Hair Straightening

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How to Manage New Hair Growth After Straightening

One of the most common concerns after Japanese hair straightening is managing the transition between your natural roots ...
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Should You Put Oil in Your Hair Before or After Straightening?

This is one of the most common home care questions I get — and the answer is both. Oil before straightening for heat pro...
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縮毛矯正で髪がまとまらない原因と解決策【美容師が解説】

縮毛矯正をしたのに髪がまとまらない、広がる、くせが戻ってきた——このような相談をよく受けます。原因は大きく5つに分かれます。それぞれの解決策を説明します。原因①:シリコン系シャンプーを使っている最も多い原因です。市販のシャンプーに多く含まれ...
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縮毛矯正とデジタルパーマ:どちらが向いているか完全比較

「縮毛矯正とデジタルパーマ、どちらが自分に向いていますか?」この質問は全く異なる目的の施術についてなので、まず基本的な違いを整理します。そもそも何が違うのか縮毛矯正 → くせ毛を伸ばしてストレートにする施術デジタルパーマ → ストレートの髪...
For Expats in Japan

Can You Curl Japanese Straightened Hair? What Actually Happens

One of the most common questions I get after a straightening appointment: "Can I still curl my hair?" The honest answer ...
For Expats in Japan

Is Japanese Hair Straightening Safe? A Hairstylist’s Honest Assessment

The honest answer is: yes, when done correctly on appropriate hair. And no, when done incorrectly or on hair that isn't ...
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縮毛矯正と白髪染めは同時にできる?美容師が正直に解説

「縮毛矯正と白髪染めを同日にできますか?」これはよく聞かれる質問です。結論から言うと、条件次第で可能ですが、順番とタイミングが非常に重要です。結論:基本的には別日に分けることを推奨縮毛矯正と白髪染めを同日に行うことはサロンによっては対応して...
For Expats in Japan

Hair Straightening Damage: What’s Real and What’s Exaggerated

Hair straightening damage is real. It's also frequently exaggerated, and the factors that determine whether damage occur...
For Expats in Japan

How Often Should You Straighten Your Hair? A Realistic Guide

The answer depends almost entirely on your hair type, the strength of your natural curl or wave, and how your hair grows...
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Best Shampoo for Japanese Straightened Hair: What Actually Works

The shampoo you use after Japanese hair straightening matters more than most people realize. The wrong choice can cut re...