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Diana1215
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Please give me any tips for Japanese Hair Straigtening
I am getting it done next week. Dh got me a GC for Mother's Day.
I am so excited.
Can I really step out of the shower and not blow it or straigten it - and have it perfectly straight? The skeptic in me just doesn't believe it.
Also - do you have to use special shampoos/conditioners now?
About how long does the entire process take?
How long after did you have to re-touch it?
Any other info you think I should know? 
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julz33
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Re: Please give me any tips for Japanese Hair Straigtening
Can I really step out of the shower and not blow it or straigten it - and have it perfectly straight? The skeptic in me just doesn't believe it.
-Yes!!! 
Also - do you have to use special shampoos/conditioners now?
-No
About how long does the entire process take?
- It took me about 7 hours for long thick hair
How long after did you have to re-touch it?
- I get it done once a year. After about 5-6 months I have to start blowdrying the roots. Now (at 1 year past touch-up) I blowdry the roots and go over quick with iron. Still takes me under 10 minutes to do my hair at a year later. It would be nice to get it done every 6 months but I am afraid of my hair getting damaged and breaking.
Any other info you think I should know?
-After you have it done do not put it behind your ears and don't use any hair clips or rubberbands. Wait as long as you can before washing it or getting it wet.
You are going to love it!
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| Posted 5/13/08 11:55 AM |
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bicosi
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Re: Please give me any tips for Japanese Hair Straigtening
To answer your questions.
Can I really step out of the shower and not blow it or straigten it - and have it perfectly straight? The skeptic in me just doesn't believe it.
YES! lol I couldn't wait the first few days so that I could actually WASH it because I didn't believe it.
Also - do you have to use special shampoos/conditioners now?
I didn't. But I do recommend a good conditioner for afterwards, It is after all a chemical process, so you want to take good care of your hair.
About how long does the entire process take?
It took mine pretty much all day (6-7 hours) bring lunch with you and a book if anything.
How long after did you have to re-touch it?
I didn't re-touch it until almost a 6-7 months after the first time. It depends on how quickly yours grows and how much the new growth bothers you.
Just so you know, I was taken back by how flat my hair was afterwards. It actually bothered me. lol but after a few weeks, and new hair grew in, it gave it a bit of a lift and more volume.
Also remember not to put your hair back or tie it back or tuck behind your ears!
Good luck!
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| Posted 5/13/08 11:56 AM |
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Beth
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Re: Please give me any tips for Japanese Hair Straigtening
same as above for me
but i do go and get my roots done every 6 months- I used to wait a year- but my hair looks better when I get the roots done-
I leave the house with wet hair every morning now that the weather is nice!
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| Posted 5/13/08 11:59 AM |
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Samarty
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Re: Please give me any tips for Japanese Hair Straigtening
Posted by Diana1215
I am getting it done next week. Dh got me a GC for Mother's Day.
I am so excited.
Can I really step out of the shower and not blow it or straigten it - and have it perfectly straight? The skeptic in me just doesn't believe it.
Also - do you have to use special shampoos/conditioners now?
About how long does the entire process take?
How long after did you have to re-touch it?
Any other info you think I should know?
You should be excited. It's fantastic!!!!
Yes- you can just get out of the shower and go. It's amazing. It dries with no frizz, pin straight.
You don't have to use any special shampoos/conditioners.
Depending on how long your hair is depends on how long it takes. My hair is LONG, and it took 6 hours. BRING A MAGAZINE! :)
I got mine done 6 months ago, and I'm seeing that I need a touch up now, but it's definitely manageable.
Good luck, it's going to be wonderful, and I can't wait to see pics.
FM if you have anymore questions!!
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| Posted 5/13/08 11:59 AM |
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HeatherRose
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Re: Please give me any tips for Japanese Hair Straigtening
wow I would so love to do this! why can't you use a rubberband or tuck it behind you ear? and how long itll you can again? and also where did everyone get it done?
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Beth
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Re: Please give me any tips for Japanese Hair Straigtening
Posted by HeatherRose
wow I would so love to do this! why can't you use a rubberband or tuck it behind you ear? and how long itll you can again? and also where did everyone get it done?
only for the first 3 days
it can leave a bend if you do that- until you wash your hair- then you are good to go
I go to Top Point in FLushing- only to Tracey
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krwm
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Re: Please give me any tips for Japanese Hair Straigtening
I'm getting done next weekend too, I can't wait to be able to just wash it and leave it to dry without it looking like a disaster!
I got my hair straightened once before but not japanese and it did nothing for my hair, I couldn't just leave it or it would be so frizzy, that's why I can't wait to do this to see if it actually works.
Good luck Diana!
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| Posted 5/13/08 2:05 PM |
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Bellabear
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Re: Please give me any tips for Japanese Hair Straigtening
omg your getting it done!!! you are going to LOVE IT. you literally can walk out of the shower and let your hair dry naturally and it will look fab
krwm and i are doing it this sunday. we are going to look fab for our movie night on the 30th 
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| Posted 5/13/08 2:10 PM |
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LBG30
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Re: Please give me any tips for Japanese Hair Straigtening
Posted by krwm
I'm getting done next weekend too, I can't wait to be able to just wash it and leave it to dry without it looking like a disaster!
I got my hair straightened once before but not japanese and it did nothing for my hair, I couldn't just leave it or it would be so frizzy, that's why I can't wait to do this to see if it actually works.
Good luck Diana!
I can't wait to see your hair and Diana's!!!
BTW..........I love your new avartar
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| Posted 5/13/08 2:11 PM |
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Diana1215
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Re: Please give me any tips for Japanese Hair Straigtening
Posted by Bellabear
omg your getting it done!!! you are going to LOVE IT. you literally can walk out of the shower and let your hair dry naturally and it will look fab
krwm and i are doing it this sunday. we are going to look fab for our movie night on the 30th
I can't wait - thanks for the text by the way! I'm trying to think of someone to babysit for me because now I can't wait until next Friday!  I've waited
31 years and now I can't wait a week!
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| Posted 5/13/08 2:13 PM |
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Diana1215
Living on a prayer!!!
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Diana
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Re: Please give me any tips for Japanese Hair Straigtening
Posted by krwm
I'm getting done next weekend too, I can't wait to be able to just wash it and leave it to dry without it looking like a disaster!
I got my hair straightened once before but not japanese and it did nothing for my hair, I couldn't just leave it or it would be so frizzy, that's why I can't wait to do this to see if it actually works.
Good luck Diana!
Ohh good - can't wait to see it. The fact that I can't put it back for three days though should be real fun when Jack is obsessed with pulling my hair. Good times ahead!
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Bellabear
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Re: Please give me any tips for Japanese Hair Straigtening
Posted by Diana1215
Posted by krwm
I'm getting done next weekend too, I can't wait to be able to just wash it and leave it to dry without it looking like a disaster!
I got my hair straightened once before but not japanese and it did nothing for my hair, I couldn't just leave it or it would be so frizzy, that's why I can't wait to do this to see if it actually works.
Good luck Diana!
Ohh good - can't wait to see it. The fact that I can't put it back for three days though should be real fun when Jack is obsessed with pulling my hair. Good times ahead!
oh yea...that part...no great! it gets so greasy..lol..it's kind of funny. but def. don't put anything in it, headband, whatever...it will crease your hair.
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| Posted 5/13/08 2:15 PM |
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krwm
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Re: Please give me any tips for Japanese Hair Straigtening
Posted by Diana1215
Posted by krwm
I'm getting done next weekend too, I can't wait to be able to just wash it and leave it to dry without it looking like a disaster!
I got my hair straightened once before but not japanese and it did nothing for my hair, I couldn't just leave it or it would be so frizzy, that's why I can't wait to do this to see if it actually works.
Good luck Diana!
Ohh good - can't wait to see it. The fact that I can't put it back for three days though should be real fun when Jack is obsessed with pulling my hair. Good times ahead!
yup thats the part that I'm like erf about too, I don't remember a day when I wore my hair down for more than 10 minutes....oh well sacrifice for beauty LOL
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krwm
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Re: Please give me any tips for Japanese Hair Straigtening
thanks, kids a ham
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MelToddJulia
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Re: Please give me any tips for Japanese Hair Straigtening
You girls better post pic's after you get it done, I want to see!!
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Re: Please give me any tips for Japanese Hair Straigtening
Di, it came out awesome, although I haven't washed it yet.
Also - do you have to use special shampoos/conditioners now?
Nope.
About how long does the entire process take?
About 4 hours where you are going.
How long after did you have to re-touch it?
I just did it and it's been one year. I'd say for about 5-6 months it looked great, after that I've been using my straightener.
Any other info you think I should know?
You're going to LOVE it - so much easier than before!!!
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pinky
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Re: Please give me any tips for Japanese Hair Straigtening
I went today too to where you are going and it took only 4 hours (only , but the first and second times I went it took 6 hours). It came out great. Bring some magazines, a book, some snacks, water, etc. You are going to love it. Take some before & after pics.
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| Posted 5/13/08 6:35 PM |
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Diana1215
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Re: Please give me any tips for Japanese Hair Straigtening
I am so jealous - I wanted to go with you guys today!!!
Can't wait to see pics!!!
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| Posted 5/13/08 7:22 PM |
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julz33
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Re: Please give me any tips for Japanese Hair Straigtening
Where are you going?
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| Posted 5/14/08 2:33 PM |
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Diana1215
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Diana
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Re: Please give me any tips for Japanese Hair Straigtening
Posted by julz33
Where are you going?
New Mode in Old Bethpage
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| Posted 5/14/08 7:46 PM |
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julz33
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Re: Please give me any tips for Japanese Hair Straigtening
Posted by Diana1215
Posted by julz33
Where are you going?
New Mode in Old Bethpage
I wanted to give that place a try b/c it is so much closer to home than Top Point. Let me know how it comes out!!!
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| Posted 5/14/08 8:13 PM |
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mrswask
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Re: Please give me any tips for Japanese Hair Straigtening
Posted by julz33
Posted by Diana1215
Posted by julz33
Where are you going?
New Mode in Old Bethpage
I wanted to give that place a try b/c it is so much closer to home than Top Point. Let me know how it comes out!!!
Yes - I would love to know how it goes and what the final price ends up being...
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| Posted 5/14/08 9:43 PM |
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Diana1215
Living on a prayer!!!
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Diana
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Re: Please give me any tips for Japanese Hair Straigtening
Posted by mrswask
Posted by julz33
Posted by Diana1215
Posted by julz33
Where are you going?
New Mode in Old Bethpage
I wanted to give that place a try b/c it is so much closer to home than Top Point. Let me know how it comes out!!!
Yes - I would love to know how it goes and what the final price ends up being...
Pinky and Fireislandlove just went there this week also. Maybe we can talk them into posting some pics of their hair so we can see how gorgeous they look!!!
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pinky
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Re: Please give me any tips for Japanese Hair Straigtening
haha, of course i forgot to take before pics but i will take after pics after i wash it tomorrow.
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