Japanese Straightening &
Keratin Smoothing Treatment
FAQ
Q . What is the difference between Japanese Straightening and Keratin Smoothing Treatment?
A. Japanese Straightening is a heat activated permanent straightening service that uses the similar chemical as Cold Perm and Digital Perm. Japanese Straightening is completely permanent and the part of your hair that has been processed will stay straight permanently, and you will just have to worry about the regrowth.
Keratin Smoothing Treatment is a semi permanent smoothing service that uses the type of protein that makes up your hair to coat them to smooth them out. Keratin Smoothing Treatment only coats your hair so it is safe to do so on previously chemically treated hair, such as highlights.
Q . How long do they last?
A. You will need to touch up your roots with Japanese Straightening when it becomes noticeable and that depends on how curly your hair naturally is. If your hair has very tight curls, you may want to touch up your roots after 2 to 3 months. If your texture is not as intense, your roots may not bother you about 6 months. However, the touch up process is as tedious, if not more, as the first application, since the chemical cannot be applied to previously straightened sections.
Keratin Smoothing Treatment wears off about after 2 to 3 months, all over your hair unlike Japanese Straightening since it is only coating your hair. How long it lasts depends on how often you wash your hair, and you will get your natural texture back once it is completely gone from your hair.
Q . I have bleached my hair before or I have highlights in my hair, would it be ok to do Japanese Straightening or Keratin Smoothing Treatment?
A. The chemical that is used in hair bleach is not compatible with the chemical that is used in Japanese Straightening. Not only the process will not make your hair smooth, it will cause severe damage, most likely resulting in breakage. We do not recommend any client who has lighten their hair with bleach to get Japanese Straightening. If you have any question regarding the previous chemical procedure that has been done to your hair, we do recommend coming in for a consultation first.
Keratin Smoothing Treatment does not penetrate deep into the hair shaft like Japanese Straightening does, so it can be done on previously bleached and highlighted hair.
Q . What is the difference between Japanese Straightening and Keratin Smoothing Treatment regarding its maintenance?
A. After a Japanese Straightening treatment, you must avoid washing your hair for 48 hours to allow the neutralizing process to fully set the straight shape. During this time, do not tie your hair or make any changes that could alter its straightness. Always dry your hair completely before going to bed, as damp hair can take on unwanted shapes while drying.
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After a Keratin Smoothing Treatment, you should also avoid washing your hair for 48 hours. While it will smooth frizz and make your hair more manageable, results may not be as perfectly straight as Japanese Straightening if your natural waves or curls are tight.