Hair Rebonding

Posted by Sade111 (288 days ago)

Have been toying with the idea of getting my hair rebonded but worried about "side effects". Will your hair be worse than before after the chemical and processin wears off (heard it lasts until 6 months)? Is "hair relaxing" better (i.e. will not leave your hair dry and damaged)?

(I am based in Singapore)

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Posted by temptationgirl (262 days ago)

I have been having my hair "rebonded" which is also known as Japanese thermal for the last 3 years. There are no side effects that I can see. It doesn't wear off at all. What happens is that the new hair that grows in is exactly the same as the treated part of the hair was before it was chemically straightened. Therefore if you had wavy or curly hair prior to the treatment, the new hair grows in like that but the straightened pair stays straight until it grows out or you cut it off. My hair is dyed blonde and chemically straightened and it looks great. However, I get mine done in Canada every 6 months, so if anyone knows of a hairdresser who does a good job of this in Hong Kong, I'd greatly appreciate it.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Douglas Lillico (261 days ago)

Sade,,,,I WILL GET TO THIS IN THE AM....I REALLY NEED TO EXPLAIN THE FACTS ON THIS AND IT TAKES TIME...YOU CAN REVIEW SOME BASIC ON MY SITE TILL THEN...CHEERS

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Douglas Lillico (261 days ago)

Sade,
my response here is going to ruffle a few feathers I'm afraid, please excuse me if I come from the skeptics corner on this but this is an area I have had allot of time dealing with legally and professionally. First...its a 'Straightener' and the same chemical process used for years with a new wrapper. I say this because the word 'Re bonding' is the word we use to describe the actual molecular process that takes place during the neutralizing period when you reattach the bonds, not the process its self. Bonds, Cystein Bonds, are the primary protein bond in hair ( well actually they are the cross bonds and the most important). When you use a Relaxer or what ever you care to name it, you have to do two things, break the bonds,then reattach them in a new position. Key word re-attach.

The problem here lies in several areas but before I explain that I would like to say that currently I do use these type of products as do others I know and see wonderful results. But the ones I see and trust are used to dealing with hair on a molecular level and were highly trained techs with years of R&D behind them and knew exactly what was taking place on the inside of the hair shaft, it was second nature. Please remember one key thing what you see on the surface, when hair is wet or dry, is not an acurate representation of what is happening on the inside. You never know where or when the weak spot occurs but they do occur even on the most careful of stylists.

My problem with this product is not the product nor the people doing it, its the lack of education on the product on a manufacturing level. Many believe this is some Japanese miracle cure, hardly. This started decades ago with Lye Relaxers and then mutated into the current and much more gentle form we use now. In Asia...and Japan, the women have very thick coarse hair that has a similar make up, as far as protein count ,as African American hair and is therefore very resistant. The System that originated this type of usage was actually taken into a class action suit because of their claims of being organically based. They process called 'Japanese Straightening' came about not because of a change in product ( very important point) but because of a change in the use of the product. Because Asian hair is very resistant you need to do extra steps to insure enough bonds were manipulated. The problem with this is Western hair has significantly less bonds. So if you try and use the same techniques on western woman and Asian you are not and I repeat NOT following a basic rule of our industry and that is "treat each client as an individual" and base your decisions on the needs of that individual not the masses.

I think you get the point...don't mean to ramble but some of the worst damage I have seen in this business is from this source. If you are considering this process rest easy as there are some amazing professionals in HK. I simply must tell you the trappings and let you know that above all straight, curly or wavy, if you sacrifice the integrity and condition it matters not...cheers and sorry for the heavy response.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by lace (260 days ago)

temptation girl
I have dyed (brunette) hair and get it straightened for 2 years. I always go to the Hairdressers (in Wyndham Street) my stylist Chris.

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Sade111 (259 days ago)

Thank you all for your replies. Thanks especially to Douglas L for that well-articulated reply --- much appreciated. I went to a reputable and well-known salon here in Singapore. It was my first time to book in this salon (I usually have my hair needs attended to in another country as I still have to find a salon where I really like). I was pleasantly surprised when the stylist actually said that I don't need a har re-bond. I wanted my straight hair to fall perfectly into place but not look limp and lifeless so he discouraged me from the doing a hair re-bond.... I should probably go to the salon of Douglas L the next time I am in HK.

(I am based in Singapore)

Posted by Douglas Lillico (258 days ago)

Sade111,
I would love to get the e-mail of that stylist, I am so happy to hear that he did that and that he's running his business with integrity. If you would can you give him my e-mail so I can refer to him there as I have allot of clients flying in from there and I really need to find them someone there so they can relax and not spend so much. As for stopping in...Love to meet ya, come by for a glass off wine if nothing else...cheers

(I am based in Hong Kong)

Posted by Sade111 (256 days ago)

Douglas L,

His name is Dominic Phua and he is with KimRobinson Plus (#01-46 Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Boulevard). I only have the e-mail of the salon (krplus@krplus.com.sg) but will definitely ask for Dominic's e-mail when I go back for a trim.

Thanks again and would take you up on that glass of wine next time I'm in HK. :)

(I am based in Singapore)

Posted by Douglas Lillico (256 days ago)

Sade111,
thats to funny, I was going to ask if it was...Kim and I had chatted about doing a project together and one of the reasons I respect Kim is he doesn't encourage people to do unneeded services....I will see you next time your in town...Cheers

(I am based in Hong Kong)