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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http://www.salontrendz.com/japanese-hair-straightening.html

15752 South  LaGrange Rd.
Orland Park, IL 60462 

As people learn about this hair treatment, they have lots of questions, and here at Chicago’s Salon Trendz we get many calls and emails about it every week. It is important to get all the facts, so that you can make an informed decision. We have listed some of these frequently asked questions below.

Does Japanese hair straightening work?
If you are skeptical, then you are not alone; many just don’t believe anything can help their hair. If you want to know if this treatment is right for you, schedule a free consultation if you are in the Chicago area. We have had many thermal re-conditioning clients at Salon Trendz, and they were ecstatic about the results. Some of them were so happy that they were in tears, tears of joy and gratitude. We stand by our work and have many before-and-after pictures of clients. To see for yourself, check out our salon website:
http://www.salontrendz.com

Isn’t Japanese straightening the same as traditional hair relaxing?
No. It is an entirely different process. Hair relaxers are designed primarily for ethnic-type hair, whereas Japanese hair straightening is designed mainly for Caucasian-type hair. The two hair types are very different in their structure, texture and ability to retain moisture. African-American hair is delicate and responds more favorably to relaxants. If you are of African-mixed heritage and are unsure which category your hair falls in, feel free to schedule a complimentary hair analysis. We are professionals, so if your hair isn’t a good candidate for the Japanese hair straightening treatment, we won’t recommend it to you.

Does It Work For Everyone?
This procedure works for just about everyone, but to varying degrees. The tighter your natural curl, the less dramatic the result will be; however, everyone’s hair is more manageable than before the treatment. Again, a consultation with a trained stylist is a must!

What’s the down side of having thermal re-conditioning?
Cost and time are big factors, and if your hair has been treated chemically — dye, highlights, relaxer or perm — you may not be able to have this procedure done. The fee ranges from $600 to $1,300, depending on the salon’s location and the stylists’ expertise. The treatment products are pricey, and it often takes two stylists a minimum of three hours to complete the process. This is reflected in the price.

Please note that if your hair already has a relaxer in it, you will not be able to have Japanese hair straightening done at this time. The two services are very incompatible and if combined you risk hair loss and breakage. If you already have a perm or highlights in your hair, a test strand will need to be done to see if your hair can handle additional processing.

Can you color or add highlights after Japanese hair straightening?
In most cases you can, but you may need to wait a few weeks. Check with your stylist, who will want you to pass a hair strand test to be sure. It’s highly recommended that you conduct coloring and highlighting at the same beauty salon where you underwent the re-conditioning.

How long does the straightening appointment take?
Normally, the process takes three to five hours. You will get your hair shampooed, conditioned, treated with straightening serum, heated under heat lamps, blown out and flatironed. Then you will go through the process again.

What about after-care?
You must closely follow your stylist’s expert advice. You will need to use shampoo and conditioner specially formulated for this type of treated hair, or else you may undo some of the results. You must not come in contact with water or moisture for 72 hours after the process. The treatment should last six to nine months, and then you will need to touch up the roots.

Salon Trendz is in Orland Park, 25 miles southwest of downtown Chicago. Our street address is:
15752 S.  LaGrange Rd.  Orland Park, IL 60462

Tel: 708-671-1333
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