What is Japanese Straightening or AKA Thermal Reconditioning? |
Japanese Straightening is a process in which the straightening solution reconstructs the hair bonds by breaking them down and reforming them into straight form. |
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It is permanent, which means your hair will not go back to curly until you get your new growth. |
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Wash and wear your hair with less time blow drying and styling. |
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Our solution condition as it straightens, leaving your hair smooth and shiny. |
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It can make hair from very curly to very straight permanently. |
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Cons: |
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It is permanent, which means you must be dedicated in keeping up with retouching your new growth. |
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Using the correct take home treatment, i.e.: shampoo, blow dryer, flatiron, etc. |
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Some Japanese hair straightening processes can damage the hair and leave it flat and lifeless. That is why we make our own house straightening solution. Our solution combined with our technique will ensure the health of your hair to keep it looking naturally straight with body. |
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Have to be careful choosing an experienced hair stylist for this process. |
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What is Brazilian Hair Straightening AKA Keratin Straightening? |
Brazilian is a process in which the solution coats the outer layers of your hair (cuticle). With heat the solution bonds to your hair causing a temporary coat. |
Pros: |
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Easy styling and much less frizz. |
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Great for processed and/or damaged hair, repairs and seals dry, split ends |
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Leaves hair feeling smooth and shiny |
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Temporary, washes out in 3-4 months |
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Not for really curly or kinky hair. |
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Does not make hair straight like Japanese straightening |
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Using the correct take home treatment, i.e.: shampoo, blow dryer, flatiron, etc. |
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Do you use formaldehyde in Brazilian process, and what is its purpose? |
When the Brazilian hair straightening solution first came out, it did contain formaldehyde. That ingredient is very dangerous for your health and it is not FDA approved. The one we use now is formaldehyde free and is safe for your health. |
I have curly hair and I want it straight but not flat, is it possible? |
Yes! We specialize in hair straightening, and we make our own straightening solution. We specially formulate it for your hair type, so your hair will not be damaged. The result will be natural looking straight hair with body. |
I have tight curly hair and I want it smoothed out into a wave but not totally straight, is it possible? |
We transform peoples’ hair from a tight curl into a wave all the time by using a combination of our house straightening system and Brazilian smoothing system (seals the ends). Clients are always happy. |
How do I find out what kind of hair straightening is good for me? |
You can schedule a free consultation with us. A lot of time we can do a section of you hair and have you look and feel how the end result will be. |
