In Reply to: chemical straightening answers posted by tirimakasi on Wednesday, 30. June 2010 at 10:42 Bali Time:
I always get my hair chemically straightened in bali. I get my hair dresser here to colour it 2-3 weeks before we go and I get it coloured again about 4 weeks after we get back. I find that it lightens my hair a couple of shades and the hair dresser has to adjust the shade.
Make sure your hair is in good condition. I do home conditioning treatments every week all year round and when I get to Bali I have a couple of creme baths and then get my hair done on the last day before I come home. As mentioned do NOT wet your hair for at least 3 days after getting it done. Do NOT put your hair up, tuck it behind your ears or let it get kinked in any way and it should last 6-8 months before showing signs of growing out.
I love my friz free hair :)