| Permanent Hair Straightening has become very | | | | have your stylist do a strand test. Actually your |
| popular as recent styles of pin straight hair are | | | | stylist should be the one to suggest this if they |
| the in thing. This technology was developed in | | | | are professional and and experienced and are |
| Japan where straight hair is desired by most | | | | looking to get you the best results. Although |
| women. This process is generally called Japanese | | | | straightening can be done on colored hair, be sure |
| Hair Straightening but in the US, Canada & | | | | to follow general guidelines of waiting two weeks |
| UK it is also referred to as Ionic Retexturizing, | | | | or more before and after. |
| Japanese Straight Perm, Thermal Reconstruction, | | | | If you do decide to go ahead remember that hair |
| and Rebonding. This is a very intensive process | | | | straightened by this process will keep your hair |
| that leaves the hair completely straight, and | | | | looking smooth and shiny for six to nine months |
| feeling silky and smooth with a glossy appearance. | | | | depending on your hair growth rate. Therefore |
| It works by breaking down the hydrogen bonds in | | | | the 4 to 6 hours (depending on hair length) it |
| the hair's cortex to remove all curl and waves. | | | | takes for the process is definitely worth it. You |
| Since this is a permanent restructuring of your | | | | may also think that the cost of $500-$800 for a |
| hair, it will last until new hair growth, which will of | | | | good experienced stylist is worth it as it will cut |
| course come in as normal. | | | | down on daily styling time for many months. I will |
| Permanent Hair Straightening only works on | | | | caution you to use only shampoos and |
| Caucasian or Asian hair. It is not recommended | | | | conditioners recommended for your new shiny |
| for African hair which is considered more fragile. | | | | mane. Primarily you will need deeper conditioning, |
| For African hair you are better of with relaxing | | | | maybe even leave-in conditioners, and styling |
| which is especially made for African hair. If you | | | | products with sunscreen. |
| have used a relaxer on your hair in the past you | | | | I have many friends that swear by Japanese Hair |
| should not get your hair permanently straightener | | | | Straightening and have not personally heard any |
| as these two processes are not compatible and | | | | horror stories. I myself am considering it but am |
| you may see breakage or fall out. Also, be sure | | | | still mulling it over. One thing to remember is that |
| to inform your stylist about other processes like | | | | permanent means that you will not be able to |
| bleaching, color, highlights etc. that you have used | | | | have any curls or waves - no curling iron will |
| in the recent past. The best way to make sure | | | | work. So it is a commitment for over six months |
| you are a good candidate for this process is to | | | | so choose wisely. |