Thermal Conditioning Permanent Hair Straightener
Thermal Conditioning is an innovative new technique from Japan, which enables those with frizzy, curly or wavy hair to experience permanently straight hair, while at the same time, preserving the health of the hair. The process involves using heat to restructure the bonds in hair so that it lies straight, leaving hair that requires barely any blow-drying. It improves the feel, texture, softness and shine, while leaving it completely manageable. It has only been performed in the United States for about 3 years, but has already been featured in top American fashion magazines, such as Allure, InStyle, Vogue, Lucky and Glamour!
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Thermal Conditioning?
A: Thermal Conditioning is an innovative new technique from Japan to make frizzy, curly or wavy hair straight while preserving the hair's health. Almost always, Thermal Conditioning will improve the hair's feel, softness and shine while making it completely manageable!
Q: How long will the Thermal Conditioning treatment last?
A: Whatever gets treated will remain straight forever and will not become curly or wavy again. The new growth that appears in the months following the treatment will need to be Thermally Reconditioned again. The new growth usually needs to be treated about four to six months after the initial treatment.
Q: What kind of hair is suitable for Thermal Conditioning?
A: Most hair types (consultation is recommended with your stylist prior to treatment)
Q: What will my hair look like after the treatment?
A: Your hair will be straight and will feel incredibly soft and silky with more shine.
Q: Will I still need to blow-dry my hair after the treatment?
A: Sometimes yes, but just tussling the hair to get the moisture out. This usually takes about 4 to 5 minutes instead of 45 minutes! Some people will not need to blow-dry at all. In most cases you will not need any kind of brush.
Q: When I get the new growth retreated, do they do all the hair again?
A: No, just the new growth is treated. The other hair is usually protected by using oil or conditioner so the solution will not saturate into the previously treated hair. If there is still curl or wave in the previously treated hair, solution can be applied, but for a shorter period of time.
Note: the retouch is often more difficult to perform, so it is strongly recommended that you go back to the same stylist.
Q: I have color in my hair, will that matter?
A: Tints and semi-permanent hair color that deposit color are not usually any problem at all.
Q: Can I get Thermal Conditioning if I have highlights?
A: Highlights can be very tricky to work with. When hair is highlighted, usually bleach is involved. This makes the timing very difficult because some hair is lightened right next to hair that is not lightened. Therefore the hair may process fast where highlights are present and need much more time where the hair is dark and unprocessed. So in order not to over process the light hair, the solution should be rinsed out and the darker, healthier hair may not take. A prior consultation with your stylist is necessary to determine if Thermal Conditioning will be a good choice for those with highlighted hair.
Q: What about bleach? Is this O.K.?
A: Not usually. Highlights often contain bleach so it is imperative you see your stylist before the treatment. They may want to cut some hair from your head and test it to make sure it will work. If you are at all nervous, ask your stylist do this anyway. Any good stylist should be happy to perform a test strand.
Q: How much does Thermal Conditioning cost?
A: Typically from $300-$1000 depending hair length, thickness, amount of chemical processing present and of course, the stylist's experience.
Q: Why does it cost so much?
A: The process usually takes from 3 to 6 hours straight to perform.
You may be able to find this service for less, but beware, this is an extremely difficult treatment to perform and those who charge less often are less competent.
Q: Will I get any breakage as a result of a bad treatment?
A: It is possible. If the stylist is not properly certified, you could get breakage from the service, although it almost never happens with a trained and competent Hairstylist.
Q: What other names are used to describe Thermal Conditioning?
A: Japanese Hair Straightening, Japanese Straightening, Ionic Retexturizing, Thermal Restructuring, Rebonding, Thermal Reconstruction.
Q: Why are the old type of relaxers so damaging?
A: Most relaxers contain corrosive ingredients such as Sodium Hydroxide, Potassium Hydroxide, Lithium Hydroxide, Calcium Hydroxide etc. These ingredients corrode the hair to the point where it is able to be changed to a straight look. These products leave the hair feeling like straw and the curl comes back after a (often short) period of time.
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