How to Care for Thermal Reconditioned Hair
Straight hair is desirable to women of almost every culture. Many methods exist for altering curly hair so that it can be worn straight. Thermal reconditioning, also known in some circles as Japanese hair straightening, is one popular method for turning frizzy, curly hair into soft, silky, straight hair in just one treatment. However, as with all chemical processes and treatments, the hair must be in optimal condition to reap the best results. Additionally, the hair must be properly maintained after the service to preserve the hair and resist breakage and further damage. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- Moisturizing shampoo
- Protein treatment
- Moisturizing conditioner
- Heat-protectant spray
- Oil
Instructions
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Wait at least 48 to 72 hours after your thermal reconditioning service before wetting the hair. Introducing the hair to water before this 48- to 72-hour period can cause your hair to frizz and revert.
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Gently apply a moisturizing shampoo to your hair and scalp. Your stylist may recommend a special product line to maintain your thermally reconditioned hair.
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Carefully lather the hair in a milking fashion, taking care not to bunch or scrunch the hair. Rinse.
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Apply a keratin protein reconstructor treatment, like Aphogee-Keratin 2 minute Reconstructor, to the hair for 10 minutes. Rinse.
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Condition the hair for 20 minutes with a moisturizing conditioner. Rinse.
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Apply a leave-in conditioner to your hair, and gently detangle.
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Apply a heat protectant to your hair prior to blow drying or heat styling for added protection.
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Style hair as desired.
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Tips & Warnings
Thermal reconditioning should always be performed by a licensed professional to avoid unnecessary damage to the hair.
In addition to avoiding moisture in the first 48 hours, you should also avoid aggressive hair brushing, pinning, tying back or clamping the hair in any fashion. This can cause creases in the hair shaft that become weakened areas that are prone to breakage.
If your hair has been processed with a perm or relaxer that is based on the chemical "thioglycolate," then it is safe for you to undergo thermal reconditioning. However, those who are relaxed with a sodium hydroxide or guanidine hydroxide (lye and no-lye) relaxers should avoid thermal reconditioning, as the services done together are too stressful on the hair.
