The importance of home care maintenance for permanently straightened hair The Yuko System and Japan Hair Remake System offer excellent treatments to permanently straighten and rejuvenate frizzy and curly hair of most textures. However, these systems are still a form of chemical process, which alters the hair texture permanently until it grows out. Therefore, permanently straightened hair is also chemically processed hair and does need more moisture and nutrients as frequent supplements after the treatment. Valuable proteins and supplements are present mainly in specialist home care products like the Yuko System and Japan Hair Remake System products, not in commercial products. For the revitalised straightened hair, these supplements are hydrogenated proteins of collagen, elastin, silk and many other proteins which were originally oil-based proteins for skin products and are converted by the above companies into water-based proteins which can be absorbed into hair.   Why do you need home care maintenance if hair has been rejuvenated during the treatment? During the treatment, lots of hydrogenated protein molecules are imported into the centre of hair shaft, which help to rejuvenate the hair. However, the molecules are like colour pigments which can gradually fade away in the daily course of shampooing, combing, sun-bathing, swimming and colouring etc, and need to be re-filled continuously in order to keep the condition. Therefore, it is very important to use our specialist product line and In-Salon Hair-Spa Protein Treatment Service. We run the full line of home care products from the Yuko System. We also provide in-salon Hair-Spa Protein Treatment at a very competitive rate (£7.95 for each treatment or £50 for 10 treatments). Alternatively, clients can purchase the Home Care system for everyday maintenance in order to keep the immaculate hair condition.   Washing your hair properly - the key to beautiful hair It's easy to damage hair even by simply washing it. Each thin strand of hair is exposed during shampooing and very hot water can deplete essential oils. Use water, which matches body temperature or is around 100 degrees F to avoid hair being heated and separated. A strong jet will also harm hair density by eroding the cuticle or washing off elements within the hair. Use moderate water pressure. To shampoo your hair is to actually shampoo your scalp. Correct cleansing away of oils and debris on the scalp will ensure not only natural smoothness and shine of the hair, but also a healthier base for hair growth.   Shampoo stage Firstly using your hands to encourage a thorough soaking wet the entire hair in warm water. This should take around 3 minutes. Apply shampoo to the nape of the neck near the ears and work upwards over the whole scalp, gently massaging the scalp with the fingertips for around 2 minutes. Avoid rubbing or massaging the hair itself, as the foam generated is enough to cleanse the hair. For hair, which has become stiff from using mousse or gel, avoid brushing the hair before shampooing and allow the foam to remain in the hair for one minute.   Rinsing stage Rinse off by using a massaging stroke on the scalp. Hair needs to be rinsed by pouring clean warm water directly onto all the hair and not allowing water simply to flow down the shower over the top of the head. It may take around 3 minutes to thoroughly rinse hair.   Conditioning stage Apply conditioner on the ends of the hair for short to medium-length hair for about 2 minutes. Longer hair requires conditioner to be applied from half-way down to the ends of the hair for up to 10 minutes. Conditioning treatment replenishes damaged hair with nutrients by penetrating inside each strand through the cuticle. Take care not to rinse off teh conditioner entirely - hair should be left feeling slightly slippery, enabling valuable nutrients to remain within the hair. For badly damaged hair, conditioner can be applied before the shampoo, on the ends of the hair only. Rub in gently, allowing nutrients to be absorbed. It has become more common to use conditioning treatment for most people after every wash, as today's fashions in hairstyling often result in damaged hair. Particularly for hair that has been bleached or dyed, a conditioning treatment after each wash is highly recommended.   Drying stage Once hair has been rinsed, it is good practise to dry it. In fact, it is the scalp that needs to be dried more than the hair. But before drying, make it a habit to give your scalp a well-deserved minute's massage. Apply lotion to the scalp and gently massage. This will allow the scalp to relax and protect itself from scratches from fingernails during shampooing and also from elements remaining in the shampoo or conditioner or even in the water. Onto the drying process itself. Firstly sponge up as much water as possible by wrapping hair up in a dry towel especially at the ends where the water will collect naturally - wiping off the water by rubbing vigorously with the towel will damage it. Immediately use a hair dryer to dry the hair upwards from the nape of the neck towards the ends of the hair. This way the hair at the top will not soak up water from the ends. This will leave the hair looking fuller with more body. Short hair can be dried completely in this way. Long hair can be styled using roller brushes or curlers after 80% has been blow dried. Stop blow drying only when the scapl is dry. Avoid leaving hair wet when going to sleep. The moisture left in the hair can cause it to become damaged and can bruise the hair strands. Equally mousse, wax and gel should not be applied before going to sleep.		Shampooing     Apply shampoo onto your scalp only and massage gently with your finger tips.           Phiten Bella Shampoo Hair revitalising and reconditioning shampoo This shampoo revitalises hair. It gives thin and fine hair volume and elasticity, thick and coarse hair softness and smoothness. It lathers well and does not irritate your scalp.               Treatment Apply treatment conditioner to the hair from ear level down and leave for about 10 minutes then rinse gently.         Phi-ten Bella Treatment Hair revitalising and reconditioning treatment This treatment detangles, moisturises and rejuvenates hair. Bella Treatment contains amino acids, collagen and keratin that make the hair smoother and silkier.               Drying Towel dry your hair as much as possible before using a hair dryer. Blow dry upwards from the nape of the neck towards the ends of the hair. Avoid leaving your hair to dry naturally         Phi-ten Hair Essence Contains a special formula that moisturises your hair and adds incredible shine. Phi-ten Blow Essence Contains a variety of proteins that prevent damage caused by hair dryers and gives power to control hair without stickiness.                 All of the above Phi-ten products can be purchased at the salon.

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