Japanese Hair Straightening
 

I got a gift certificate for a spa day and was thinking of getting my hair straightened while I'm there. Has anyone had their hair straightened with the Japanese Hair Straightening system or know anyone who has? How did it turn out? How long did it last? My hair is highlighted so I'm concerned that it might be too much damage for it. Any tips or whatnot?

a few friends of mine had it done and it really works... but then you have to touch it up if your roots grow in curly. it doesn't really lighten up over time so you're pretty much bound to the straightened parts until they grow out and you cut it off

i think it's really really expensive though, or at least it used to be

Oh it definitely is. It's usually around $500 or so. A girl at my school got it done and she said it cost $500. Her hair came out kind of unfortunate looking, then again, it was unfortunate looking before she got it done, so I can't really judge it based on her.

I did the chemical straightening in May and couldnt be happier with the results. Its suppose to last 6 months but my hair grows pretty fast so we'll see. One thing to note is that if you've overprocessed your hair (lots of coloring and highlights) it wont last as long and it can turn out looking crappy.

Japanese straightening is very permenant, but like someone said before you have to touch up the roots, or flatiron them. Sometimes depeding on how curly your hair is you have to flat iron to get rid of any puffiness... I know two friends who did it and it worked great, they could basically wash and blowdry and have straight hair, but it did dry out their hair A LOT, so make sure to use any products the salon recommends to prevent breakage and dryness. Also w/highlights they should probably test a part of your hair to make sure it's not damaged from the color first. The process is also called thermal reconditioning if you want to look it up for more info. :) I was going to get it done, but at the consultation they said my hair can't handle it. :mad: :( :(

Is it actually Japanese, or is it just called that because it makes your hair really straight?

/clearly not a girly girl in any way

I think it's called Japanese because it was invented/perfected/developed there. I could be totally wrong though.

I don't know too many Japanese people who have to straighten their hair though.:confused:

I have had it done 3X in the past 2.5 years. I have very curly/frizzy red hair. The straightening works well and it makes my hair much softer and smoother. I color my hair once a year so it is not over processed. It takes about 6 hours for me to have it straightened and costs about 600$, but well worth. Last straightening was in October and my hair is still straight, I just flat iron the roots. Make sure your stylist is experienced and have her show you some pictures of her work. If my stylist is not sure what a customers hair will do she will cut some of their hair and straighten it to see what happens.

I've thought about it, but then have heard horror stories from stylists and online. If the stylists isn't experienced enough it could REALLY mess up your hair.

I know I"ve mentioned it on GC alot but have you tried the CHI flat iron? They just came out with a line of products that I'm absolutely in love with. Use the products and the flat iron and you'll be all set. It may take more time, but it's less permanent and you won't have to worry about the outcome.

I have a Babyliss now. Is the Chi much better than the Babyliss? Mine works well but I have really thick and really curly hair so it takes forever to straighten it, and I'm just impatient.

The chi is great but if it is humid outside my hair would just curl back up or become frizzy. With the J. straightening it can be 100% humidity and my hair stays straight and does not friz at all.

I've never heard of Babyliss. I have pretty thick really curly hair too and what I do is just section it in like a half up/half down sort of way, and use a paddle brush to blow it straight. Then I section it again and use the flat iron. When I did it last time with the Chi styling products, it took maybe 10-15 minutes to do and my hair is about bra strap length. I made the mistake of doing it straight though when it was 90some degrees out and the air wasn't really working at work. Underneath my hair started to curl up a bit because my head was sweating, but the top stayed pretty straight.

Bumping this because I got it finally done today and I love it. I never knew my hair was really this shiny and silky. I highly recommend this to any girl who straightens her hair a lot.

Congrats-isn't it wonderful:) I was trying to grow my hair out as I missed my curly hair but it has been so humid lately and I am already tired of the waves so I will be getting my hair straightened again in November.