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Permanent Hair Straightening

  • 15-08-2006 9:16am
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    Closed Accounts Posts: 169 ✭✭


    Hi,

    I have looked back on previous threads about permanent hair straightening but still havent found an answer.

    Does anyone know any hair salons in Dublin that do permanent hair straightening. Think its called ionic hair straightening, thermal re-conditioning or Yuko system. Basically I think the Japs invented it and it doesnt wreck your hair. Also if anyone has had it done, whats your opinion?

    Thanx!


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,551 ✭✭✭panda100


    its the yuko system you want done. As far as I am aware know salons do this in Ireland. I think its about 200 pounds to get it done in london though


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,838 ✭✭✭Doomspell


    A freind of mine got it done over in England a little while ago, not sure where(I'll ask). It looks quite good. It cost about 200 ya.
    I'll get back to you about where she got it done.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1,221 ✭✭✭abetarrush


    Thats mad

    how can they make it permanent? wouldnt they have to change your follicles to do that?


  • Registered Users Posts: 5,578 ✭✭✭Scraggs


    Well its permanent til it grows out;)

    Its the Japenese Yuko treatment you're talking about, its readily available in the UK but afaik not many [if any even] places in Ireland offer it. Its very expensive and can take up to 6 hrs to do.
    Now for the science bit ;)...
    They use chemicals to break the hair's protein bonds then they reshape the bonds by straightening the hair with a hairstraightener then make it permanent by using another chemical. It makes hair look poker straight and super silky soft . I'm not sure how damaging it is to hair though but I'd imagine its fairly harsh. AFAIK it can't be used on highlighted hair.
    It needs to be touched up every few months [your curly/wavy roots]

    I remember reading in a mag that all the Irish clotheshorse set head over to London to get it done regularly.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 169 ✭✭Lexie


    Thanks all.

    Maybe eventually it will catch on over here.


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 15 neady


    Lexie, did you ever find any salon in Ireland that does this?


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 411 ✭✭Faerie


    I've seen salons advertise permanent hair straightening. I even rang one to ask if they could give me a rough price estimate, but they absolutely refused to give me any idea of a price without a consultation - not a good sign!Take a look in the yellow pages.
    I'd love to get opinions from someone who has actually had it done rather than just reading about it in magazines which are probably paid to endorse it. The regrowth would be weird looking I'd imagine so I'd say it would be fairly high maintenance - I'd love to know how long you could get away without a retouch.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,551 ✭✭✭panda100


    seriously just go over to London and get it done.It would be cheaper in the long run.I got mine done last summer and this summer in the compton hair salon in Covent garden. It really is the best thing ever.


  • Registered Users Posts: 47 Tingo


    Robert Chambers on Liffey Street does it.

    They don't have a price up though; you have to go in for a consultation to get a price. They told me I couldn't get it done 'cause I have highlights and it would be terrible for my hair. So I guess it's pretty bad for your hair.

    Maybe stick with a straighter. I mean when it grows out (hair grows about an inch every 2 months, right?) the roots are going to be curly, so you'll still have to use a straightner anyway.

    My cousin's friend got it done. I think she found it grand but the regrowth was a pain. It apparently looked strange with curly roots and the rest of the hair straight and she ended up just curling her hair to make it look decent. I never saw it though or spoke to her so, I can't really comment.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 5 086red


    panda100 wrote:
    seriously just go over to London and get it done.It would be cheaper in the long run.I got mine done last summer and this summer in the compton hair salon in Covent garden. It really is the best thing ever.


    hi there, hope you dont mind me asking how much was the expereience and what kind of condition your hair is in. mind has been permanently coloured for the last 10years so think that rules me out, sadly..


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 7,551 ✭✭✭panda100


    086red wrote:
    hi there, hope you dont mind me asking how much was the expereience and what kind of condition your hair is in. mind has been permanently coloured for the last 10years so think that rules me out, sadly..
    My hair is in excellent condition and Ive had yuko done twice now. I havent had to use straightners in two years and It realy is straightners that do the most damage to your hair.
    The yuko sytem actually protects your hair and makes it look really shiny and lovely. They put a conditioner on it before hand which gives it a lovely shine.
    My hair is just passed shoulder length and it cost 200 pounds sterling.I swim a lot and I was sick of having to struggle with the hair dryer and straightners every day so to me it was well worth the money.


  • Registered Users Posts: 3,000 ✭✭✭spinandscribble


    barrys in galway do it.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12 CiaraODonnell


    Hi,

    I'm wondering if there has been any development in finding good proffessional salons in Ireland who will do the Japenese Yuko treatment ?

    I would be willing to travel to London to have it done. My problem is my fringe is completely singed (long story) and I just need the fringe treated and not the rest. I have no problem just having a straight fringe and semi curly hair at the back.. Do you think they can do the treatment on one part of the hair?

    Any advice would be very helpful. I'm going travelling at the end of January to Thailand and don't want the hassle of bringing straighteners or blowdryers with me :)


  • Registered Users Posts: 448 ✭✭jenny2hat


    Yeah I've heard about this and was all set to get it done til I heard about the price. I went into Brown Sugar and asked about the price and they said 300+ depending on the length of your hair and the only stylist they had that could do it moved to another salon in Blanchardstown.
    Still, when I can afford it, I'll probably get it done.
    You can buy a home kit in boots for about €20, but it's better to get it done professionally cause the pH of the chemicals needs to be adjusted according to suit your hair. Otherwise it can fry it :eek:


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 12 CiaraODonnell


    Thanks,

    What's a good hair salon in Dublin that I could maybe ask? I would pay the 300euro to get this done properly and never have to straighten my fringe again :)


  • Registered Users Posts: 9,688 ✭✭✭Midnight_EG


    Lightwaves in Dundrum, not in the Town Center, but on the road leading to it, do it.


    I was gonna (I'm a guy with long hair:cool:), but I never bothered, price seemed fair at the time (2 years ago), so I'd say it's cheaper now.


    Chemically straightened though, lasts a couple months I think, that's why it was cheap.

    You can probably get the permanent done there too.


  • Registered Users Posts: 486 ✭✭nesbitt


    Thanks,

    What's a good hair salon in Dublin that I could maybe ask? I would pay the 300euro to get this done properly and never have to straighten my fringe again :)

    The new hair that grows out will of course be wavy so you will end up with wavy roots and probably half curly fringe at some stage over the next few months if you get this done. I made enquiries about straightening and was advised that your hair can indeed break off so its a treatment that is quite risky, (probably that is why its not done here, fear of small claims court!). Also if you put straighteners near the treated hair it can break off.

    IMHO I would not get my hair straightened like this too risky.


  • Registered Users Posts: 922 ✭✭✭trishasaffron


    Try Cowboys and Angels in Sth William St - they specialise in it - I haven't had it done myself so can't give personal experience - but I was talking to the stylist and she was explaining that it could be done on parts of the hair if you wanted.


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1 jojo!


    I've had Yuko done on my hair for about 5 years now. I get it done at the official yuko salon in london. Ive never had any problems with breakage or damage to my hair even though I have it done every 6 months. Of course, if you go to a place where the people dont know what they are doing anything can happen.
    Ive understood that all the salons that do yuko have to be registered with the salon in london, so I would probably call them to ask where the neares salon that does it is. Their website is http://www.yuko-london.com/ where you can find their details too.

    Otherwise I really can not recommend this treatment enough. The only problem is that after getting it done, you cant even imagine going back to your normal hair :p
    And to the person who says that straighteners cant be put through the trated hair, thats rubbish! I curl my hair with ghd's every now and then and it's never been a problem. Even the stylists that do it say that after getting it done you can style it any way you want, just like it'd be naturally straight hair.


  • Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 390 ✭✭ananas


    I have a question- my hair is naturally afro tight corkscrew curls, as in exactly the same as black hair, and I've been getting my hair relaxed since I was 13 but I'm intrigued by this yoko thing. Has anyone got it done with afro hair and not just curly hair(theres a difference!!) Thanks:)


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  • Closed Accounts Posts: 1 Lareveuse


    Hi guys,

    I have been doing this treatment for more than 4 years in different countries now. I moved to Dublin a year ago I couldn´t find a place with a reasonable price that does this treatment.

    Today I finally discovered a hidden place on Pearse St that is run by Chinese people. They do the Permanent Hair Straightening, the one that stays always not the Brazilian Keratine one.

    I´ve a very thick curly hair (Latin) so I know that the only treatment that works for me is the permanent one. (also called Japanese or Rebonding)

    I stayed there for like 4 hours but it was worth it and I paid 116 euros (of course the price depends on the length of your hair and if you had the treatment done before or not)

    The place is called Fantasy Hair & Beauty Salon, 109A Pearse st, Dublin2, and the phone number is 087 140 9960.

    They also do all sorts of hair styling and colour, waxing, Gel nails, etc etc.

    I knew I had to share this with everybody because I know how annoying can be for someone with curly hair.

    Hope this thread is helpful!
    Happy straight hair ladies!
    Nat


  • Registered Users Posts: 225 ✭✭moonandstars


    I first got mine done in Queen B in Galway in Nov 2008 it lasted a good while and the regrowth is not like curly roots and straight at the ends..it is more like the whole hair eventually starts to go slightly frizzy. Even after 3 mths it was a bit frizzy but was still v relaxed compared to what it used to be. This was the loreal xtenso they used, may not be as good but I didn't know any other place..it was 100eur per hour it is now 200 in total they told me.

    I then got it done in kulture curl, they used the wella range. It wasnt as good really, didn't last as long but for the cut and semi colour and straightening it was in or around 100
    So wasn't the best but hey, good price!

    I had v curly hair when I was younger but then started to go frizzy. I'm not sure where to go next. My curls have completely gone, I just have a bit of frizz now.. it seems to change the texture of your hair ..mine anyway! Which is weird!
    Anyone any ideas?

    I see a few places advertising, Pink,the new place on shop street have an offer but are they any good? Haven't loads of money so reasonable price would be better!!:D;)


  • Registered Users Posts: 33,519 ✭✭✭✭dudara


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    dudara


  • Registered Users Posts: 39 RazorSharp


    Lareveuse wrote: »
    Hi guys,

    I have been doing this treatment for more than 4 years in different countries now. I moved to Dublin a year ago I couldn´t find a place with a reasonable price that does this treatment.

    Today I finally discovered a hidden place on Pearse St that is run by Chinese people. They do the Permanent Hair Straightening, the one that stays always not the Brazilian Keratine one.

    I´ve a very thick curly hair (Latin) so I know that the only treatment that works for me is the permanent one. (also called Japanese or Rebonding)

    I stayed there for like 4 hours but it was worth it and I paid 116 euros (of course the price depends on the length of your hair and if you had the treatment done before or not)

    The place is called Fantasy Hair & Beauty Salon, 109A Pearse st, Dublin2, and the phone number is 087 140 9960.

    They also do all sorts of hair styling and colour, waxing, Gel nails, etc etc.

    I knew I had to share this with everybody because I know how annoying can be for someone with curly hair.

    Hope this thread is helpful!
    Happy straight hair ladies!
    Nat

    Hey
    I went here on your recommendation, very happy with the results. It was pretty cheap for me as I have short hair ! Only took about 2 hours too. Nice friendly place. Will go back for sure. Thanks again !


  • Registered Users Posts: 225 ✭✭moonandstars


    I first got mine done in Queen B in Galway in Nov 2008 it lasted a good while and the regrowth is not like curly roots and straight at the ends..it is more like the whole hair eventually starts to go slightly frizzy. Even after 3 mths it was a bit frizzy but was still v relaxed compared to what it used to be. This was the loreal xtenso they used, may not be as good but I didn't know any other place..it was 100eur per hour it is now 200 in total they told me.

    I then got it done in kulture curl, they used the wella range. It wasnt as good really, didn't last as long but for the cut and semi colour and straightening it was in or around 100
    So wasn't the best but hey, good price!

    I had v curly hair when I was younger but then started to go frizzy. I'm not sure where to go next. My curls have completely gone, I just have a bit of frizz now.. it seems to change the texture of your hair ..mine anyway! Which is weird!
    Anyone any ideas?

    I see a few places advertising, Pink,the new place on shop street have an offer but are they any good? Haven't loads of money so reasonable price would be better!!:D;)


    Got the 12 wk blo dry keratin based 1 in Bellisamo in Galway and I thought it would be better, I am using the reccommended shampoo and cond but I still find it very drying at the ends especially, disappointing..


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 436 ✭✭cardol


    I used to get my hair chemically straightened every 18 months or so and was always very happy with the result. Then I got GHD's and used them but found they ruined my hair although I only used them at the weekends.
    Now I think it's actually better for my hair to get it straightened once a year or less than to use hair irons on a regular basis. I've asked all the local salons if they chemically straighten hair and they've all said no. They said they stopped doing that as they said it damages hair.
    Does anyone know where I can get this done in the Tipperary/Waterford/Kilkenny area? My hair is unruly more than anything else, and gets frizzy if I don't blow dry it. When I had it chemically straightened, I could just flip my head upside down and blow dry, and my hair was straight, full and soft.:)


  • Registered Users Posts: 27 twinkleT


    Hi has anyone had the permanent straightening done in Tian Du, Talbot st, i've medium hair they said they would do it for 89 with 20% off, but i asked what product they use, and she just said it was chinese....i'd like to know a bit more before i get it done...ive got the 12 wk blow dry done 3 times its good but the cheapest was €120. let me know if anyone has had it done there..


  • Registered Users Posts: 13 babyboo1097


    I don't know if anyone's still looking for places that do the hair straightening in Dublin, but I got mine done recently in a place called Koreana on Parnell St. and they were all amazing in there. I love having it done. It's so handy and there's a great shine off my hair. They're also relatively cheap, when you consider the price of an average wash and blowdry. For a bob, it was only €99. And for over the shoulder, it's €119.

    Happy hair dos all :D


  • Closed Accounts Posts: 10 gormo82


    Hey babyboo!

    Seriously thinking of getting my hair permanently straightened and might just give that Koreana place a shot! I've gotten the 12 wk blowdry done twice now ...do you still have to straighten your hair now that it's been "permanently straightened"? Finding the 12 wk blowdry okay but perhaps the permanent straightening would be less work in the mornings?!


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  • Registered Users Posts: 13 babyboo1097


    Well my hair was super curly... And when I got a bob cut in was shocking hard to manage... So it def takes time off my daily hair doing :)
    I'm real glad I got it now, have to say...
    And it's not expensive in comparison to getting a normal wash and blowdry...

    Let us know how you get on if you decide to go for it!


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