Hi, Anon. I want to add my comments because I"ve had the Japanese hair straigtening done a few times. Twice the results were like you described. I think the stylist did not leave the formula on your hair long enough. Usually when I get it done it takes about 4 hours (but I have fairly long hair). How long ago did you have this done? It may be that if it's just in the last couple of weeks you could go back and ask her to help you fix it. It should be silky straight even if you just get out of the shower and blow it dry with a brush. Not frizzy.
The times when I have had it done and the formula was on my hair long enough, it always looked silky and smooth, even after I washed it and dried it myself. So there is hope!
If you want to work on controlling it while it grows out, my favorite favorite product of ALL all time is Phyto Phytodefrisant. It is a clear gel that comes in a tube that you rub into your wet hair. It helps it not frizz so much. I used it a lot before I got my hair straightened, and when it starts to grow back in I use it. It seems very expensive -- it is $18 to $21 for a tube -- but it lasts forever because you just don't use very much each time. But it is a huge help.
You can get it at some hair supply stores, call them ahead and ask if they have the Phyto products and if they do, ask if they have the Phytodefrisant (pronounced phy-toe day-frizz-ont). Or you can search for it online. I found it at several places online including Amazon.com:
The whole Phyto line is very good for us somewhat-frizzy girls.
I'm so sorry this whole episode has been so frustrating for you. Our hair is really really tough to deal with sometimes, and I know how you feel. Get the Phyto defrisant and work with your hair, and I bet you can get it controlled before school starts so that you are happy with it while it grows out.
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Hi, Anon. I want to add my comments because I"ve had the Japanese hair straigtening done a few times. Twice the results were like you described. I think the stylist did not leave the formula on your hair long enough. Usually when I get it done it takes about 4 hours (but I have fairly long hair). How long ago did you have this done? It may be that if it's just in the last couple of weeks you could go back and ask her to help you fix it. It should be silky straight even if you just get out of the shower and blow it dry with a brush. Not frizzy.
The times when I have had it done and the formula was on my hair long enough, it always looked silky and smooth, even after I washed it and dried it myself. So there is hope!
If you want to work on controlling it while it grows out, my favorite favorite product of ALL all time is Phyto Phytodefrisant. It is a clear gel that comes in a tube that you rub into your wet hair. It helps it not frizz so much. I used it a lot before I got my hair straightened, and when it starts to grow back in I use it. It seems very expensive -- it is $18 to $21 for a tube -- but it lasts forever because you just don't use very much each time. But it is a huge help.
You can get it at some hair supply stores, call them ahead and ask if they have the Phyto products and if they do, ask if they have the Phytodefrisant (pronounced phy-toe day-frizz-ont). Or you can search for it online. I found it at several places online including Amazon.com:
http://www.amazon.com/Phyto-Phytodefrisant-Balm-3-3-Fl/dp/B0010TFPTQ/ref=pd_sbs_bt_1
The whole Phyto line is very good for us somewhat-frizzy girls.
I'm so sorry this whole episode has been so frustrating for you. Our hair is really really tough to deal with sometimes, and I know how you feel. Get the Phyto defrisant and work with your hair, and I bet you can get it controlled before school starts so that you are happy with it while it grows out.
July 7, 2009 - 8:15amThis Comment
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