straight hair

@Trace86 (5030)
United States
March 22, 2009 6:05pm CST
One of my friends just got back from a visit to the Phillipines. She had her hair bonded while she was there and it looks so beautiful. I looked for it on the internet and couldn't find it. Is it the same thing as thermal straightening? Also, my hair is mostly wavy, not curly. Would this be a waste of time and money to do? I really like how my hair looks when I flat-iron it, but it takes forever to do. One more question, how do you find a reliable salon to get it done at?
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18 responses
• China
23 Mar 09
Are you like straight hair ? Do you know there is a kind of techonlogy named negative straight hair ? It can make your hair straight and can keep about one year .It may let you satisfied.But do not make it too often , because it will cause serious damage to your hair ~!
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@kimutaku (145)
• China
23 Mar 09
I used to straighten my hair~ate that time ,my hair looks like silk~ but days later ,the hair become dry and unhealthy~ maybe you can buy a tool to curl your straight or wavy just for one time~
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@drannhh (15219)
• United States
23 Mar 09
It is so amazing how women with curly hair like to have straight hair and those of us who were born with it straight want curls. Actually, as a child I did not want curls at all, that was my mum's baggage and she force awful home permanent waves on me which I thought made me look ridiculous and did nothing for my self-esteem. Even so, as an adult I was guilty of letting a couple of hair folks give me curls, but finally I outgrew that and now wear my hair straight again. It is hard to imagine that re-bonding/thermal straightening could be healthy for the hair over time, but it is important to have one's hair the way one wants it for one's self-esteem, so I say anything goes.
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@Trace86 (5030)
• United States
23 Mar 09
I think I just want to do this once. Part of my problem is that some of my hair is wavy and some is stick straight.
@drannhh (15219)
• United States
23 Mar 09
I remember in high school sleeping with my long hair in curlers all night and then fixing the curls all perfect in the morning and going in to PE class where it would go completely limp in the first hour of the day. I didn't have as much self-esteem then as now or I would have capitalized on what I had rather than trying to swim with the crowd.
23 Mar 09
"women with curly hair like to have straight har and those of us who were born with it straight want curls." That is so true drannhh! I have straight/slightly wavy hair and would like curls sometimes but my hair doesn't let them stay there hehe. I wouldn't reccomend chemicals to straighten hair, I would just keep at it with the straighteners.
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• Philippines
23 Mar 09
Well thermal straightening is really great but with a price higher than the usual hair rebond. Actually i haven't done that yet to myself because my hair is straight and thin and i don't think that i need rebonding too since hair relax will do fine with me. It depends on your hair structure, if it is thick, long, thin, short, the hair stylist will help you about this and they will suggest what treatment is better. So for you to decide, you better ask a resident stylist first, go to a good beauty salon and ask them about it. You don't want to ruin your scalp because of this chemical treatments right. About the salon, well i don't know what to suggest to you since i don't even know where you from and for now, i can only tell you that you research about advantages and disadvantages of hair treatments such as rebond, relax, thermal straightening. Happy Mylotting!
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@Trace86 (5030)
• United States
23 Mar 09
See that is my problem. There are so many different procedures with so many different names that are sort of the same but not really. What is the difference between Thermal straightening, Rebonding, Ionic perm and straightening perm?
@dismalgrin (2604)
• United States
22 Mar 09
I used one of those at home straightening kits. I found a cheap kit for a dollar at my local dollar store. It didn't have any harsh chemicals in it and I used it while I was pregnant. I like how it worked. But, I haven't been able to find the stuff since. Later I found a regular perm type straightening kit. The fumes burned my eyes and it really dried out my hair and it didn't keep it straight for long. Then later I got another kit that is intended for people of African origan. I applied that to my hair and let it sit on my hair the amount of time it said for 'course' hair. Because I've always considered my hair course. Well when I was done I had my hair falling out in clumps! I was horrifide. All the fresh growth of baby hair had given under the harshness of the chemicals and broken off. Thankfully I had very thick hair to begin with wo I still have enough to work with left. But, I will never use one of those kits again. Sometimes I let my sisters straighten my hair for me with the straightening iron. But, like you, it takes forever for me to do it and I hurt my arms trying to reach everywhere.
@Trace86 (5030)
• United States
22 Mar 09
Yes! It is so hard to reach the back. And I always end up with slight ridges when I do it myself.
@HelloMickey (1655)
• Hong Kong
23 Mar 09
I have natural curl hair, and I just don't like the curls and always want a straight and smooth hair. I had a ion perm few years ago, it can keep my hair straight for almost 10 months. But I changed my hairstyle afterward, I had ceramic perm to make my hair even more curly. I like this style also. I just go to a salon recommended by friends, relatives or from magazines.
@Trace86 (5030)
• United States
23 Mar 09
How much did the Ion Perm cost and how long did it take?
@lingli_78 (12822)
• Australia
23 Mar 09
i don't know much about thermal straightening as i don't have a curly and wavy hair... i am blessed with a straight hair since i was born and i love it... i think it is better to leave your hair as it is naturally and be content with it rather than trying to change it... if you go to a salon, they might put lots of chemicals on your hair which can cause damaged to it... take care and have a nice day...
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• United States
23 Mar 09
Do a search on youtube for rebonding or Japanese hair straightening or Brazilian hair straightening and there are numerous videos on the procedures for each system from beginning to end so you'll know what's involved.
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@bombshell (11256)
• Germany
23 Mar 09
yes i have many friends who do the same ,they do it in pinas because its affordable.the stuff they use its just the same as thermal straighten but they a re proseffiosnal so done nicely.you can find it in a expensive salon and you can tell what ever you like but but expensive its all about money you know
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@clorissa123 (4926)
• United States
23 Mar 09
To find a reliable salon to do so, it really base on word of the mouth. You have to find out from people's recommendation. I really don't know how it gonna look on your hair, since different people have different style. If you won't mind to experiment the impression, I would say go for it.
@bubbletush (1332)
• Philippines
23 Mar 09
I live in the Philippines and I also have my hair rebonded every six months. The effect is just fabulous. It is kinda expensive but the satisfaction I get is worth all the money. The parlor that does my rebonding uses L'Oreal Extenso. Then I would have my hair maintained by the parlor every month having L'Oreal Kerastase applied for 15 minutes. I have tried many parlors and treatment because I have unmanageable hair, and it was only when I've got this treatment that I can say I did not waste money on it.
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@Archie0 (5636)
23 Mar 09
Even i had done straightening few months back from wella.but now as there is regrowth i am waiting again to get them straight.they do look really fabulous but the problem is my hair are too limp, and there is no strength at all.what happens is within a day or two after my hair wash my hair becomes too oily anf flat and that leaves me looking nutts as my face is a bit bigger and round...youck i look so weird..
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@arshuuu (60)
• India
23 Mar 09
Today's chemical processes,heat treatments and styling products can cause considerable damage to our hair. The only way to counteract this damage is to start with strong healthy hair. Hair is proteins that our body makes from foods we take in.In order to have strong healthy hair we must eat the right foods.Most of the foods that promote healthy hair are probably not a surprise to you,but several may be.Drink Water: Drinking eight glasses of water a day will do more than give you great skin and healthy organs.he water will help flush toxins out of your body keep them out of your hair. Your body will be able to produce strong hair strands when you are properly hydrated.Water really does benefit you in ways you could never imagine.Spice up your Food: Why not add flavor and kick to your food and strengthen your hair at the same time. Certain spices such as cumin, turmeric, and black pepper are all considered great spices for your hair.Saute the spices with clarified butter or olive oil and add to vegetables to make a hair happy side dish.If you use green leafy vegetables in this dish you will get a double dose of strong hair foods. Protein: Lean protein is critical to helping your body create strong hair.Most people do not eat enough protein on a daily basis, studies have shown that if we eat more protein our hair will be stronger.Lean meat like fish, chicken, eggs,and soy products are good sources of protein for hair.To promote healthy strong hair, doctors suggest we eat at least one serving of lean protein every day Foods to Avoid In order for your hair to be healthy and strong you must eat a balanced diet full of vitamins and minerals. Avoid junk food like candy, cake, and cookies. The nutrientsyou take into your body will be forming new hair under the scalp.Sugar and junk food do not provide the required building blocks for healthy hair.
23 Mar 09
I suppose it all involves the same procedure. I have had my hair rebonded a couple of times, but leave them to curl every now and then. the result is quite sleek, soft and attractive. Thermal straightening probably involves using the irons, by first protecting the hair with the required creams and neutralisers, etc. I think the end result would be the same. Reliability of a salon will depend on user comments. So if you have a salon in your town, research it on the net to find if it has user reviews, and what people are saying about it. Alternatively ask the salon if you could talk to any of their clients who has got the treatment done with them. Unless someone recommends a certain salon or procedure, I'd be wary of doing it. Because it is permanent procedure, you may not be able to reverse it easily. You could even ask if there is anything like a patch test on a few strands of hair that you could try. A salon is not likely to agree to this demand, but if you know one of their staff members, it might help. good luck
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• United States
23 Mar 09
To be honest, women should love their hair for what it is, but if you are going to do something different, make sure that it is safe, natural, and that you and your stylist are not using too many chemicals, that can really damage your hair. I had colored my hair so much that it was beginning to lose its luster. Now, I have stopped coloring my hair and using so many chemicals. I use what I feel is safe. I use wigs, or hair color that will kill my scalp or harm the environment. Your hair is a precious thing, and before you know it, it could be gone.
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@UK_Shree (3603)
22 Mar 09
I wouldn't personally have any permanent straightening done to my hair. I think that the long term damage caused as a result is simply not worth it. If I want straight hair, I use my thermal straightener. Thermal straightening is very different from getting a permanent straightening procedure done at the salon. At a salon, they perform chemical straightening which basically means they apply a number of chemicals to your hair to keep it straight even after washing. But these are not good for your hair, and are much more damaging than thermal methods. Ofcourse it is upto you. But definitely think hard about it first and speak to a number of different salons in order to get different opinions before making your mind up.
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@sikat101 (149)
• Philippines
23 Mar 09
Rebonding is pretty popular in the Philippines. You can see a lot of people with nice straight hair and ,more often than not, it is rebonded. In rebonding, they add chemical to you hair which breaks the bonds that make it curly and wavy then bonds it again to make it straight. Thus, the term rebonding. The process takes several hours (approx 3-5 hours) so you gotta eat a meal before going to the salon. You are not allowed to wash your hair a few days after the process. It is also better of you do not tie your because it will ruin the straight hair. You are also not allowed to dye your hair. It lasts 3 to 5 months so think about it. Would you want the same hairstyle and hair color for three to six months? It helps to ask different salons about it, rebonding suits some hair types (not all).
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@Elegant7 (140)
• United States
22 Mar 09
Thermal straightening would be the way to go. My friend had it done when she went to Korea and it made her hair very sleek and well, straight. However, getting it done can be expensive because most places don't charge a flat fee, but rather it depends upon how much hair you have and that sort of thing which is why I haven't gotten mine done. The average cost of a Japanese thermal perm seems to be $150+ at least around where I live.
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