A: 4.5 to 5.5 hours, depending on the hair type, length amount of hair and damage level.

A: Hair that is treated with YUKO will remain straight almost permanently. However, new hair will grow according to its natural texture. We recommend that you get YUKO re-touch every 6 to 8 months, but the interval will vary depending on your natural hair texture and how quickly your hair grows.

A: You can wash or wet your hair 48 hours after this treatment is done.

A: The solutions used for YUKO Hair Straightening permanently straightens the hair. The solutions work by physically changing the internal structure of the hair. By applying heat with a flat iron, it creates a permanent straight shape.

A: Yes. Yuko Solution completely safe, does not contain any chemicals that produce formaldehyde or any other cancer-causing substances.

A: The YUKO process is not just about straightening hair, it also re-texturizes your hair to a healthy shine. Correct application by a trained and experienced stylist at Victoria Unisex Hair Salon will give you the results you desire, and the team can answer any questions or concerns you have about YUKO hair straightening.

A: No, after all the procedure has done perfectly, your hair will feel thinner because of conditioning and smoothness.

A: Yes, YUKO hair straightening works on all hair types. Although we do recommend taking extra cautions when dealing with highlighted and damaged hair. The best candidate for YUKO hair straightening is healthy virgin hair or hair that has been coloured by a stylist with single-process colour.

A: No. Colour your hair at least 2/3 weeks before or after the straightening procedure. Applying both chemical treatments simultaneously will result in hair damage, so do them separately to avoid undesirable results.

A: If the previous hair straightening procedure uses the same chemical (Ammonium Thioglycolate) as YUKO straightening solutions, applying YUKO will not be a problem. Although even if both brands use the same chemicals, the YUKO hair straightening process may not fully work if the hair is badly damaged already. At Victoria Unisex Hair Salon we always recommend a strand test prior to services.

A: No. We do not recommend getting YUKO hair straightening except on new growth. You need to  wait 3-4 months until the relaxer/Brazilian/Keratin Treatment coating is completely off your hair, but we always recommend having a strand test prior to your YUKO hair straightening treatment.

A: YUKO Japanese hair straightening permanently straightens hair by physically changing the internal structure of hair. Brazilian Blow Dry treatment temporarily coats hair with keratin to smooth hair. Brazilian Blow Dry treatments will wash out in average 3 months, so you must visit a salon often to re-coat the hair with this method. Brazilian Blow Dry treatments may contain hazardous chemicals which release highly carcinogenic gas. For more information on the danger of chemicals, please check OSHA Safety and Regulations.

A: YUKO offers home care products that will work optimally on hair that has been treated with YUKO hair straightening. Please refer to our After Care Tips for information on daily hair care and your stylist will recommend.

A: In addition to being a state-of-the-art hair straightening system, YUKO hair straightening is also a recognized technique of restoring health to the hair. The Yuko System not only straightens, but leaves your hair natural looking with a healthy, shiny finish. After you have had your hair straightened your hair will move like naturally straight hair.

A: YUKO Japanese hair straightening permanently straightens hair by physically changing the internal structure of hair. Brazilian Blow Dry treatment temporarily coats hair with keratin to smooth hair. Brazilian Blow Dry treatments will wash out in average 3 months, so you must visit a salon often to re-coat the hair with this method. Brazilian Blow Dry treatments may contain hazardous chemicals which release highly carcinogenic gas. For more information on the danger of chemicals, please check OSHA Safety and Regulations.