First Keratin Treatment by Coppola

I have been styling my hair since highschool, I've tried straight, relax, rebond, coloring and the last one was permed. It was badly damaged when I had it rebonded on Victor Ortega Salon. I wasn't really planning on having it rebonded that time (2008) because I prefer to have it relax since that was way cheaper and leaves hair with enough body. However, my friend convinced me to try it out. So I did. After I washed my hair the first time, the ends were badly damaged and frizzy and no life at all. Since 3/4 of the ends were damaged, I have waited a very long time to have the part totally removed. I can say that I've enjoyed a healthy locks since 4th quarter of 2010, although I still kept on styling it. Since I dont want to damage it again, I wanted to try alternative smoothing treatment.

Doing so, I've stumbled upon reading good reviews about keratin treatment. Read it first through here: http://chuvaness.livejournal.com/790048.html
And thought of trying it out myself someday if the budget permits because it was so damn expensive. By researching I jumped from one blog to the other and came to know different salons that carry it, specifically coppola brand. I got lucky when I researched about the Straight and Smooth salon because at the time they have ongoing valentines promo (30% off). So I called and asked for an appointment around 9AM Feb 18, 2012.

I wasn't the first to arrive at that early time, there were a couple of rich looking ladies that were already attended. While on the waiting area were a lot of pretty ladies which I thought were waiting for makeup. It turns out they're models for the go-see audition of their sister company Piandre.

I approached the receptionist and told her I was scheduled for the treatment. First I told her I want to change my treatment to extenso, but when she examined my hair she declined and told me it was too risky. My hair at the time was 4 month old rebonded and 1 month old colored. So I agreed in proceeding for the treatment.

They started it by washing my hair first then blow dried before applying the solution.

They made sure I wont be bored the entire time so they handed me a netbook to let me browse while they do their thing. They also served oatmeal cookies with a choice of your drinks for free.

Oatmeal cookies and green tea for FREE

After totally coating my hair with the solution, they had me wear shower cap for maybe around 15 minutes. My ears were a bit itchy for awhile because of the solution that rubbed off from the hair near them. Other than that, I didn't felt any discomfort whatsoever. After removing the cap, they started ironing it section by section. When they finished I was expecting for another hour of procedure but no, the lady said its done. I was quite surprised, it lasted only for 1 1/2 hours for my almost bra length thin hair. I am allowed to shower my hair only after 3 days (eeky). If you can't stand not showering your head that long you may want to buy a powder or dry shampoo. Total damage was P4900.00, while the original price was P7000.00.

My boyfriend took this, and insisted my hair color changed :p

Newly treated hair looks so silky and smooth :)

For the post treatment care, the lady instructed me that I must only use SLS or sulfate free shampoo and conditioner to keep the keratin longer, since keratin is just temporary and wears off overtime. I also need to stay away from beach and chlorinated water. The lady suggested their shampoo and conditioner but I declined because of the expensive price tag. Hence, I bought Human <3 Nature moisturizing shampoo/conditioner from my office dealer. They can also be bought online (http://humanheartnature.com) and from rustans supermarkets.

Verdict:
Felt like it was healthier but not shinier and the wavy newly grown hair was tamed a bit, so I still need to iron it up to make it manageable. I didn't like the hair ends though because it made my already broomstick-straight-looking-hair-ends worst. Also, my hair color was way vivid and lighter as compared before and my boyfriend noticed that too. Base from my own observation I would say it lasted for nearly 3 months. I shampoo everyday by the way since I can't skip because if I do, I tend to get dandruff.

for more than 2 months, still looks manageable.

Is it worth the money? Yes, if it stayed a little longer, maybe 6 months.
Should I get it again? Yes, if with promo only.
Should I recommend it? Yes, if you don't mind spending that much.

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