Hair rebonding

[CeeCee]

Just moved to SG,, East Coast area. Long, curly, freezie hair. Thinking of permanently straightening it... Heard Salon 916 good cuts,,, anyone got their hair staightened there? or can recommend a good salon for that??

[Siglap Hair]

Have you got Caucasian hair (it makes a difference when having things like that done around here).  It can be a bit hit and miss from what I've heard (and experienced) depending where you go.  I went to the hairdressing school at Funan for rebonding (the Kimage one) and it was only about $65 and I was very pleased with the result, then I went there again about 12 months later and they said that it was hard to get the mix right for Caucasians so the instructor did it and she really messed it up - the mix was too strong.........whereas the time before that I'd been it was a trainee who did it and she did a great job! 

So be careful - any doubts, don't get it done.  I haven't been to Salon 916 myself (I go to the Colour Bar as I usually just have it coloured now), but I've heard good things about Salon 916.  Go in and talk to them about it when you make the appointment and don't be afraid to ask about their experience on Caucasian hair if that's the kind of hair you've got.

[CurlyQ]

Yes I have caucassion hair,,,, thanks for your info  

[Krazzy G]

do you know the solution used for rebonding hair contains formaldyhyde which is carcinogenic?

[Shallow birds]

I don't think these ladies really care what they put on their head as long as they look pretty

[gobacktoschool]

do you know the solution used for rebonding hair contains formaldyhyde which is carcinogenic?

do you know that formaldehyde is naturally occurring in just about everything, including fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy and (especially) seafood?

unless you are going to eat the hair solution i wouldn't worry 

[frizzbomb]

I go to Salon 916 to have my hair blown straight but there's NO WAY I'd let them cut it, dye it or do anything else. They are nice girls but for a start they do not speak English. I'm afraid that if you want to have for caucasian hair styled you will need to go to Tony and Guy, The American Club, the hairdressers in Pebble Bay or Papillion i.e. someone who is used to doing caucasian hair.

[other side straighter]

@ Cee Cee:

You don't say if this is your first time having a straight perm/rebonding, and how thick-voluminous your hair is.

If it is fine and thin - don't do it. You will end up with very straggly-looking straight hair. A friend ended up looking like a drowned bird (this was Toni & Guys).

Imo she looks way better with her more unruly wavy hair.

[To GoBack]

The products used for the Brazilian Blowout have been recently been withdrawn from the market in many countries.  To date fruit and vegetables are still for sale in those countries - so can assume that the risk is somewhat greater than "normal consumption".

It seems that the greatest risk is for the people working in the hair salon who have repeated exposure over time - rather than the client having it done only occasionally.

[cee cee]

I have thick hair that has never been colored or chemically treated before. Before moving to SG, I used to straight iron my hair probably 3-4x week. I've tried ironing my hair a few times when I first moved here,,,, doesn't help,,, I go frizzy and curly once my hair is in humidity  

I just want hair that is manageable! Only a fellow "fizz bomb" would understand...  and yes, I have a cabinet full of "smoothing" and "frizz controll" products  

[gobacktoschool]

It seems that the greatest risk is for the people working in the hair salon who have repeated exposure over time - rather than the client having it done only occasionally.

Cee Cee should be alright then eh? 

Or would you like her to take responsibility for one particular product? 

[To Go Back]

I think Cee Cee should be good to do her own research on the different types of straightening.... And maybe just give up all fruit and veggies to negate any possible cumulative risk if she goes for products containing formaldehyde. 

[curlywurlies]

I am going for a keratin treatment today and I was told that it is like a Brazilian blow-dry, but not as harsh. Whilst in the salon talking to the staff, I spoke with 2 caucasian ladies having the treatment and they commented that they do it every 3-4 months to fight the frizz.

Personally I don't mind a bit of frizz and I receive compliments about my hair. However this is an attempt by me to look a bit more polished as I age. With 42 staring me in the face, I think I need to move on from the grungy, surf boardy look

I'll let you know how I go.

[frizzfighter]

I am going for a keratin treatment today and I was told that it is like a Brazilian blow-dry, but not as harsh. Whilst in the salon talking to the staff, I spoke with 2 caucasian ladies having the treatment and they commented that they do it every 3-4 months to fight the frizz.

Personally I don't mind a bit of frizz and I receive compliments about my hair. However this is an attempt by me to look a bit more polished as I age. With 42 staring me in the face, I think I need to move on from the grungy, surf boardy look

I'll let you know how I go.

Good luck 

How much is it?

[curlywurlies]

Curlywurlies no more.

Took 3.5 hours. They cut, washed, put on the treatment, blow dried and ironed my hair. The hairdresser said that it will still be wavy, but not frizzy after I wash it. I've had some very nice compliments on it so far.

It cost me S$450.00 ouch