Japanese straightening is a method to straighten the natural waves of the hair, giving an effect equal or similar to the straight hair characteristic of Asian women, specifically, from Japan. This type of straightening became very fashionable in the 2000’s in New York City, being very popular in hairdressers and beauty salons.
This type of treatment turned out to be so popular that it crossed all borders and became very famous in other cities, even in other countries, being the most applied treatment in hairdressing salons in the world today. More and more people are showing off their hair waves with pleasure, but there is no doubt that the Japanese straightening effect is still in demand.
How does Japanese straightening work?
Japanese straightening is done by using a special solution that is applied throughout the hair, breaking the bonds of the hair, allowing it to be completely straight once the heat of the iron is applied to the hair. The first step is to wash the hair thoroughly to remove any traces of grease.
Then the product is applied, to dry it with the help of a hair dryer. Once this process is done, the next step is ironing, and it is advisable to use a ceramic iron.
This ironing should be done in small sections, it means, taking small strands of hair and apply the heat of the iron, and repeat this process until all the hair is ironed.
This is a process that requires a lot of time and patience, therefore, it is recommended that if you want to apply the Japanese straightening, make an appointment at your hairdresser’s, set aside the whole day, and once you are in the salon, let yourself be carried away by the step-by-step that the stylist will be doing on your hair. Only then the process will not be tedious, on the contrary, you will be very excited to see the results.
Is Japanese straightening for any type of hair?
Although many beauty centers or hairdressers have chosen not to apply this type of treatment because in some cases the results have not been so favorable, damaging the hair of customers, what you really need to know is whether or not your hair is a candidate for this type of treatment.
An experienced stylist should evaluate your hair; whether it is colored or not, if it has received other chemical treatments, how healthy or damaged it is, and then decide if this treatment is suitable for your hair or not. This is why it is so important to speak honestly with the hairdresser when requesting this type of treatment, in order to avoid bad consequences.
Japanese straightening usually lasts about six months, so if you’re really serious about getting rid of those waves in your hair, ask your trusted stylist if it’s suitable for the treatment and go for it. Otherwise, if you enjoy showing off your curls every now and then, it’s best to opt for a frizz management treatment, for example.
