Japanese thermal hair straightening and reconditioning

Anna Bang Hair Design

Japanese Hair Straightening :

The first question that is asked when the clients hear about Japanese Hair Straightening aka Thermal Reconditioning ( which
is like saying Champagne aka sparkling wine ) is "Why do the Japanese need a relaxer? They already have straight hair!"
Contrary to popular belief, a high percentage of the Japanese population has wavy or kinky curl to their hair.

Have you felt that you would look prettier with your hair straight? You are not alone. Millions of women each year undergo
one of several procedures available these days to make their hair straight. The most recent and advanced method of
permanent hair straightening is known as Japanese hair straightening (also called thermal conditioning). It's kinder and
gentler to the hair than the old treatments which used hydroxides and lye.

How do I know if hair straightening will work for me?

According to the staff look for a hairstylist who is specifically trained to work with hair straightening. He or she will be able to
assess your hair and give you a recommendation. Not all hair types are ideal for traditional straightening, but the new
Japanese hair treatment will work well on almost everybody's hair. The first step is to do a strand test of your hair. This will
determine the best strength of the relaxer to be used. Your stylist will also examine your hair's texture, elasticity, and
porosity, and will assess any damage present.

The Japanese Straight perms uses new products and special irons to straighten your curly, wavy, frizzy hair. For the best
results, the new technology and techniques require an experienced professional. This process is known as Thermal
Reconditioning. The Japanese Straight Perm uses new products and special iron to straighten your curly, wavy, frizzy hair.

Chemical relaxers unfortunately do not straighten hair very well, and they use chemical ingredients that leave the hair brittle,
dry, and unhealthy. The Japanese Straight Perm gives you soft, silky, shiny, straight hair. And, you hair will be healthier!

Only the roots will need the Japanese Straight Perm treatment, while the ends will not. The ends will receive a "protection"
coating, to avoid unnecessary contact with the perm solution. Also, the end will get a special conditioning treatment.

Yes, you can color and highlight your hair after the treatment. One important consideration, though that some color and
highlight processes can damage your hair more than you might expect. To keep your hair healthy, use gentler products, and
consider getting only a few highlights, on the top, rather than all over.

Generally, you can expect to let your hair air dry, with great results.

Blow drying, brushing, and using a flat iron on a regular basis are all damaging to your hair. After have a properly performed
Japanese Straight Perm, you won't need to use these strong methods to style your hair the way you like. This way, over time,
and given the proper care, your hair is likely to get healthier. Remember also that starting with healthy hair makes a
tremendous difference. Expect that your hair will be as healthy after the process as when you first come to the salon. This
process is not meant to repair damaged hair.

Of course, any chemical treatment will have an effect on your hair. This is why it's very important to only consider using the
best-quality products, in the right mix, with the most up-to-date technique and procedures. To be sure you only receive the
best possible treatment.

LISCIO "The First Japanese Straightening System" (Best)★★★★★

To respond to the desire of clients to have straight hair, Milbon introduced Liscio in Japan on 1996. Unlike existing relaxers
with active ingredients based on Sodium Hydroxide and lye, thio-based Liscio is more gentle for the hair thereby
straightening the hair while leaving it in wonderful condition. Milbon was the first manufacturer to receive Japanese
governmental approval for its unique thermal reconditioning system. Liscio contains a specially formulated solution and
iron, which protects and repairs hair from heat damage.

In 1998 Shinbi International brought Liscio to the US and has developed the product and procedure even further to enable
the process to be performed on just about any client that walks through the salon door. With added protein treatments and
supporting products for the thermal reconditioning procedure, it is not uncommon to hear clients proclaim that their hair
condition actually has improved after the procedure.

YUKO SYSTEM "Japanese Straightening" (Better)★★★

Activator Solution Difference -
While the main active ingredient is the same, YUKO system only has 1 solution strength, which doesn’t allow for
customization for individual client’s hair.

No Protection Cream System -
Yuko System doesn’t have protection cream system so highlighted hair or hair that’s been previously relaxed cannot be
processed.

RUSK STR8 "Thermal Reconditioning" (Good)★★

Activator Solution Difference-
Same thio based activator. However, it does not contain any heat protecting ingredient. So it is likely that hair sustains
damage during the ironing procedure.

Iron Difference-
Unlike Liscio, which has customized thermal iron for thermal reconditioning with different features, Rusk Iron doesn’t
include these features. Most importantly, its lack of temperature control doesn’t allow for processing various hair in different
conditions that can lead to burnt hair.

Furthermore, the iron lacks an evenly heated plate, which lessens the effect of the ironing procedure.

No Protection Cream System -
Like the Yuko System, Rusk doesn’t have a protection cream system. As a result, the same limitation in processing the hair
from Yuko system applies to Rusk.

Procedures such as I-straight and Paul Brown are similar to Rusk in its active ingredients and supporting products. In
comparing results and solution content, its comparable to the Liscio straight variation system.

However, the Liscio system is still superior to these systems in a lot of ways due to its versatility of use and restoring formula.

BIO IONIC "Thermal Reconditioning" (O.K)★

Activator Solution Difference- the main active ingredient is not thio.

Iron Difference - Uneven heating plate on its irons can cause damage to the fragile hair during the thermal reconditioning.

Additional Maintenance Bio-Ionic clients are required to purchase a special brush and blow dry to maintain its straight hair
while other systems do not require such purchase.

("It's not just hair, it was life changing experience.......... jen from south tampa)

Before starting the process though, you're invited to have a consultation with the owner anna bang where you'll learn all
about the product and what you can expect. I found the most impressive part of the meeting was the "after" pictures they
showed me of their clients. The hair looked amazing, but it was really the satisfied expressions of the clients that convinced
me to go ahead. I had never opted, in all my years of sleeking back and pony tailing, to have my hair straightening because I
was convinced it would be ruined for good. But this time I thought things were going to be different.

The Japanese Straightening took five hours - with chemical smells low - and excitement high! The team was meticulous and
they processed small sections of hair at a time. The stylists took detailed notes on the health and color or my mane for future
maintenance. And since Japanese hair straightening never loses its straightness, you simply return for two or three touchups
a year.

After washing my hair and realizing this was no longer a fantasy, I started wondering what the heck was in this stuff: The
Japanese Straightening System AKA Thermal Reconditioning loosens the hair's cystine protein bonds, reshapes the bonds by
straightening the hair cells with the use of a heat iron then makes it permanent using a bromide neutralizer. This is the basis
for the color The Japanese Straightening System.

This unique service can take anywhere from three to six hours. After washing and drying hair, a Japanese essential oil/aloe
straightening serum is applied to small sections of hair at a time, then left to soak in. Following more washing and drying, baby
irons are used to flatten hair almost strand by strand. Next comes a neutralizing solution and, yes, another wash and dry.

With this treatment, even curly or coarse hair is not only straight and frizz-free for months, but actually healthier and softer,
boasting more shine and gloss. Clients can still curl and style, but most are happy to wake up everyday with a blow-out-
straight 'do. And many swear they pinch pennies all year for the pleasure.

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Authentic Japanese Thermal Hair Straightening

" It's not just hair, it was life changing experience. Thanks anna! "
(jen from south tampa)

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