the side effects of this treatment.
Waste of Time and Money
by: Viktoria

I'm so devastated. I wish I did not get this treatment for my hair. My hair is naturally curly well I should say was. After getting this treatment I can't do nothing with my hair. It's so flat it took my curls away. I was told that the process of the Keratin Treatment will smooth the hair, cut the drying of the hair in half, and make my curls more defined. All it did was make my hair greasy looking,flat,and frizzy. I'm so pissed. I was also told that it grows out within 6 months and I would have to keep up with it.I wish I would have looked more into it. Especially paying that kind of money.
la brasilia keratin treatment
by: natabi

I got this treatment back in Nov 09 as a treat to my self for letting my hair grow. One week later my hair started to fall out. Long strands and short strand breakage. I'm so sick about this I can cry.

I am so happy to find this site so that I can try some of these possible remedies. I will do what ever it takes to get my hair back. But to make matters worst I thought my hair was falling out because of my new growth...so on top of that I got a perm for my new growth. What a dummie I am. I just hope there is some sort of relief for me.

I am gonna try the Nioxin and then the Nexxus Emergencee and the Nexxus Ensure. Then I'm gonna buy the vitamins D, B6, l-lysine and the biotin 3000 mg. I'm not gonna apply any heat or pressure and buy a wig for now. I hope this works cause I'm leaving the country in February to visit my inlaws..hopefully I wont be bald!!!! Thank you ladies!!
Thanks for the hair saver
by: Anonymous

My hair stylist has been persisting for a while about the keratin hair straightening system. He told me that my hair will be healthier and will take less time to blow dry. He insisted that the hair will not be comprised in any way and that it won't be stringy or lifeless.

When I asked questions, he explained that it is an all natural product and it just puts the protein back in your hair. I raised concerns about the formaldehyde but he said that even nail polish has formaldehyde and so do a lot of other products that we use.

I am really glad that I read this page. I was ready to make an appointment but I definitely will not now. A few years ago I got a bad perm and my hair was falling out like crazy. It took couple of years for my hair to recover and some hair was lost permanently. I can't believe that I even considered this product. I guess the all natural and saving time got to me. Thanks for saving my hair!!!!
Works for Me!
by: Celia

I'm really scared to see all these comments, but I had the Keratin treatment done back in Nov 09 and have had no problems.

Sure, it was super-expensive, sure, it smelled horrible, sure, it probably gave me cancer, but my hair is beautiful. It's totally changed the structure of my hair, from frizzy super-curly to very straight, smooth, and shiny, even without blow drying. My hair is thick but very fine.

The process does cause a lot of breakage. You have to shampoo it squeaky clean (5X) and then comb it out, so of course that's going to break a lot of hair. People with thin hair should probably not do this. But it is not always the nightmare those of you here have experienced.

I don't know what brand my hairstylist used on me, but I might actually do this again if I can wrap my head around the price. Relaxing and excessive blow drying is probably just as or even more damaging.
Eyes wide shut
by: Anonymous

Thanks to everyone who posted. After reading, I feel an obligation to share my story for those who are considering this procedure. I am biracial (Asian and African-American) with thick, curly hair. The hairstylist told me I was a perfect candidate for this all-natural keratin treatment that would leave my hair frizz-free, shiny and healthier than before. He said it was formaldehyde-free and ... Read more ...
Gone from thick & wavy to flat & stringy
by: beachcomber

I also bought the whole keratin myth, about how good it was for your hair and how amazing it would look.......and I hate it! It changed my thick curly hair to flat, stringy, thin, and pin-straight hair. No wave at all. I cant wait till it is gone. The shine is nice, but not worth the trade-off of thinning, flat, stringy hair, for otherwise healthy thick hair. I would love to hear if anyone regained their old 'pre keratin' hair after 3-4 months.
Keratin Treatment - why is it not banned?
by: Anonymous

Hi, I got a keratin treatment done Monday (it's Wednesday) and washed it out a day early because my hair was coming out more than usual, and my scalp was burning. Of course, the company who makes the product (Coppolla) and Ulta (salon where I had it done) say - "it's not from the treatment" I find that impossible to believe, especially when so many people have had the same negative side effects!

I am wondering why it isn't banned?! If anyone has any information on any groups out there working to get it banned, or at least where people have to sign a waiver before getting ti done with known possible side effects, let me know. My email is dawnemerson1974 at gmail.com I am also wondering if a class action lawsuit should be started directed to both Coppolla as a manufacturer and Ulta as a major corporation salon...???
Losing hair due to chemical process
by: Anonymous

I had similar reaction to a hair straightener I ordered online. I have ALOT of hair and suddenly it was thinning out and breaking. I conditioned it with everything under the sun. While my hair was soft it was not strong. I went to a hair stylist who told me what I needed to do was STRENGTHEN my hair. She recommended the Extreme Redken product line, the shampoo, conditioner, and Anti-Snap leave in treatment. I noticed the difference immediately after using the products. My hair loss decreased immediately, more and more day by day. My hair finally has it's thickness back.
Good results with Lasio, but haven't Flat Ironed hair since treatment
by: Anonymous

This information about hair falling out worries me since I am at 3 months and want to get the BKT Treatment done again. I had it done at Lasio and absolutely love the results. My natural hair is corkscrew curly and bleached blonde. One thing that I haven't done (because i had a bad experience a few years ago) is Flat Iron my hair since having the process.

About six years ago I invested in a Flat Iron and was using it regularly for two weeks. I noticed that my hair lost all its luster, broke and was thin and lifeless. It was permanently straight and you could see through it. I had very long hair that had taken me years to grow, being so curly. I had to keep getting inches cut off over the next two years while my roots grew in. When my roots reached two inches and started to curl over my hair looked so weird with the thickness at the root and the see-through length. Since then, I have been afraid of Flat Irons.

With the Lasio BKT that I had three months ago, my hair doesn't need much blow drying at all. If I leave it for a day it completely straightens out on its own. At 3 months it is getting curlier and frizzier. I would like to have it done again soon. After reading this I am worried about my hair falling out the next time!
Keratin hair loss
by: Michelle

Hi to all the girls who kindly offered their responses to this horrible product. I deeply sympathise with the terrible experience that you have encountered. I am writing to thank you so much for informing me so that I can cancel my appointment with Hairhouse warehouse before anything like that happened to me also.

I hope your hair recovers quickly and that someone starts a class action against Coppola and associated companies whom endorse this product. Kind Regards, Michelle
Damaged Treatment by Heather
by: N.F.

For those of you girls that experienced breakage and damage - Heather was kind enough to share her experience in detail on Keratin Hair Straightening - Damage Treatment and Solution.
Keratin
by: Anonymous

I've had the treatment done 3 times over the past year with no problems. Several girls I work with have also had it done without problems.
WOW
by: Anonymous

I am VERY surprised.. I have been doing the keratin treatment for awhile now..I get it done maybe once or twice a year..and I LOVE it.
I have long, thick, curly hair...and it doesn't take all the curl out..it just makes it less resistant to blowing out straight.. it takes less time to try with dryer.. AND living in Florida..I worry about frizz no more..I have a friend who has thin fly away straight hair and she gets it too..

The hardest thing is the 3 days..but once that's over....it's smooth sailing.
I am SO surprised about this webpage and the negative feedback. I guess you can't make anything for EVERYBODY.
Sorry now
by: Sorry now

I am currently in hospital due to formaldehyde allergy from Brazilian keratin treatment by Marcia Teixeriera I developed pneumonia and have been here seven days. Do no get this treatment done. If anyone can tell me how to get this out of my hair so I can breathe again I would appreciate it.
Keratin, Blues
by: Anonymous

Oh my, My beautiful curly hair is flat, flat. I want the frizz back. I just noticed that the hair around my temples is thinning out. Please, Please help me. Never, never again. I thought this was the answer to the frizzes in Florida.
Keratin Complex by coppola
by: Anonymous

I cant believe what I'm reading.....I have been using the KC treatment for almost 1 1/2 years.....and it changed my life...This is THE Best Thing Since Holes In Swiss Cheese.....I was plagued with curly kinky dry damaged hair my entire life using creme relaxers and then the worst thing ever a Japanese Straightener....Now it's soft silky manageable...

My blow dry time went from 1hour and 15mins to 20 mins beginning to end and I barely have to flat iron.....I have virtually no frizz while able to wear my hair in a variety of styles and cuts....thank you PETER
Love it!
by: Anonymous

I love the Keratin treatment! It has made my thick coarse curly hair, straight shiny & manageable. I have been getting the treatment every 4-5 months since 2007 and I have forgotten what it was like to have to hair that I could not get a brush through and pay for blow-outs on a regular basis.

The hardest part about it is sitting through the treatment itself as it takes awhile & I have very long hair, which takes so much time to flat iron.

The other part that is hard is waiting the 3-4 days to wash it because it doesn't feel too pleasant during that time, but after you wash it just once, you will see the miracle! Not sure why people are having so many issues but you should probably be careful who you go too when getting the treatment done. Your stylist needs to be trained how to do it.
Thank u
by: Anonymous

I have researched about this product soo many times..Im glad I've landed on this page..I was about to spend £200 on this treatment..But not anymore..Thanks guys..
Keratin connection treatment (African American hair)
by: Chris from MN

I too like the majority of other posters and had/having the unfortunate experience of hair shedding from a keratin treatment. I'd went to Macy's premier salon. I'd took a peek at what the name of the solution was so i could do further research on it, "Keratin Connection", this was Jan 31, 2010. Now its March 13, 2010 2amish in the morning and I'm googling blogs from others w/ bad results from Bkt.

The first week, hair was great, loved it. now for the last 4 weeks my hair has been shedding profusely. I wash my hair every week, with a new shampoo and condition (w/ organix @ walgreens/drug store) and not what was recommended (Elucence brand which was provided with the bkt srv). I will confess and tell you all i did use high heat flat irons because of the great results i saw after the stylist did. I am definitely using more caution w/ the heat. I've actually bought steam setters/curlers today (remington has a brand) to get curls w/o heat.

I did purchase a box relaxer, because the good thing is my new growth is plentiful but still shedding, So i am going to only relax the new growth (after TESTING A SMALL SECTION 1st) and keep using Organix as a weekly strengthening regime until BKT is out of my hair. Along with a cholesterol conditioning treatment (its at Walmart in African American hair section but its for all really, and less than 5 bucks)

I will provide a 3wk update... if you guys like.

Last note: You would think since salons inform you to stay away from sodium sulfur and sodium chloride shampoo to maintain the bkt in your hair, that that would be what you would need to remove it. So if it was me i would wash often, i know a large amt of Caucasian wash their hair daily, so that might be idea for anyone.. or probably two times a week if African American like myself. and a FYI: sodium sulfur and the sodium chloride added to shampoos are really bubbles and smells so consumers feel like their product is working and cleaning. those two agents aren't needed.

I do know for hair growth the two main words are "moisture" and "protein". and there is a such thing as overdoing both, just like its possible to over condition your hair where your curls go limp.

okay, I will be back in 3 wks, if questions or comments let me know.

~ Chris "to regain my long hair journey"
BKT and African American Hair
by: Anonymous

Chris, please post your results... I got the BKT 4 months ago and have massive new growth but I am scared to death to relax my hair. The BKT made my hair break so I dont want to relax it and have it break even more...please share! This is the first time in my life I am having hair issues and I don't know what to do. I have been using Nexxus Therappe Shampoo, Emergencee treatment, and Humectress conditioner but it is too soon to notice any results.
Its NOT just the Keratin Complex that causes hair loss...
by: Anonymous

One month ago I had the Brazilian Blow Out done for the first time. Though I liked the results of having easier hair to manage, I too am experiencing a lot of hair loss. When I wake up in the morning I also have hair on my pillow, and I also loose 3 - 4 strands of hair by running my fingers through it each time.

Now that I know the cause of it I will not be having this treatment done again. I will weather the storm over the next two months and once the product is all washed out I will just learn how to straighten my hair by using a blow dryer.
Scarry
by: Anonymous

I was considering getting this treatment done as Ulta they have a sale going on but I decided I would do some research first. But now after seeing what all these women went through I think I will just manage with my frizzy hair!

I feel so bad for all the women who are going they hair loss and problems with this procedure best of luck to all of you and take care its a sin that this product is not illegal!
Thinning hair
by: zj

I was told by my hairdresser that the Keratin Complex treatment will make my hair healthier. He said that hair is made of Keratin and this treatment will only help my hair. Well, my thick hair is now thin. I bought all the shampoos, deep conditioners, regular conditioners, and hair oils from Copolla, hoping that these products would help... but it didn't.

It's about three months since the treatment so I'm wondering if the hair loss will stop.
Hair Loss Due to Keratin Product
by: Anonymous

I started using a home keratin product in July of 2009. The first time it was used on my hair was in a salon during my usual 6 week cut and highlight appt. I loved the way it made my hair feel and look, so when my hair dresser recommended the product, I bought it. She told me only to use it once a week and I did. Within two weeks (2 applications) I noticed a lot of hair in my comb and in the bottom of shower/drain. When I looked closer at the hair that was coming out in clumps into my comb, it was not only breaking off, but mostly falling out at the root. The hair still had follicles attached. I was assured that it could not be the keratin treatment because it is "safe and all natural".

I work as a nurse in the medical field, so I had the luxury of having a doctor see me and run a panel of blood test. Everything on me and my health checked out fine. I then realized that it had to be the keratin treatment. I immediately stopped using product. I started using products to promote healthy hair growth, and to help stop breakage. I also started taking a slew of vitamins. (This on advice from doctor friend) It has been 8 months since my keratin nightmare started. My hair is just now starting to look healthy again. I still have a lot of short fly away hair that is what broke off and is now growing back.

I try to tell everyone I know to never use keratin products. I even finally convinced my hair dresser that it was the product that caused hair loss and damage to my hair. Please, learn from my mistake and do not use unless you want a frightening nightmare of your own. It is so scary when your hair comes out in clumps in your hand and there is nothing you can do to stop it!! Please DO NOT USE KERATIN TREATMENTS!!!
Hair Loss
by: Anonymous

The same old story I'm afraid. I was told it was a protein treatment and that in fact it would benefit my hair. 6 Weeks later and my hair is falling out by the handful. I have no idea how to stop this or how long this will continue. It is devastating. How long does this go on for?
Hair Loss
by: Anonymous

In response to the previous posting hair loss can last as long as 10 months.. and can make yoyr hair look as thin as paper... between the breakage and hair loss i've lost i'd say more than 50% of my hair.. This is devastating after a while you dont know what to do or how to style..

I've opted to stay away from heat and I dont color my hair and just wash condition and use conditioning treatments and let the hair air dry... I have to wear a hat because i don't want to style with heat and aggrevate the scalp and hair more. I'm also taking a ton of supplements because like My dermatologist said there's really nothing that can be done for the hair thats been damage.. you now have to worry about the new growth.. I take Biotin, Inositol, And this Hair shake yes thats the name HAIR SHAKE with the tablets i purchased at the vitamin shop.. It's very, very Rich in nutrients and helps support the health of your hair... I have a lot of new growth but on my sides the hair is growing in very thin... This is like a nightmare!

Women need to stay away from this product.. when i did the treatment for the first time it went well but i noticed after 3 months my ends were very dry and almost burned so i had to cut that should have been a sign.. Then 2nd treatment MASACRED my hair but i mean Destroyed it. Back in august the BREAKAGE was so intense i use to run out of the shower HYSTERICAL.. I could not believe how much hair i had in my hands. A womens worst nightmare. And i had to continue cutting, and Cutting and when I thought it was getting a little better the hair just got worse..

I can say from my personal experience and after going to 3 different dermatologist that it takes a very long time for your hair to recover this treatment when ur hair has a bad reaction to it its like a chemical SHOCK and takes about a good year to year in a half.. Anyone thats going though this i'd advise to take supplements... I wish you all luck!!! and hope your hair recovery doesn't take as long as mine :(
It works great!
by: Anonymous

I'll be getting my 3rd treatment done soon and I have had NO problems. I had one that was chemical free called Simply Straight Xtend. Then I had one that was .5% called Lasio. I'm skeptical about believing the comments on this site. Maybe some of the stories, but a couple of the people on here have posted twice with 2 different stories. Don't believe everything you read (or hear).
IT WORKS GREAT!!!
by: Anonymous

I agree with the person who said, don't believe everything you read on the Internet. I've been getting the Keratin treatment done for over 2 years. I just love it. It made my life so much simpler by shortening my blow drying time and not have to use the flat iron as well. I LOVE IT!!!!
hair loss
by: Anonymous

I don't see why anyone on this site has to make up a story about not having a good reaction to the BKT treatment.. What is there to gain??? makes no sense. No one here is promoting or selling anything.. some people have no common sense..
Breakage
by: Anonymous

I was very excited to get this "treatment" done...The first week or so, my hair looked great! It was alot easier to manage, looked healthier, and I was overall satisfied. I noticed however, by the third shower, that my hair was indeed breaking, and some coming out by the root.

There's no doubt in my mind that some have had success with this treatment, but others like myself, not so much. My scalp currently after 1 week and a half doesn't feel "normal" and my hair, feels weak, which was what I was trying to avoid with this one, being "natural" and all. I'm currently not using heat, washing my hair gently, and trying to avoid my brush as much as possible, for fear of my hair breaking even more.

So ultimately, I wish I looked into it more before getting it done...
Hair Loss
by: Anonymous

You really think people would take the time to write on the site about hair loss if it wasn't true! I'm sure lots of people have had good results and lucky for you. You wouldn't be so blaze about it if it was your hair falling out. After speaking to another salon I have found out that there are lots of different types of treatments out there. The one they use doesn't have formaldehyde. Unfortunately, the one my hairdresser used did have. So if your hair looks great and isn't falling out, you are one of the lucky ones. But take a look at this site and many others. It is happening too damn much for it to be anything else.
Responsibility
by: Anonymous

I have been back to the Salon and spoke on the phone several times, after my hair fell out after using GLOBAL KERATIN. I even linked this site to the salon. After speaking to the head office of GLOBAL KERATIN, my hairdresser told me they are adamant that nothing in their product could have caused my hair to fall out (even though there is 4% formaldehyde. This site, they say does not refer to GLOBAL KERATIN by name but BKT and others. Is there anyone out there who used GLOBAL KERATIN and had this reaction. HELP!
my hair is falling!!!
by: Anonymous

I've done the treatment a few times and was very happy until now, my hair is falling i was confused because a lot of people told how great was the keratin treatment worked but now i wished I had this information before. It is very sad to see my hair like this.
Follow up BKT african american hair
by: Chris

HI,
Today is 04/02/10 and I'd mentioned that I would follow up after i perm my hair post BKT treatment.

So to recap, I'd got the BKT at a high-end dept. store in Minneapolis, MN (because from my research they were the only ones who were doing it) on Jan 31, 2010. I'd followed instructions and didn't wash my hair till 4days after receiving the treatment.

After my initial wash, the first week my hair was great, straight and shiny. As the weeks went on and i would wash my hair weekly I'd noticed a lot of hair shedding. After a few weeks of this, I'd realize that this was a problem.

So to bring everyone up to date - I relaxed my hair in an attempt to rid myself of the BKT treatment... Read More

Site Admin note: Rest of story moved to new page. You can continue to read and make comment there
Addicted!
by:

I'm going on my third one Monday. I love it!

My hair does "shed" a bit more, but i have thick, coarse hair w/ hi lites and no hair loss is noticeable- I think it happens for me because i wash it much less, so its more noticeable in the drain then when i had to wash it daily to remove all the hair gel & crap- I get a 24/hr treatment and would recommend finding a salon that uses that rather than 72 hours of having that s**t on your head! I'm totally addicted-

The only problem, when it wears off, my hair doesn't get curly again, just coarse and frizzy and i have to blow dry it no matter what- However i rarely miss having curly hair and love the treatment- It lasts about 4 months and I think its worth it!

Anyone else addicted?
Just in the Nick of Time
by: Anonymous

I was planning to have the Keratin treatment next week. After reading all of these posts, I will stick to the laborious, but safe, practice of using my In Styler to straighten my hair. It takes 15 minutes, but that is ok. I don't want to lose my hair; I don't want my hair to grow back-in frizzy; and I don't want to lose my hair. I know I said that twice, but I really don't want to lose my hair so I will stay with the old fashioned approach of heat!
So shocked to hear this feedback
by: Anonymous

I am a hairstylist in NY for 22 years. Our salon uses Coppola and Lasio 24 hour treatments because they have low or no formaldehyde. We do on average about 10 keratin's a week for the last few years and have NEVER had ANYONE with these claims.

I am certainly NOT saying that it is not possible. But if we do 10 a week at 52 weeks a year...that is 520 annually then remember that we have done them a few years...that is at-least 1000 keratin treatments and NEVER a single complaint. These claims must be a rarity.

Perhaps these salons are using a more harsh product. Maybe the stylists are over heating your hair when they use the flat iron. Maybe they are using too much product on it. I can't even speculate. My heart goes out to those who have had such a horriblle experience...truly. I don't know what type of hair some of you had before getting this done but it certainly is NOT meant for fine hair. Common sense says if you put a 450 degree flat iron to a head of fine hair you are going to have damage done. Most of the people I do have coarse frizzy hair with a strong curl or just wirey coarse hair. If you have a beautiful curl I would never recommend it anyway.

People have to realize why this product was created and who it should be used on. It is just like all these people who use flat irons on their hair everyday out of laziness and then wonder why their hair is breaking all over the place. Flat irons were meant for COARSE CURLY OR WAVY HAIR.

Perhaps ethnic hair...NOT healthy curls or wave...and certainly NEVER on normal to fine hair. I sm so sorry for those who have had a terrible experience but it is NOT the norm if your stylist is using it on the right kind of hair.
Stay away from all keritan or silk products!
by: Anonymous

I'm a hairstylist and just found out the truth about keratin products. We were using keratin and were loving it until we found out that the fumes emitted while flat ironing the product in were toxic.

The makers and distributors are claiming all the products are formaldehyde-free, but the only way to make the keratin or silk protein stick is with a form of formaldehyde.

All these products are perfectly safe...in the bottle, but when you add the 450 degree heat the fumes emitted become toxic, and masks do not help you from you from breathing in the fumes. Alot of stylists are now experiencing throat and nasal problems, including cancer, after extended use of keratin products. It not only affects the stylist, but it affects everyone in the room. Keratin does not straighten the hair, the synthetic resin they use to make it bond with the hair is what straightens. Keratin only coats the hair and after 8 months or so of use, clients will experience breakage from such a build up of protein. Trust me, from experience, we love our new product and will never switch back to keratin, it's not worth risking your health or the health of your hair.
I'm a stylist working with Coppolas product 2 years
by: Susie

Hello- I'm sorry their is such a problem out there with all these Keratin products. Unfortunately companies are jumping in on the Keratin money maker thing. I'm a stylist for 24 years, I was an educator for 10 years and I have always investigated products before using them on my clients.

I have never had a complaint on any Keratin treatment that I've done. It could be the line that is used causing these problems or what I always said--the product is only as good as the stylist preforming the service. Be sure that the company requires a certification program and that the stylist is certified with that product to start with.

For the hair that is already damaged from the keratin, I suggest Nioxin for hair loss- or Redken Extreme Shot Phase treatment for breakage.

I hope this is helpful info for the future.
Susie
HAIR LOSS
by: Anonymous

To stop hair loss I've use apple cider vinegar and sage make a tea using equal amount, and use as a final rinse. Also Organic rosemary shampoo and conditioner are very good for hair lost and to make your roots strong.
Extreme hair loss
by: Anonymous

I have the same result, my hair is falling in handfulls. I only had the treatment done one time and I feel like half my hair has fallen out. it was Coppola that my hairdresser used and I had no idea this would happen. Thanks for all the tips for hair regrowth. NEVER AGAIN.
A Nightmare!
by: Josie

Hello everyone!
I started doing the Keratin Treatment almost two years ago and even though I loved the way my hair looked and felt recently started to realize that my hair was falling and started with two, three strands at a time and now I could say that every time I run my fingers through my hair I lose 8 to 10 strands each time!

I just purchased online the Nexxus Aloxxi Polymedic Emergency Reconstructor and I did it after all your comments and suggestions. I will let you know how it worked, but in the meantime PLEASE DO NOT USE KERATIN PRODUCTS!

Hopefully tomorrow after my first visit to the dermatologist I start to prevent my hair to keep falling out.

Please if you have any solution other than Nexxus, Biotin or vitamins let us know!
I'M DESPERATE AND WANT TO SPREAD THE WORD SO WE STOP HAIR STYLISTS FROM OFFERING THIS DANGEROUS TREATMENT!
THANKS!
so glad I found this
by: Anonymous

My aunt, mom cousin and her friends all had the keratin treatment and I decided to get it done as well. Their hair all looked great.

I got it done the first time and loved it. It washed out after 5 months and I went against my bf's words and got it done again. Starting the day I washed it out my hair has been falling out in fistfuls. It was like a horror movie - all over the tub, all over the floor, all over my pillows, bed, clothes. I have bald spots on my scalp.

I went to a doctor and dermatologist who put me on biotin and topical steroids to put on my scalp and couldn't figure out what the cause was and I was certain it had to be the keratin. Now I am assured it was! My mom and aunt and cousin had no reactions the first time they did it but then again neither did I. It's been a nightmare.

There is no reason to lie about your hair falling out. Women pride themselves on their hair which is why they'd get something like this done. You are lucky if you've had the treatment and nothing happened. I wish I just did it the one time and moved on with my life but now I am currently living through this horrible phase in my life.
desperate
by: Mabel

I am desperate with my hair, I did the keratin for the first time on Dec. 2008 and I loved it. I decided to have it again on March 2010 unfortunately I moved so it was another salon, it went really BAD. First it was too straight (like doing a straightening - it was bad as a broom) I wash it 36 hours after it was done because I couldn't stand the smell and notice that it was falling more than usual, I didn't pay much attention until I realize that I could feel my hair pointy like if I have shaved some spots with a razor.

I ran to a dermatologist that told me he has never seen something like it. It was like the new hair growing 1 cm. long was not compatible with the hair treated with the keratin and it will break.

I didn't have bald spots, but 1 cm of length was not much of a difference. The dermatologist gave me vitamins (VALCATIL) a shampoo and other stuffs, to improve the growth and make it faster, but as he said there wasn't any miracle to avoid the breakage between the new and the old, I will have to be patient, and be grateful that it was growing.

I hate my hair now... I feel better knowing that I am not the only one with keratin problems. Think about doing it twice or make sure what product it is, the one used on me is from PRAVANA NATURCEUTICALS (Keratin Fusion Texture Control)
Some people still believe that this treatment is safe
by: Anonymous

There are so many post on the Internet about hair loss due to keratin smoothing treatment and I wish that all of you ladies who had hair loss complained to FDA. The salon and the manufacturers know from the affected clients that the product causes Telogen effluvium after contact dermatitis(massive hair loss after allergic contact) and the least they can do is disclose these reports to the potential clients.

I did not know it before I got it done and now I have massive fair loss. Please go to this link and report your side effects to FDA http://www.fda.gov/Safety/ReportaProblem/ConsumerComplaintCoordinators/default.htm

If you are interested in forming class action lawsuit, send me an email at "elizabethsolen at yahoo.com". After over 2 months I am still losing hair and don't know what do expect. I am going to see another dermatologist but I don't believe this will bring much comfort to me. This condition is supposed to be temporary but some are permanent. Take care all.
Addressing Hair Loss
by: Anonymous

I am a hairstylist who has been using the Coppola system for 2 years with no problems except the first time I used it. It was during that process on another stylist that her fringe area became slightly damaged from the heat. I believe this was due to her highlights and my inexperience with how much the flat iron needed to have it's temp reduced. Since then I always reduce the temp on any chemically processed hair and I am extremely careful with my highlighted clients. I also do not run the flat iron the recommended 8 times down each section, I reduce it to about 5 times. So heat was the problem not the product in that case.

It is possible that some of the reason behind the hair loss in some cases may be incorrect temps on the flat iron and user error on the part of the hairstylist. If they have not had the proper training in the technique they may not be lowering the temp enough to prevent damage. Much damage is done with flat irons and curling irons being too hot and being left in the hair too long.

Remember the client is looking for smoother hair and the stylist is used to using a hot iron to get there, when you repeat over the same hair shaft it can cause some damage. The hotter the smoother, right? Well my clients are in great shape with their hair and no damage even with highlights, in fact their color pops more and it lasts longer. Some could be smoother but in my judgement I am not comfortable with the higher heat on certain hair.

My advice: if you are not comfortable don't get the treatment, if you do get one go to someone who has done someone you know and had a good experience. Ask questions and if you are not comfortable again don't do it. Also, if getting the Coppola system have the stylist perform the Vanilla Bean treatment first, it really improves the results.
Response to hair stylist
by: Anonymous

I have to say I dont completely agree with the previous post... YES if the flat iron is to hot the hair can be damage... But some people such as my self have experience an allergic reaction due to chemicals this treatment contains...I had a very bad reaction in the scalp... After a visit to the dermatologist, he advised that i should never do this treatment again. The chemichals caused shock to my scalp and hair causing me to have massive hairloss... Mind you this treatment isnt really applied to scalp its really applied to the hair but its inevitable there is still contact... so even it the hair dresser has done everything by the book ... pray your scalp agrees with the chemicals the straightener contains because if your scalp develops an allergic reaction, your in for a long ride...

And I mean this is not a joke you pay these hair dressers 300 and 400 dollars and i dont even think they understand what this hair straighter contains.. The Dermatologist mention to me something that made complete sense... You notice how a hair stylist will never make any contact with the flat iron and your scalp.. reason why is because is to HOT!! it will burn your scalp right??? and he mention what do your think it does to your hair???

If a hot flat iron can bur your skin imagine this on your hair? I dont care if the person who has applied this product has done 2000 heads and never had a bad experience... this stuff is no joke and the content on this straighter is not exactly good for your health..

A hairdresser on most cases will apply the treatment and in most cases they never assume responsibility after the damage is done... so ladies!!! do not use this product. This stuff needs to be off the market.
For stylists who believe in this product
by: Anonymous

I believe the hair loss is due in most cases to the chemicals in the product. How do you explain dermatitis(eczema) of the skin? Formaldehyde and alpha-amyl cinnamic aldehyde used in this product are potent allergens and sensitizer.

A sensitizer is defined by OSHA as "a chemical that causes a substantial proportion of exposed people or animals to develop an allergic reaction in normal tissue after repeated exposure to the chemical."

The condition of being sensitized to a chemical is also called chemical hypersensitivity. I never had any allergies and experienced hair loss and dermititis or eczema of my scalp AFTER THE 2ND TREATMENT. If you research these chemicals you'll find that they cause hair loss. Make sure you report your cases to FDA and stay away from this treatment.

If your are still not convinced, ask Coppola these questions and request hard evidence of tests or studies conducted.

1. Was it approved by FDA for safety?
2. Have the ingredients been assessed as safe?
3. Did your product undergo allergy review?
4. Was it dermatologist tested for hair loss, dermatitis and long term toxicity?
5. Do you trace and report any health problems caused by your product?

This product is toxic but if you want to try go ahead. I am sure that other Keratin Treatments will have the same side effects because if you research they all have formaldehydes.
Hair Loss
by: Ann

I agree with the previous comment. I have been told that the high heat on the straighteners could have caused my hair loss. I don't agree with this. My hair loss is from the follicle. The hair is not broken. It is coming out from the root. If it was breaking, I would agree that this could be caused by excessive heat.

When a "hairdresser" straightens your hair with straighteners, the straighteners do not go right to the tip of your hair. There is no contact with your scalp. Therefore, there is no way that this would cause the hair loss. Why would my hair still be falling out by the handfuls months after the treatment and by the roots if it was due to the straightening rod.

Since the start of my hairloss, I have not applied heat, either by blow drying or by straightening. I'm too scared to. No, it DEFINITELY has something to do with the chemicals in the keratin product and BU*LSH*T as much as you like companies, there are TOO MANY EXAMPLES ON THIS SITE ALONE to prove my point. STOP TELLING ME "There Is nothing in our product that could possibly make your hair fall out". REALLY! WAKE UP AND SMELL THE COFFEE!
A bit confused
by: Lisa B

I just washed my hair for the first time after my Keratin treatment. So far so good. I read some posts on a different web site as well and am a bit confused. Several people report hair falling out. Is the hair fall out due to the original treatment or because of the Keratin Shampoo and Conditioner?

I can still smell the formaldehyde, yuck. Any suggestions on how to rid my hair of that smell?

Also, can you swim in the pool if you've had this treatment? I'm thinking the answer is no, but I thought I'd check.

Thanks in advance for any advice!
BKT on African American hair part 3
by: Chris

**READERS SCROLL UP FOR OTHER 2 POST**
TODAY: 05/08/10
BKT on African American hair post #3

Hi Lisa B. BKT in my experience works very well the first two weeks. After the 3rd week is when I started noticing hair shedding from the follicles. The shampoo and conditioner supplied to me by the stylist is by Elucence. Supposedly it has keratin in it. I stop using that after washing w/ it the second time because I didn?t like the way it changed my hair structure.

As far as swimming, honestly I haven?t been swimming after BKT, however I wouldn?t see why that would pose a problem, as long as you are out of your initial wait phase (no sweat, no water, no scuncii, no pins, etc on hair for 3 days).

What?s troubling is the fact that there are BKT home treatments. If a stylist must attend a 3hr course to learn how to apply BKT, why in the world would someone create home versions??

Update on my hair: my hair is continuing to grow (there are short pieces but over all my hair is longer, in the middle of back). Please scroll on to my last two post on ?BKT on AFRICAN AMERICAN hair?. I do believe the info I provide may help other type of hair as well for repairing.

People just be cautious of this product, like I?ve stated, sometimes it works pretty well, and sometimes your 2nd or 3rd treatment you might have different results than your initial treatment. For me, my initial was my last ? I?m no fool, I will not try it again.

Any other question, don?t hesitate to ask.
Hair loss big time!
by: Anonymous

I had this treatment about 2 months ago. I have lost so much hair. It just falls out from the root. My scalp is visible and almost bald around the temples. I am so sick about it. I will never do this again! I want to try the NIOXIN treatment systems. Does anyone have any personal reviews on this product for hair loss??
THANK YOU!
by: Anonymous

Firstly I want to wish you ALL the best of luck with your hair situations...I am so sorry for you who have had hairloss.
I will be honest, I believed all the things I heard about Keratin being a miracle for coarse, thick, curly, hair...like my own.

I was completely sold on the idea once my mom did it to her hair with amazing results. I even spoke to my hairstylist about scheduling an appointment in two weeks. I was going to get it done in the end of this month, May 2010, in order to have loser curls and less frizz when it rained or was humid. I have been so excited about getting it that I even disregarded the price.

This blog/website saved me from making a huge mistake...so thank you very much on all of your responses and posts. You have no idea how grateful I am.

One thing I wanted to say is I think those other women posting on how great Keratin has been for them in the course of a couple years, are being...I think that the company and the major salons pay people to post good things about the product on sites like these to persuade any potential client from completely disregarding using the product. DON'T BELIEVE THE HYPE...mind you my mom did it ONCE with great results, but that's where that stops....Any major chemical like that cannot be healthy for your hair.

Secondly, a class action lawsuit should definitely be filed towards making Keratin illegal...Did u know it can even cause CANCER!! OMG! How's that for the price of being Vain?!

Again, good luck to you all who are trying to seek help for your problems....the posts above do have some solutions. And to those who are going to do it I have something to say...
Please just Love the hair God gave you!
me too :(
by: Anonymous

I actually work in a salon that does several of the keratin smoothers. I have not heard ANY negative effects from clients; however, I feel like I may be experiencing hair loss from it. I've always had thick hair (medium to coarse texture) and in the last three months (after my second treatment) I've noticed substantial hair loss. Much in the last month alone.

So while it does give amazing results, I will be doing some research as to what ingredients I personally might be allergic to in these products.
Ohhh, now I know!
by: Carol

I went to Brazil twice in the last 3 years and I had 4 keratin treatments performed on my hair. I did it twice each time, a week apart, because the stylist said since I live in US and can't have it done here (I didn't know there were salons that would perform it here), then I should have 2 treatments done while I was there so the results would ...

For full story read Reaction to keratin treatment - hair loss
Hair Loss
by: Anonymous

I had the keratin treatment about 4 months ago. About 4 weeks after having the treatment my hair started to fall out in clumps and still continues to do so. I've noticed the most hair loss from the front sides of my hair. Where have other girls had problems? I cannot even put my hair up anymore as you can see straight to the scalp. Currently seeing a doctor and using Nixion.
Lasio is dangerous. Don't belive the hype.
by: Anonymous

This place should be shut down and their 1 Day product taken of the market.
I had the Marcia TeixeiraBrazilian Keratin treatments several times, with perfect results but my stylist convinced me to try Lasio with disastrous results.

Lasio studios is not just a salon, but the corporate distribution and corporate office for the Lasio Braziliant treatment. I learned this the hard way after I had the 1 day treatment (over highlights) a few months ago. First, it didn't have the luster and movement, I expected. Then it started to shed. I've had so much breakage and shedding, literally handfuls everyday - it'll be at least a year before my hair returns back to normal, that's if it stops shedding and breaking.

All the PR/Marketing is not true.

1. Formaldehyde level. Although their 3 or 4 day treatment has less than Formaldehyde than others, their 1-day treatment, the one they push the most has one of the highest toxic levels on any keratin treatment, a lot more than the legally allowed .2% Despite what the say, it's a chemical and it's caustic.

2. Although they claim to train and license the salons they sell to, they don't insure any quality control. After my botched treatment, I spoke to the Nadine Ramos, the CEO and she explained, that the salon I went to did it incorrectly and promised, over the phone and in email, that she would help me at least get a refund . But when the salon owner threatened to switch to another brand, Ms. Ramos changed her tune.

No wonder they make you sign a waiver. Using their product is a risk I wouldn't advise anyone to take.
Thank you!
by: Anonymous

Thank you for warning about this product!! My wedding is coming up in a month and the Ulta stylist said I should get this treatment to make my hair look thicker and smoother. I was going to do it until I read these posts.

My hair is already pretty fine, so I probably would have been bald for my wedding...
What to do now?
by: Anonymous

My hair story is the same as the others. I had the Coppola and loved it so much I did it again a few months later. The hair loss from the first was not too alarming but about 3 months after the 2nd treatment I had 2 bald spots at the temple, a receding hairline, and all over thinning.

My question is, what can I do to my hair now? I really liked the texture with the keratin treatment but can't do it again. Would it be really bad to do a regular relaxer? I am afraid of doing much to my hair but I am afraid of going back to really frizzy hair except this time it's also thinning.
Thanks so much!
by: Anonymous

I was seriously trying to research keratin treatments since my friend told me about it. She's only had one treatment and so far she seems to be very happy with it. She's got a nice thick head full of hair.

I, however, have very fine highlighted hair that already has breakage from being so thin and being washed frequently. I thought the Keratin might make it stronger and thicker.

Thanks so much to all the ladies out there willing to share your stories. While I'm sure there may be many happy customers, I cannot imagine taking such a huge risk with your hair after reading this page of comments. I will definitely pass on the Keratin. Best of luck to all of you who have had to deal with your devastating hair loss. Stay strong!
The most terrible thing possible
by: Anonymous

My mom got it done to her hair. She was just told today that she is slowly growing bald and her scalp is unable to produce any more of her hair so once all of her hair falls out it will not grow back. This is a huge strain on the family as my mom is always crying on and off wishing she never got it done. I hope this is made known throughout the world because i don't want anything like this to happen again like it happened to my mom. You can sue your hairdresser for refusing to warn you of the side effects just to make money.
BLK WOMAN W/ BKT SUGGESTION
by: CHRIS

To the lady two entries before this entry w/ title "what to do now"... you'd asked about relaxer? am i to assume you are african american like myself and had the BKT? If so this is my 4th entry and in the previous ones i've address the issue of my experience w/ bkt and my suggestion for blk hair. Although the entries in this blog is plentiful i would just ctrl+f and search "Chris" on this page for my four entries.

My hair is sooooo much better now... praise the lord lol. So scroll up if you will.
Allergic Reaction
by: JC4Ever

Attempted to have the Keratin Straightening treatment today, which was to be done my my longtime stylist with several years experience with this process and product. As a note I saw the actual solution bottle and it was the formaldehyde free version.

The second my stylist started applying the product I had a very bad burning sensation which was also itchy. We tried 1 more small section with the same result. My stylist called the company rep who never heard of such a reaction, but said it must be an allergic reaction, and to wash it out immediately.

4 hours later my scalp still feels warm in the spots the product was applied, Hopefully this will be the only problems experienced from this product.

Better luck to all of you!
Thanks
by: Anonymous

Hi Ladies - I just want to say Thanks to all of your post. You stopped me from putting this stuff in my hair. I just been to the salon and a stylist recommended a natural straighter to me. While it was tempting, I said No thanks, just hear from the blow drying.

I saw an ad today in my local paper for it and said let me do the research first. Glad I stumble upon this site and that each of you had the courage to tell others. For those suffering, I think the vitamins and Biotin is great to do but don't forget about the old ways of helping the hair. Egg and Mayonaisse mixture, Olive Oil is also excellent for the hair to use as a conditioner. Yes that's right things... that go into Salads lol. Beer, smells bad but strengthens the hair if you use it with a plastic cap and you bonus*** can take a sip while your at it.
Thank you
by: Anonymous

I initially made an appointment with my hairdresser to get this done next week. I have fine, highlighted hair, and it is already thinning. So, I will pass on this Keratin treatment, thanks to all of you who have posted here with the problems you have experienced. I certainly don't need to have my hair falling out in clumps. I've lived with frizzy hair in the summer all my life, so I guess I can continue to do so!!! At least I will have hair on my head!!!

I hope those who have suffered from this treatment will eventually improve and I thank you for warning us. I'm now disappointed in my hairdresser for recommending this to me, knowing how fine my hair is to start with. And she never even mentioned that she and I will have to wear a mask while doing the processing. Anytime you need to wear a mask to have something done to your hair should automatically be a WARNING!!!
So again, thanks all for posting!! and I thank you for warning us!
Keratin treatments - question to those loosing hair
by: Anonymous

Hello- I'm a hairdresser and this treatment should not be causing this to happen if the product is used correctly- so my question is

Q: Was the product applied to your scalp? can you remember it being applied..
This is the only time that this could be the result of hair loss. Keratin has a completely different reaction on the scalp as it does to the hair.
If applied to the scalp the keratin hardens causing the skin to retract and hair will fall out as a result of the tightening of the skin

I feel very sad for all of you who has had this happen - you pay for what you get and I hate hearing these stories where fabulous products are misused leaving consumers scared to try them

It really is a revolutionary product

Pls send in responses about how your scalp felt and whether you got headaches from the service
Does It Ever Get Better?
by: Anonymous

I have had three keratin treatments. The first was great and I loved my hair. Had a second treatment and no problems. Had a third treatment just last month. The treatments were 6 months apart. My hair is falling out by the handfuls and I feel sick every time I think or look at it. My dermatologist says it is telagen effluveum, hair loss without the replacement of new hair. She has recommended vitamins (prenatal) and men's 5% rogaine. I can't sleep and this situation plagues my mind. Has anyone had hair improvement after this damage? I need to know. Help. AND DON'T DO IT. ANY KERATIN TREATMENT THAT WORKS HAS FORMALDYHYDE IN IT. IT'S WHAT MAKES THE HAIR STRAIGHT. DON'T DO IT OR BE IN DENIAL LIKE ME. I WANTED STRAIGHT HAIR SO BADLY.
Some tips, tricks against hair loss
by: Anonymous from Brussels

Same story for me. Excessive hair loss after the 3rd treatment. Seems like many of us have the same problems. Let's be constructive and share solutions and recommendations.

My dermatologist gave me NOVOphane food supplement for hair, rich in ... Read more here
Keratin
by: Candy

OMG !!! Thanks to all that have written in about this issue. I had an appointment Friday. I just canceled it. I already have a problem with thinning hair, and certainly don't need this treatment to finish off the hair I have left.
I AM SHOCKED
by: Anonymous

Thank God that I read all these comments. I have an appointment tomorrow with my hair stylist and I am definitely going to cancel it.
DEPENDS ON THE TYPE OF TREATMENT?
by: Anonymous

WOW....That's what I have to say about all of this! I'm terribly sorry for anyone who has experienced hair loss after this treatment!! I am absolutely shocked. I heard from so many people that this treatment is supposed to be all "NATURAL" Thats why I was so excited about getting this done. However my mom was telling me today that there are different TYPES of keratin treatments and you HAVE to make sure your getting the right one. I'm going to do more research on this. Keep taking your hair vitamins everyone!!
Horrible side effect
by: Anonymous

I have fine hair but with some frizz and i decided to do the Brazilian Keratin and after two months of having it done my hair looks and feels horrible.
Me too
by: Anonymous

I had the Keratin Treatement at Ulta a few months ago, I have thick and a lot of hair, I noticed me loosing a lot of hair but since I have a lot of hair it is not that noticeable.
But yesterday when I had my hair cut for the first time after the treatment the stylist told me that I had a bold spot, it is on the back of my head and I never noticed, hair is already growing back. I wasn't sure what caused the missing hair but now that I found this site I know it was the Keratin because this was last treatment I had done on my hair.
Has Anyone Recovered From Keratin Damage?
by: Anonymous

I need to know if anyone has grown their hair back after having keratin damage? Please comment...thanks.
for a few of you
by: Nikibeach

First off - to the blogger "The most terrible thing possible by: Anonymous" - please tell your mom not to listen to that doctor. Nothing is permanent and we, as divine beings, have the power to create everything we want. Tell your mother to start focusing on having her beautiful hair back and ignore the doctor. I've been told I couldn't do alot of things by doctors - and I've proved them all wrong!

Secondly - to all you women that have lost some (or more) of your hair - #1 - so so sorry! And #2 - get a 3/4 "fall" (wig) while your hair grows back. I had some terrible damage to my hair years ago & alot had to be cut off. I went to Hollywood blvd,CA to a a place called "outfitter wigs of Hollywood" - they had these GORGEOUS falls (which is a 3/4 wig- your front hair shows through) that you could try on right there. I bought one that was almost identical in color to my hair.
I wore that fall for a few years (till my hair grew back) and NO ONE could tell I was wearing it.
(friends would look up close and be amazed that I was wearing a partial wig).
Having beautiful hair is so important to women - wearing a partial wig while your hair grows back is nothing to be ashamed about.
cancel
by: Anonymous

Was going to get it done next week, canceling my appointment after reading all the comments. DON'T RISK IT!
Nightmare
by: Anonymous

I have been doing the bkt treatment for about 2 years. When I first had it done I was thrilled with the results after having the Japanese straightening done which fried my hair. I have fine curly hair that gets very frizzy in humid weather so I have been searching since I was a teenager for a solution. I have lost about 50% of my hair since I began using the bkt treatments. It wasn't as bad at all after the fisrt few treatments but got worse as I continued. I didn't want to face that the bkt was the cause because my hair was straight and easy to manage. Now I realize it is the cause and I am finally stopping. It is just not worth the stress it has caused me.

IF YOU THINK JUST BECAUSE IT HAS NOT CAUSED HAIR LOSS OR BREAKAGE THAT IT WON'T EVENTUALLY WITH CONTIUED TREATMENTS THEN THINK AGAIN!!!

To those of you that are accusing people of coming on here and not being truthful you are just in denial...it can happen to you too!

Good luck to everyone and thanks for all the advise.
Love Love Love My Hair
by: alex

Well I can not speak for the rest of you But I can speak for myself my sister and best friend and two other friends as well ,with all different hair types and colored, highlighted and virgin hair. We have been getting this treatment with keratin for the last two years again and again and again . We have all been very happy with the results and the after effects with our hair two years and going strong. The maintenance is very important with usage of keratin based shampoo's and conditioners or sodium free chloride products- jumping in pools(chlorine) and oceans(sea salt) can be a bad thing and how the hair was treated by the individual prior to keratin services - Love my Stylist Love my Keratin. Sorry girls its like anything in life some people have good experiences and some bad !!!!!!!
How to fix this dilema
by: Anonymous

I had the treatment done about 3 weeks ago. I am a licensed hairdresser with over 20 years experience. I work for one of the major hair color companies in North America. You may be able to revert your hair back.

What you first want to do is take extreme caution when combing your hair out of the shower. You need to use a moisturizing hair mask. There are so many on the market right now. You want to stay away from strengthening treatments. They will have some form of protein in them. That is what all of the Keratin treatments are derived from.
When the hair is over proteinized it will harden and break off.
I am using a moisturizing mask every other day and using very little tension when I blow my hair out.
BKT done twice - had a few reactions...
by: Anonymous

Brand: Brazilian blowout (supposedly formaldehide free)- Let's see , the first time i had eat Brazilian Blowout treatment, the chemicals where very strong i couldn't breathe and my eyes burned and teared throughout the whole process... Read full story here
Thank You!
by: Anonymous

Thanks to all of you who have taken the time to tell about your experiences with Keratin Treatments. I was going to make my appointment today, but after doing a little research and reading comments on this site, I will be staying away!

My friend had it done yesterday and I hope things go ok for her - she will be devastated if she starts seeing bad hair loss. Her stylist said my wavy, fine hair would be a perfect candidate for Keratin treatments. From what I gather, this is far from correct!

I wish all of you the best.