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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.

Keratin Treatment Gone Bad
by: Anonymous

I got the keratin treatment in March 09 and the first week my hair looked beautiful, but after the first wash I noticed my hair was falling out at the root. Even now, I can still smell the chemical in my hair and I'm balding at the temples.

I talked to my hair dresser and she said that she misjudged my hair texture and should have used the non-chemical keratin treatment. I've been washing my hair with shampoos that have sodium laureth in them to speed up the process of getting the kertin out of my hair. But my hair is still falling out and my curly texture is all messed up. I have straight pieces, frizzy pieces and worst of all my thick hair is now thin.

I totally regret getting this treatment done and not sure how to get my hair back to normal.

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.

Same here, too!
by: Anonymous

I got the Keratin treatment, product from a Florida based manufacturer. I followed the instructions with aftercare implicitly! not humidity, moisture, wait 3 days to wash, use special shampoos. WELL!!! After the second wash, the frizz is coming back. After three days, my hair is falling out in hands-full! I called the manufacturer... "not our products fault!", even though my hair has never fallen out like this, and I can see the hair follicle of the hair. Its falling out at the root. This is not breakage, its falling out at the root.

There was no burning or itching due to this product, no signs of allergic reaction to the chemicals. So, its not my bodies chemical makeup/rejection to chemicals to cause this. This procedure was a treat for my 50th birthday... note the word "treat"... I have no money for doctors and expensive scalp treatments to remedy this. No One will take responsibility, not the salon, the manufacturer. I think the FDA should look into this, at the very least.

Stay away from this treatment!!! It has been ten days, I am afraid to touch my hair, this will cause more to fall out. Does anyone know of over the counter products to reverse or remedy this?

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<img src="http://www.short-hair-style.com/images/style.jpg" width="50" height="50" align="left">I got the Keratin treatment, product from a Florida based manufacturer. I followed the instructions with aftercare implicitly! not humidity, moisture, wait 3 days to wash, use special shampoos. WELL!!! After the second wash, the frizz is coming back. After three days, my hair is falling out in hands-full! I called the manufacturer... "not our products fault!", even though my hair has never fallen out like this, and I can see the hair follicle of the hair. Its falling out at the root. This is not breakage, its falling out at the root. There was no burning or itching due to this product, no signs of allergic reaction to the chemicals. So, its not my bodies chemical makeup/rejection to chemicals to cause this. This procedure was a treat for my 50th birthday... note the word "treat"... I have no money for doctors and expensive scalp treatments to remedy this. No One will take responsibility, not the salon, the manufacturer. I think the FDA should look into this, at the very least. Stay away from this treatment!!! It has been ten days, I am afraid to touch my hair, this will cause more to fall out. Does anyone know of over the counter products to reverse or remedy this?

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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.

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<img src="http://www.short-hair-style.com/images/style3.jpg" width="50" height="50" align="left">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 <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dihydrotestosterone">DHT</a> (?) 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.

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Hair fall after permanent straigtening?
by: R

I have had my hair straightened twice, and the first time it turned out good, but the second was YIKES...

hair was falling (actually it was BREAKING off because the chemicals had made it so weak!) all over the place.

I solved this by using this hair mask :
-1 egg
-2 tablespoons olive oil
-1 tablespoons honey

Mix Ingredients. Apply to hair. Cover with cling foil (this gets a little messy). Leave for 10-20 mins. Wash with warm water and shampoo.

use every other day. You'll see results in a week. :)

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!

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<img src="http://www.short-hair-style.com/images/av_haircut.jpg" width="50" height="50" align="left">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!

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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.

Remove keratin treatment without damage?
by: A.

My scalp is burning now!! I had the Coppola treatment a week ago and washed it with the keratin shampoo - BAD hair loss! Going to see a dermatologist too! So just trying to figure out what shampoo is Ok to use that will hopefully speed up the recovery process, i read sodium chloride (salt) removes it but don't want to damage what hair i have left. Should I go back to my Aveda products? Or cook up an elixir in my kitchen from scratch?

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..

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<img src="http://www.short-hair-style.com/images/av_cut2.jpg" width="50" height="50" align="left">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..

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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!

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<img src="http://www.short-hair-style.com/images/av_straight.jpg" width="50" height="50" align="left">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!

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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"

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<img src="http://www.short-hair-style.com/images/av_flower.jpg" width="50" height="50" align="left">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"

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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.