FAQs

Keratin   &   Brazilian Blowout

vs

Japanese Permanent Hair Straightening

"Keratin Smoothing Treatment" and  "Brazilian Blowout" are both TEMPORARY smoothing treatments.   

• How long do the effects last?    

  • 1 to 12 weeks, gradually decreasing smoothness depending upon the texture of the hair.    

           Soft, fine hair strands benefit the most.  

           Mediterranean, Asian, or Eastern Indian hair tends to last no more than one or two shampoos.  This is Not beneficial when the service runs between $150 to $300 or more.  

          Touch-ups are applied to full length of hair each time.

This service is ideal for highlighted, bleached, or lightly textured hair.  It is not a committing service and curls, waves, frizz do return within days or weeks.  Hair is easier to style.

Japanese Permanent Hair Straightening   a.k.a.   ReBonding is PERMANENT.  

• How long do the effects last?

  • Treated hair is permanently straight.  

  • Yes, Japanese Straightened Hair can be styled, but easily dries straight after getting wet again.

  • NEW Growth will need to be straightened.    6 to 24 months later, depending upon hair texture and client preference.  

  • The price starts at $300 and goes up from there based upon how much hair you have.  $600 is average.

  • Home colored hair is not recommended for this service as it is often over-processed from home application of color.

This service is ideal for healthy, long, thick, strong waves, or tightly curled hair.

BOTH services can cause serious damage to the hair if performed improperly by an inexperienced stylist.  

It is important that price shopping, coupons, bargains, or discounts are not a factor when choosing your Japanese Permanent Straightening Stylist as hair damage cannot be undone.  It can take years to "grow out" damaged hair.  Experience, skill level, and service knowledge are critical with the success of all chemical services.