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Japanese Hair Straightening – Thermal Reconditioning

Curls, movement, waves and body… no matter how hard hair stylists try to tell us that they are in fashion, the majority of women still dream about straight hair. I am talking about the kind of straight hair that is wash and go, not one that requires hours of brushing with a hairdryer or ironing with a hair straightener. The type of hair that laughs in the face of humid weather. The big cosmetic companies know of our plight and have infinite hair products on the market that promise to make our hair sleek and smooth and straight, but rarley do the job alone without the help of heat appliances if at all.  So then we start thinking about permanent hair straightening, the perm of our times… Thermal Reconditioning a.k.a Japanese Hair Straightening, ionic retexturing, rebonding, yuko system and bioionic straightening.

How does Japanese Hair Straightening work?

Protein and heat is used to restructure the hair bonds covering the hair in an anti frizz film that leaves it smooth and silky. The treatment takes between 3 to 8 hours to achieve and will leave your hair wonderfully straight for between 3 to 8 months. The beauty of this process is that you don’t run the risk of ending up with porous or kinky strands. You should not wash your hair right after the treatment; wait for at least 2 – 5 days. The result is smooth, pin straight, silky hair without the need of dryers and you can give up your GHD to more unfortunate friends.

Things to be Aware Of When Getting Your Hair Straightened

It is very important to go to a hair stylist that comes highly recommended for this procedure as the end result is dependent on their level of skill. You should really do your research and ask around. Thermal Reconditioning will cost you between $300 to $900 with hair length being the deciding factor on price. Make sure that you get a free consultation from your stylist of choice as not all hair types are suitable. This includes some hair that has been colored, lightened hair (sorry you girls out there with platinum blonde), hair that has been straightened already with a sodium relaxer, henna treated hair, previously chemically treated hair permed curly or wavy and African hair (this hair is very fragile and cannot tolerate the heat involved in the process).

Looking After Your New Straight Hair!

Once you have had your hair straightened you have to take extra care of it by applying deep conditioning treatments 1-2 times a week to avoid dryness. Getting your regrowth done depends on how curly your hair is and how long you feel you can go without it. If your hair is quite long you can go longer as the long hair weighs down your roots.

Following are some examples of Japanese Hair Straightening:



Short Blonde Hair

Are you looking to change your hairstyle drastically? You could try going short and blonde like Mia Farrow in Rosemary’s Baby. You could leave a longer side swept fringe for a more feminine look, you could cut sharp straight bangs to emphasize your eyes, the possibilities are endless!

Blonde hair comes in a variation of exciting tones. From pure white platinum blonde, to creamy or beige blondes, to dirty blonde, there’s blonde with an ash base, or blondes with a golden base, carmel blonde, toffee blonde, medium blonde, dark blonde and more. Pick the blonde that is right for you!

Have a look at this wonderful gallery all about short blonde hairstyles. Find a hairstyle to suit you from these various trendy cuts. You might even find that shade of blonde you have been searching for!



The Fringe Bang!

There is no denying that women are getting a hair style with a bang! in other words, the fringe is in! Kate Moss did it and hordes followed. The smooth, sleek and blunt bang from the sixties is what girls are going for. If you don’t have silky straight hair keeping a fringe under control can be a bit of a nightmare, but that can be easily fixed with a blow dryer and round brush or a ceramic hair straightener . This gallery has images of many celebs with hairstyle bangs, but I have included many other images so there is a versatile range to choose from for your next trip to the hairdressers.



For more Bangs / Fringe Picture Galleries check out: