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[SIZE=3]Thermal Reconditioning Can Be Done On African American [/SIZE]
[SIZE=3]Textured Hair (AATH) [/SIZE]

</SPAN>Although at times, [SIZE=3]Thermal Reconditioning [/SIZE] doesn't make African American textured hair perfectly straight, the texture of the hair will be better than with any other chemical relaxing process you try. It is a wonderful tool to allow your hair to grow out of a relaxer.

[SIZE=3][SIZE=2]Curly hair clients have been battling their hair since the beginning of time[/SIZE]
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In the past we have usually used a chemical solution, which had the chemical "Thioglycolate" (Thio), as it's base ingredient. This is the main chemical found in Permanent Wave solution; you know the one that smells like rotten eggs. The Thio separates the Sulfur bonds (the bonds which control the hairs shape) in the hair allowing the hair to take on a new shape, usually a perm rod. Later in the neutralizing phase of the procedure the Sulfur bonds are reconnected into this new shape and we then have curly hair. It works great when we want to make straight hair curly because we use the perm rod, which creates tension and a new shape for the hair to reform on. Originally Thio based products were only found in a liquid form thus making them not very practical to be used for hair straightening. The liquid would run all over the place creating a mess and would not allow the correct tension to be applied to the hair for straightening. This is still used today to remove or loosen permanent waves but is usually not very successful in straightening naturally curly hair.
In the 1970's a cream based Thio became popular and were used mainly on AATH to get what has popularly been called "The Jheri Curl". The cream based Thio allowed the hair designer to control the application and to later apply tension to relax the hair. However, keep in mind that even with the Jheri curl the hair was placed on perm rods to get the tension and have a firm base for the hair to reform on. Nevertheless, this was a major breakthrough for the hair industry and added a very valuable salon service, which could be offered to the client with African type hair. And need I tell you, I loved to do Jheri Curls and I still do them with my own formula. "THE GINA CURL"

Back when I first researched [SIZE=3]Thermal Reconditioning [/SIZE] and began to work with this process I was told that TR is not recommended on African American Textured hair nor is it recommended on hair that has been relaxed.
I later realized that the reason this was told to us by our educators was because the Thermal Reconditioning companies did not want to be responsible if the stylist were to serviced TR on AATH or relaxed hair and had problems.
"Thermal Recondition cannot be done on African American hair or hair textured as that of AATH. Thermal Recondition cannot be done on relaxed hair."
I have found these two statements to be FALSE.

Keep in mind
that the success or failure of any chemical straightening
is related to the knowledge and skills of the professional stylist that applies the product.

I have found GREAT success doing [SIZE=3]Thermal Reconditioning [/SIZE]on African American hair ( Black Hair.) There are times I just want to tell everyone. Although it is very important that you come in for a visual consultation, because the condition of the hair determines if you are a candidate or not.

I have also, on many occasions done a [SIZE=3]Thermal Recondition[/SIZE] over relaxed hair as well. These are the conditions:

Hair has to be healthy and strong. You have to realize the hair that is not strong will be cut off for a finished look.

You have to have at least 4 inches of regrowth.

It’s a must that you keep up with PPT’s.

Thermal Reconditioning on this textured hair is something I CAN DO- Keep in mind I am not talking for other stylists.

Milbon and DY International both know that I do Thermal Recondition on African American Hair and on Relaxed hair and know that I am highly qualified through my experience on this textured hair. It is absolutely incredible how beautiful the hair comes out. How healthy the hair will be after the relaxer is completely grown out. This is a great way to grow out a relaxer even if you want virgin hair at some point. What tends to happen to hair that has 4 inches of regrowth and relaxer on the ends is that the ends will still be a little swollen. So, I advise my clients to dry their hair naturally and when it is completely dry to go over the ends with a flat iron, of course always to protect the hair first. Follow up Protein Treatments are a must. When the hair begins to grow out you may find that you will come back any where from 4 months to 6 months for your retouch. By the third retouch clients have gone as far as 6-8 months for their next retouch. The reason is because the hair is much more healthier, all those short edges are grown out, you are used to styling it and working with your hair at this point and your not terrified to let a perm grow out because of the previous damage that was caused by growing out your old relaxers.

[SIZE=3]What happens when I have to let my relaxer grow out, won’t I get breakage?[/SIZE]


That’s when it is very important to get PPT’s, also, you have to keep the roots straight. So you may have to wash and blow-dry your hair professional or if you need to do it, do it more then once or twice a week. You want to be very gentle with your hair at this point. The best time to do this would be during the winter, of course,and then have your TR during springtime. Thermal Reconditioning can be done!

I have also done many [SIZE=3]Thermal Reconditionings[/SIZE] on biracial children. The Mom’s are amazed of the difference in their childs attitude and confidence and how much easier it is to their hair after they have[SIZE=3]Thermal Reconditioning [/SIZE].
The moms that have straight hair have no idea how much curly hair controls lives.
I love the feeling I get when I make a difference in someones life.

.: HAIR'S TALENT :. (203) 481-1246 • Branford, CT •*Hair & Beauty Salon Specializing in All Hair Textures, Especially Curly Hair

[wilton]

Originally Posted by bethNCGA

I just relocated from Atlanta and LOVED my hair stylist! I went to a full service salon and spa called Nseya which was the BEST! I have been in West Haven for about 5 weeks and keep getting sent to Dominican shops. That is too much heat for my hair and I don't wait! If anyone could recommend a nice SALON not shop where the sylists are EXCELLENT and if you have an appt. at 9 they see you at 9, that would be GREAT! If you know of one that is full service that is even better. I don't mind paying or driving for the right place.

Try style 2000 ,137 orange st downtown new haven, they keep appt,s, and have several excellent stylist, 203 777 7980, ask for SAMANTHA they specialize in black hair, yu are right the heat over process,s hair. good luck

[chouston000]

Bethncga,
Were you ever successful in finding a good hair stylist / salon? Or, can anyone recommend one in the New Haven area?

[reezz]

Im on the prowl also....just dumped my stylist.

[jordan0401]

just tried exclusives in new haven. so far so good. my hair came out great. not that professional though. they specialize in natural african american hair but they do all other services like relaxers, cuts, weaves and so fourth.

[MizzMO]

I have just moved here from SC... Looking for a hair salon. Any recommendations would be great.

[KH02]

What town are you looking for hair care in? that will help people be able to answer your question.

[MizzMO]

I am in New London and willing to drive long distance for a good hair stylist.

[ranabluu]

I live in New London but I don't want to drive to far for a stylist. I really need one close, not an hour away trying to do during the week and I get off at 4.30pm. I would like a stylist that specializes in black American hair.