|
|
|
Add to favorites
| Search
|
Model for LuvCube |
|
Japanese
hair straightening
A procedure that can significantly
change a woman's looks
| |
Natalie
writes, "I am ready for a
makeover as you suggested. I
have changed my style, do
microdermabrasion regularly, and
go to a spa at least once a month.
However, there is something else that
I do not like about myself - my hair.
I would really like to straighten it.
Do you think I should try Japanese
hair straightening?"
Japanese
hair straightening is the most recent
and advanced method of permanent hair
straightening. It is also called
thermal conditioning. It's kinder to
the hair than the old treatments which
used hydroxides and lye.
How do I know if Japanese hair
straightening will work for me?
According
to the Salon Cabochon staff in
Sacramento, California, look for a
hair stylist who is specifically
trained to work with hair
straightening. He or she will be able
to assess your hair and give you a
recommendation. Not all hair types are
suited for traditional straightening,
but this treatment will work well on
almost everybody's hair. The first
step is to do a strand test of your
hair. This will determine the best
strength of the relaxer to be used.
Your stylist will also examine your
hair's texture, elasticity, and
porosity, and will assess any damage
present. |
| |
|
| |
What hair
products are used?
There
are 5 kinds of hair products used and
these will be customized to your
hair's requirements.
- Chemical hair
relaxer formula
- Neutralizer
- Petroleum cream
- Shampoos designed
specifically for relaxers
- Hair relaxing
conditioners
How long does it
take?
Anywhere
from 3 to 6 hours.
Procedure
To
avoid any chemical burning, a
protective petroleum cream may be
applied to protect the scalp and also
to your hair it it's been previously
relaxed or damaged.
A
chemical hair relaxer is then applied
to loosen, soften, and relax your
natural curls. If your hair is overly
porous or slightly damaged from being
previously over-processed, your
stylist may use a conditioner-filler
before applying the relaxer. The
relaxer is left on for the right
amount of time for your hair, and then
thoroughly rinsed out with warm water.
Then
a neutralizer is applied to your hair
to oxidize and restore its pH level.
This is because if the relaxer created
too high a pH (too alkaline), your
hair could swell and break.
Next,
a conditioner is applied. There are
two types, the cream conditioners and
the protein or liquid conditioners.
The best type will be used for your
hair, to restore some of its natural
oils. |
| |
|
| |
Post-relaxing
hair care
If
a mild hair relaxer is used, such as
Ammonium Thioglycolate, known as "thio",
there is little risk of your hair
being damaged. However, any hair that
has been relaxed will need special
ongoing care, both to protect the hair
and to retain the effects of the
straightening.
Relaxed
hair becomes a lot more dry. So you
should limit your use of hot blow
dryers and hot styling tools. And
since relaxed hair is also more
porous, be sure and rinse all shampoo
out very completely. Use a shampoo
that's designed for relaxed hair.
Relaxed
hair tends to break more easily, so be
sure and use a good deep conditioner
at least once a week. Also use a good
leave-in conditioner after shampooing.
Conditioners will coat the hair and
restore oils and proteins that were
stripped by the chemical processing.
This smoothes the damaged outer
surface of the hair and makes it more
shiny.
When
combing out tangles, do it very
gently. Use a wide-tooth pick and
start at the ends, working in towards
the scalp.
What about touch-ups?
Many
people like to have their hair
professionally straightened at a
salon, but like to do relaxing
touchups at home. This can work well,
as long as you're very careful to
apply the touch-up only to the new
growth. Don't apply it to the
previously relaxed hair because that
will possibly cause it to break. |
| |
|
| |
Related:
Cut hair in private parts
Shaving in bikini area
Brazilian bikini wax
Sugaring
How to shave legs
Hair transplant
Hair extensions |
| |
What
do you think? Share your
thoughts with us
|
|
|
|
|
