Natural (Air) Neutralizing Vs Chemical

 

ReBonding   Hair   Naturally   after   Rearranging Disulfide Bonds into a Straight Pattern

Japanese Permanent Hair Straightening

Facts about the alternative technique of re-bonding or neutralizing hair texture with atmospheric oxygen (naturally) after being treated with ammonium thioglycolate as opposed to hydrogen peroxide when performing Japanese Permanent Hair Straightening or Thermal Reconditioning also known as Re-Bonding:

The Case for Natural Hair Re-bonding

For many people, getting a curly or straight perm is a great way to change up their hair style and save time and work styling. However, perming can be damaging to hair, and the traditional method of neutralizing the hair with hydrogen peroxide can further damage hair.

An age old method of neutralizing hair after perming is gaining popularity again. This method uses atmospheric oxygen, which is naturally present in the air. This method is gentler on hair than hydrogen peroxide, and it can help to restore hair's natural strength and shine.

How Atmospheric Oxygen Works

Ammonium thioglycolate is the active ingredient in most perms. It works by breaking down the disulfide bonds in hair, which are the bonds that give hair its strength and structure (pattern or texture). Once the disulfide bonds are broken, the hair pattern/texture can be reformed into the desired shape.

To neutralize the hair after reforming, hydrogen peroxide is typically used. Hydrogen peroxide works by re-forming the disulfide bonds in hair. However, hydrogen peroxide can be damaging to hair, as it can strip hair of its natural oils and moisture.

Atmospheric oxygen, on the other hand, is a gentler way to neutralize hair after reforming the strands. Atmospheric oxygen works by slowly re-forming the disulfide bonds in hair. This process takes longer than using hydrogen peroxide, but it is less damaging to hair.

This ReBonding by either method is what makes the new pattern permanent.

The Benefits of Natural Hair Re-bonding

There are several benefits to using atmospheric oxygen to neutralize hair after perming. These benefits include:

• Less damage to hair: Atmospheric oxygen is a gentler way to neutralize hair than hydrogen peroxide. This is because atmospheric oxygen does not strip hair of its natural oils and moisture.
• Restores hair's natural strength and shine: Atmospheric oxygen can help to restore hair's natural strength and shine. This is because atmospheric oxygen helps to re-form the disulfide bonds in hair.
• Safer for people with sensitive skin: Atmospheric oxygen is a safer option for people with sensitive skin. This is because hydrogen peroxide can be irritating to the skin.

How to Use Atmospheric Oxygen to Neutralize Hair.

Hair must be 100% dry after ironing.

Maintain hair in a dry, straightened state for 24 - 48 hours with no clips, or placing behind ears, in a ball cap, or ponytail holder.

Thick hair should not be neutralized with this technique as all hair is not exposed to oxygen enough to penetrate each strand to sufficiently neutralize and re-bond the sulfides.

Conclusion

Natural hair re-bonding is a gentle and effective way to neutralize hair after perming. This method is less damaging to hair than hydrogen peroxide, and it can help to restore hair's natural strength and shine. If you are looking for a gentle way to neutralize your hair after Japanese Permanent Hair Straightening, then natural hair re-bonding is a great option.

Neutralizing with Hydrogen Peroxide is immediate upon contact and allows for use of hair accessories.

The 24-Hour Perm (Natural ReBonding): A Brief History

The 24-hour perm was a popular hair styling technique developed in the 1970s. It involved applying a chemical solution (ammonium thioglycolate) to the hair that would break down the natural bonds in the hair and then wrapping the hair around perm rods. The hair was then rinsed thoroughly and left to neutralize naturally in the air for 24 hours, after which the rods were removed.

Here is a link for more information on the return of the technique.  24 hour perm or perming the hair using an air neutralizing technique (hairfinder.com)

The perm was invented by a German chemist named Karl Nessler in 1906. Nessler was working on a way to create a permanent wave for hair that would last longer than the temporary waves that were available at the time. He experimented with different chemicals and finally developed a solution that would break down the natural bonds in the hair and then reform them into a new shape.

Nessler's invention was a success, and the perm quickly became popular with women all over the world. It was a relatively inexpensive and easy-to-do hair styling technique that could be used to achieve a variety of curl patterns.

The 24-hour perm was developed in the 1970's and remained popular for many years, but it began to decline in popularity in the 1980s. This was due in part to the fact that the perm solution could be damaging to the hair, and in part to the rise of other hair styling techniques, such as the blow-dry and the flat iron.

Ammonium thioglycolate permanent straightening method without ironing was invented in the 1950's.  Japanese technique was invented in late 1996.  

Perm techniques, chemistry, and styles have evolved since the early 1900's.  Staying on top of the techniques helps me be able to deliver the best service for my clients' needs.