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FAB*SpiceySpice 11-14-2003 03:07 AM

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Originally posted by Optimist Prime
I am against all methods of hair straightening. Curly hair=hotness factor right off the bat.
I agree. I'd die to have curls, my hair just has that really boring wave/loose curl thing going on. Booooo! :(

BLUTANG 11-14-2003 01:35 PM

i saw a tv show on this - probably on Stripped or something else on the style network, and there seemed to be a little more to this process than a normal relaxer. I can't remember right now, but there is some sort of filler or extra step or something which (1) makes the process so lengthy (4 hours) and (2) jacks up the price.
:D However, i think people should experiment with "Just for Me" to get a taste of the chemical relaxing process, it might be what they need. :D

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Originally posted by Honeykiss1974
I have heard of this. I am a member of an African American hair care message board where we were discussing this product. From what I gather, this "straightener" is very similiar to a relaxer, which is what we use to straighten our hair. It's a chemical that breaks down the bond of "curl", permanently straightening it.

You can buy home relaxers anywhere from $5 - $10. At the salon, the price is probably $75 to $100.

This product sounds like the same thing to me only more expensive. :eek:

Given the diverse textures of black hair that relaxers can be used on (from kinky to naturally straight) I don't see why you couldn't use it. :confused:


Steeltrap 11-14-2003 01:58 PM

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Originally posted by Honeykiss1974
I have heard of this. I am a member of an African American hair care message board where we were discussing this product. From what I gather, this "straightener" is very similiar to a relaxer, which is what we use to straighten our hair. It's a chemical that breaks down the bond of "curl", permanently straightening it.

You can buy home relaxers anywhere from $5 - $10. At the salon, the price is probably $75 to $100.

This product sounds like the same thing to me only more expensive. :eek:

Given the diverse textures of black hair that relaxers can be used on (from kinky to naturally straight) I don't see why you couldn't use it. :confused:

The comparison between Japanese thermal reconditioning and what we use is valid on some levels.
But I have read that JTR can't be used on most black hair because it involves the use of chemicals AND a flatiron during the procedure.
For instance, that would absolutely fry hair texture such as mine (really fine but thick, plus I put color on it).


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