Japanese Hair Straightening

Just think about all the things you could do ... instead of straightening your hair!

Everyone knows at least one person who spends way too much time making frizzy, curly, unruly hair more manageable.

But there is a new and popular way to get your hair smooth, silky, glossy and straight with minimal damage, and without the use of harsh chemicals often found in hair relaxing treatments.

The Buzz on Japanese Hair Straightening

Japanese hair straightening, or thermal conditioning, has been around for about six years and is quite the buzz. It turns out that this much talked-about method is called the Yuko System, which actually started in Japan 18 years ago by Yuko Yamashita, who's the head beautician at a salon in Kyoto.

How Long Does It Take?

This isn't for the do-it-yourself crew. It takes a trained and certified stylist to perform this procedure correctly.

In fact, make sure that you get a babysitter, or take the entire day off of work, because it does take anywhere from four to eight hours (depending on the length, thickness and condition of your hair) to complete the entire process.

Who Can Have It Done?

Whether you're Japanese, black, white or Hispanic, who can have this done is not an ethnic issue. It is a hair type issue. Almost anyone can benefit from this treatment.

How Much Does It Cost?

Before you make the decision, ask a certified beautician for a preliminary consultation. A test strand can be taken to see if treatment will work on your hair type. You are going to be spending enough money, $400-$800 per procedure, that you want to know that you are going to get the results you want.

That is a substantial amount of money to spend on a hair treatment but it only has to be done twice to three times a year depending on hair growth. Even then, only the newly grown in hair will need to be retreated.

More about Japanese Hair Straightening around the Web:

Thermal Reconditioning - Before and after pics, step-by-step procedure, FAQ sheet. Informative feature that helps you find a salon near you that does this procedure.

Hair Straightening - Different types of hair straightening information, tips & advice.

Japanese hair straightening - Quick overview from Wikipedia with related links and resources to more information.

 

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