Get A Straight Perm

Get a Straight Perm

Many women get a straight perm to make their hair more smooth, sleek and shiny. A straight perm is the chemical altering opposite of the regular perms most people are familiar with that give body and curl to hair. The straight perm is a hair technique invented in Japan.

Instructions

1. Find a Japanese salon experienced with the technique. Find a stylist who trained as a technician at the hair straightening system's corporate headquarters.

2. Ask the salon which brand name Japanese straightening system they use in their salon. Liscio and Yuko are known to produce positive results while other straightening systems should be carefully researched before you commit to the process.

3. Provide your stylist with honest information about the condition of your hair. You should let the stylist know before they process your hair whether or not you have had any chemical processing like a perm, color treatment or relaxer done to your hair to prevent irreparable damage.

4. Prepare to spend anywhere from 6 to 8 hours in the salon. The process is intense and involves being shampooed, sitting under heat lamps, having your hair blown and flat ironed, then having the process repeated until the desired result it achieved.

5. Follow your stylist's advice about maintenance after you get the straight perm for best results. Get a retouch done every 6 months or so to maintain the look.

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