Japanese Permanent Hair Straightening | my thoughts and experience

I got my curly hair permanently straightened with the Japanese permanent hair straightening perm!
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Japanese hair straigtening, also called 'thermal reconditioning' which is basically a type of perm that will turn you curly, wavy, and/or frizzy hair pin straight. The chemicals in the perm break down your 'curly bonds' and then the stylist will straighten your hair with a flat iron, to set your hair in that straight shape. The stylist will then reseal or permanently set the shape of your hair with another cream chemical. The ONLY way to get your natural texture back is to grow out your hair and then cut the treated hair off.
I actually have been doing this perm since 2017 and in 2020 I decided to start over and give my curly hair a chance. I soon realized why I permed my hair in the first place. I'm just super lazy honestly. So at the end of June 2021, I decided to get the perm again. My haircut it a little wonky, but I'm okay with growing it out for a while.
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★CHAPTERS ★
0:00 - Intro
0:28 - What is Japanese Straightening?
0:58 - Why did I do it? + my natural hair
1:43 - Will it damage my hair?
2:17 - Can I reverse the perm?
2:34 - What's the process like?
5:30 - How to find a salon near you?
6:05 - My results after washing
7:01 - My aftercare
8:17 - Cost of perm?
9:02 - My thoughts

[@cierraslowsdown]

So interesting! I literally shaved all my hair off cause same… I HATE hair maintenance.

[@chillynov]

I shaved all my hair off before I decided to loc it. almost the same with the low maintenance but I miss the bald life 😭

[@christinaaviles7795]

I commend you for that because atleast when it grows out it’s all natural I just can’t commit to shaving my head so I trim as I go yes it’s weird having two hair textures but my ends aren’t completely straight because when I first got the treatment I was under the assumption it was a keratin not a Japanese straightening so I kept trying to scrunch which made my ends wavy so the top is curly middle is straight ends is wavy but I’ve been trimming and it’s helping and my new growth is growing so 2 more years and I will be ready to do a big chop

[@devincrumpler4287]

Damn you cute

[@LissiK.]

SAME

[@fayeclark7800]

Does this process make your hair grow any faster?

[@nadew.02]

I have 3c/4a hair. I like my hair texture but it's so hard and time-consuming to take care of it properly. Plus, quality curly hair products are quite expensive in my country. When I started my curly hair journey it did get better, but as years went by my hair quality started to slowly get worse and worse, and now my hair (especially my baby hairs) are super dry and in my ends I have knots in each of my hairs. So now I'm looking for healthy ways to straighten my hair because I would take better care of it.

[@user-hu9dj8rn4z]

Did you straighten your hair ?

[@nadew.02]

@@user-hu9dj8rn4z I had a protein treatment 4 months ago and I noticed slight improvement in my hair. I also became able to notice the breakage and the hair loss I had in. I'm still learning what my hair needs and I hope I learn to properly take care of it ♡

[@user-ej1sk4ne6p]

@@nadew.02 try camille rose milk leave in! I’m honestly the same I’m looking into texturing or perm straightening atm because I’m tired!!

[@jayyvibs]

I’m gonna get mine done in january and i can’t wait thank you for sharing your experience🥰

[@MsEmilee212]

Thank you so much for this. I have really long and thick hair like yours was and it is so hard to take care of. You have given me a sign and confidence to straighten my hair again. Also new subscriber! :)

[@paigeannasudler]

Thank you so much for this! I’m literally going to my first appointment with Jian tomorrow! So excited

[@lovelymaknae9778]

I think you're my spirit animal!!! I love all your videos and I love the way your hair looks!!!!

[@essia6056]

i've gotten jhs done a couple of times (by jian too lol). you have probably one of the best videos I've seen on youtube about jhs. keep up the good work!

[@sarahs6166]

Thank you for the video ! But honestly, 7 minutes and 10 seconds into the video, I couldn’t help but notice the cutest fur ball on her couch 😢🥺🥺😍

[@AfricanTea]

Your hair looks really pretty and healthy💗

[@shavonnelynch6508]

This looks so good!! I absolutely love it. I don't think I'll be able to get it in the country I'm currently living in but this will definitely be something I'll revisit and do more research on when i move in the future. I'm blasian and very lazy, so I just put my hair in a sad bun as it's too curly and frizzy to let loose but it gets easily messy when i braid it so i don't even feel like that's worth it. This seems so perfect in all honesty. I'd rather have my hair a bit damaged through this than have it damaged due to the poor treatment I give it every day lmao. again tho, loved the video and keep on rocking with your hair

[@anaelicortinas323]

I was introduce to Jian by my sister who follows your channel. I had bleached hair last summer and it was totally damaged. I decided to go to Jian December of last year. I love my hair. It is much healthier, thicker, and so easy to manage. Personally I am not a big fan of doing my hair, However this hair perm is everything. All I actually do is just color my hair a week after the treatment to cover my grays. (no ammonia dye) and Co wash it every two weeks or so. Thank you for all your videos.

[@shewritesstories]

yay 💞 welcome back kali

[@kalilowe]

Thanks! it's been awhile haha

[@phenomjoy]

You saved my hair. I’m glad I found your video. ❤❤❤

[@thedidikoshow]

You’ve given me such a flash back. I was looking up straightening videos and your video popped up down the list and I was like wow I remember her from TC. I was C/O 16 but anyway Good to see you glowing .

[@tysan2808]

What’s TC? C/O

[@esosa121]

I love the new look Kali xx

[@ItsNei]

I remember you telling me about the Japanese straight perm and I love your hair 😍

[@AfricanTea]

The camera quality and editing 🔥

[@ellajeypi9907]

Wow finally after 2 months Welcome back Kali

[@kalilowe]

I know I know its been a while hahah

[@J-in-Japan]

I understand the convenience but I have to say, your curls are so cute! 🥺

[@sofian7437]

Girl your so pretty and look like an angel 😭❤️❤️

[@kalilowe]

❤️ you think? thanks so muchhhh

[@vinitasutralerajadhyax176]

Your natural hair is so very pretty :)

[@nctzen4lyfe799]

ur literally so beautiful omg

[@kinshi6090]

your voice, aesthetic, and just you in general is so soothing- CONSIDER DOING ASMR !! also i subscribed

[@ayatker5264]

Bro this is the exact comment i was about to write😭

[@astcroidskies8901]

ur dimples r so cute!

[@itstawanza]

Thank you for the video. I just rewatched your other video on this topic a few days ago and this suggestion popped up. I’m growing out my relaxer so that I can have enough hair to get this process done, likely in January~

[@MishaVA444]

Thank you for being honest regarding this chemical hair product.✅

[@kenedinakai1440]

i love your videos🥺💗! you are so gorgeous!

[@kalilowe]

Thank you!

[@NerdGoneCrazy]

Just got the process done and it took about 5 1/2 but it'll be soo worth it now that my hair will be more manageable. Thanks for making videos on the treatment cuz it really helped my decision on getting it

[@xoxoavii]

if i do the treatment on my curly hair, its gonna completely change my curly haired texture, and its gonna be straight forever? or am i just dumb lmao

[@luzdani11]

how is it now?

[@niko9603]

You hve such a calming voice ❤

[@NeverPayPig]

The eyes, Chico. The eyes never lie. Omgoodness 🥰

[@calistaj2284]

I so agree with the satisfaction you have in straight hair. Thanks for this video.

[@TyanaAshleigh]

This length looks so good on you!

[@TyanaAshleigh]

Will admit, your curls were GORGEOUS but do what works best for you!

[@kalilowe]

Thank you!!

[@dsc7698]

thank you for this!

[@SvetlanaTheAwesome]

This looks great, thank you for the video!! Ps: The way you speak and move really reminds me of Billie Eilish!

[@JeylaCarrillo]

Long hair,short hair doesnt matter,you re so beautiful sis 🤌❤️

[@jafamartinez2585]

Yes girl! Redken is amazing!! I’m a branded stylist under redken so I get the discounts 🤣 but yes it is expensive. They do sales though so keep an eye out!!

[@jayyvibs]

Just got mine yesterday and loving it😭

[@Cajeudy]

Congrats ! Am thinking about doing also . I have a question after you wash it do you still need to blow dry your hair and flat Iron it ?

[@ClearlyCat]

I go to Jian too! I love him so much, hes the best. I'm actually the girl in the picture (far right) at 5:47 on that website lol. I learned about him from your other video & I'm so glad I found it! Thank you so much for all the info😀

[@meseganamekuria8125]

Wow I knew it right away! when I saw ur profile I was like oh hey that’s the girl on the website lol

[@user-dr4zd3yd7z]

What was your hair type before you got the straightening? Was it type 4?

[@ClearlyCat]

@@user-dr4zd3yd7z Type 3, same as hers

[@ClearlyCat]

@@meseganamekuria8125 Haha

[@spiritualitywillliams8575]

New subscriber your really cool ! Loved the video and the down to 🌎vibe 💙

[@bluebubbles8008]

I saw this video I have curly 3c type hair I got the treatment from Jian and I love it I haven’t had to straighten my hair at all since, it’s silky straight , I just had to cut my ends because they were already damaged after trim my hair is so soft and silky without straightening . no regrets I really like it so far

[@TheAKfactor]

Wow you live so close to me! In northern VA. So cool! Thanks for the recommendation.

[@KeyJKandy]

I also go to Jian and have been for about two years?? Anyway, my hair is so much easier to manage. And you hair looks great, Kali! P.S. Jian's going to a new building in the area, hopefully you'll actually be allowed to film there Kali 😆

[@kalilowe]

omg really?! that's so cool. I do love how easy my hair is now. Also yess I hope so too

[@ClearlyCat]

Aww he is? Wow i didn't know that, I go to him too lol

[@KeyJKandy]

He said it’s close to the shop we’ve been going too, just make sure you ask him about it when you set up your next appointment!

[@Nusaiba89]

I go to him too!!! :)

[@hyoyeongeneration]

How often can you get it touched up cuz my hair is so thick and i hate the puff that comes out and I would have to have to straighten roots for a long time before getting it retouched.

[@minakoarisato3717]

I like how she talks 🥺

[@fadeintou444]

I'm getting this treatment! My mom and I are doing research and we found this amazing place, last year I got the keratin and it did NOTHING :( so I see ur hair is a but curlier than mine so now I really know this will work! :))

[@sage6686]

keratin isnt a straight perm tho lol... its so ur hair wont be frizzy and ur hair should feel softer

[@MiniLittleBabyDoll]

@@sage6686 Brazilian blowout is though

[@peachydandy2570]

Hi, have you ever had an American hair relaxer done on your hair in the past (like ORS, a common "drug store" brand), and if so, what's the difference in the outcome between it vs the Japanese relaxer?

[@elissa4675]

its damaged my hair ( done it 3 times for 1/2 years (every 6 months). I think it damaged my hair because ny hair was already damaged a bit as before the treatment i used to straighten it after every wash. it works great on my sister. but girl i never experienced split end in the middle of my hair 😭 never doing it again but thats just my experience my sister been doing it for years and her hair is healthy.

[@CorsairCrazy]

I also try to embrace my curl but end up too lazy to do all the maintenance. Thank you for the review.

[@pinchpoint3499]

I think the new style suits you very well. Thanks for the new vid.

[@kalilowe]

Glad you like it! ❤️

[@bigblackballs631]

YOO THIS IS SICK I JUST GOT MY HAIR PERMED BY HIM WHATT

[@BeKemeFeqadu]

What a beautiful curly hair you had , but straight also looks good on you . How much does that cost ? And doest it stay that straight even after you wash it ?

[@arissag960]

The Japanese straining is the best thing that ever happened to me I never went back to curly hair it's been about 14 years.

[@suhaimahanif697]

How long does it last

[@arissag960]

@@suhaimahanif697 it's permanent.

[@aliciawoah6971]

can u still dye ur hair?

[@arissag960]

@@aliciawoah6971 Yes

[@Dave_MustaineLover]

I have a question because i might perm my hair too, will the perm damage my hair if i dont use the right products?

[@abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz7542]

Can you do henna on your hair before a Japanese hair straightening ??

[@Guikrazy]

Can you use curlers afterwards or will it not maintain the curl?

[@graciegreene76]

Can you still get braids and stuff after permanently straightening it?

[@alice9510]

Can u get wavy hair with this treatment? I have type 3c/4a/4b hair and I want it to be around 2b. Can I achieve that with this treatment? Like make it straighter than what it already is but not bone straight??

[@samarokasan]

Please do me a favor and ask Jian, how long should I leave the neutralizing cream on the hair, isn’t it dangerous to leave it for a long time, my hair is curlier and coarse, l will be waiting for your answer ❤️❤️❤️

[@Babystardust]

Great video

[@JulesSantana]

Did you straighten your hair with every wash? How often did you wash it?

[@madelinee2720]

Can you use a curling wand on permanently straightened hair?

[@mikayladaisley]

Do you think this would work with a little bit curlier hair then yours ? I really want to do it for the same reason u said haha but I just wanna make so I’m not just putting a tun of unnecessary chemicals. And does it look bad when it starts to grow out ? I’m not sure if my parents would let me sadly if I can’t do this is there anything else you think that would work ? It would mean so much if you answered ! ❤

[@hemalathaathmakuri5755]

I have one doubt,does the hair keep straight after regrowth also

[@ellieoliver7600]

Ohhhh

[@kallmikai]

Hey kali you no longer have your website… went to purchase and it was gone!!

[@SarahLyoness]

I just heard about this treatment!! Your hair looks great! How often do you have to get your roots touched up?

[@porshMeh]

I do every 6 months

[@theophanepaul2528]

Do you know where I can get a Japanese hair straightening perm in Korea?

[@toliviawoods]

What products do they use to straighten to it hair do you know the brands?

[@hunnylearnschinese4511]

Hi, weird question, but what do you use to edit? Also finally someone with a nearby hair dresser lmao

[@hansikalola105]

y'all i have a doubt, is it possible to keep straighthening it for the rest of your life ?. like it lasts for a few months but then u have to straighthen it again and is it possible to keep doing this procedure over and over again ?

[@leahnle9485]

Locs are also amazing when it comes to not doing your hair, if you dont want any damage.

[@antarikshakashyap1611]

The curly hairs looked more beautiful on her!!!

[@antigonepc]

Does your hair take a curl after the treatment? Can you use a curling iron and get a big of a beach wave or does it just fall out completely?

[@lily5458]

i have curly hair and i don’t know how to take care of it properly im so tired of it i wish i had straight hair so baddd i want one of these but i’m kinda scared

[@sarahaljehani9671]

I’m getting my hair permanently straightened in a couple of weeks and I’m wondering if I can bleach/dye my hair before or after the treatment or will it make my hair fall out? Thank you 💕

[@kalilowe]

the person who did my hair recommends not to dye and says no to bleach. I think the bleach and the perm combined will make your hair fall out. But also talk with your hairdresser and ask their opinions on it too :)

[@sarahaljehani9671]

@@kalilowe Thank you so much 💕✨

[@xngala]

Hey I bleached and dyed my hair a couple levels and it was fine. Just don't go blonde then you'll see breakage. I cut my hair off but I'll do it again

[@sarahaljehani9671]

@@xngala Thank you! I'm thinking of going with different shades of brown so I hope I won't see any breakage

[@vanillabread4384]

What if they curl your hair instead of flat ironing it (+ curling it in that 48 hour time frame)? Would it have the same effect?

[@KnijMagz]

It would likely not have the same effect (the pin straight sleek effect).

[@vanillabread4384]

@@KnijMagz Are you willing to try?

[@PrettyINCs]

Are you thinking of it giving a permanent loose curl with body? That’s interesting 🤔

[@vanillabread4384]

@@PrettyINCs Yeah, kinda. Like, mostly straight with a very loose curl at the end.

[@tinalang2991]

Can you tie your hair after the treatment ?

[@hanaosman5780]

Is still super straight after a wash and air dry?

[@pc2780]

Is wavy hair possible with japanese treatment?

[@ritsukohairsalon]

💗💗

[@lain0918]

The thumbnail looked like you had your perm done with long hair.

[@christinaaviles7795]

I think your natural hair looks prettier I went to a salon to get a keratin and they Japanese straighten my hair without telling me and it’s been a nightmare trying to get my curly hair 👩🏻‍🦱 back it’s been a year since I did and some of my new curly hair 👩🏻‍🦱 grew back but now it looks crazy it’s two different textures I had to trim the straight pieces off little by little because I don’t want to shave my head but I regret doing this treatment yes it makes the hair straight but it makes it lifeless and thin you end up legit looking like the little girl from the grudge my natural hair texture was prettier especially when I blew it out it was more thicker and fuller but now that my curly hair is growing back it’s down to my ears it grew that much with in the year I’m trying to grow it out completely and then chop off the straight pieces. Furthermore, the new hair that’s grown in when I blow it out it’s more fuller and thicker on top and then the part that’s still chemically straighten it’s thin when I blow it out it’s thin you can tell the difference I would never do this to my hair ever again all my hair stylists was like wow you had such beautiful hair before. Terrible experience would never do this to my hair again. I wouldn’t suggest this to anyone because you will miss your curly hair 👩🏻‍🦱 and then when you try to wash it out no matter how many times you wash it , it won’t come out because it permanently changes your hair structure. If you have curly hair or wavy hair and when this treatment grows out your going to look weird for at-least 3 years tops until your hair texture comes completely back. The best thing when transitioning back to your natural texture less heat deep condition when the natural texture does grow back compared to the Japanese straightening part of your hair you will see wow my natural hair is beautiful and when you blow it wow the volume with the nape as straightening your hair is just flat and thin that’s so boring to me if you don’t want hair stuck to your face don’t do this unless your fine with chopping your whole hair off if I show you my pictures before and after you will agree wow you shouldn’t of did that and the salon I went they should of ask before they did this the process took 5 hours which the keratin I wanted was only supposed to take 2 hours and revert back to your natural texture. Plus after you get this treatment done ✔️ your hair will smell like the chemical which smells bad for days. I would not recommend this treatment to anyone your natural hair is prettier yes curly hair takes time and maintenance but who wants pin straight hair like the little girl from the grudge crawling out of a well or would you rather have thick natural straight bouncy full hair yes hate this treatment terrible 😞 regret it so much.

[@elleosman]

I completely agree bro like you have to live with it for so long until you grow and cut and it just sucks bc I know if I didn’t get it I’d be having long healthy curls but I’m stuck with limpy curls and my hair used to grow fast and now it takes foreverrr and it’s literally been like 4 years but I’m still suffering from the damage. Let’s not even forget how expensive it is like omggg

[@NeirinN]

I think you only disliked it cause 1, you didn't want it in the first place and 2, you had a bad experience. Everyone will feel different about this treatment lol. I personally love it and I'm gonna continue doing it until I'm tired of straight hair- it only sucks now that my hair grew out cuz now I'm dealing with my stupid curly hair again 🙄 it's so annoying-

[@christinaaviles7795]

@@elleosman omg wow 4 years that’s crazy In October will make 2 years for me since I got the treatment & my hair is growing out I’m surprised my curls are even this curly because from what I hear it’s hard to get your natural texture back unless you completely shave your head and start over new but I’m blessed my curls are coming back! I legit had to trim my hair about 7 times this year and that’s only just getting rid of the straight chemical pieces but I notice once you trim it off little by little your hair starts to look fuller so the back of my hair is up to my collar bone but it’s all my natural curls no chemicals and my bangs I had to cut twice last year the first time it grew out the top was curly the bottom was straight so I cut off the bottom that had all the straight pieces and now my bangs are all curly and they grew back quick now it’s up to my bottom lip so I’m hoping by august it grows down to my chin I hate curtain bangs don’t get them but the middle and front of my hair still has more growing out to do so I know it’s going to take another 2 years but I am seeing the transition from my chemical to natural one thing I don’t recommend while growing out this treatment is getting your hair bleached or dyed unless it’s ammonia free just wait till your hair grows out completely use gummies and deep conditioning mask

[@christinaaviles7795]

@@NeirinN well they shouldn’t Japanese straighten someone’s hair without telling them yes I didn’t want it was it easy to manage yes in the beginning not going to lie it was nice the hair was straight but that’s all it was STRAIGHT no body no volume limp as hell and looked like the little girl from the grudge my natural hair is beautiful and I regret doing it I literally had to trim my hair 7 times and I just recently decided to cut the back of my hair short so it’s up to my collar bone but it’s all curly which is nice so when it keeps growing I know that part is all natural and my curtain bangs I cut twice last year because it was curly on top and straight at the bottom so I cut the bottom of the bangs and now it’s all curly and it’s growing fast it’s up to my bottom lip I’m hoping by august it’s up to my chin I hate curtain bangs I regret getting them I can’t wait to be able to put my hair back in a pony tail without it sticking out. Im glad that some people have good experiences with it but for me it taught me to appreciate what I have I love my curly hair and I’m blessed that since the treatment has been growing out my curls are coming back surprised actually! I thought they wouldn’t look the same but my curls are growing out and when I blow out my hair now with my natural hair it’s more fuller and thicker and has body and volume which makes me more motivated to keep transitioning because when I blow my hair out and the part that still has the chemical in it and I see that part straight it’s just thin and flat it’s a reminder that the Japanese straightening isn’t the kind of straight hair I want it’s boring and limp I like my natural hair blown out like it’s pretty so it is annoying when I blow my hair out because half of my hair looks fuller on top and the middle and ends look thin but I’m patient and it’s a journey I’m going to embark on. I can only imagine if you let it grow out completely it would take much longer for you because you probably did the treatment more than once which isn’t good for your hair because when your curls do grow out they definitely won’t be the same but that isn’t true I saw one girl on KZbin she was crazy she got this done to her hair 5-6 times and now you should see how she transitioned to her natural hair soooo pretty it’s so long and healthy I’ve seen ppl grow it out and do a big chop and I plan on doing that

[@applefarm6126]

Glad she likes her results

[@legendofsociety796]

Does new hair growth grow straight too?

[@dessaquinde6266]

I can do it like shiny and more straight 😍

[@TheLadyKiel]

Does it hold curls? Like if you wanted to use a wand?

[@ajm935]

Yes it does.

[@TheLadyKiel]

@@ajm935 Thank You!

[@hi_smk]

Do you need to straight your hair to live in japan?

[@moonglades08]

This was posted a while ago so I'm not sure if I'll get a reply, but how does it go when you go into chlorine filled pools, and salt water at beaches? Does is change the hair?

[@alice9510]

No

[@radhakrisnan2456]

Love you sister

[@noellegrace3878]

Can you verify location of salon (jian)? Possibly at another salon? Thanks! ☺️

[@Lynn-ip9sh]

You are so so so beautiful

[@daciajamie]

I did this and my front hairs literally split off the front. It’s so embarrassing.

[@heybaby321]

Did you cut your hair because the ends were damaged from this perm?

[@ItsmeKaliegh]

No I think she grew her hair out possibly wanted to try again with curls and then decide no and chopped it then got the treatment again. That’s what I’m currently about to do😂

[@ammettacarrillo3728]

Y did you cut your hair? Is it because your hair texture became undesirable over time? Please let me know . I'm considering getting this done. But I want long hair so I don't want to have to cut it.

[@kalilowe]

I wanted to try and give my curly hair a chance, but honestly as soon as I cut it I remembered why I got the perm in the first place haha but I wasn't too mad because we were in quarantine and I didnt really have to do my hair often. The permed hair was still good I just wanted a change for a bit

[@ammettacarrillo3728]

@@kalilowe ok thanks 😊

[@leedohyun1fan]

Can I style it? Like if I had curtain bangs could I style it or dry it while it’s weird to create a wave?

[@kalilowe]

yeah you can style it :) you may need hairspray to give it hold otherwise the curls/waves will fall flat in a few hours

[@weebitshy]

Does anyone know of a good place to go for this in Ohio lol PLease help

[@dorothylisbon1789]

Maybe you should look into fortified shampoo for fast hair growth.

[@ari-jv]

Japenese straightening is literally just a thio relaxer

[@Alex_A2]

She reminds me of simplynessa

[@sangmi98]

Second!

[@kalilowe]

yay

[@TotallyInnocentBrocolli]

I never thought I would see Moana in real life