Japanese Hair
Straightening
Perfectly Straight Hair for Easy Maintenance:
An Essential Technique for Straight Hair Enthusiasts
(Pre-procedure consultation by appointment is required.)
Japanese hair straightening is a highly effective method for semi-permanently straightening curly, frizzy, or wavy hair. While results can vary from person to person, this technique typically yields straight hair for most individuals. To undergo this treatment, your hair must be in good condition, such as newly grown, natural hair, or hair with minimal damage. We begin by applying a mild chemical solution. A stronger solution may be applied based on how your hair responds to the initial treatment.
Since straight perms can cause damage and stress to the hair, a consultation prior to the procedure is required for all clients. During this consultation, we will explain the procedure and answer any questions you have. Please note that if we determine that your hair condition is not appropriate for Japanese Hair Straightening, we may decline to proceed with the treatment.
Japanese Hair Straightening Process
About the chemicals we use:
en.Salon cares about protecting your hair. We use chemicals that minimize the burden on your hair. For pre-treatment we apply Olaplex and Milbon PPT (polypeptide) and for straightening we choose from a range of products including Milbon’s Liscio and Shinbi’s Lucicare chemicals, all developed in Japan to fit your personal hair needs and to ensure safety and excellence.
Step 1: Make an initial consultation appointmentes Here
Hair straightening process is a complicated and lengthy, therefore, we require all new cients to make an appointment for a brief initial consultation. These appointments usually last about 5 minutes. This must be done in person at the salon for the stylist to assess your hair quality and make appropriate price and time estimates.
Please note the following when considering this process:
- The hair straightening process usually takes 3 to 5 hours but it can sometimes take less or longer. Please keep this in mind when making an appointment.
- Hair straightening can not be done on bleached hair. We can not take clients for this process if they currently have bleached hair or recently have gotten their hair bleached. However, bleaching AFTER straightening is possible.
- It is possible to perform Japanese straightening on non-bleach dyed hair.
Step 2: At your appointment
Stage 1: Pre-treatment
We will first pre-treat your hair using treatment solution rich in protein and nutritional supplements to minimize chemical damage. Note: If you come to your appointment after you have washed your hair (shampoo and conditioner) we can start at this step; however, we can also wash at the salon. Shampoo will be extra cost ($10).
Stage 2: Chemical application (straight perm solution)
Stylists will assess the client’s hair condition to prepare the right mixture and dosage of the straight perm solution that will be applied. If certain parts of the hair are already straightened the stylist will add a protective lotion on that area which will prevent the solution from penetrating and damaging the hair. The hair is left sitting to let the hair strands deeply absorb the chemicals. (10-30 minutes)
Stage 3: Washing out the chemical
The hair is washed and rinsed thoroughly once the chemicals have seeped into the hair. Areas where the cuticles have opened will be treated with pre-treatment solution again, and for areas that are damaged will be treated with protective solution to prevent further damage.
Stage 4: Straightening with iron
After the hair has been dried, the stylist will straighten the hair using an iron. This process will set the hair into its straight form and shape. Irons will not be used for clients who wish to not have extremely straight hair.
Stage 5: Chemical application (neutralizer)
After straightening, the neutralizer will be applied to balance the pH level of your hair. (10 minutes)
Stage 6: Rinsing the neutralizer
The hair is once again rinsed off and another round of treatment conditioner will be applied to replenish protein and supplements.
Stage 7: Blow drying
After the hair has been rinsed and treated, the client’s hair will be gently blow dried.
Stage 8: Finishing iron
The hair is ironed once again as a finishing touch for a completely straight look. (Note: To maintain a shiny straight look, however, daily flat ironing is highly recommended.)
Hours
SUN – MON
Closed
TUE – SAT
10:00AM – 7:00PM (Tuesday close at 6:00PM)
STREET PARKING
Brington Road & Cypress St
*We don’t have customer parking and encourage you to find street parking. Meter parking on Cypress St or free 2 hours street parking if no restriction sign.