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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. But according to Leslie Correa, a nationally renowned thermal
reconditioning expert and owner of Capelli
D'Oro Salon Spa in New York, "price is not an indication of skill when it
comes to Thermal
Reconditioning." Which means that those choosing a stylist from the bargain
bin may get 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. According to
Correa, "most clients will not need to retouch a Thermal
Reconditioning 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. Editor's
Pick: Receive 25% off any service at Pashah Salon in Midtown Print
the offer... Pashah
Salon, located at 601 Madison Ave, 6th Floor New York, NY 10022
Phone:
(212) 371-7337 |
Midtown: Upper East Side:
Brooklyn/Staten Island:
- Pilo Arts Day Spa & Salon, located at 8412 Third Avenue, Bay Ridge,
NY 11209.
Phone: (718) 748-7411
Cost: $600 and up
Syracuse/North
Syracuse: Northern Hair Design, located at 3600 Brewerton Road,
North Syracuse, New York 13212.
Phone: 315.455.5883
Cost: Upon Consultation
Type: Chi Straightening
| Expert Advice: We sat down with TR expert Leslie Correa of Capelli
D'Oro Salon Spa. He gave us the skinny on getting super sleek locks for good.
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