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Straighten
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Reconditioning or Japanese
Straightening is a permanent straightening process that promises pin-straight
hair while maintaining health and shine. What does permanent mean? Only new hair
growth needs further treatment. That's right. Once treated, hair is left eternally
straight.
The revolutionary Thermal
Reconditioning process reportedly originated in Japan in 1996 with the dawn
of the Yuko system. The Yuko system uses heat to restructure the hair's protein
bond, resulting in smooth, straight, shiny, sleek hair. Now, nearly a decade
later, Thermal
Reconditioning has become a bona fide beauty phenomenon. And like any good
trend, the popularity of the Yuko system spurred the invention of comparable brands
including Liscio, iStraight, Bio Ionic and more. While all the choices
in Thermal Reconditioning
are enough to confuse a girl, you don't have to become a brand expert in order
to make an informed decision about where to go for this treatment. The decision
to have your hair straightened should be based on the salon professional that
performs the treatment and your specific type of hair, not the brand. Most
reputable salons will require a consultation before booking Thermal
Reconditioning. This is your chance to come clean. Explain your hair type
to the stylist. Be completely forthright about your hair history, from color to
highlights to texture to split ends. This information is crucial to your stylist
in determining which product to use, how much to use and where to apply it sparingly.
 With
Thermal Reconditioning
prices beginning as low as $300 and exceeding $1500, it's tempting to bargain
shop. But according to Leslie Correa, a nationally renowned thermal reconditioning
expert and owner of Capelli
D'Oro Salon Spa in New York, "price is not an indication of skill when
it comes to Thermal
Reconditioning." Which means that those choosing a stylist from the bargain
bin may get burned.
Graciela Nowik, owner of Hair Base Salon in Chicago
and a director for the National Cosmetology Association concurs: "This is one
service where price should be at the bottom of the list. The success largely depends
on the chemical expertise of the stylist and ability to analyze the hair for the
myriad variables that can alter the final results. We strongly recommend several
strand tests be done at the time of consultation. This will give both the stylist
and the client a sneak peak of what the hair will look and feel like." Plus,
the range in Thermal
Reconditioning pricing is based on factors such as hair length, thickness,
product usage and, of course, the cachet of the salon. Most salons charge an hourly
rate, and it's wise to be cautious of any professional offering a flat rate for
all clientele. Clearly, a client with long hair requires more time and effort
than her short-haired counterpart.  Once
you've taken the Thermal
Reconditioning plunge, at-home hair care becomes crucial. For the first 72
hours after treatment, don't wash your hair, exercise or tie hair back. What's
done during these first three days may affect the way the hair will ultimately
(and permanently) look.
Use specially formulated shampoos and conditioners
for chemically straightened hair to help maintain your hair's health and the length
and quality of the treatment. To minimize UV exposure in the first days after
treatment, keep hair protected with a hat when possible. Once you've made
the initial investment, you'll still need the occasional touchup. According to
Correa, "most clients will not need to retouch a Thermal
Reconditioning for at least six to nine months, depending on how quickly hair
grows and how curly it is at the root." Properly treated hair should remain
silky-straight for months, until the hair starts to grow out. Which means less
blow-drying, less aggravation and more time to hit the snooze button. Gold
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Southport: - Highland
Park: Salon
Vole' is located at 1775 St. Johns Ave., Highland Park, IL 60035
Phone: (847) 432-2640
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- Long Grove: Red
Cottage Salon & Spa is located at Route 22 and Old McHenry Road, Long
Grove, IL 60047
Phone: (847) 550-1230
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- Oakbrook Terrace:
Ayna Day Spa and Salon is located at 1909 South Meyers Road, Oakbrook
Terrace, IL 60181
Phone: (630) 261-9880
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- Palatine: JD
Michael Studio and Spa is located at 377 West Northwest Highway, Palatine,
IL 60067
Phone: (847) 991-2909
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- Western Springs: Joseph
Drozd Salon is located at 811 Burlington Ave., Western Springs, IL 60558
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