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Japanese Hair Straightening System

There are several major Japanese straightening systems which are LISCIO, YUKO, Thermal Reconditioning. LISCIO - The First Japanese Straightening System

To respond to the desire of clients to have straight hair, Milbon introduced Liscio in Japan on 1996. Unlike existing relaxers with active ingredients based on Hydroxide and lye, thio-based Liscio is more gentle for the hair thereby straightening the hair while leaving it in wonderful condition. Milbon was the first manufacturer to receive Japanese governmental approval for its unique thermal reconditioning system. Liscio contains a specially formulated solution and iron, which protects and repairs hair from heat damage.

In 1998 Shinbi International brought Liscio to the US and has developed the product and procedure even further to enable the process to be performed on just about any client that walks through the salon door. With added protein treatments and supporting products for the thermal reconditioning procedure, it is not uncommon to hear clients proclaim that their hair condition actually has improved after the procedure. We at the Peter Louis Salon are confident that our line of products and unique techniques will meet your desire to have beautiful straight hair.

YUKO SYSTEM "Japanese Straightening"

Activator Solution Difference - While the main active ingredient is the same, YUKO system only has 1 solution strength, which doesn't allow for customization for individual client's hair.

No Protection Cream System - Yuko System doesn't have protection cream system so highlighted hair or hair that's been previously relaxed cannot be processed.

RUSK STR8 "Thermal Reconditioning"

Activator Solution Difference Same thio based activator. However, it does not contain any heat protecting ingredient. So it is likely that hair sustains damage during the ironing procedure.

Iron Difference - Unlike Liscio, which has customized thermal iron for thermal reconditioning with different features, Rusk Iron doesn't include these features. Most importantly, its lack of temperature control doesn't allow for processing various hair in different conditions that can lead to burnt hair.

Furthermore, the iron lacks an evenly heated plate, which lessens the effect of the ironing procedure.

No Protection Cream System - Like the Yuko System, Rusk doesn't have a protection cream system. As a result, the same limitation in processing the hair from Yuko system applies to Rusk.

Procedures such as I-straight and Paul Brown are similar to Rusk in its active ingredients and supporting products. In comparing results and solution content, its comparable to the Liscio straight variation system. However, the Liscio system is still superior to these systems in a lot of ways due to its versatility of use and restoring formula.

BIO IONIC "Thermal Reconditioning"

Activator Solution Difference the main active ingredient is not thio.

Iron Difference Uneven heating plate on its irons can cause damage to the fragile hair during the thermal reconditioning.

Additional Maintenance Bio-Ionic clients are required to purchase a special brush and blowdry to maintain its straight hair while other systems do not require such purchase.

Tips, Advices
How to Do Thermal Ionic Hair Straightening
Thermal Ionic Hair Straightening can leave even the frizziest hair super straight for months - or as long as it takes new growth to appear. Humid days will never bother your hair again. Regrowth needs to be done about every 6 - 9 months.
Thermal Reconditioning
Thermal Hair Straightening will improve the hair's feel, softness and shine while making it completely manageable!
Thermal Hair Straightening
The Thermal Hair Straightening process generally takes 6 hours but can take longer, depending on hair type, length, and thickness, so the price will vary from client to client.
Straightening Hair Tips
Here are some tips on hair straightening.
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Posted by Susan from Tustin, CA, March 10, 2010
Call Adam Lee at IBS Beauty in santa fe springs, ca. 562-222-1221
I have used their products as a consumer and LOVE IT. They can come to you to teach as I've been a model for them in the past.
Good luck

Posted by gloria rangel from brazil living in orange county ca, February 8, 2010
I AM A HAIRDRESSER , WORKING IN ORANGE COUNTY, CA I AM WORKING WITH BRAZILIAM KERATIN STRAIGHTENING, AND I WOULL LIKE TO BRINGTO MY SALON A JAPONESE STRAIGHTENING AS WELL. WHERE CAN I TAKE CLASSE TO LEARN MORE ABOUT?
THANKS
GLORIA RANGEL

Posted by Vivianni from London, December 7, 2009
I am originally from Brasil, and lived in LA for many years and had my hair straightened for many years, my hair is very frizzy , bushy, dry and more, and my hair was beautiful.I stopped for 3 years because the last time the hairdresser (korean) really burned my hair, but I am trying to find a place in Kent or London to do the procedure again, anyone knows any hairdresser in this area that does Liscio? I found Toni&Guy does YUKO but I think I prefer Liscio. Thankx

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