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Multi-ethnic Hair & Thermal Straightening
Q: I have been reading about the new Japanese thermal relaxers. I am interested in this procedure. The problem with this is
the same problem I have had with all other hair care products my entire life. I am multi-ethnic, giving me "multi-ethnic" hair. I
am African American, Caucasian, and American Indian, so my hair doesn't necessarily fit into any category. My hair is curly and
fine, it can get relatively dry without conditioning cream, but African hair care products are sometimes too heavy and others are
too light. The common no lye relaxers only work in my hair for a few months and that’s only when I am getting it straightened at the
salon weekly. So back to my question, I understand the Japanese thermal relaxer is not recommended for African hair, but what about
"in-between" hair? Is this an option for me?
A: After speaking with a representative at Yuko Systems, Inc. about the Thermal Straightening Procedure, it was confirmed that
indeed the process was not suited for use on African hair types. The representative specified that Thermal Reconditioning was not
for “very kinky hair types”.
Since you are multi-ethnic and your hair doesn’t conform strictly to the typical characteristics
of African hair, but still has some of the traits, it will be necessary to schedule a visit to a qualified salon where you can have
your hair evaluated by a stylist who is trained and experienced in the Thermal Reconditioning service.
It’s important to have someone who is experienced with the system since you’ll need to have
someone who can gauge how your hair will respond to the system by comparing it to similar hair textures and wave types. Be prepared
however, to be disappointed, since even with the additional ethnic influences, your hair may still be too much like typical
African-ethnic hair to be compatible with the Thermal Straightening.
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