Monday, November 5, 2012

Japanese Thermal Reconditioning Review

Japanese Thermal Reconditioning Review! My Experience and Opinion!

Some of you might not know that I naturally have extremely curly hair. Yes, it gets super frizzy in the heat, and yes, it gets extremely tangley after swimming. This summer, I got so fed up with having to straighten my hair every day, and started to do my research! I kept seeing reviews of this hair treatment called, "Japanese Thermal Reconditioning" or it is called "Lisco Straightening" or, "Yuko Straightening".  All of the salons that I was researching that offered this treatment promised permanent straightening results that allow the hair to be 100% humidity resistant and stick straight. I was sold.I watched countless YouTube reviews and found the best salon in Georgia that offered this treatment. I got the treatment at the end of may, and without tip, it cost me $350.00. Pricey? Yes. Worth it? ABSOLUTELY!

                                               Before Japanese Thermal Reconditioning
 

The Process
So I guess I should start explaining the day that I walked in the salon. After countless hours of research, I chose Jade Hair Salon in Smyrna, Georgia. My appointment was at 9:00 am. I got there with my natural hair which was out of control..and sat in the chair to get my hair evaluated. The owner (Jade) came by and asked my about my hair's history. For example, she wanted to know when the last time I got a straightening treatment on my hair was..how long it had been since I've gotten my hair dyed..etc. She told me I had "virgin" hair..aka no color, no treatments..all natural! Then it was time to get the price evaluation based on my hair length. If I got about four inches cut off..which I did..the price would be in the "medium hair length margin" at $350.00! So she gave me an amazing haircut with layers and all the works..at no extra charge! Then the process started. First the put the yucky scented Lisco brand of the thermal reconditioner all over my hair and left it on there for quite some time. It smelt horrible. I can't express that enough..so get prepared! Ha! After that my hair was washed and blown dry and then straightened strand by strand. This is the nitty gritty. They take their time and really get every piece as straight as possible! After the straightening, more chemicals are put in, the hair is washed and blown dry again, and voila! STICK STRAIGHT HAIR!
                                                   After Japanese Thermal Reconditioning
 

After Results!
After getting the process done, you cannot wash the hair for 72 hours, or put it behind your ear, or even put it in a pony tail! It has to be left down because the product is now setting in the hair. So after the 72 hours was up, I washed my hair and couldn't believe how silky smooth it felt even while washing it! Then I let it dry and it seriously was stick straight..and looked amazing! I am so happy with my results!!

My Overall Opinion..
After the treatment, I did notice a little bit of damage on the very top of my scalp right at the front of my face. My hair is very fine and delicate..and I did expect a little bit of damage. The damage is nothing substantial, and would have occurred any way with my intense every day straightening regimen. It has now been a total of almost 6 months since I have had the treatment, and obviously my hair has grown out! It is a pain having the regrowth because I have to straighten the roots of my hair which is somewhat of a tedious task. I will be getting the treatment again! But I am going to wait quite some time to let my hair "heal" a little bit!

Tips and Tricks!
  • DO RESEARCH! Don't get scammed and have to pay upwards of 500.00! Just because a salon might be cheap, doesn't mean the results are bad!
  • After getting the treatment, use sulfate free shampoo and conditioner, it is less harsh on the hair!
  • Make sure you research the product the salon you are going to uses, two of the best are Lisco and Yuko!

2 comments:

  1. Thank you so much Christie, for such a beautiful review.

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  2. Please visit Jade Salon of Atlanta. 404-488-7150
    www.japanesethermalrelaxer.com

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