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Q: What is Thermal Reconditioning or
Japanese Hair Straightening?
A: Thermal Reconditioning is an innovative
technique from Japan to make frizzy, curly or
wavy hair straight while preserving the hair's
health. Almost always, Thermal Reconditioning
will improve the hair's feel, softness and
shine while making it completely
manageable!
Every system may differ slightly, we
condition the hair, we protect the
hair, we soften the hair, we protect the hair
again, we restructure the hair with the use of
extremely hot or
ionic flat iron depending what system you are
using, we seal the hair, lock it in its new
formation, we condition the hair again, and
then the finish, blow dry light press with a
flat iron. Your hair will be beautiful, silky
straight hair, permanent, of course until it
grows
out.
Q: How long will the Thermal
Reconditioning treatment last?
A:
This will depend on how fast your hair grows,
how curly your hair is, the hair that is
treated will remain straight, and you will need
to do touch ups as the hair grows, about five
to ten months. Sometimes we can give a partial
treatment on the part line and hairline so the
client may go longer between treatments.
Q: What kind of hair is suitable for
Thermal Reconditioning?
A: All Hair
types
African Hair
Asian
Middle-Eastern
Norwegian
Caucasian
Any mixture
Q: What will my hair look like after
the treatment?
A: Your hair will be
soft, silky, and manageable; you can run your
fingers through your hair. Your hair will be in
better condition.
Q: Will I still need to blow-dry my
hair after the treatment?
A: Some will have straight hair right from the
shower, some will have to blow dry with a
paddle brush to get that sleek look. It just
depends on your hair style and texture. Blow
drying is always recommended to achieve a
desired style.
Do not go to bed with wet hair.
Q: When I get the new growth retreated,
do they do all the hair again?
A: No, just the new growth - although many
stylists will pull the solution through the
already treated hair just before rinsing the
solution out. This is O.K. for your hair.
Q: I have color in my hair, will that
matter?
A: Tints and semi-permanent
hair color are not usually any problem at all.
Highlights can be very tricky to work with.
When hair is highlighted, the hair is
multi-textured, The lightened hair is already
chemically processed, and you will have
unprocessed hair right
next to it, so the hair right next to the
highlighted hair may not be quite as straight.
As the highlighted hair A prior consultation
with your stylist is necessary to determine if
Thermal Reconditioning will be a good choice
for you and your hair.
Q: What about bleach? Is this
O.K.?
A: Highlights often contain
bleach so it is imperative you see your stylist
before the treatment. If you are at all
nervous, we can do a test strand.
Q: What about Henna?
A: A test strand should be performed to make
sure of compatibility with
Henna.
Q: How much does Thermal Reconditioning
cost?
A: Typically from $350-$500depending hair
length, thickness, amount of
chemical Processing.
Q: Why does it cost so
much?
A: The process usually takes
from 3 to 6 hours straight to perform. You may
be able to find this service for less, but
beware, this is an extremely difficult
treatment to perform and those who charge less
often are less competent. You can get a perm
for $30 and a haircut for $6. If this sounds
like you, maybe finding the lowest price is
worth the risk.
Q: Will I get any breakage as a result
of a bad treatment?
A: It is
possible; you could get breakage from the
service, although it
almost never happens with a trained and
competent Hairstylist.
FYI - You certainly don't want to be part of a
stylists "learning curve". Be sure to find out
how many treatments your stylist has performed
and how long they have been doing it.
Q: When I go back for the re-growth,
does it cost less?
A: All the hair
still has to be ironed and conditioned even
though the
solution is mainly on the roots. Because the
same amount of time is involved with the
retouch, as the first treatment. This would be
considered on a per case basis.
Q: How many product companies are there
for Thermal Reconditioning?
A:
Three main competitors Yuko Systems
manufactured by Yuko Systems-Japan, Liscio-
manufactured by Milbon Co. and Bio Ionic-
manufactured in the U.S.But,many other
companies are coming out with their
products.
Q: What other names are used to
describe Thermal Reconditioning?
A:
Japanese Straight PermT, Thermal
Reconstruction, Japanese Hair
Straightening, Japanese Straightening, Ionic
Retexturizing, Thermal Restructuring,
Rebonding.
Q: Why is the old type of relaxers so
damaging?
A: These products leave the hair feeling like
straw, looking dry, and the curl comes back
after a (often short) period of time. Most
traditional relaxers contain corrosive
ingredients such as Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium
Hydroxide, Lithium Hydroxide, and Calcium
Hydroxide etc. These ingredients corrode the
hair (melt the outer part of the hair shaft to
make the hair appear straight)
Q: Can I get thermal reconditioning
done if I have had my hair previously
relaxed?
A: You can safely switch
to T.R.only by someone experienced, by doing
the hair roots only, and conditioning press the
ends.
Q: When can I shampoo my
hair?
A: Do not shampoo for at least three days, as
it is still getting accustomed to its new
shape.
Q: What if I want to go swimming can I
use a bathing cap?
A: No, swimming
no moisture for a least 3 full days after, the
process.
Q: Can I pull my hair back into a pony
tail after the process?
A: You must
wait 72 hours, the hair behind your ears, metal
clips, claws, etc. Do not scrunch up your
hair.
Q: Can I use hair products after the
process?
A: Do not put anything in
your hair for 72 hours.
Q: Can some of the body be left in my
hair?
A: Yes.
Q: What kind of products can I
use?
A: Follow your stylist recommendations; nothing
should be put on the hair for 72 hours.
Hydration is always important.
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