Do you desire smooth, silky straight locks that are simple to manage? A Japanese keratin treatment could be just what’s needed.
Yuko permanent Japanese hair straightening (also known as thermal reconditioning) provides pin-straight locks that last up to one year with frequent touch ups required as the hair grows out.
The Benefits
Yuko Japanese hair straightening involves altering the internal structure of your hair strands to permanently straighten them, changing their internal structure in the process. Although not as long-lasting as Brazilian/Keratin treatments, Yuko Japanese requires you to visit a salon more frequently for touch ups re-coating sessions; with proper care afterward it could last as long as six months with proper use of sulfate-free shampoo and wrapping it with silk or satin scarves during non-wear.
Keratin treatments work well on most hair types, including curly strands. They will effectively eliminate frizz and flyaways for a more relaxed and shiny finish; additionally, curly locks reflect light differently from straight locks; with Keratin treatment in your locks you can help smooth this out for stunning shine!
Yuko and keratin treatments will gradually fade with repeated washings, so if you are considering them as part of your haircare regimen, speak to your stylist about when would be an ideal time for you to get them updated.
The Cost
Keratin treatments work by coating hair with a special solution designed to minimize frizz and make blow-drying easier, making this technique safe for all types of hair, such as perm, chemically straightened, bleached or colored locks.
Japanese thermal straightening differs from Brazilian smoothing treatments in that the former alters your hair’s internal structure, leading it to remain straight until it grows out. This intensive hair treatment may be more cost-prohibitive if you have long or thick locks.
Curls or waves? Keratin solutions tend to only reduce them to a limited degree compared to Japanese straightening; meaning you still may require time and energy with a flat iron to eliminate them completely. Therefore, the most appropriate course of action would be consulting an experienced stylist and discussing your options; they can advise on which option will better meet your needs and budget.
The Time Requirement
If you want a quick-fix that will last anywhere between four weeks to six months, keratin treatments could be just what’s necessary. But make sure you choose an experienced stylist who understands how best to work with your hair type.
Keratin treatments work by using proteins to straighten hair, in a non-damaging process that only impacts the surface layer. They help minimize frizz while making blow-drying simpler and can even make blowing off easier!
One drawback of this treatment is its possible presence of formaldehyde, which may present health concerns to those sensitive to it. Therefore, it’s essential that clients choose salons which use low-formaldehyde products; otherwise they could end up experiencing nose and lung irritation, itching, rashes and many other health complications from inhaling too much formaldehyde.
The Safety
Chemical straightening treatments carry inherent risks; however, with proper consultation and guidance from an experienced stylist, Japanese hair straightening should not present any major health concerns.
Thermal reconditioning permanently alters the inner bonds of your hair, which may make styling or growing out more challenging. A less-invasive alternative would be keratin treatment which reduces frizz while straightening curly or wavy locks without altering their structure.
Prior to recently, most keratin treatments used formaldehyde, which has been proven to cause cancer. Now more salons are offering safer glyoxylic acid-based keratin treatments without formaldehyde; though these might not straighten your hair as dramatically, they still produce beautiful results and may give advice about maintaining it with low-sulfate shampoos and products without sodium chloride – it’s all about finding balance!
