Japanese Hair Straightening

Japanese Hair Straightening or sometimes called, thermal reconditioning has become very popular in the last 5 years or so.
Basically, it is a revolutionary way for those of us with problematic hair, be it unmanageably curly, frizzy etc., to have straight hair.

You might think it sounds like a hair relaxing treatment, but it’s an entirely different process.
Relaxers are intended mainly for African American hair and the Japanese Hair Straightening System is designed predominantly for Caucasian hair. The two hair types differ dramatically in their textures and ability to preserve moisture.
If you are already using a relaxer in your hair, it is highly recommended you NOT use this process. The two treatments do not cooperate together and may have extremely negative results such as breakage and loss of hair.
Don’t worry if you already have a perm or highlights in your hair, the Japanese Hair Straightening System will still work. To be safe, a simple test strand should be taken to see if your hair could handle the chemicals.

The Japanese Hair Straightening System is designed to work on all types of hair. Of course, results will vary depending on the condition of your hair before the treatment. Regardless of your hair type, a Japanese Hair Straightening treatment will render dramatic results, even in African American and Asian hair.

After your treatment, you’ll be able to color or highlight your hair as desired. Remember to always test a strand of hair before applying any chemicals.

The Japanese Hair Straightening System is said to last around 6 months before your re-growth needs to be treated again.

This hair treatment is not for the penny pinchers though. Depending on which salon you go to, you can find prices ranging anywhere from $500-$1500!
If the price doesn’t bother you, then I hope you have some extra time on your hands because this process takes 2 hair stylists around four hours to complete. Not to mention another hour or so for a follow-up session a few days later.
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The two best original Japanese Hair Straightening Systems are Liscio, and Yuko. Both are made in Japan. Any other companies that manufacturer the system should definitely be researched.

Although many salons and stylists may claim to know how to perform the Japanese Hair Straightening System, be sure to do your own research. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, look at pictures of their work, and do whatever you have to do to feel comfortable. It’s not like your going to your local hair stylists for just a trim.
Once you find the perfect beauty salon or hair stylist for the job, pay attention to what they have to say. They will probably have some great suggestions as to how you can keep your hair looking it’s best.