Permanant hair straightening?

i straighten my hair twice a week and it takes around an hour to do because my hair is just so damm curly! im tired of doing this so i was woundering about getting it permanantly straightened.

1) is this good or bad for my hair?

2) can you do it at home or can it be done at the hairdressers?

3) how much does it cost? 鎷㈡嫝鎷?/p>

if there is any other info on it, please let me know. and also, if you have ever had it done or know some one who has, please tell me how it went.

thanks everyone so much xxx

Permanant hair straightening?

There is NO Permanent way to straighten your hair you can get it professionaly done, after a week or two its going to go back to its original form, unless you want to alter your DNA Structure.

Permanant hair straightening?

http://www.hairboutique.com/tips/tip086....

This will tell you all you need to know about the process. I thought about doing it, but I'm afraid the chemicals will be too harsh and I might lose hair.

Permanant hair straightening?

I feel you. My hair is wavy and semi thick so it takes an hour to straighten it. I don't even bother doing it but once in awhile. Patients ain't me...anyways...

I got my hair professionally straightened when I was 17 and it took about 3 hours and costs a bit more than $85.00 (american). It lasted for over a year, the only reason it didn't last longer is b.c. I got a perm. That wasn't a good idea. lol. I looked like a poodle! But yea, if you get it professionally straightened make sure you get your tips trimmed so the dead ends are gone. Also make sure the person does it properly!! When I got mine done the woman combed it for an hour straight. Comb..comb..comb! It literally makes the hair straighten out. And make sure you don't wash it for at least 2-3 days. Its gross but the chemicals in your hair will have longer to work and the hair will stay straight longer.

Now, is it good or bad for your hair? Probably bad like everything else is, but not any worse than straightening twice a week with a flat iron.

Good luck!!

Permanant hair straightening?

i have asian friends who get their hair permanently straightened and it lasts anywhere from 6months - 1year. sometimes like, their front might get a little wavy, but nothing extreme, otherwise, it's usually stick straight.

of course it damages your hair, but eh, your hair is going to fall out anyway, might as well look good while you still got it. people spend like $100 on a really good straightener, they might as well get it permanently straightened and save themselves the trouble of having to do it themselves daily.

i'm not sure if you can do it at home, but i highly don't recommend it. if you go to asian places, they usually do it for around 200 from what i heard.

if anything , you can also try those shampoos that are supposed to straighten your hair...maybe your hair won't go from curly to straight, but it'll be close enough for you to straighten without taking an hour.

Permanant hair straightening?

ok i just did the whole japanese hair straightening thing last month. just like i you i tried my best to do the most research possible. for years i tell you. i finally go and drop $475 on it (which comparably is considered a discount it usually runs for $600) and felt so robbed by the results that i spent the following 3 weeks arguing with the salon owner to get a full refund. don't get me wrong this may well be an isolated incident, but i can speak as one who followed all the rules and didnt see any results. my hair was nice....the day it was done and i even waited a week (yes, i was not taking ANY chances) didnt use any scrunchies but as soon as i washed my hair. it curled up. now its like, wavy. not as curly as before but no where close to being straight. its not even as shiny as they claimed it would be. i dont think it was worth the money and my new stylist says thermal reconditioning actually splits your hair even more until they get thinner and thinner. i'm afraid to dye my hair now and well, i wouldn't do it again. if you do go ahead and do the process, check up on the stylist. ask to see pictures of their work and if you can come in on a day they do it on someone to see it first hand. DONT DO IT AT HOME. hope this helps.....

Permanant hair straightening?

I know how you feel, i have naturally veryy spiral curly hair.. i would straighten it all the time but it takes me atleast 2 hours to do it.. ive thought about gettin it permanently straightened, but i read up in it and the chemicals they use destroy your hair, it'll get veryyy dry and brittle, and the possibility of your falling out is enormouss, i wouldnt do it, stick with straightening it yourself, or just get used to the curly look which is what ive done.

Permanant hair straightening?

Permanent hair straightening is also known as re-bonding or Japanese thermal straightening as it is invented in Japan.

Your hair will become very straight for the first couple of months, and become more natural after. You will also have to sit and endure a few hours in the salon, 3 to 6 hours is normal. Styling costs up a couple of hundred bucks depending on the length and texture of the hair.

Re-bonding should be done by a good professional stylist, if you are not trained to do it, you will risk damaging your hair as the re-bonding process itself is complicated. Typically the process are as follows and will vary from various salons:

1) Washing of hair and scalp

2) Applying special relaxer on hair leave for 30 mins

3) Stylist to perform strand test by gently pulling a few strands of hair to determine its degree of elasticity

4) Applying a small amount of relaxer to determine the hair reactions to the chemicals to leave another 30 mins

5) Stylist to perform finger test to determine the hair softness/silkiness

6) Rinse away chemicals with warm water

7) Applying neutralizing formula to restore the hair's PH

8) Applying conditioner and rinse away

9) Hair to hot blow dry

10) Hot straightening iron to begin straightening the hair, this is the longest process, might take up 1 to 2 hours, luckily is the last process

The upside is you do not need to comb or brush your hair upon waking, it will be straight and silky soft the whole day. When you move, you can feel your hair flying.

The downside is your hair will gradually become dry due to the strong straightening chemicals residue, so you need to prevent the dryness by purchasing and using special shampoo and conditioner for re-bonded hair daily. Going to the salon for regular hair treatment is highly recommened.

Depending on how well you care for your hair, your hair can remain straight for 6 to 12 months.

I have seen a lot of women's hair condition deteriorated in less than a year after re-bonding as they did not take good care of their hair. Commitment and dedication is the key.

So ends the crash course. If you more detailed info, the earliest way is to ask any straight hair woman in the street. Chances are 1 out of 3 women have done re-bonding and can recommend their preferred salon and stylist, and also the cost.

Second solution is to visit a professional stylist for consulation. A good stylist will first examine your hair and advise you if your hair is suitable for re-bonding. You might have a chance to see "live" re-bonding process too.