 Coppola Keratin Complex Treatment & Brazilian Blowout Treatment
Altered Ego is proud to announce two new treatments:
What is Coppola’s Keratin Complex?
Have you ever wished that your hair was more manageable? Softer? Smoother? Had more shine? Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy by COPPOLA is the answer.
This revolutionary smoothing system infuses Keratin deep into the hair cuticle, eliminating up to ninety-five percent of frizz and curl and leaving the hair smooth, shiny and luxurious. Results typically last 3 to 5 months depending on hair type.
Client testimonials refer to Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy as “life changing.” It rejuvenates and revitalizes the hair, giving it a softer, silkier feel that everyone raves about.
Keratin Complex has changed the beauty industry. Since its launch in 2007, Keratin Complex has led the way with innovative technology and amazing results. It is no wonder Keratin Complex is now the leading smoothing system in the World! Founded by renowned stylist and salon owner Peter Coppola, all Keratin Complex treatments and styling products are specially formulated to contain natural keratin protein, which rebuilds, restores and rejuvenates all types of hair. No more bad hair days with Keratin Complex!
Give it a try and now and see what all the buzz is about...
Questions and Answers:
What is Keratin Complex Natural Keratin Smoothing Treatment by COPPOLA?
It is a specially formulated revitalizing and rejuvenating treatment for the hair that reduces up to 95% of frizz and curl. This advanced formula restores and restructures hair by infusing a special blend of natural keratin deep into the cuticle.
How much time should be allowed for each client?
Time is determined on an individual basis depending hair length, type, and texture. Please allow a 2 to 3 hour window for an appointment.
What results can be expected after the treatment?
The hair will be more manageable and take much less time to style. It will be noticeably softer and straighter, with added life and shine as well as a lengthened look.
Can hair be colored before the treatment?
Yes! A great time to have the treatment done would be directly after permanent color, semi-permanent, or highlights. The treatment will extend the life of and seal the color in, leaving it vibrant, however, for demi-gloss or toners have color done 3-5 days after the treatment for optimal results.
Can the treatment be done on chemically treated hair, previously relaxed, or straightened hair?
YES, It is recommended to wait two weeks between any chemical services.
How many days after the treatment before the hair can get wet or be washed?
You must wait three days (72 hrs) before washing your hair or swimming.
Can the hair be pulled back or clipped up during the 72 hour waiting period?
No. The hair should not have any impressions made by using bands or clips.
What should be done if the hair gets wet during the 72 hour waiting period?
Blow the hair dry and flat iron with medium to low heat immediately.
What kind of shampoo and conditioner should be used?
Keratin Care Shampoo & Conditioner (Sodium-Chloride Free) or Keratin Color Care Shampoo & Conditioner (Sodium-Chloride and Sulfate Free).
Does well water and/or water softeners affect the treatment?
Yes, if either contains salt, however it may have a minimal effect on the treatment. We recommend a shower head filtration system, which, can be attached to eliminate salt at the source.
How often can the treatment be done and how long will it last?
The treatment can be done as often as often as every 4-6 weeks and lasts 3-5 months, depending on lifestyle and maintenance, provided the client follows all after care instructions.
Is the re-application of the treatment done on the entire head or just on the new growth?
The re-application should be done on the entire head as the build-up of keratin can only improve, not harm, the hair.
Should the hair be cut before or after the treatment?
We recommend that the hair be cut after the treatment, as the hair will have a smoother texture and will lie differently.
Can the treatment be done on pregnant or nursing women?
No, it is not recommended.
After care instructions:
- Do not shampoo hair for three days (72 hrs)
- Avoid getting any moisture into hair. If hair gets wet, blow dry immediately and go over lightly with a flat iron on low heat setting
- Wear hair down. Do not use pins, clips, ponytail holders or sunglasses to hold back hair.
- Prior to swimming in the ocean or a chlorinated pool, wet hair, and apply Vanilla Bean Deep Conditioner to protect hair from salt and/or chlorine. After swimming we suggest that you rinse your hair thoroughly with clear water to eliminate any salt and/or chlorine build up.
Certified Stylists: Tawni Bare, Ashley Hunt, Matthew Martin, Shaya Scarratt, Terry Doheny, Michelle Langmayer
Products:
Keratin Care Shampoo provides a gentle cleansing that will not diminish the precious nutrients of healthy hair. This sodium chloride free formula enriches the hair with Keratin protein for lasting protection.
Keratin Care Conditioner is a daily use conditioner with specially chosen nutrients and proteins that work in unison with Keratin protein to maintain hair’s shine and body.
Keratin Color Care Shampoo extends the vibrancy of color treated hair. This sodium chloride/sulfate free formula contains Keratin, soy and wheat protein extracts for lasting protection.
Keratin Color Care Conditioner moisturizes while protecting hair color. Special Keratin, wheat and soy protein oils provide lasting nourishment.
Infusion (Keratin Replenisher) is a unique formulation that incorporates and elevated pH that automatically opens the cuticle and infuses keratin protein in the hair. INFUSION rejuvenates, enhances, and smooths the hair as part of your daily blow dry routine.
Intense RX repairs damaged, over processed, highlighted, permed, straightened or relaxed hair. Rebuilds tensile strength, returns elasticity and reduces breakage in just one treatment.
**Also is done as an in salon treatment to prolong the benefits of Keratin Treatment.
Shine is a unique blend of luxurious keratin oils. This advanced surface technology provides a vibrant shine with enhanced protection.
Thermo-Shine is made especially for flat ironing. Our innovative silicone compound protects against thermal damage as it smooths, conditions and seals hair. Used as a finishing product, its innovative silicone compound provides a lustrous and radiant shine.
Vanilla Bean Deep Conditioner is a deep conditioning treatment for all hair types. The vanilla been extracts provide renewed shine and optimum nourishment for healthier hair. **To be used if going into the pool and ocean to protect from salt and or chlorine.
Altered Ego Salon can not guarantee this service if the Coppola Keratin Complex hair care products are not properly used for home care.
What is a “Brazilian Blowout Treatment?”
 Another one of our Blow Out Treatments that
improves the health of the hair. With NO Damage!
Brazilian Blowout leaves the hair smooth & frizz-free WITHOUT harsh chemicals.
Formaldehyde Free!
Entire treatment completed in just 90 minutes.
No down time! The minute you leave the salon,
you can wash and dry your hair.
Results last up to 12 weeks.
Acai aftercare products ensure long lasting results.
Brazilian Blowout Acai Hair Care is an aftercare product regimen developed for the unique purpose of extending the life of the Brazilian Blowout professional smoothing treatment. In addition, these specially formulated smoothing products promote smooth, frizz-free, radiant hair on a daily basis.
Acai hair care products infuse the hair with an exclusive blend of native smoothing properties derived from a propriety Brazilian Super Nutrient Complex. This complex allows for a continual and cumulative smoothing effect to occur while the hair is washed and styled in between professional treatments.
To supplement the natural smoothing properties, Acai Berry and Cocoa extracts, rich in antioxidants and amino acids, work to improve the health of the hair by adding strength and resilience to each individual hair strand.
The end result is smooth, healthy, frizz-free hair with radiant shine.
The Acai Hair Care Line consists of four products:
Acai Anti frizz Shampoo: An exclusive, sulfate-free cleansing system extends the life of the Brazilian Blowout by maintaining the vital moisture and protein balance needed for optimal smoothness and radiant, frizz-free hair.
Acai Anti-frizz Conditioner: A specially formulated conditioner extends the life of the Brazilian Blowout by infusing the hair with viatal moisture and essential nutrients while coating the hair with smoothing proteins that fortify and seal the cuticle. Locks-in moisture, locks-out humidity, protects hair color and promotes smooth, radiant, frizz-free hair.
Acai Smoothing Serum: This unique smoothing formula extends the life of the Brazilian Blowout as it detangles conditions and seals the cuticle to lock-in moisture and lock-out humidity. The end result is smooth, frizz-free with radiant shine.
Acai Deep Conditioning Masque: A creamy, rich, intense conditioning masque drenches the hair once a week by coating each hair strand with exclusive, nutritive proteins to eliminate frizz, promote shine, and guarantee the long-lasting smoothing result.
Altered Ego Salon can not guarantee this service if the Acai Hair Care Line is not properly used for home care.
Questions and Awnsers:
Q. Who is the best candidate for the Brazilian Blowout?
A. It has been our experience, that good candidates for the Brazilian Blowout are anyone who has frizzy, damaged or processed hair. We have performed the treatment on every hair type (fine/course/frizzy/curly), as well as hair that has been permed, Japanese straightened and extensions. In doing so, we have found that with proper communication and a well considered application, everyone can benefit from the Brazilian Blowout smoothing treatment.
Q. What kind of look will you get from the Brazilian Blowout?
A. The hair will be left totally frizz-free, shiny, effortlessly manageable and with plenty of body and bounce. There will still be the option to wear hair curly/wavy (depending on the hair type) and the freedom to blow dry hair smooth and straight in a fraction of the time invested prior to receiving the treatment.
Q. Can I still receive a Brazilian Blowout if I have highlights and/or color?
A. Yes, the Brazilian Blowout will actually improve the health of color-treated/highlighted hair by conditioning the hair while sealing the cuticle for enhanced color, reduced frizz and radiant shine.
Q. Is the Brazilian Blowout going to make my hair straight?
A. If your hair is wavy, the Brazilian Blowout will make your hair appear naturally straight and healthy. If your hair is very curly, it will minimize frizz while enhancing the appearance of the natural wave/curl. If you have straight, frizzy hair, this treatment will eliminate frizz and promote radiant shine.
Q. How long does the Brazilian Blowout last?
A. The Brazilian Blowout will last for 10-12 weeks if the Acai After-Care Maintenance product line is used. The Brazilian Blowout is a cumulative treatment, in that the more you receive it, the healthier the hair will be and the longer the result will last.
Q. Can you apply the Brazilian Blowout directly on top of other relaxers and strengtheners?
A. Yes. The Brazilian Blowout actually works best on chemically treated hair, and helps to improve the hairs condition by fortifying each strand with essential amino acids.
The Brazilian Blowout works great directly on top of a relaxer. Perform the relaxer first, Brazilian Blowout next, and then neutralize at the very end of both treatments.
The Brazilian Blowout is great to perform when someone is trying to move away from having relaxers or Japanese straighteners. It puts movement back into the hair, allowing the hair to look its best.
Q. Will my hair lose volume if I receive the Brazilian Blowout?
A. No, your hair will not lose volume as a result of receiving the Brazilian Blowout. Your hair will maintain its natural volume and you will still receive great bend and memory when blow-drying and/or using a curling iron.
Q. Will my hair return to its original state after the Brazilian Blowout treatment has completed its life cycle?
A. Yes, the hair will revert to its original state once the Brazilian Blowout treatment has completed its life cycle of 10-12 weeks, however, the condition of the hair will actually improve as a result of the fortifying and conditioning nature of the product.
Q. Can you color your hair the same day you receive a Brazilian Blowout?
A. Yes, however, you must color your hair prior to having the Brazilian Blowout smoothing treatment. If you are coloring hair dark brunette or red, you will want to color the hair a shade darker than you otherwise would, as the hair color will experience fading during the Brazilian Blowout treatment.
Q. Can you swim in the pool or ocean after you have the Brazilian Blowout treatment?
A. Yes, you can swim in either the pool or the ocean after you receive the Brazilian Blowout treatment, however, the treatment may be slightly compromised if you swim on a regular basis. We recommend that you apply the Brazilian Blowout Smoothing Serum on the hair prior to swimming in order to act as a protective barrier to maintain the smoothest possible result for the longest period of time.
Q. How soon can you touch up your color after you receive the Brazilian Blowout Treatment?
A. You should wait at least two weeks to administer color to the hair after you receive the Brazilian Blowout, as the color will not deposit as effectively with the protein protective layer provided by the smoothing treatment.
If your clients need to touch up color/roots in between treatments, this is ok, as the hair being touched up is new growth and does not have the treatment on it. If you need to highlight or pull the full color through the entire head of hair, make sure that the client is using the Brazilian Blowout masque at least once or twice a week to fortify the treatment back into the hair.
Q. How soon can I wash my hair after the Brazilian Blowout treatment?
A. You can wash your hair immediately after the Brazilian Blowout treatment, or as you would normally.
Q. Can I receive the Brazilian Blowout if I have over-processed blonde hair? What if my hair is platinum blonde?
A. It is important for every stylist to assess the condition of the client’s hair to make sure it is in a healthy enough state to apply extreme heat through the use of a flat iron. If it is felt that the hair is in questionable condition, the recommendation is to turn the flat iron down from 450 degrees to approx. 380-420. The stylist will have to determine the appropriate amount of heat to apply.
Q. Can you perform a Brazilian Blowout on extensions?
A. Yes, the Brazilian Blowout performs perfectly on hair extensions. It would be best for the stylist to perform the Brazilian Blowout separately on the extensions prior to putting them into the hair. If you wish to perform the treatment on extensions that are already in the hair, the stylist will need to be extremely careful when applying the solution to the bonded area. Brazilian Blowout solution acts as a conditioning agent, and may create slip resulting in the extensions separating from the hair. If the stylist is careful and works to first separate the extension hair from the client’s own hair, a great result can be achieved.
Q. Can I receive/perform a Brazilian Blowout if I am pregnant or breastfeeding?
A. There have been no clinical tests performed on the safety of performing the Brazilian Blowout on pregnant women or women who are breastfeeding. As a result, we do advise against pregnant or breastfeeding women receiving/performing the Brazilian Blowout treatment.
Q. How soon can I receive a Brazilian Blowout treatment after I receive my first treatment?
A. The Brazilian Blowout is just like a conditioning treatment, so you will not harm the hair by performing them too soon or too much, however, please remember that you can only fill the cuticle to its capacity. If a client wants to come back for another treatment, or it did not take to the hair the way it should have, you can have the client come back in 10 days following the first treatment.
Q. What is the active chemical in the Brazilian Blowout solution that makes it work so well?
A. The Brazilian Blowout smooths the hair through the use of a proprietary polymer system that bonds amino acids to the surface of the hair. This treatment is 100% salon safe. What makes the Brazilian Blowout treatment effective is our use of the Super Nutrient Complex in conjunction with a proprietary polymer system. This combination is what rounds the follicle, smooths the cuticle and repairs any preexisting damage.
Q. How is the Brazilian Blowout different from the Japanese straightening method many people are familiar with?
A. Japanese hair straightening changes the actual structure of the hair. In doing so, there is an obvious difference between the new hair growth and the hair that has been treated, resulting in a life-long commitment to continuing the straightener or cutting hair off (if client is unhappy with the result). This service can also leave the hair flat, too straight and with little to no shine or luster. The hair's integrity seems to be compromised, and after a few treatments, the hair appears to be in an unhealthy state. |
