The Japanese Thermal Straightening Reconditioning System 

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How Long Does the Japanese Thermal Straightening Last?
Depending upon hair type, curl, texture of hair, straightening effects usually last about 6 to 12 months on average: Sometimes longer if the hair is not so curly at the root base of the head, and sometimes less depending on the growth of the hair and ethnic background.
 
How Long Does the Process Take?
It takes between 4 to 5 hours depending on the texture, length, and thickness of the hair, and if the hair has been color treated as well.
 
Can This Process Be Applied to Colored Or Highlighted Hair?
YES! Our Certified specialists are trained and very experienced in the application of this procedure to hair that has been Colored treated or highlighted.  We only use a special formula designed for use on chemically treated hair.  We take the best caution and care for your hair.
 
What Condition Will My Hair Be in After the Treatment?
Imagine! Silky, Soft, Straight, Manageable, Moveable Hair.  Your hair will be easy to style without the time. You hair will take half the time to style than it did before. Imagine that! You Can even use a curling iron or hot rollers or a flat iron  after for more extra styling.  Your hair will be soft silky and shiny and act like straight hair.
 
Can I Shampoo My Hair and Let It Dry Naturally without Blowdrying?
Yes! Yes you can. Depending on your personal preference, you may still need to use a flat iron for polishing and to achieve your desired look.  However, it will just take 5 to 10 minutes in doing so. Most clients say that it takes less than half the time to blow-dry or flat iron than it did before the treatment.
 
Once I Have the Straightening Treatment Procedure Done, and I Want To Do It Again in 6 Months, Will It Cost the Same and Will It Take the Same Amount Of Time?
To repeat the process will cost the same. Yes, it does take the same amount of time.  Even though we put the product to process on the regrowth only, we still have to run through the hair a minute or so and repeat everything.  It still will leave your hair in beautiful condition. Our specially trained and certified staff take the best of care in repeating the process, of previously treated hair.
 
Can I Go Swimming after Having My Hair Straightened? 
Because of the chemicals in pool water, we recommend not swimming for at least a month after the straightening procedure.  Be sure to protect your hair from sun and chlorine as much as possible.  Also, continuous use of the Home Maintenance Kit will aid in protecting your hair from the elements after swimming.  Condition, Condition, Condition... Your Hair!

Is There Anything I Must Do At Home after Having the Straightening Treatment Done?
Yes, you do need to maintain the health of your hair.  We strongly recommend the Home Maintenance Kit.  The Kit contains, Conditioning Keratin Shampoo, Conditioning keratin treatment, Protein spray, and a Repair restructuring serum.  Very important to follow the Home Maintenance instructions after you have this treatment done. Not following instuctions can and may result in unwanted results.

Brazilian Keratin Treatment 

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What is the Brazilian Keratin treatment?
The Brazilian Keratin Treatment is a formula that is a Liquid for of hair that gently blends keratin proteins into the hair.  It brings to hair what is lacking to begin with, and has lost over the years and broken down with hair color, highlights and or other chemical treatments.  It is a restorative treatment to the hair, repairing the quality of the hair from the inside out. The added Strength, Elasticity, and moisture result in a smooth, soft shiny complex. Further damage to the hair shaft is prevented. It's a reconstructor for hair.

What is the Brazilian Chocolate Treatment?
The Brazilian Chocolate Treatment is an advanced formula that treats damaged, Dry, Dull, Chemically treated hair. The BKT has high quality ingredients like Keratin, Chocolate Amino Acids, for all kinds of hair types.  This treatment leaves the hair soft, shiny, frizz free

Can you do a Brazilian Keratin Treatment on Relaxed, or Color treated hair, Highlighted hair, or chemically damaged hair?
Yes, you can—on all hair types. This is a highly condition treatment, not a chemical treatment. This treatment is not chemical, it is conditioning.

What about the Formaldehyde in the treatment is it Safe?
Yes, it is safe. Our treatment with Formaldehyde is a 2% which is regulated by the FDA, we would not jeopardize ourselves if it was not safe doing these treatments all the time. We offer the BKT with Formaldehyde and the Formaldehyde free formulas

What does the Formaldehyde do and why is it in the BKT?
The Formaldehyde helps to straighten and or relax the hair.  It plays a big part in delivering the molecules to there place inside the hair and making the treatment more permanent.

What's the difference in using the treatment with Formaldehyde and the Formaldehyde Free one?
The treatment with Formaldehyde has a 2% content in it that makes it more permanent and lasting quality, the Formaldehyde free one only lasts a short time like 2 weeks to a month and does not straighten the hair at all just defrizzes leaves the hair shiny, soft, highly conditioned, however takes the same amount of time to perform and cost.

Is this treatment permanent?
We call this BKT (Brazilian Keratin Treatment) our Semi Permanent Keratin straightening treatment. A highly conditioning treatment. There are different kinds to offer. Right now we offer the Regular Brazilian keratin treatment and the Chocolate Brazilian treatment, formaldehyde free Keratin treatment. Semi Permanent means that this treatment leaves the hair without a trace of a line of demarcation. So, there is no line between your new hairs growing out of the roots to the hair that has been treated with the BKT. When the treatment is out there is no start to stopping point on the outgrow of your hair.

What will this treatment do to my hair?
Depending on the amount of curl or wave, it will De-frizz, leave the hair Soft and Shiny, Smooth the hair. Repair and Restore the hair. On some instances it will straighten completely, and on some it will just relax the curl and or waves in the hair.

How long does it take to perform the treatment?
Depending on the amount of hair and length and curl or wave, 2 to 4 hours.

How long will the Brazilian Keratin Treatment last?
It can last between 2 to 4 months every one is different and individual.

How long after the Treatment do I have to wait before I can shampoo my hair and care for it?
You must wait 4 days before you can shampoo. We recommend using a shampoo that is compatible with the treatment and sulfate free. During the 4 days you cannot get your hair wet.  Or tuck your hair behind the ears; do not clip; No clips or bobby pins; no pony tails; no ball caps, no sweating or swimming during the 4 days. If you get your hair wet during the 4 days, just blow-dry your hair and glide the flat iron over it to straighten the hair. Do not use mousse or gels or hairspray during the 4 days too.

Can I get the BKT treatment if my hair is Colored or Highlighted?
Yes, you can. The BKT is for all hair types and damaged hair. It restores the hair.

How long must I wait to color or highlight my hair after the treatment?
We recommend waiting 2 weeks after receiving your treatment, however if you have already colored or highlighted your hair recently like the day before you can receive the treatment the  same day, it's only after you receive it that you must wait 2 weeks.

How do I know if I'm a candidate for this treatment VS the Japanese straightening treatment?
You must come in for a consultation with one of our trained certified stylists to have you hair evaluated to determine which treatment will best suited for you and your lifestyle and hair.

What's the difference between the Japanese straightening treatment and the Brazilian Keratin treatments?
The Japanese treatment is a permanent chemical straightener that lasts twice as long if not longer and is permanent until it grows out. The BKT is a Semi Permanent treatment that is highly conditioning to the hair and is not chemical based, it's keratin based. They both are great, however its your lifestyle, hair & hair type, and which one to get based on other factors that determine which  one would be best for you.  You must come in and have a consultation to determine which one  will benefit you. 

How long will I need a touch up?