My hair was getting really unruly & I was getting more lazy applying JS Styling Milk moisturizer or Redken’s Align or sth and then blow dry with Vidal Sassoon Ceramic Straightening Comb. Takes a lot of effort & time huh… even 10 minutes is a lot.
Since Chai said her stylist in Damansara Uptown, “ISSSSSSSS very good,” I was tempted to go for rebonding again. Hey, the last time I went to salon for any treatment was 2 yrs back.
“Got promotion. RM150 only!” She exclaimed.
Yeah. They would surely recommend products & additional treatment.
She bcame my middle person, checking if there was still promotion & appointment time. Since I had to go to adjust my braces beforehand & taking bus, I was afraid I couldn’t make it on time.
As it was, I had to wait almost 1hr for dentist to finish 2 other patients.
I dozed off in the bus. So tired…
When I reached the area, I had to walk around the blocks to find the place.
Chai said it was near McD’s & a bank.
I saw 2 Malay woman working nearby holding McD’s plastic bag. *sniff sniff for McD’s*
When I reached the shop, there was no customer! Ah.. :)
I asked the young guy slacked on the chair reading Chinese newspapers, “Is Oscar around?” Twice. He looked at me like I was looking for the wrong person in the wrong place.
Then he asked, “You are here to do rebonding?” He waved at his own head.
I nodded, “Yeah.”
PlanetMars advised me to get them to show the products that they would be using and mix them in front of me so that they wouldn’t say 1 thing and then do another thing. She said her friend in the hair business do that, “A lot of salon do that.”
But I was too tired to see what he mixed. I so wanted to zzz. If not for the magazines & getting up to wash hair, I would have dozed off completely.
He said it would take about 4 hrs.
Things he said about himself:
1. He had been working in this business for 4 yrs. I was thinking how he when he started… since he earlier said he had been working there for 2 months only. Oh, I also wondered about his age (just a bit coz he looks really boyish!)
2. He’s very ahh… detailed & patient-careful-delicate in his work (ok, I get it - he praising himself or just telling me hairstyling is not an easy work?)
3. He has a family car to give away! :D “No need to pay downpayment, just pay for about 3 more years & the car is yours!” Tempting but I am looking for a new car - just in case someone had died on it and while I was driving, suddenly the original owner appeared next to me. Eeee..
Since I had closed my eyes or read magazines there, when I looked up at my reflection after the “shiny” treatment & rebonding, “Wow.” I touched my hair from top to bottom. It was really soft & shiny!!! :D I was amazed by the results of his efforts & the products.
After the cut, he got the products for my hair - Tea Tree shampoo for dandruff & Leave on Moisturizer (can use on skin too) by Paul Mitchell. He swore these worked for himself & lots of customers. I didn’t want the other set he recommended for shiny straight hair - I just bought the 2 Redken bottles from L’Oreal warehouse sale!
It was raining heavily earlier & he asked if I had umbrella. I told him yes. Maybe it was the braces or his hearing coz there were several times when he asked, “Sorry, u said?”
He went to the back and brought a huge blue umbrella. “It’s our company’s. Give you lah.”
Hah? O_O I glanced at the umbrella. <strike>That umbrella was ugly.</strike>
“No need lah,” I said.
“No, take it lah.”
“I have my own umbrella,” I pointed to my bag.
“Ohh I thought you didn’t bring umbrella. Because your hair cannot get wet,” he explained.
Nice guy leh?
It wasn’t because he didn’t me to get more sick from the rain but the rain would spoil my beautiful hair and his 4 hrs efforts of slowly rebonding, treating & cutting my unruly hair. :p
Like I wouldn’t just fold shirts into small plastic bag after I had iron them for customers. Unless that customer is an irritating and conscending customer. :p Hah!
I have to wait 3 days before I can wash my hair. I try not to wet it but sometimes when I eat and wash my face, the sides get wet. I am not supposed to tie it up either coz the shape will become out. I arrange my hair nicely when I sleep haha. Sometimes the hair gets into my face which I then flicked it behind me ear but Piggy scolded me, “Don’t put hair like that ah!”
When hairstylist first straightened it, more than half of my face was covered. I looked like those revengeful woman ghost in Chinese movies. Long straight hair, prominent eye bags & dark circles, sleepy eyes, tensed jaw (from tightening braces). Haha.
*move head left to right, right to left* :p I can’t believe it’s my hair. Tat’s what RM240 is for.
Today I passed by Dry Cut opposite CarreFour. RM100 only for rebonding! But they charge RM300 for rebonding, treatment & cut. Maybe they use different products.
Update: 3 Jan 2008
Found a link to check ingredients for shampoo - Savvy Skin - Shampoo Ingredients To Avoid
post a pix ler
soon :)
Hi my name is Crystal and i Have had my hair rebonded before by my aunt who has been in cosmotology for many years. She did this to my hair when she owned a chain of salons but has sold the salons therefore cannot do my hair ne more. It is a very rare job and i just wondered if u knew where i could get my hair rebonded. I can have it done in middle tennessee or in the Bowling Green area where i attend school. If you know ne more please just email me at the above address. ~CRYSTAL
Crystal, not sure where you can have it done.. Perhaps you can check the yellow pages directory in your area?
Hm.. I’ve got a question. How long was it till you were able to tie your hair?
Grace: About 1 month if you want the straightness to last. Also it depends how tight and where as well as how much of hair to tie. If it’s loosely tied and the hair still lies straight from top to bottom, I don’t think there should be lasting consequences of crooked hair.
I only tied my hair loosely after 3 months this time. The previous time (2-3 yrs back) when I did my 1st rebonding, it lasted about 8 months before it becomes wavy coz I was twisting my hair.
Hi, can you tell me the location in detail, i also want to do rebonding on my perm hair.. :) thank you.
Ting Ting, I did it at Saloon Yashiro. I sent an email to you about the location. The hair stylist who did my hair had already left to another company..
hey..i was just wondering..u said it takes 3 day after u did the rebonding to wash your hair..but however some people says it takes 1 week! my hairstylist says it takes 2 days only..& now i’m really confused!! can u tell me how long does it really take for uto wash ur hair again after rebonding for a long-lasting result?? thnx.. u can email me back if you’re free.. :D
Ira, I was told not to wash it for 3 days by my hairstylist. I have heard people not washing their hair for a week to make sure the chemical stay longer, thus, straighter hair for longer duration. They ended up with coarser hair and had to pour more deep conditioning (and $$).
But if you have to wear tudung or do any activities that include sweat, it’s more hygienic to wash your hair in 2-3 days than waiting for germs and dandruff to accumulate till the 7th day.
2-3 days, doesn’t matter if you are in cool temperature.
To maintain the results, you still have to apply conditioner, hair mask/serum and don’t let your hair be tied up or folded when zzz.
thanks MJ! 1 more question.. isit stil okay for me to curl my hair with curling iron & do pin ups & such after 1 month i did the rebonding??
Ira, better not.. if you want it to be straight for months. Even if you wear hair clips or hairband for 1 day, the hair shape would remain the same for a few days depending on how flexible your hair is.
Got special event eh? If you have straightening iron, then you can re-straighten your hair again after pin ups.
thanks alot MJ! yea..i do have straightening iron so maybe i have to wait longer until i can do pin ups & curl my hair..then straighten it back with to remain it’s shape.. thank you for all your help! :D
Ira, you’re welcomed. :) Btw, if you are unsure about rebonding, there’s always the non-permanent straightening. I heard it’s from RM20-100 per treatment. Lasts from 2 days - a few weeks.
hey, i got my hair rebond, say 2 weeks ago. same procedure- no washin / tying for 3 days. but i tied it after that! (grumble, noone told me not to). and now, my hair’s becoming wavy… not as much as my naturally permed-looking hair, but its not perfectly straight either! my hair stylist cant figure out why thats happening.
wat do i do now? i cant use the rebond chemicals again. but if i wanted to iron it, i might as well have not got it rebound in the first place! watchasay?
Ch8, how long did u sit for the rebonding process? For me, it was about 4hrs but 1 of my friends stayed put for 6hrs! Her hair came out dead straight and dry. Your hair stylist should’ve adviced you on how to maintain the straight and shiny hair. However, some hair types are more resistant to straightening, like mine to hair dyes.
You can ask your hair stylist to touch up without the chemicals but you’ll have to think if it’s worth doing more damage to the hair.. Are you using any straightening/maintaining straight hair products? Use more moisturizers/serum too, so it won’t become frizzy/dried out.
I rebonded my hair in the Philippines. ALso got Cellophane & Choco-Vita. They said i was not allowed to dye my hair for 3 months. Not allowed to go swimming for 1 month. & I can`t put my hair up unless its loose like in a clip (no problem for me, i NEVER put it up) & I cant put it behind my ears. They never said anything about not using a curling iron though, so i`m not sure if i can curl my hair. My curling iron is a 2 in one Straightener/Curler & its Ceramic.. is it okay if i curl it??
Once you’ve curled it, it may stay wavy for longer period?
I rebonded my hair in Dubai last month before i go for vacation,my stylist told me not to wash my hair in 3 days. After 3 days I washed it and it is still curly, I returned to him to retouch it he rebonded again and now it is still little curly in the sides & ends & dry. How often I should rebond my hair? What moisturizing/conditioner I should use?
I told My Dad I wanted to Have hair rebonding….but, My dad took me to a local saloon. The owner told me that hair rebonding is as harmful as straightening? He said initially after rebonding hair looks great but as you get older your hair begin to fall earlier….
I was shocked? would hair rebonding make me bald or damage my hair?
Please tell me if its true? Is rebonding harmful?…….
shirla, I’m not an expert on hair rebonding but I should think rebonding often - within 5 months - would be harmful to the hair and scalp because of the strong chemicals used.
People with really curly / stubbon wavy hair would get better results from repeated rebonding with LOTS of moisturizers, masks, treatment to soften and maintain gloss.
So far I had tried Dove for Dry hair - I used a lot of moisturizers because I was too lazy to use the mask sometimes. This is quite good and it’s cheap. L’Oreal’s hair masks are another option. Redken and Keratase (high end from L’Oreal) are good too but more expensive.
A lot of people buy Pantene but I get itchy scalp from it. I didn’t like the smell as well.
You can try out the small bottles first or search in http://www.cosmeticscop.com, http://www.cosmeticconnection.com and my Bloglines subscription for Fashion/Beauty
Hitrik,
Rebonding is 1 of the ways to straighten hair which lasts from 3months for really wavy hair to 1 year for quite straight hair. It also seals/adds shine. If done correctly, rebonding will make your hair more manageable (less/no fly aways, frizz). There’s damage when the stylist uses harmful chemicals (ask before and check to make sure the stylist uses what he/she claimed) and people don’t take care of their hair with moisturizers after rebonding.
Hair straightening
As for the hair begin to fall as you get OLDER, well, we do get hair drop even without hair rebonding! :) There are many causes of hair drop - hormones, stress, health, itchy hands / bad habit of pulling hair, change of climate / temperature, longer hair makes hair drop more apparent, etc. However, I did have a friend who had lots of white hair from extreme hair dyeing - once every month on whole head.
If you are afraid of going for full scale rebonding, most salons offer temporary rebonding which lasts from 1 day to a week.
I’m not pro or against hair rebonding. It’s a personal choice.
Hello,
I had my baby-fine, naturally curly hair re-bonded in the Philippines in December of 2006.
Eight months later, my hair around my face and close to my scalp were growing in curly, so I went to my stylist in the US to have it straightened. The US stylist placed a relaxer for caucasian hair on my hair and my hair came out wavy and coarse.
How long should I wait until I get my hair re-bonded again?
JR, typically at least 3-6 months - depending on how strong the chemicals & relaxer were.
hi, i had my hair rebonded almost 5 months ago. is it safe to curl my hair with a curling iron just for one night?
alex, 5 months ago.. should be ok. Don’t use the curling iron longer than necessary
I have my hair re-bond last January this year is it okay if I go to my hairstylist and have a deep conditioning to my hair?
Mary, deep conditioning is always welcomed :) It’s good for hair
what is hair relaxing and rebonding
Hello everyone,
I have my hair rebonded in the philippines last year july 2006. all i did was followed what the beautician told me what not to do. which is do not washed or tie your hair for at least 3 days. and it’s been over a year now, my hair is still shiny and beautiful. thanks to whoever invented hair rebonding…
joy of iwakuni japan
Both hair relaxing and rebonding use chemical to change the structure of external section of grown (and dead) hair. They may cause damage if there’s too much chemical being used during the process, not enough moisturizer and care after that.
In both cases, hair must have enough moisturizer and in good condition before the processing of hair relaxing & rebonding. Young people in late/early teens should NOT go for this treatment without SERIOUS consideration, just like going for perming. Side effects could range from loosing hair, super dry hair, thicker strands, etc if not maintained properly. Once hair is damaged by chemicals, it’s very hard to get it back to optimum condition. Not that it’s not possible but it would take a lot of effort, heartache, money and time. Maintenance here means applying effective moisturizers after washing hair, using serum/gloss/leave-in moisturizers, hair masks and having a healthy lifestyle. Don’t use hair dryer, bleaching, perming, etc. Maintenance here does NOT going for frequent relaxing and rebonding.
Hair relaxing was originally designed to relax African’s curly hair by straighten and relaxing the hair. The lotion/cream contains very high alkaline. Sodium Hydroxide (1 of the possible ingredients) is used to clean drain!
Hair rebonding is applying, protein and moisturizer to damaged hair. Keratine (amino acids) is what the hair is made of. - Newton: Ask a Scientist
Wikipedia - Relaxer
The meshplex - Effects of relaxers and Going Natural for African Hair
Skin Biology - The Truth About Hair Relaxers
Hair Rebonding: 10 things you need to know (with pics on the process)
I have been coloring my gray roots about every 6 weeks, also my hair is frizzy, dry, wavy so I always blow dry and use flat iron to straigten my hair. I am getting really tired of all these rituals and is considering rebonding but afraid all my hair will fall off because it is already damaged in the first place. Is my fear real?
nancy norwood, you can try to go into several hair salons and tell them upfront that you would like them to check the condition of your hair and found out how they could help you, advice you on whether your hair would be able to withstand rebonding. If they do not entertain you, then they do not care about your hair except making money.
My 13 year old daughter (mother is Micronesian, father is Caucasian) has very fine curly hair about 8 inches longer than shoulder length. We are on a small tropical humid island with many Filipina beauty parlors. She dances with a traditional dance company which necessitates putting flowers etc. into her hair during weekly performances. Her hair is difficult to control. She has asked to have it rebonded or straightened. I’ve read some of the info on internet and am hesitant to let her have it rebonded. Can you offer some advice about the different types of processes? How dangerous and damaging to her hair could the different processes be? How long would any straightening effect last? Thank you.
May I ask….is ur hair rebonding last long? Will it b cure easily within 4 months?
David, 13 yo is truly too young to rebond hair! She may think it’s cool to have rebonding but if it’s damaged without lots of moisturizer after rebonding, the hair can never be the same for years.
There are not many differences in hair straightening - it’s just the name and products used that are different in each salon. You can view the process with pics and the bad effects are listed in my comment dated Aug 27th, 2007 at 3:17 pm
I truly think it’s better to use styling products for the time being that doesn’t contain drying alcohol since your daughter is still so young. Or try more hair clips, big brushes made from wood, Ion or Ceramic Straightening Comb (you can look for such pictures in Google Images. These combs are used when hair is semi-dried, like hair drying. You use it with hair dryer. Spray Thermal Protector/ apply leave in moisturizer onto hair first before combing.
For non-permanent treatment, look for hair steaming or deep moisturing if you truly want to take her to hair salons/beauty parlors.
Should you two finally decided to go for rebonding, please check with several hair stylists and ask what they are going to do, which product, side effects, how to maintain before she goes under hair rebonding. Make sure she understands that she cannot tie her hair or even put hair clips or behind her ears for the 1st month. When she sleeps, the hair should be arranged to be in natural straight too or there’ll be weird shapes the next day :)
More: ABCNews - Straight Talk on Hair-Straightening Treatment
Elaine, you mean the rebonding effects? The first time I did lasted about 6 months with truly straight hair, then a few strands going back frizzy and wavy. The 2nd time I did, my hair is still straight (on those parts that went through rebonding but not dead straight).. about 1 year because I did the 2nd time in Sept 2006 (this post). Hehe it’s just that the top part (grown hair) of my head is appearing wavy.
i had my hair rebonded last sunday (my second time to rebond).
i was wondering, how do you arrange your hair when you sleep during the first few days after the rebond?
i havent washed my hair yet (today’s the fourth day–i didnt wash it an extra day more for good measure), now it looks straight until the shoulder part where it becomes curvy around the neck and shoulder areas.
my hair was cut shoulder length, so its not like there is extra length to “anchor” my hair at the back always because it just kinda falls to the front since its not that long.
i still take care not to tuck hair behind my ears tho.
any tips for me? :)
thank you!
Hey hello everyone :) my name is Hiba and I’m from Pakistan.
I juz got my hair rebonded :D :D :D…its my first day…really don’t knw how I’m gona go to sleep with the hair. I might not sleep :P
Anway I came to this blog a few weeks ago and found it to be very useful coz I was on the look out for rebonding information.
I was hoping Apple’s question about arranging the hair while sleeping would have been answered by now…coz if there are tips I’d like to know please about arranging my hair :)
Regards
Hiba
hi,i got ma hair rebounded 4 weeks ago…it looks so damn straight n i hate it…i miss my hair….it wus wavy…is there anyway i can get back my hair to look like how it used to b4 this stupid rebounding…it looks so fake…i’m lucky that i haven lost any hair so far!!!help!!!
apple, sorry for the late reply - thought readers would reply you! How’s your hair now?
Hiba, just brush it naturally down and sort of swipe it so that it’s not curled or bended when you lay your head to sleep because some people flip their hair up, fan them around, etc.
namitha, my 1st hair rebonding was that - the hair stick flat to my skull and my face looked waaaaay to big. You can make some air go into between the strands by running your fingers over your hair and shake a bit but this will make the rebonding effect last shorter. After 2 months, your hair will have more volume. I guess you can use add volume products but I don’t know which to recommend because I have lots of thick hair & don’t need to use volumizing products. Anyone??
my hair looks thick…but i wan my wavy hair back…is der anywAY i can get it back???i don’t want to get touch ups done…is der anyway???
it is now three weeks after the rebond. i just smooth it down before i lie on the pillow. now it is still generally straight, except the neck part where it curves along my shoulders. then if you look at the ends of my hair most of them are crooked already. i am not obsessing about it because it looks more natural this way. if it were stick straight all the way that would look very fake, dontchathink?
the rebond I had was good, because my hair was thick, and now thanks to a good haircut + good product, my hair is fine and straight and looks and moves like it was natural :)
namitha, there’s no way to revert your hair structure after rebonding on those strands. You’ll have to be patient and hope the effect doesn’t last long. You can go to salon to make your hair wavy again but it wouldn’t be the same “wavy” and it’s really hazardous to go for so much chemical treatment that are not moisturizing but drying hair.
apple, yeah, I think straight’s fine but not dead straight. :)
thanks MJ…but is it true that hair becomes frizzy after sometime???
namitha, you’re welcomed ;) It becomes frizzy only if there’s not enough moisturizers (too dry) from lack of adequate maintenance or use of too strong chemicals during rebonding. If the hair is frizzy naturally, yes, it will become frizzy after the rebonding effect is gone. For me, the rebonded hair goes back to frizzy & wavy after 1 yr plus. Some people get back to their natural state in less than 1 yr.
omygod…u know so much…how come???will it come back to natural state after a year?????that’s wut i’m dyin for….i don’t mind waitin…cos i cannot grow it back..it took me two long years to grow it his long…upto ma waist line…
wus your hair frizzy b4 u got it done?
harlo… i’m quite new here… i’m a 15 yrs-old gurl… erm.. i found tis website VERY helpful for me as me n my sis had juz rebonded our hair 10 days ago.. i din wash my hair for 2-3 days after my rebonding.. at the 1st few days, my hair was very shiny n straight, i really liked my hair.. But after i washed my hair, my hair became a lil frizzy at the back, about the shoulder length(i actually layered my hair). I was kinda upset so i went back to the salon to ask the hair stylist but she told me its natural bcoz the layer is at the shoulder length.. So now, my hair is getting more n more frizzier…Like b4 i rebonded my hair, my hair was a lil wavy n frizzy too.. wat can i do to let my hair be better?? any good products to introduce?? Advance thanks to all ur help!!
no reply…y???????:(:(
namitha, yes - my hair was a bit frizzy & wavy mixed with straight before rebonding
lvna, if it becomes like before rebonding, it could be your hair type is really set on remaining frizzy & wavy :) Or the products and techniques used on rebonding for you weren’t effective. Try getting other stylists’ opinion to check. Products can only help out in appearance, not totally change the structure.. I like Redken No 5 to smooth & soften the hair a bit, it’s not sticky but it can’t make the hair straight either. What products have you used?
Oh.. i c… actually i’m using normal hair oil… not really sure of wat to use…
hey MJ…can i use hair gel??is it safe???any sort ov gel???
lvna, normal hair oil as in?
namitha, .. I’m not the expert on hair… try Google / Wikipedia on the ingredients in your hair gel if they are beneficial / harmful. Personally, I’m not a fan of gel because they are usually sticky & stiff but that’s my personal preference.
Hi, yesterday I had my hair rebonded and I haven’t taken a shower yet, till today. I’m scared of getting it wet. Because it might not go back to the way it used to be. But my scalp’s a bit oily already, can I take a shower tomorrow? and can I leave the house without drying my hair? can i use a shampoo already, or just conditioner?
asia, Wait at least 3 days to wash your hair (shampoo + conditioner). Of course you can shower - try using a loose scrunchie or ribbon or big clip to hold your hair to your head to avoid getting wet. Once you are out of the shower, let your hair down again.
Ay-ya-yai! Ok i have been rebonding since 2004. I have super cuyrly hair so i redo the treatment every 3-4 months. It’s worked out fine so far. When i need a bit more natural looking wave (as the ends tend to look a but stiff) My curling iron does wonders.
My dilemma now is that i rebonded 4 days ago, as usual i was taking my regular prceautions no pin, showercap, and not planning to wash for 3 days. However, i got caught in the rain just about a day and a half after i rebonded. I now find that my hair is very frizzy and feels almost like straw - i need some serious help on how to fix this. This is my first exeperience getting my hair wet after rebonding for so long and have no clue what to do!!! Help!
hi there, i’m green here.but i really do need ur help. my hair is originally straight but i face a difficulties of put it in style due to the frizz-ball look and look so unmanageable. thus, i decided to go for the hair rebounding about three years ago. I never put on any chemical onto my hair before . My hair looks so smooth and i felt like i was the prettiest gurl on earth after the process done.:)It lasts a year after my hair turns into its unruly and unmanageable look again. I decided to have it rebound again at another saloon that offers me with a great prize for my so-thick hair. I underwent the process with a hurt and so painful feeling as the stylist did it harshly. After the process ended, i found a lot of my hair fell on the ground and it seems like i can do another head with that fallen hair! My hair became fragile, broken and seems like i have a lion-mane-hair look! My scalp became broken. After a month, i went to hair specialist to have it back to normal. My moo-lah flied about RM300 for the treatment. Now, after three years i’m thinking of having my hair rebound back with my hair specialist. What do u think? Should i just shoot for it or knock it down?
MC, rebonding every 3 - 4 months is a lot because the usual duration is 6months - 1 year. It could damage your hair in the long run. Try going back to your best hairstylist for advice on the after effects after the rain because the chemicals in the rain (different from water for shower) alter the chemical composition. Apply LOTS of moisturizers, hair mask, eat healthily for supplements for hair.
lacrymosa, don’t go back to the hairstylist that hurt your hair/head. It depends on yourself - if you want to go for rebonding again, tell the hairstylist know if it hurts then and there. You can ask for another hairstylist or complain to the manager. If you want a safety net, take pictures of yourself before and after - so that if your hair drops a lot again, you can complain to Tribunal/Consumer Rights (refer Human Rights links)
thanks MJ..
Okay, I just got my hair rebonded! I got it done in tokyo, but now I’m in America. Do I have to go all the way back to japan to get touch up? Also, what is your favorite product to use in your hair? Do I have to dry my hair with a hair dryer, or will that make it less straight? My hair is a little bit shorter than shoulder length and generally not THAT frizzy/curly but it was annoying to straighted with a flat iron all of the time. also, do you like aveda products? I like them alot, but i dont know if they are too strong to use in recently rebonded hair.
holla, just got ma hair rebonded..(ehem, the outcome just like what i wanted it to be!) em, any suggestion for follow up after rebonding? i mean, some affordable solution..
hallo my dad owns a salon up in genting
my school’s very strict so had to tie the very next day!!! hahahaha
but it lasted more than 1 year
they said it was because my hair was already very straight b4 treament n rebonding
heyya moqiqi, im envy of ur natural straight hair.:)i got a straight hair too, but my hair was unmanageable and lion-mane looked.that’s why i decided to get my hair rebounded. After underwent about three times of the process, i still cant be satisfied of my hair. i get my hair done about a week ago, but now my back started to become unruly again. huhu….probably bcoz of the chemical used were not suitable for my hair..it cost me about RM240..the price was quite ok and affordable but still the result cant meet my expectation for the long-term effects.i also used redken smooth down product onto my hair to keep it look like a natural hair-do..
hello, i’m only 12 years old.. i want to go for rebonding as my hair is not really messy,dry and has alot of knots.
should i go for rebonding? if no, then when should i go for rebonding? like, how old? and, is there any thing that can improve my dry hair? thanks in advance ! :D
My name is stephen. I want 2 know is it ok if guys get his hair rebonded because hair rebonding is generally related to gurl. My hair can be categoried as damaged-hair, and I wish 2 do hair rebonding 2 straigthen my hair permantly as my hair is 2 “messy”. Any suggestion 2 straight my hair besides hair rebonding? Hair rebonding is quite costly…hehe. tq.
strawberry, I’m sure there are salons for touch up / maintenance in US. Check out Allure mag’s recommendations for hair salons.
DO NOT focus hair dryer on hair. Wait for hair to be 1/2 dry and only blow dry if you can let it dry naturally. Don’t rub, shake and wring hair with hands & towel. Just squeeze gently with towel to dry it.
You can check for the ingredients in MakeupAlley & Paula Beguon Cosmetics or even Wikipedia if they are bad/good for you. Actually, a lot of cosmetic products contain bad ingredients..
lacrymosa, a week only and it goes back to unruly? That’s bad! You should complain to that salon and get back some $ or treatment.
marilyn, I wouldn’t encourage you to go for rebonding as you are only 12yo. Think about getting it when you are 16.. Did you ask your friends or parents about this? It would be great if the rebonding was successful but if it weren’t, your hair would even be more damaged than if you were doing it when you’re older.
besta, I’ve known and seen guys with rebonded hair :) Don’t worry about it being girl-specific treatment. Look for salons that have male hairstylists that are trendy (if they had rebonded hair, even better) if you are afraid of being stereotyped :)
oic. thnks
yea. i did ask my parents and frens abt it
MJ. u r from? tq 4 ur advices n suggestions. have a nice day~
i’m 14 and i origionally live in the U.S. but i came to the plilippines to visit some family over christmas break. my hair is smooth and naturally curly, not bad at all i actually love my hair but i just would like a change. my aunt decided that she wouldnt mind taking me to get my hair rebonded with her. the appointment is tommarow and i’m sort of nervous, i have been doing research on the internet about the process and results for guidlines. even though its december, its still very hot and humid here in the philippines and i am worried about small amounts of sweat for i hear tha people get bad results from that. my hair is also not chemically treated, virgin as some people say. i was just wondering if yu have any good tips for me being in the philippines and all and its hot\humid with the occasional sprinkle. gahh…
marilyn, do let us know the results should u still go for it :)
besta, I’m in KL, Malaysia
karissa, hot humid weather affects hair anyway - if the hair is frizzy and dry in the 1st place. You can go for temporary rebonding - which lasts from a few days to a week. That way, you can gauge your reaction to the real rebonding. Bring umbrella along or make sure your hair is protectd because rain can remove the chemicals applied for rebonding.
ooh okay well thank yu very much yu must be busy with all the questions. that was quicker then wha i was expecting, ha. i will get the officiall rebonding, i dont know if i want to spend much money for it isnt really mine in the first place its my moms cash. thank yu again.
I want to have my rebonding done but i m gettin married in July 2008…so plz advise me wt is the best time for me to have my rebonding done…since July is also really a hot Month in Pakistan….
if i rebond my hair in january…then it might happen that by july my hair gets wavy again….Till March the wether is pleasant….
also i want to colour my hair after rebonding…plz suggest me a suitable time….
Hi All,
I did my Hair Rebonding, just two days back and I need to go to the First Wash tommorow. I had never consulted or thought a word before taking up this process. I had Quiet Straight but little frizzy hairs, so I thought of trying this out.But all my friends are now telling that the rebounding will make my Hairs more drier than ever before and also cause lots of Hair Fall.
Iam so much scared,,,,,,,,I cry every hour looking at my hairs. I want my hairs back to normal but Iam helpless, as I know I wont get it back.
I read that applying Egg to the Hairs will help my hair from the Hair Loss. I apply normal Oil, and use Dove shampoo and Conditioner.
But Please help me……… I am scared if I will be left out with bad hairs in few months.I have pretty long Hairs but………
karissa, u can always treat her better ;) or work part time to pay her back next time
Sammy, it really depends on how frizzy ur hair is, the strength of the products and how you take care after that. If you are not into dead straight rebonding, do it at least 3months before your wedding. As for colouring - some stylist recommend only 1 - either colouring or rebonding at a time. Depending on permanent (harsher) or temporary hair dye/highlight, I think it’s better to go for colouring about 1-3 months after rebonding to see how your hair is taking the rebonding treatment. If it’s not maintained well, your hair could be too dry to take colouring.
Are you going for wedding packages like photography, event? I’m not sure about Pakistan, but we have some bridal companies providing hair makeover over here (Malaysia). That way, you can save some money for your honeymoon ;)
Taj, the 1st wash - you can do it urself with the right products. No need to cry - you’ve already done the straightening. Just find out and try which products suit your hair & keep it well. Everyone lose hair everyday. It’s just more noticeable when it’s long.
Hi MJ,
Thanks Alot for your good conveinencing words, I had already done an Hair Wash.
It is too beautiful now, but I think they may be more worst next, Huhhhh
Ok, I had made a mistake let me not more regret on it, but on other hand trying being more careful.
Suggest me if my below plan will help me
I shall eat more of amla,dates, apply coconut oil alternative days and olive oil once in a week.
What shall I Use Karthika shikakai/ Dove Hair theraphy Shampoo/Garnier Fruitis Strong and Long shampoo —- confusing yaar.
Try growing my hair so that the Loss going to happen may be of less effect on my lifestyle.
Some excercise in slightly inverted portion may help me out I think
What do you suggest, Please help
Dear Karissa,
I suggest you not to go to the Permanent straightening or what is so called as rebonding,
As you mentioned that you love your hairs, then donot do rebonding just to try out something new.
I did the same mistake and Iam regretting now.
Do some ironing or some temporary process, so that you may get back your hair back into normal state when you need.
But rebonding no ways…
After rebonding and after I got the result ( Which were more +ve) I miss my hairs as if I have lost my near and dear ones.
I broke the rebonding tradition just awhile ago: I washed my hair on the same night! Nothing changed, still the same straight hair. Just remember to comb straight down, and that’s it! I think it’s because of the hair treatment after the rebonding. Made me sit there for 5 freaking hours!!
This is my first rebonding treatment, by the way. I’ve never done anything to my hair before this. Just loads of cash spent on various shampoos and conditioners. And trust me, Schwarzkopf is the best. Period.
Just have a little faith in yourself, and ward off that stinky chemical smell!
I just got my hair rebonded when I went to the Philippines 1 week ago. I just bought a bunch of hair stuff (Got2B Hottie Shampoo and Conditioner, John Freida Hair Serum and The Body Shop Brazil Nut Hair Mask). Anyway, I was wondering if it is okay to use the hair mask overnight (wrapped in a towel)? It said on the instructions that I should put it on damp hair then leave it for 15 minutes or overnight. I want to leave it overnight for an intensive treatment (and because my hair washing schedule is Monday, Wednesday and Friday. I would put the mask on Sunday night then wash it off on Monday). Do you think it’s safe?
Please reply.
i just recently came back from the philippines where i got my hair rebonded. now after a week i am starting to notice a lot of my hair falling out especially when i comb my hair after getting out of the shower. is this normal or should i be concerned with all the hair that i am losing. my hair is already thin enough and i dont need more of my hair falling out. i hate this rebonding its so flat. what would you recommend i do. please help!!! thanks
Hi, I’m wondering where to buy Shikakai oil in KL, Malaysia??? My hair is falling and I heard Shikakai oil can help hair growth.
Thank You :)
HI!…i jaz wana ask,, i’ve rebonded my hair in the philippines. and my first time to really rebond my hair was like 5 years ago, and now i’m 15. and then at first it is so0o0o pretty!..wat can i say! i luv it..cause if u hav virgin hair at first and u rebond it, the result is good. but then last year i decided to rebond it again coz its getting dryer. and now my hair is kinda a mess, dry, i dunno why..maybe coz i swim in the beach like a couple of years and maybe bcoz i’ve relaxed it 2 yrs. ago and i don’t know its bad 2 relaxed ur hair if u undergo rebonding coz the parlor didn’t mention it…but any way,,i jaz wana ask, coz i really really wanted to hav my old hair back or probably any methods 2 make it more beautiful, coz now i think its dry. and i hav some dundruff…i jaz wana ask is there any methods like REBOND in the parlor to make your hair smooth, silky, healthy, and natural?..really need help now!..coz i’m planning 2 go to salon in philippines again dis year…any suggestions?..is rebonding my hair again will be good? or what?..PLEASE!..HELP! (sori 4 long story).
HI MJ,
you are very knowledgeable and im glad to have someone like you giving advice and help.
I’ve had my hair rebondded 3 times now. the first time it was soo perfect and straight and shiny. the second time was straight, but not so shiny. this 3rd time i went to a new guy, and he didn’t dry my hair before he put the softening lotion. is that okay? because my hair is not straight or shiny. the ends are dry and stiff. i called him and said that he’ll fix it for free, but im scared to put more chemicals in. i dont want to damage my scalp. what do you think? why do you it didn’t work and what brand or chemical name is the safest for rebonding (for future reference.)Thank you.
bluebherie, depends on who (skill level of the stylist), what product & where you go to. Nobody can say for sure if it’ll be good..
snow, you can ask him for the info that you are asking here. As I’m not technical, you may want to scout around different salons before you commit.
Mj,
I went back today so he can fix it, but he just did the whole thing again. my hair is worse! it’s like african american hair! no offence to african americans, but it’s not suppose to be like this. actually right now it’s not bad because it’s been flat ironed, but i know when i wash it, it’s gonna be so bad. what should i do?is there anything that can help it smooth out like hot oil? or should i just grow it out? is there anything that can make my hair grow faster? Help!!!
snow, try to apply moisturizer everyday & hair mask a few times per week. Hot oil helps but becareful not to overheat your hair.
i purchased a moisterizing mask and deep conditoner and it worked…thank goodness. it’s still a bit dry, but much much better.
I have straightened my hair, the other word to say rebonding, my hair was curly previously and i had a bushy appearance in front, but now the hair looks very sticky as i have applied oil to the hair and this doesn’t look good for may face, i just got rebonded 5 days back, can i get my old hair structure back or can i make it wavy, and it looks very straight now which doesn’t suite for my face
Is there anyway i can get back my old hair style? please help me, i feel uncomfortable to go with this hair out
priya,
this is probably becasue you did not wash your hair yet. ususally after you first rebond it, it’s too flat. wait until you are able to wash your hair and after a few days of washing, it should be thicker but still straight. i had that problem last year too. also use body building shampoo for thin hair to thicken it up.
can anyone explain why after i wash my hair it smells like the rebonding chemical? it’s been over a week and i’ve washed my hair almost everyday since then.
I had my hair rebounded a year and a half ago in the Philippines and it lasted for a year. I saw that they used a product from Wella (but not sure what it was exactly). I live here in Orlando, FL now and I can’t find a salon that does the same treatment. Does anybody know of a salon here in Orlando that offers hair rebonding (preferrably using Schwarzkopf or Wella products)?
wow… seems like a lot of people had their rebonding treatment in the Philippines. If you’re going there, I recommend David’s Salon (not so expensive) and Franck Provost (if you have big bucks to spend). I got mine done at David’s and it was beautiful - lasted for a year too. And now I can’t find a salon here in Orlando, FL that offers the same treatment. I don’t know if they call it by a different name here cause all of the salons I went to didnt know the procedure. Help!!!
I was thinking of going through the process….but after reading the good, the bad and the ugly comments in the board, it makes me think twice…anyway, I have a straight hair my only comment is everytime I tie it will become curly (depend on how tight I tied my hair)….is there any product without doing a rebond, just to keep my hair shiny and dead straight all the time.
Im using these products at present:
Clear Shampoo-
schwarzkopf conditioner,Wella Conditioner, Pantene Leave in condition and Sunsilk conditioner (alternately depends on my mood).
I also do Hot Oil treatment in the salon 2x a month.’
I didn’t try putting hair mask, serum on yet!
Any Advice?
MJ You Rock! your advices are very clear easy to understand.
heyy.can i tie my hair immediately 3 days aft i rebond ?because i’m student!
heyy. i was thinking of rebonding cause alot of my friends go for rebonding and after they they rebond i really liked the effects. but idk whether to rebond as i am worried that it will go back to its original state after rebond or even curlier. my hair is not really curly, its normal except that it curls up at the end, which i don’t like. i was thinking to rebond now as it is the holidays and i don’t have to tie my hair up. it was mentioned that young teens shouldn’t go for rebonding but one of my friends rebond since she was 9yo. after you rebond can you go for water aports like swimming? how long thn can go for swimming? i want to knw more so i can think properly before i go cause i don’t want to regret going for rebonding. thanks. (:
snow, strong chemical’s smell remains a few days (just like dyeing hair) - or perhaps you need to rinse your hair properly & longer.
Lubov, hair mask & serum would be good. Some ppl opt for leave in conditioner but if you hv sensitive skin, make sure your hair is clean when you sleep & it doesn’t touch your skin. Otherwise, skin can get breakouts or itchiness.
Nicole, not if you want to maintain the straightness. If you need to tie your hair, tie it loosely with soft materials.
Joeyy, you can ask for rebonding at the bottom part only. Chlorine in the swimming pool will reactive your the rebonding chemicals. So does going for tanning under the sun. How long till it’ll be safe, that depends on how much chlorine in the pool & it’s best to wait at least a few weeks before you jump into one wetting hair.
Dear MJ:
U are fabulous! I searched so much and got to this website. Pls help me as I am tired of what I am going through- I got rebonding 4 years back on my highlighted hair and the result was stunning- I had mid length hair. after a year I rebonded it again and it was again beautiful. Then i didnt do anything for 3 years and last year i got it straightened (it was not the same effect) and colored it a few times. 2 months back I came back for 3rd rebonding and cellophane- and my hair is dry- coarse- straw looking and the ends look like straight spikes. No softness or silkiness. Pls help me- I plan to go for a consulation to the same parlor but do u suggest i get it redone? I have layers in my hair and half of my hair is to my shoulder. I need to do something as I plan to join a v big office soon and hate redoing my hair. I shampoo 3 times and deep condition. Thank you!!!!!!
For about 1 yr i had been highlighing my hair and then i went to the philippines and had my hair rebonded (for the first time) and dyed brown. I hate my hair! The “brown” looks almost black and it’s too straight! This was done mid- April, is it safe to highlight my hair (i want to go to a honey blonde) ? And how can i add some more volume to my hair? THNKS!
hey MJ!
okay, i just rebonded my hair yesterday!!! and the hair near my left ear(which was the last spot on which the rebonding chemical was applied) is a bit frizzy! its like the odd one out all my hair is straight except that part =( I guess its because she didnt leave the chemical there for the perfect timing. wat the!!!!! what should i do? can i iron that part today? and if i did will it stay straight or?? help! my graduation is coming up in a few days thanks..
Me2 S, Depends on you. You may want to try to ask different salons what they think - just ask, no harm & say, “I’ll think about it. Tq.”
“shampoo 3 times and deep condition.”? Do you mean you’ve shampooed & deep conditioned 3 times since rebonding? Did you go for soft & shine treatment right after the rebonding?
Jen, more than 1.5months since your rebonding is fine for highlight. Blow dry upside down or flip your hair upside down will make your hair appear more. Otherwise, look for volumizing products but not those that will make your hair heavy.
Sara, go back to the salon & inform the same staff who did your hair. If they can’t straighten it, they should at least give you hair treatment product FOC. Ironing the part without the right chemical will not make it straight like rebonding does. If you buy straightening salon products to iron it yourself, be sure to read & follow the instructions properly.
hey MJ thanks for your great advice… i havent been able to go to the saloon because i had an exam…anyways im heading there today and guess what… =( I called the lady who did my hair and she said you can wash your hair today(3 days gone)…I just dried it and boy oh boy!FRIZZY is my hair!!! i didnt condition it (just as she told me not to).. just one question…will it remain frizzy for the coming months? Ive always dreamed of that dead straight hair… [sniff] im so depressed…*sara gone to wipe away her tears*
take care
hi all,
im Vasavi, from india n m planning to get my hair rebonded.
My hair is till my mid waist, black in colour, staright by slightly wavey nad curly at the ends. About 8 months back, my cusn got engaged and at her engagement party i had my hair pressed with an iron at a local palour. After a day or two i washed my hair and they turned out to be burnt… Anyhow, i used regular oiling and conditioner for sum months and the situation now is much better. My hair dnt luk that bad now and are manageable.
But the texture at some places is still rough wich is now getting on me cuz its gonna be a year to it in sum months. One of my frnz suggested that i shud go for rebonding and with proper hair care after the treatment my hair will look excellent.
I want to ask wherther this is the correct option, and wot products are safe (l’oreal?), is it worth the risk and money and whta are the post treatment hair care merasures?
kindly help me out as m damn confused and boggled.
thanxa lot
vasavi
vasavi sinha, nobody can guarantee that you’ll get gorgeous hair with rebonding. It depends on your original hair type, what products are used during rebonding & your usual hair care, how “quality” is your hairstylist, etc.
thanx MJ
but can u do me one more favour…
wots the after traetment measures?
Vasavi sinha, after treatments (how we take care of hair after the treatment like rebonding, perming, highlights, etc) should include lots of hair masks, moisturizers to replace the moisture lost during the treatment. Gloss, serum, etc.
hey MJ
i got my hair rebonded from pakistan a week ago from a chinese lady now im in saudia arabia and no chances of going to a saloon here whatsoever and ill return back over there after 3 months i dont know either its me getting over cautious or what but my hair is falling off the roots and im freaking out big time i seriously dnt know when to put my hands down im constantly checking if my hair is falling and its falling all right ok i ddnt washt my hair 3 days and i did tie them once or twice due to necessity and even pinned up my bangs but i would release them as soon as possible and i wasnt told not to tuck my hair behind my ears after the 3 days … man man im so freaked out u cant imagine i did have curly hair and it did fall off before also and they were extremely dry anyways….
now ive switched to johnsons baby shampoo as it dznt have chemicals compared to other shampoos and i bout a hair mask of garnier nutri repair and a leave in conditioner now what should i do with my hair man im freaking out like hell how should i take care of it which mosturiser and how much and how many times
Another thing during the first 3 days when i wasnt supposed to wash my hair my hair ddnt fall at all i was actually happy now im not :(
ive never been so damn tense in my life i cant relax mannnnnnnn i just cant kindly tell me everything in detail as i wnt be able to consult to a stylist here and i need info of correcting this mess step by step. Hope u may be able to help me May God bless you.
im still w8ing for ur reply sniff* sniff* sniff*
vinnie, how many strands fall out? If you didn’t notice any hair falling out before you wash it - that doesn’t mean no hair falls down. However if a lot of strands fall down than normally do, that means the hair is seriously damaged & needs LOTS of TLC. Try not to run your fingers or rub the hair at all.