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Permanent Straightening versus Temporary Straightening Procedures – Oklahoma City Hairstylist

Shiny sleek hair used to be just a dream of women who had curly or frizzy hair. Today you can have straight and healthy looking hair no matter what texture or type of hair you have. Stylists have several choices for straightening hair. Permanent straightening methods last until your hair grows out while temporary straightening methods will eventually wash out. The good news is even high quality temporary straightening methods can last up to 6 to 8 weeks if you use the proper at home hair care products.

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Two of the most effective and healthy straightening methods is Mazani and iStraight. Both of these products have formulas developed for relaxed, permed or colored hair. Your hair stylist will give you an expert consultation to determine which formula is right for your hair. She will ask you about your hair’s history as far as color and chemical treatments, so be honest and let her know exactly what you’ve used on your hair in the past. This will ensure you will get the results you want without any damage or breakage. Once your hair stylist has determined which formula is best for your hair you should be prepared to spend several hours in her chair. Permanent and temporary straightening methods can take up to 4 or 5 hours depending on the length and thickness of your hair.

iStraight is considered a permanent straightening method. It works by reconstructing the bonds in your hair which control its curl pattern. This permanently straightens your hair. You will need to go back every 6 weeks or so depending how fast your hair grows to get your regrowth treated. iStraight makes your hair sleek, smooth and very shiny. The negative ions in the relaxer combine with the positive ions in the neutralizer to seal your cuticle layer to give you maximum shine. Ceramide, an ingredient which occurs naturally in your hair, bonds with your hair to further strengthen and fortify it. Unlike many straightening systems, iStraight uses no silicone or harsh chemicals. Your hair will be smooth, straight and healthy looking. The benefits of iStraight include stronger hair, permanently straightened hair, and no damage or breakage.

Mazani is considered a temporary straightening method, but with proper care can last up to 6 to 8 weeks. There are formulas for relaxed, colored and damaged hair available from Mazani. Mazani uses their patented C3 Smoothing Complex to produce shiny and sleek hair that is healthy and strong by relaxing your hair’s natural curl bonds. Your hair stylist will determine which formula is best for you and recommend at home care products to extend the life of your straightening treatment. The C3 Smoothing Complex contains coconut oil, Ceramides and Cationic Polymers. Coconut oil nourishes and moisturizes your hair. Ceramides bonds with your hair’s molecular structure to strengthen and protect it, while the Cationic Polymers provide strength and protect your hair from breakage and damage. The benefits of the Mazani straightening method are strong and shiny hair, gentle yet effective results and Mazani is safe for relaxed and color treated hair.

Don’t take chances on the health of your hair. Go to a hair stylist who uses iStraight and Mazani straightening systems. Both of these permanent and temporary straightening systems are free of harsh chemicals and ingredients which can damage your hair and your health.

 

 

 

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What To Expect With A Hair Straightening Treatment

The hair straightening procedure (sometimes called Japanese Hair Straightening) is a very popular styling alternative for women who have always admired straight, silky hair. When you see a woman who has had this type of treatment done, you would be amazed at how soft and manageable the hair has become. Even if you have natural curls, or you inherited your mother’s frizzy hair, the possibility of finally being able to enjoy straight hair for months is now just a few hours away.

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When you go in for this thermal reconditioning treatment, expect to spend at least a couple of hours, so be prepared to just sit back and enjoy the attention.

Let’s assume you have consulted with the stylist, and agreed on the specifics of the treatment [always, always make sure a consultation is part of the process – the stylist needs to determine the level of straightening for your unique hair condition], the first step is to have your hair shampooed, rinsed and dried. It is important that the shampoo used is sodium free. Next, your stylist will apply a relaxing cream solution to sections of your hair. At this point, what you should watch for is that the solution does not touch your scalp.

Then the solution is rinsed off, and your hair blow dried. The next step would be using the flat iron under high heat throughout for several times each section. This is when something wonderful starts to happen. You will magically see your hair become straight as a pin. However, it isn’t over yet because you might have to go through the whole process again if the stylist is not satisfied with the results. Women with curly or frizzy hair can expect several rounds of this treatment. Rest assured your hair will not burn or get damaged with this process. This is because no salt-based, calcium-based hydroxide, or lye-based solution is used on your hair.

Once the treatment is done, make sure not to treat or wash your hair for 3 days. This would mean that you should avoid exposing your hair to perspiration, sun, or chemicals from a pool – like chlorine. After 3 days, your hair will be gloriously straight, beautifully silky and soft to touch. You will marvel at the way it never seems to get messy at all, no matter how many times you turn your head right to left. In fact, you should try running a comb through your Japanese straightened hair, and see the comb just slip through the strands like water.

To avoid becoming a victim of bad hair straightening treatment, make sure that you get an experienced professional to do the job for you. It may cost a little more, but the rewards will be worth it – a hundred times over! Never attempt to use straightening products at home – the result could be disastrous for your hair. But in the hands of a competent professional, that straight as glass look is available.

 
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Going Straight? Get Beautiful Straight Hair With a Hair Straightening Treatment

If you have never heard of istraight, Magic Straight, or thermal reconditioning, then you might be familiar with the term rebonding. It’s become a popular hair treatment to acquiring amazingly soft, silky, straight hair. Yes, just like in the magazine ads! Yuko Yamashita is a well known hair expert from Japan, credited with creating this process in 1970. It was awarded a patent in 1995, after which Yuko began training select hair stylists on her method. Other similar methods have been introduced since like the Korean’s Magic Straight version, iStraight, Shisheido, Alracial, Paimore, and Liscio.

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Hair straightening simply means undergoing a treatment for pin straight hair which will last as long as 12 months. Prior to Yuko, women who wanted to straighten their hair would have to do it as often as everyday using a hot iron.

With a hair straightening treatment, you will free your hair from too much damage since you will only have to go through this process once a year. In fact, since your hair is less stressed, the condition and health of your hair will improve. Not only will your hair look better, it will also be stronger and healthier.

The secret to rebonding is the water that is used to treat your hair which is called Phi-ten. This water was created to help hair absorb moisturizing ingredients and nutrients better through electrically stable gold molecules.

One of the advantages of going through this type of treatment for your hair is that you get to relax and enjoy anywhere from 2 to 8 hours of pampering and attention. This is like taking the day off and feeling beautiful and refreshed after.

Just make sure that you schedule a consultation with the stylist who will do your hair straightening treatment prior to going through with the procedure. Your hair will have to be studied and analyzed by a professionally trained stylist who should be able to recommend to you which Japanese hair straightening treatment to use. For instance, if you have ever bleached or colored your hair, then the some treatments and some levels of treatment will not be advisable to use. The consultation is absolutely necessary.

Thermal reconditioning is a great way to finally get straight hair. However, be sure that you get a professional to do it for you. If you see do-it-yourself home kits, don’t fall for the marketing slant, especially if you have never had a hair straightening treatment before. You’ll most likely damage your hair and need lots of repair before it even returns to normal. This is a process for a professional.

If you want straight as glass hair, treat yourself to a few hours of undivided attention and service from a professional stylist. You’ll definitely love the results!

 
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Japanese Hair Straightening with IStraight

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ISTRAIGHT SYSTEM FOR A HEALTHY HAIR STRAIGHTENING PROCESS

Born with natural curls and waves, your hair probably has been envied by many. But are you wondering how you could get the typical celebrity look with straight shiny and more importantly, manageable hair? Technology has hosted a variety of solutions for people with frizzy hair, who’ve always found it quite a task, unknotting the curls that have a natural tendency to become so when they are either wet or dry.

Some of the anti frizz creams could give you a temporary solution but cause great damage to your hair in the long run. Straightening unmanageable hair permanently is not just a solution for people who’ve had trying times with their kinky entanglements but if done the right way could be an incomparable healthy rejuvenator for your hair. Amongst the many hair straightening systems, the istraight system, broached by the Japanese has been effective with different textures of hair. The procedure and chemicals involved in the istraight system is far better than any other, owing to a number of reasons.

Straight but nourished hair is the goal of the  istraight system, when compared to just straightened hair that tends to become brittle and damaged eventually.

The disulphide bonds, that every person is born with determines whether they have curly, wavy or straight hair. This Japanese system is extremely gentle and works on numbing these natural bonds with natural hair nourishing chemicals and the flat iron that changes the very shape of the hair cuticle by pressing it down.

A silicon based straightening system along with a sodium hydroxide relaxing agent could be a dangerous combination for any type of hair. Watch out for this because most salons that promise to straighten hair at a cheap price adopt this process. In contrast, the istraight system uses ceramide as a major straightening ingredient which ensures the right moisture level in each hair strand. This is what ultimately keeps straightened hair from getting damaged.

With professionals who are trained at the istraight system, you could look forward to an entirely new and brilliant personality in just 3 to 4 hours. The shine and gloss on your hair, whether it is short or long is sure to make heads turn as you yourself bask in the smooth and silky hair feel you’ve always yearned for.

Anastasia is a salon hair stylist in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Out of town appointments welcome.
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Japanese Hair Straightening in Oklahoma

Hate having coarse, unruly hair? Want a smooth and straight hairstyle for a change? Then you might want to try a Japanese hair straightening (JHS) treatment. As the name suggests, this treatment came from Japan and is steadily gaining popularity for those who prefer their hair as smooth as glass. The process utilizes heat, a chemical treatment, and flat ironing to re-texture curly, coarse and frizzy hair bonds, resulting in permanent pin-straight hair. Once the hair has been treated, it will remain straight and only new hair growth, which comes in after 4 – 6 months will need to be treated.

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Other names for the process include: Permanent Relaxer, iStraight, Magic Straight, Ionic Perm, Thermal Reconditioning, Ionic Straightening, and Rebonding.

This type of hair straightening takes from two to eight hours depending on the length and type of hair:

  • Hair is first washed and then rinsed.
  • A relaxing solution is then applied on dried hair, making sure to keep the solution away from the scalp.
  • The hair is rinsed again.
  • The hair is blown dry, then ironed several times at a high setting. This ensures rod-straight hair.
  • Another solution may be applied, and the rest of the process is repeated again.
  • It is advised that the hair remain untouched (no hair washing) for three days to let the strands of hair re-bond properly.

There are several types of JHS. iStraight is extremely popular. Yuko is the original Japanese straightening process and is primarily geared toward virgin, untreated hair. It is not recommended for African ethnic hair or any hair that has been highlighted. Liscio, however, can be used on chemically treated hair. It was developed in 1996 and is now more commonly used than Yuko. Other similar treatments include Magic Straight (Korean version).

Some consultation with a professional is needed before proceeding with this method. Beware of a stylist who is willing to do the treatment without a consultation first. For one thing, the stylist needs to inspect your hair first hand to choose the right level of straightener. It just can’t be done over the phone. The consultation is usually free – don’t expect to pay for it.

The cost of these treatments vary from one salon to another. Some salons may charge by the hour, while others may charge a flat rate after a professional hair evaluation. On average, the price range can be from $500 to $600 for long hair, less for short hair, because it’s labor intensive. Costs are usually the same for treating new hair growth as the process involves straightening hair closer to the scalp.

But like all hair treatments, there is always a risk of style side-effects. One should always consider these possibilities before undergoing this procedure. For instance, missed hair will stand out frizzy from the rest and sleeping on it right after treatment will result in waves. The shiny initial results may also fade in time and sun exposure. Sometimes, the hair may become so straight that it stands out stiff like a brush rather than bending on the shoulders. It may also fall flat against the head (helmet head). Your hair could also become drier in time, and it will never -ever- curl. Eventually, this could become an expensive and time consuming process to be done biannually. Spending a whole day in the salon and no hair washing for three days may not be conducive to your lifestyle. It is best to remember that JHS, like almost any other hair treatment, deals a certain amount of damage to hair. The extent could be minimal, with results that are positively fantastic. Knowing the limitations of the process and knowing what you want out of it is key to gaining the best results and looking fabulous. Remember that this treatment is not for all hair types.

Going to the right salon hair stylist with a lot of experience in straightening in particular, who will do a proper consultation in advance and who isn’t charging bottom of the barrel rates (that usually means inferior product or lack of experience), is your best bet for a positive hair straightening experience.

 
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