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Leslie Correa is a nationally renowned hair designer
and hair chemical specialist, (Color, Perms, Relaxers)
he has devoted the past 24 years perfecting his craft in the
art of hair design. He has devoted his career to knowing how
to refine the best qualities of your hair and bringing out
its natural beauty.
Based in New York and traveling to work with some of Europe's
and America's highly recognized design teams, Leslie
takes a realistic approach to hairstyling and has developed
a personal design style allowing him to create looks that
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The
process of Thermal Reconditioning
(what to expect during the service)
How
does it work? Is it right for me?
There are 15 to 20 steps to this process. How many steps depends on your
hair and the speed of the stylist. I always recommend you bring a book
and plan on lunch. Here is a simple overview of the process.
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The
consultation
They will test for tensile strength, porosity, elasticity and hair
damage. |
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2. |
Shampoo
the hair
Shampoo gently. |
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3. |
Partially
dry the hair |
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4. |
Protect
the hair for the type of porosity that it has
Ex. Highlighted, previously relaxed, color treated. |
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Apply
the defrizzer or the activator
The activator should be applied ½ to ¾ of an inch away from the scalp
so that your hair won't get breakage or a bend) this is where the
magic begins. |
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Allow
the hair to process
The stylist should begin to take strand test after 5 minutes but the
activator could stay on for as long as an hour depending on the strength
of your curl. |
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7. |
Perform
the strand test
the strand test is a very important part of this procedure there are
several different methods to perform the strand test and the stylist
should be able to perform at least 3 on you. |
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8. |
Rinse
the activator out well |
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9. |
Apply
a treatment conditioner |
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10. |
Apply
a heat protector to the hair
It could be PPT or ID silk care. |
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11. |
Blow-dry
the hair again |
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Patiently
Iron the hair
This step requires a lot of patience and expertise. these are very
specialized irons that can adjust heat between 80 to 220 degrees Celsius
and keep it constant. The ironing process is used on ½ inch sections
of hair & can take up to an hour and a half, sometimes employing two
stylists at once. The irons permanently lock in the straightness and
moisture. The right temperature is key. |
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13. |
Apply
the neutralizer and let process
Like regular perms, neutralizer is then applied and left in, which
stabilizes the pH balance. |
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14. |
Apply
a treatment conditioner |
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15. |
Apply
a heat protector to the hair |
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16. |
Blow-dry
the hair again |
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17. |
Apply
the flat iron as needed |
- Does
it work on highlighted, dyed or bleached hair?
Yes, but major precautions must be made in order to get the most favorable
results. Thick and coarse hair can withstand the double dosage of chemicals,
but people with damaged or fine heads should consult with experienced
master TR stylist.
Bleached or highlighted hair is a damage risk, so a strand test will
first determine whether it can handle the procedure. It can be done
with a lot of care. The best stylists know that treated hair warrants
a consultation and conditioning treatments before a TR is tried
- Extremely
curly hair
The major deterrent for extremely curly types is the awkward regrowth
factor. It may not look good when the roots start growing out, because
you can see all the curl very quickly. Clients can come in for touch-ups
in 2 months to soften up that new growth. A solution is applied to the
new growth. It's not as strong as the TR but it will soften up the curl
so that it will look more normal until your ready for a full out TR.
- Pregnancy
and Thermal Reconditioning
During the pregnancy and two-three months following the termination
of pregnancy, colors do not last. TR and permanent hair straightening
do not take well and may have early reversion. This may be due to hormonal
changes in your body.
Typically, pregnant women's hormones fluctuate quite a bit during pregnancy
and don't normalize until after nursing is completed. No doctor or manufacturer
has any specific evidence on how this affects the body or the fetus.
But hairdressers have experienced adverse effects of the process not
taking properly on pregnant woman. My advice is against trying to chemically
straighten the hair until after nursing. TR is a timely processing,
and there aren't many breaks in between.
Part
3 of the series "Preparing
your Hair for Thermal Reconditioning"
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Leslie Correa
Leslie is the dynamic owner of Manhattan's exclusive Capelli
D'Oro Salon & Day Spa, bringing in over 24 years of
experience and mastery to each color & cut he creates. Leslie
goes to great lengths to make his client's feel like their
hair is their best accessory, and together, they decide on
a look that is perfectly reflective of their lifestyle.
Once called the "Rembrandt of Hair," Leslie is highly
regarded for his exquisite ability to create natural looking
highlights and three-dimensional color. Leslie considers every
cut a "custom cut," and has spent the better part of
his career developing innovative techniques for less linear,
more customized haircuts.
And while he realizes nobody is perfect, chances are he'll
get your hair closer to perfection than you ever thought possible.
During the course of Leslie's impressive and expansive career,
he has worked on the celebrities and socialites of NY and
continues to add loyal fans - celebs and non-celebs alike.
"Fresh ideas come from staying in touch."
Capelli
D'Oro Salon & Day Spa,
847 Lexington Avenue
New York, New York 10021
(212)288-7100 |
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