hair straightening

i'm looking to get my super curly hair straighten way before my wedding (in case disaster happens ) has anyone used japanese hair straightening or maybe used something less $$?

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Village Hair and Nail in Woodside. Complete straightening by Japanese $ 170 and my hair is past my shoulders and curly. Best money I ever spent. Its been 6 months and I still rarely blow dry it. Should last 9 months to a year but I know some vary!

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i did and it is fantastic. Eddie D's in Centereach did mine!!

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I HAVE THE CHI BRUSH ... AND MY OLD ROOMMATE WHO HAS FUZZILLI(SP?) TYPE OF HAIR USED IT THIS MORNING AND COULD NOT BELIEVE HOW STRAIGHT IT GOT HER HAIR.

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I have it done and LOVE it!!! It cost about $250, minus the tip.

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I did it about a year ago and it was great. I really loved it and it was a great time saver in the morning.

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Yes, I've had Japanese hair Straightening. I went to Queens to get it done - Hair Village. I don't have any color in my hair and I think that matters. I've had a lot of people 'raving' about my hair. I love it! I know that some people get it done and it makes the hair look very dry.

I can get you the number of Hair Village if you need it.

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Posted by nervouschic

Village Hair and Nail in Woodside. Complete straightening by Japanese $ 170 and my hair is past my shoulders and curly. Best money I ever spent. Its been 6 months and I still rarely blow dry it. Should last 9 months to a year but I know some vary!

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I went to Village Hair in Woodside too! Its amazing and affordable. My hair is straight and never ever frizzes! I get it done every 10 months or so .... when you go back you only have to get the roots done.

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Posted by skyblues115

Yes, I've had Japanese hair Straightening. I went to Queens to get it done - Hair Village. I don't have any color in my hair and I think that matters. I've had a lot of people 'raving' about my hair. I love it! I know that some people get it done and it makes the hair look very dry.

I can get you the number of Hair Village if you need it.

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I have highlights and go to hair village. The only difference is that they put a protector on but the results are fabulous. Although if you dont have any color in your hair Im sure its in better condition.

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I have had Japanese Straightening done for the past few years. So has MOH and my mother.

LOVE IT! I'm never going back!

Here's a few threads on this subject:
http://www.liweddings.com/chat/topic.aspx?ID=263050

http://www.liweddings.com/chat/topic.aspx?ID=237526

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Oh, and to add - I pay $100, mom pays $150...for the treatment - in Brooklyn

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What is the charge when they do the roots?

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Posted by skyblues115

What is the charge when they do the roots?

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It's not a touch-up w/the roots like they do with high-lights.

When you get JS - they do the entire process from root to end.

I get it done every 9 months, my mom every 6 months b/c her hair grows faster and curlier.

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that would be great!! you can forum mail me..thanks!

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if you have had in the past year any highlights ( even if they are covered up) please think twice about straightening. i am a hairstylist andi have had to deal with soooo many people coming to me after their js in tears.
there are alot of people that it is FABULOUS for.... but its a risk.
js makes your hair pin straight and flat ... meaning ...trying to get volume at the roots when it is newly done is near to impossible.

if you get it done....please dont go discount. go somewhere where if they dont think you should do it..that they will tell you.
alot of 'cheaper' places are like a factory ...

not trying to tell you not to..just trying to give you the flip side.


good luck xo jenn

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Just wondering, do you still have to blow dry it every day or can you just let it dry naturally (sans frizz and curl)?

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i got the thermal reconditioning process done in november. It was my first time. Let me say... i can't believe i didn't do this sooner. My hair is exactly how i wanted it to be when i blew dried it out. Now i just wake up and i don't even have to blow dry it at all. I do because its winter, but in the summer... no way. I've waited a long time to jump out of that shower, brush my hair and run out the door.

I definitely plan on doing this for as long as i possibly can! Every week i'm still saying to my FH how much i love my hair. There's no more days that i feel like crap and look like crap (because my hair isn't straight) so therefore i won't go out. I always felt that if i looked better... i'd feel better. Now when i look like ****... you can't tell as much!! If that makes any sense.

GET IT DONE!!! ITS SO WORTH IT AND IT SAVES SO MUCH TIME EACH DAY!!! I got it done at Hayato in nyc.

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I had my super curly hair done in Flushing at Unique Hail Salon for $250.00 best money spent and Maybel is great. I sent a friend there last week and she loves it aslo. Here is the number if you're interested #718-460-6410. YOu can tell her Karina sent you. Good Luck.

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COuld you give me your feedback about the Crescent Beach CLub and if possible some pictures. I have to start looking at different places with change of plans. I heard this place is gorgeous. Thank you!

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I want to add ...

that I have no problem getting volume - i set my hair in hot rollers and spray it and it looks awesome. I love Japanese Straightening.

Also - at hair village they just touch up the roots they do NOT re-treat from root to tip. The results are amazing and my hair has never been healthier. Because I dont have to use the flat iron everyday - I just blow dr it or let it air dry. Its amazing!