Thermal Reconditioning
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Printed Date: August 04 2025 at 12:57am
Topic: Thermal Reconditioning
Posted By: Curious
Subject: Thermal Reconditioning
Date Posted: April 17 2002 at 10:45am
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Has anyone had this hair straightening treatment done and if so, are you pleased with the results? I am considering having it done. I have shoulder-length wavy hair and in the humidity I get frizz. Other than that, my hair is in a healthy state. I heard it is also called "Japanese Hair Straightening" and the Koreans call it "Magic Perm Hair". Any information you can provide, I would appreciate. Thank you.
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Posted By: m.y.o.b
Date Posted: April 17 2002 at 11:05am
Do you mean the Yuko system, because I read that that changes the proteins in your hair to make it fall straight instead of wavy or curly.
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m.y.o.b
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Posted By: Merlin
Date Posted: April 17 2002 at 12:32pm
If it is the Yuko System you are interested in, read about it here:
http://www.beauty-channel.com/yuko/index.html - http://www.beauty-channel.com/yuko/index.html
Some very dramatic before and after photos.
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Merlin
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Posted By: Curious
Date Posted: April 17 2002 at 12:58pm
Yes, it`s the Yuko system. I heard that it has been called other things or that there are other products not called Yuko but do the same thing.
I was interested in seeing responses from anyone out there who has had it done and if they are satisfied or they regret it.
Thank you to all.
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Posted By: Soobahk
Date Posted: April 17 2002 at 1:22pm
Thank you for the links. Actually to be more specific, I am looking for a reasonably priced salon in New Jersey or New York City that will do this process. I hear most salons charge $500 and up but I also heard that it is advisable to go to an Asian salon and the cost will be like $250 +. The process from what I`ve read originated in Japan so Japanese and Korean salons are the cost - efficient way to go.
Again, this is only what I`ve read on another site; I`ve been trying to do my homework on this before I make the commitment.
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Posted By: Merlin
Date Posted: April 18 2002 at 12:27pm
There are just two salons listed as using the Yuko System in NY:
JOHN FRIEDA SALON, NYC 212-879-1000. Ask for TY HOLBROOK
JOHN BARRETT SALON 754 5TH AVE NEW YORK NY 10019 212-872-2700 TARA GONZALEZ
I know that in Southern California the procedure costs $250 - $350 but haven`t seen any prices for NY. I think you are very wise to do your homework before making your final decision.
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Merlin
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Posted By: Soobahk
Date Posted: April 19 2002 at 8:33am
Thank you. I also wanted to ask if the cost of this process is let`s say $350. - then how much tip should I leave?
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Posted By: Soobahk
Date Posted: April 19 2002 at 8:37am
Another question for experienced users out there!
I went to Kim Sun Young Salon in NYC and they quoted me a price of $350 and they don`t use either the Yuko or Liscio treatments. But they do use the irons and some similar treatment. Then I went to the SEI salon in NYC and they quoted me a price of $280 but they don`t use the hot irons (which I thought was one of the most important parts of the process). Both are good salons from what I hear but I am hesistant to go to the cheaper salon because I am afraid I will pay the money and it will just wash right now. They do it a whole different way, they just comb it through with a brush and use steam - they do not use any flat irons at all.
This is getting really confusing!
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Posted By: Merlin
Date Posted: April 19 2002 at 12:14pm
The tipping question got quite a discussion going here at work. We consulted the Original Tipping Page on the Internet and the consensus seems to be between 10% and 15%. There was one person that supported 20% but that seems to be a bit high ($70) in this case. The majority supported $35 - $50 as a good tip on a charge of $350 IF you are pleased with the service.
Thanks for a stimulating lunch discussion. :)
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Merlin
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Posted By: Soobahk
Date Posted: April 19 2002 at 1:18pm
Thank you for all the help and info on my research!
I hope more people post their experiences with this treatment.
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