Have any of you had this done? Results?

A friend of mine told me about it because i asked her due to annoyingly curly hair....... aparently they use the same stuff as perming but dont use rollers?? This might have been someone lying to me.... because at the time i didnt even know it was real!! But any hooo would u really want it permenantly straight..... saves time but wat happens when you want to curl it... nightmare probally!! That wat made me change my mind and stick 2 strighteners!! xXx

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Try this link....

My aunt has had this done a few times now, the first time was great - but the most recent time she did it, her hairs has started to snap off and fall out quite dramatically.

client of mine had this done, but it left her hair in appaling condition.

but then again, maybe her hairderesser was not too good ?

I would love myn doing as my hair is really thick and kinky!! lol
I'm gonna get it cut on Thursday, think I might get it really thinned out and quite a bit taken off the length as it's kinda bra strap length at the moment!!

Anyone got any pictures of some nice hairstyle and colours (I'm mousey brown at the moment)?? I don't want to go too short but I don't really know what I want!! what am I like!!!

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I had my hair straighted about two weeks ago by the hairdresser I work with so it was cheaper! There are perks to this job - lol.

I am really pleased with the results. I don't have curly hair but it swells to about three times its size when there is moisture around - does anyone remember Christaltips and Alistair!!!

I do still need to use the straighteners after I have dried it, but if I want to I can leave it to dry naturally now then quickly flick over with the straightners, had it done for my holiday in 6 weeks. Used to take 40mins to do my hair - and its short, now about 10 - much better.

Regards
Anne

DON'T have it done, i use to work in a hairdressers who do it and it recked my hair totally, made it really dry kept snaping and it still is now and i had it done about two years ago. and it only relaxed it a bit and mines not even that curly really. so don't do it not even a different make.

I'mm trade my stick straight hair for curl ...... anyone? ....

YES PLEASE!

I did chemically straighten my hair once myself, Im a qualified hairdresser by the way and yes its the same process as perming but you comb the thick cream through, it worked for me but it didnt leave my hair in a very good condition afterwards so I wont be doing it again, saying that any chemical process dries out your hair somewhat.

I disagree with the negative opinions about the Yuko (Ukon) system..

I have had the yuko(ukon) straightening system done continously for 6 years now.. i get it done once every year and my hair is NOT damaged and NOT breaking..

The ukon system is not to be mistaken for other straightening system.. its is a different technique and will leave hair frizz-free.. shiny and managable if done properly...

this system was originated from Japan and have been popular in the far east countries for about 10 years now... the technique involves chemicals but is nowhere as harsh as your average straightening chemicals usually used..

once its done then its there... it doesnt actually come out - it grows out - ... which is the reason why i only need to do it once every year... the system flattens the surface of your hair and although chemicals are used.. the finished result is spectacular.... the hair is left soft.. shiny.. dead straight and manageable...

There has been many myths about this product.. i think because the people using it in this country is not as experience as you need to be to use this product.. unfortunely.. it is not a product in which you can learn today and use it at its best tomorrow.. it is a product which will only give you spectacular results thru experience....

There has been many talks about how acrylic damages your nails.. but the truth is that acrylics DO NOT damage your nails - its the technician who damages it.. It is the same for the Ukon system.. the actual ukon product does not damage the hair.. its the hairdresser who doesnt have enough experience with the product who damages the hair..

It is not a simple system to use... there are 3 stages.. and all 3 stages are as important as the others.. it is important for the stylist to identify the clients hair closely and adapt each stage according to the individual...

for example.. the first stage of the process is to apply a relaxing lotion to relax ( soften and remove the frizz/curl) the hair.... usually... this process takes about 10 mins.. but that is only on normal healthy and strong hair... if your hair is weak then maybe only 5 mins is needed... or if your hair is coloured.. then a 'apply and wipe' technique is neccessary as some of the hair ( the coloured ones) are weaker than others.. or if you have fine hair.. you must be careful not to apply the lotion right up to the roots of the hair cos this will cause breakage from the roots..

every stage is different according to the individual.. if you standard your control of the ukon with everyone.. then yes.. you will get bad results.. some people will get breakage.. some people's hair will not be straight...etc...

I have seen Ukon go wrong.. done by a stylist who has years and years of cutting experience but new to the Ukon.. she was just not experienced enough to use the product.. and yes.. like acrylic nails.. if it is not done properly.. it will damage your hair..

The Ukon system has been popular in the far east for 10 years... it is still going strong today and there are hardly any salon who do not offer this as a service.. if it was that damaging to your hair.. then i think the craze would have phased out years ago..

I have tried this product out first hand for a long time.. and i have had many compliments from people telling me how straight and healthy my hair looks..

If any geeks out there who are interested in trying the Ukon.. then i suggest you try and find an oriental hair salon.. they have been using the system for 10 years and they will have more experience of the product..

Here is a random website that explains a bit more about the ukon system.

go-straight - Yuko system hair straightening by an expert

hope this helps....

Sarah, Iam going to point out that your hair is your story and does not apply to everyone. You experience with this could have been operator error? could be that the strength of the straightener was too strong for your hair, could be that You didn't do proper after home care..There are too many variables for you to say that it doesn't work and it damages everyones hair.

2 years later of breakage is a bit distressing and I am thinking that you need a good consultation if your hair is still breaking off. Sounds to me like you are needing good multi vits and conditioning treatments.

The salon I worked in used yuko. The results were good. As long as its done by a reputable salon you shouldnt have a problem. It is not perming lotion and has a few no no's like it cant be used on bleached hair at all and not with certain colours. I would always recommend a consultation apt with the salon first.

yes.. i would also like to point out that the Ukon straightening system not only comes in makes and brand... they also come in different strengths...

if the wrong strength is used on your hair.... then it will either

a) cause breakage or
b) the end result is not straight ( i.e hair is frizzy)

I have seen both inexperience mistakes..