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8 things to know about Japanese hair straightening

You have curly hair or curly? The slightest humidity makes your hair frizzy? There is a beauty solution to straighten your hair and make them silky,Japanese straightening .

This is one of the most incredible straightenings to achieve ultra straight hair . It tames the wildest and most voluminous manes and its result lasts several months. A real time saver for hairdressing. Chopstick straight hair is finally possible!

How Japanese smoothing works ? Price, procedure, maintenance, etc., we reveal 8 things to know about Japanese smoothing .

All about Japanese straightening

What is Japanese smoothing?

If you want a Hollywood star-style chopstick-straight mane of hair, you've come to the right place.

Japanese straightening is a permanent straightening . This type of straightening uses the technique of heat and straightening products to modify the structure of the hair and make it stiff.

The hair comes out completely modified after Japanese straightening. They are longer, smooth and silky.


Japanese straightening, for whom?

For women who want very straight hair, Japanese straightening is perfect.

Whether you have frizzy, curly, curly or simply rebellious hair, you will find an advantage in doing a Japanese straightening.

Can you do Japanese straightening on colored hair ? Yes it is quite possible to perform this smoothing if you have a color. On the other hand, it is not recommended for women with highlights because it would increase the risk of damaging the hair fiber.

You can also practice Japanese straightening on short hair , but it will have to be at least 4 cm in length.

How does Japanese smoothing work?

Japanese smoothing is long and requires several steps to obtain the desired result. Here is the typical course of a Japanese straightening:

  1. First, your hair is washed and dried.
  2. The hairdresser will then apply a product to relax the hair. She will leave it on for about 10 to 45 minutes depending on the nature of your hair.
  3. The hair is rinsed again and then dried.
  4. Smoothing begins with the heating plates (the plates will allow the applied product to penetrate).
  5. The hairdresser will then apply a fixing milk to you for about 15 minutes.
  6. One more shampoo and natural finger drying (I promise, these will be the last ones).
  7. The smoothing is finished, you just have to observe the result.

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How long does a Japanese straightening take?

The duration of Japanese straightening is about 4 to 6 months.

What maintenance for a Japanese straightening?

4 months after your first straightening, it is advisable to maintain your straightening at the level of the roots which will start to grow again. This touch-up is quick, just give it a straightener.

Does Japanese straightening damage the hair?

Japanese smoothing is the best known smoothing to obtain efficiency in terms of stiffness. It is therefore normal to wonder if its concentrate is not too aggressive for the hair.

Rest assured, Japanese smoothing is formulated with silk proteins. A protein that protects the scalp from burns and your hair fiber.

How much does Japanese hair straightening cost?

Count between €300 and €800 for the price of a Japanese smoothing . The price varies greatly depending on the texture and nature of your hair.

Although the price is expensive, the treatment time is worth it.

What is the difference between a Japanese straightening and a Brazilian straightening?

The Brazilian straightening is a keratin smoothing treatment that straightens curly hair while nourishing it. It makes frizz disappear and tames curly hair by softening it. Its duration is 3 to 4 months. For frizzy and curly hair, it still asks to continue straightening the hair with the iron for a totally smooth finish.

Japanese straightening completely changes the structure of the hair. It's not a treatment. It is able to tame all types of hair.

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Good to know:

  • He especially does not touch his hair for 2 days after straightening (no shampoos, treatments etc, and still months of scrunchies or ties in the hair).
  • Do not wet your hair for 48 hours after straightening
  • Do not practice Japanese straightening if you are pregnant because your hair would be too resistant during this period (same thing during breastfeeding). Thank you hormones!!
  • Prefer a Japanese smoothing in a hairdressing salon rather than an application at home.
  • This type of smoothing is prohibited for children under 15.