Japanese Straightening???

Question

Hi, i have really wavy puffy frizzy hair it takes an hour and 30 min. to straighten every time i wet me hair. My hair is damaged from doing this so much that i just want it to be straight without having to do it every single day. My friend told me that i should use the japanese straightening becuase it will help my hair look more healthier. But I'm afraid that it'll fall off if i do it....And i can't decide!!!..does anyone know how much it cost? Also if your hair is really damaged should you do it? And when i get it done can i still use a straightener or do i need to use a blow dryer?..Thanks!

Answer 1

It is really good. I would research a little bit before settling on the idea as its expensive, but worth it. I found this article and hope it helps you along:

"By now, I'm sure you've heard of the hair straightening process invented in Japan that has swept America and made countless women forever grateful to it's hair-transforming powers. It goes by several different names - Japanese Straightening, Thermal Reconditioning, Straight Perm, and Japanese Straight Perm. So, what exactly can you expect after a thermal reconditioning service? Well, it's actually nothing short of miraculous, if you choose the right product and stylist.

I had my treatment done at a Japanese salon in Ohio that specializes in this service. After about six hours of sitting in the salon, being alternately shampooed, heated under intense heat lamps, blown out, flat ironed, and then going through the entire process again, I emerged from the salon with a completely retexturized, smooth and sleek head of hair. All together, the straightening process cost about $750, including a VERY generous tip and a large bottle of shampoo and conditioner specially formulated for my new tresses. The hourly rate for the service was $80, which is actually below most others that charge about $100 an hour. I was under strict instuctions to guard my hair from water or any type of moisture for the next 72 hours.

I was completely thrilled with my new hair. The light reflected off of it like crazy, and it blew naturally in the breeze, not at all dried out or artificial, like you might expect after a chemical treatment. It actually was in the best condition ever, which seemed counterintuitive since it had esentially just been through six hours of chemical and heat treatment. Nevertheless, it was absolutely and undeniably true.

I was told I would need to come back for a touch up on the new growth anywhere from 6 months to a year, depending on how straight I wanted it to stay and the rate of hair growth. It is now six months later, and even though it has more body, it is still shiny and smooth. I actually like it a little more with some body at the roots. It gives it a little extra lift, and the remaining hair is still straight and manageable.

There are some things you want to look out for when searching for a salon that offers thermal reconditioning. First, find out which straightening product they use. The best Japanese Straightening System is Liscio, and the second is Yuko. Both are made in Japan. Any others are to be cautiously researched. Liscio has produced the best results on clients, and if you've read about it anywhere, there is nothing negative to be reported. This is the system the salon I went to used, and my results were healthy and beautiful. Second, make sure the technician performing the service has plenty of experience in the process. Any good salon will provide you with before and after pictures of their work.

Third, be sure to be open and honest with the stylist about any prior haircoloring or processing, so they can adjust the treatment accordingly for the best results. Don't fall in to the trap of buying expensive shampoos and conditioners like I did (I spent about $85 on shampoo and conditioner).

You can actually use several quality, gentle shampoos and intensive conditioners and get the same, if not better, results ( http://www.cosmeticsgalore.com/best-haircare-products-reviews.html ).

After Japanese Straightening, you do want to be sure to keep hair protected from the sun and moisturized, so frequent deep conditioning and an SPF spray or other UV protective hair product is highly recommended. You must wait at least one to two months before coloring your hair after the treatment, depending on your stylist's recommendations. If you can, go to a stylist who was actually trained by a top technician at the corporate headquarters for the system they use. This assures they have been trained correctly and specifically on how to get the best results possible.

What this means for you is a lower risk of getting a "botched" straightening job or damaged hair. Do your research. Get online and find the salons in your area that offer the service along with their credentials. After all, you don't want to waste your hard-earned money on something that is less than a superior result. The cost of the treatment can be very high, especially if your hair is particularly long or hard to "de-curl". Typically, the longer and curlier the hair, the longer the process takes, and the more you will spend.

Bottom line, if your hair is unruly, frizzy, or overly curly and you would like to have low maintenance, hassle free hair that is shiny and straight, the "Japanese Straight Perm" is just the thing for you. I know I will be going back for a second round!

Visit Hair Straightener Reviews for more information on excellent salon-quality hair straightening tools. Danna Schneider is the founder of CosmeticsGalore.com Cosmetic Product Reviews.

Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Danna_Schneider"

Good luck and happy styling!

Answer 2

I think it is around 800-1000 dollars and you will not have to straighten your hair anymore after you get the process done. It should be safe for your hair unless it is severely damaged. Find a salon that does this technique and talk to a hairdresser about it

Answer 3

DO NOT DO JAPANESE STRAIGHTENING all jokes aside it is way over priced like 300-900 a time and i had a friend that did it cuz she had the same prob and her hair is just as damaged as before she regrets it

Answer 4

personally, i havent gotten it, but it seems really good. youre hair wont fall off, but if you o it like...a zillion times, when youre like 90, youre hair looks like a cotton ball. you can do it a few times, and its around the 100$, probably the cheapest would be 85$. good luck!