Both straighten your hair, but there’s a big
difference in the process and who it’s intended for. Let’s look into it.
Straight
Perm:
A straight perm is a straightening method that
involves a 2-round application. For the first round, we apply a solution that
breaks the protein bonds that give your hair its shape. In the second round,
another solution is used to hold the straightened strands in place. The
straight perm is good for people who have permed hair and want to bring it back
to their natural straight hair. It’s not for people who want to fix naturally
frizzy, coarse or wavy hair.
Japanese
Straight Perm:
The Japanese Straight Perm is a procedure that
originated in Japan in the 1990’s. Now it’s a popular menu in salons around the
world for transforming unruly hair into pin-straight hair. It’s a bit more
expensive than the regular straight perm because once you get it, it’s pretty
much permanent. (Except for the newly grown strands)
The procedure involves applying solution which
breaks protein bonds that give your hair its shape. What’s different compared
to the straight perm is that we use a special flat iron in between the first
and second round of application. The added heat complements the work of the solution
and thermally reconditions your hair to stay straight.
It’s ideal for people who have minimal hair
damage and want a long-term straightening solution for their naturally unruly
hair. Besides getting the sleek frizz-free look, you’ll also save so much time
fighting your hair in the morning.
Regardless of which type of straightening method you
choose, it’s without a doubt that both will be adding damage to your hair.
That’s why you need to be using the proper hair treatment after you get any
kind of perm. And make sure you’re thoroughly blow-drying your hair when you’re
out of the shower, because you don’t want to welcome hair damage by leave those
cuticles open.
