Chicago Style – Japanese Hair Straightening first burst into the scene in the late 1990s in Japan but it quickly made it its way around the world, including the United States. Today, it has firmly established itself as one of the most popular treatments to get a better head of hair.

The Process
Japanese Hair Straightening makes use of chemicals to alter the texture of the hair. Most of the chemicals used, such as Liscio and Yuko, are manufactured in Japan. The entire process can last as long as three to six hours because it involves several steps. The hair is shampooed, heated under lamps, blown out, and ironed. Although it may sound like a lot, these steps are designed to not only straighten but also to give shine to the hair. After the process is completed, the hair must be kept away from moisture over the next 48 hours to retain its effects.

The Result
Japanese Hair Straightening guarantees permanently straight hair. Of course, the fact that hair grows means that it may need to be retouched after four to six months, depending on how fast it grows. What differentiates Japanese Hair Straightening from other straightening techniques is that the hair does not dry out. This means that it can move and reflect light the way naturally straight hair does.

Considerations
Japanese Hair Straightening works best on hair that has not been recently treated with chemicals.  Avoid coloring, bleaching or curling your hair if you are planning on getting your hair straightened. Otherwise, the hair may end up dry and brittle from exposure to too many chemicals. If your hair was treated, tell the hairstylist so that the amount of chemicals used can be adjusted to achieve the best results. In most cases, a hair strand test is done to ensure that the hair will react well with the chemicals.

Aftercare
Maintain the soft, smooth texture of hair after straightening by protecting it from the sun. Although the systems involved in Japanese Hair Straightening were designed to keep the hair healthy, chemicals are still used. To keep the hair healthy, condition the hair frequently after the treatment in accordance to the recommendations of the hairstylist. Also, avoid coloring you hair for at least a month after it was straightened.

Frizzy, unruly hair can be a thing of the past thanks to Japanese Hair Straightening treatment of Chicago area – Salon Trendz.
To find out more about this service, call us to schedule an appointment for a free hair consultation at Salon Trendz.

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15752 South  LaGrange Rd.
Orland Park, IL 60462 

What wisdom can we derive from this? Think good and hard before you snip. For those with natural curl or the salon-enhanced kind, here are a few tips on how to get that hair to behave.

Control the frizz in your curly hair by…
• Getting a great haircut from a pro. Start with an expert trim from someone who knows curly hair and can give you the structure you need. Medium length is a safe bet. You don’t want to go too short, as the extra length helps weigh down the curls a bit and reduce some of the frizz. You might want to avoid blunt cuts, so that you don’t end up with a poufy do. Also pass on razor cuts…as they aggravate the cuticle of the hair and invite split ends.

• Using the appropriate hair products. A moisturizing shampoo and conditioner are a good start. Follow up with a smoothing serum. Products that contain silicon can be very helpful in taming the “wild beast,” but avoid products that contain alcohol, which is drying.

• Limiting how often you wash your hair. Curly locks tend to be on the dry side, and obsessive washing will strip the hair of essential oils. When you do wash your hair, be careful not to rub it dry with a towel. This only makes the hair cuticles stand up instead of lay down flat, inviting frizzies to have a party. Blot or air dry. No rubbing!

• Knowing what tools to use. If you have the time, air dry. If not, use a blow-dryer with at least 1800 watts and a diffuser. When styling, grab small sections of damp hair, twist it and dry it with a diffuser, which reduces the force of the air coming out of the dryer and circulates it gently around the hair. If you let the hair blow around too much, you will only compound the frizziness.

• Having Japanese thermal re-conditioning. This radically reduces the frizzies. In fact, you’ll have to kiss the curls goodbye as this is a long-term, hair-straightening procedure. Consult with a trained professional to see if this is a service that is right for you and your hair. Give it some extra thought and then make an informed decision.

These are just a few of the things you can do to tame frizz. For more advice, schedule a free hair-analysis appointment by calling our salon in Palos Heights, Ill., just outside downtown Chicago.

Salon Trendz

15752 S.  LaGrange Rd.
Orland Park, IL 60462

www.SalonTrendz.com
708-671-1333