| Thermal
Reconditioning or Japanese straightening is a permanent straightening process
that promises pin-straight hair while maintaining health and shine. What does
permanent mean? Only new hair growth needs further treatment. That's right. Once
treated, hair is left eternally straight. The revolutionary
Thermal
Reconditioning process reportedly originated in Japan in 1996 with the dawn
of the Yuko system. The Yuko system uses heat to restructure the hair's protein
bond, resulting in smooth, straight, shiny, sleek hair. Now,
over a decade later, Thermal
Reconditioning has become a bona fide beauty phenomenon. And like any good
trend, the popularity of the Yuko system spurred the invention of comparable brands
including Liscio, iStraight, Bio Ionic and more. While all
the choices in Thermal
Reconditioning are enough to confuse a girl, you don't have to become a brand
expert in order to make an informed decision about where to go for this treatment.
The decision to have your hair straightened should be based on the salon professional
that performs the treatment and your specific type of hair, not the brand. Most reputable salons will require a consultation
before booking Thermal
Reconditioning. This is your chance to come clean. Explain your hair type
to the stylist. Be completely forthright about your hair history, from color to
highlights to texture to split ends. This information is crucial to your stylist
in determining which product to use, how much to use and where to apply it sparingly.
With Thermal
Reconditioning prices beginning as low as $500 and exceeding $1500, it's tempting
to bargain shop. However, price is not an indication of skill when it comes to
Thermal
Reconditioning. Which means, you should do your homework on your stylist's
qualifications to avoid getting burned. Plus, the range in
Thermal
Reconditioning pricing is based on factors such as hair length, thickness,
product usage and, of course, the cachet of the salon. Most salons charge an hourly
rate, and it's wise to be cautious of any professional offering a flat rate for
all clientele. Clearly, a client with long hair requires more time and effort
than her short-haired counterpart. Once you've taken the Thermal
Reconditioning plunge, at-home hair care becomes crucial. For the first 72
hours after treatment, don't wash your hair, exercise or tie hair back. What's
done during these first three days may affect the way the hair will ultimately
(and permanently) look. Use specially formulated shampoos
and conditioners for chemically straightened hair to help maintain your hair's
health and the length and quality of the treatment. To minimize UV exposure in
the first days after treatment, keep hair protected with a hat when possible.
Once you've made the initial investment, you'll still need
the occasional touchup. For the most part, you will not need to retouch a Thermal
Reconditioning treatment for at least six to nine months, depending on how
quickly hair grows and how curly it is at the root. Properly
treated hair should remain silky-straight for months, until the hair starts to
grow out. Which means less blow-drying, less aggravation and more time to hit
the snooze button. Our top picks for
this treatment are...
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Verdecia
Salon 8610 Citrus Park Drive Tampa, FL USA, 33625 (813)
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