Should I get my hair colored before or after my Japanese hair straightening treatment? March 19, 2017 | 29 Comments So you’ve finally decided that you’re tired of frizzy, unmanageable hair and are ready for a Japanese hair straightening treatment. But you also want a new color or highlights to go along with your newly straight, silky smooth hair. The problem is, you aren’t sure when is the best time to color your hair in… Read More
Liscio Hair Straightening by Blair May 11, 2016 | 4 Comments We are excited to share this guest post on the Liscio Hair Straightening treatment by San Francisco stylist Blair Everett. As she mentions in her post, Blair has experience with three brands of thermal reconditioning, Yuko, Bio Ionic, and Liscio. In this post, she shares why Liscio is her personal favorite for satisfying clients. Liscio Hair Straightening… Read More
Olaplex Bond Multiplier and Perfector is Insurance for Your Hair February 6, 2016 | 7 Comments Most people can be transformed into a work of art and beauty after only a few hours with their stylist. Even though hair is a big part of our lives, we are sometimes quick to change to a different look. But having all those chemicals applied to your hair can take its toll. That’s where… Read More
The 5 Best Reasons NOT to Use a Heat Protectant for Hair January 26, 2016 | 2 Comments The value of using a heat protectant for hair is well documented online. Thermal protectant sprays and oils can enable you to use heat to style your hair without damage. But we know that some of you prefer a life lived on the edge. You zig when everyone else zags. You move to the beat… Read More
The 7 Most Helpful Japanese Hair Straightening Reviews January 14, 2016 | Leave a comment Finding online reviews for services and products can be an overwhelming process. That’s why we have taken it upon ourselves to bring you the best summary available of thermal reconditioning / Japanese hair straightening reviews. Read these perspectives, then share your own opinion in the comments! Desiree at Mommy Reporter I have really, really thick curly hair,… Read More
Our 5 Top Flat Irons Under $50 – Hair Straightener Reviews January 4, 2016 | 2 Comments You spend a great deal of time, energy, and money trying to make sure that your hair is healthy and looking its best. So don’t blow it when picking out a flat iron! Picking out the wrong hair straightener can not only wreck your bank account, but can also do long lasting damage to your… Read More
What’s the Best Shampoo for Colored Hair? January 2, 2016 | 1 Comment So you just got your hair colored. Now you’re looking for the best ways to keep it clean without stripping out your new color. Finding the best shampoo for colored hair isn’t a “one size fits all formula.” So we’ve taken the time to do the research for you. But since every person’s hair is… Read More
The Hybrid Option from Innosys Beauty Care: Brazilian Keratin & Japanese Straightening October 27, 2015 | Leave a comment Some want Japanese Straightening. Others want Brazilian Keratin. Many can’t decide which is better. Well, how about both? By popular demand, Innosys Beauty Care has created the perfect system. You can now produce long lasting straight hair with the flawless finish of the Brazilian Keratin Treatment. You imagined it, therefore they created it: The iStraight… Read More
How Do I Shower and Still Keep My Hair Dry after a Procedure? [Reader Question] July 31, 2015 | Leave a comment Our first question from a reader comes in response to the fact that Japanese hair straightening requires you to keep your hair dry for 48 to 72 hours following the procedure. Not only should it be kept dry. It must also not be bent. Bends during this time can become permanent. For more information on… Read More
Dry Hair? It Doesn’t Have to Be That Way! July 29, 2015 | 2 Comments Brittle. Stiff. Dry. Are these words you use to describe your hair? Dry hair can result from many sources (and we’ll look at those in just a minute). But regardless of the source, it can impact our attitude, mood, and even our self confidence. Don’t let that happen. They say an ounce of… Read More