Review (4/5): One-Step Magic Straightening Perm Kit
I have semi-curly but puffy hair that I need to tame at least once every 3-4 months. Otherwise, I have to straighten my hair every day to look decent. I have been using this Japanese product which is a 2-step for the straightening and neutralizing. It usually takes a total of 3 hours or more to go through the entire process, with 45 mins session for each treatment steps and then the drying and straightening hair in between. I was really intrigued with the one-step because it saves so much time.
The order comes with magic straightening kit to do at home. There are instruction manuals in both Korean and English. It gives you step by step instructions that are very clear and easy to follow. The bottle already comes with the treatment. All you need to do it apply. Before you do this, there are hair treatment packets to use prior and after the treatment to protect your hair from excessive damage. The kit also comes with plastic cover for your shoulders and a brush for application.
I applied it over the top area because my hair is pretty long and really you should only target the new hair growth if you've done the treatment previously. If it was my first time I probably would not have enough treatment for my long hair. I would need to order two.
The instruction states to check after 10 minutes. Every hair is different so you will have to assess if you need to leave it on longer. The instruction specifies the duration and also guides you on how to check if your hair is ready to be washed out. If you pull one strand and you notice the curls are gone, then it's probably time to wash them. I left mine on for 40 minutes. I don't recommend it but I needed to from past experience because my hair is crazy. You rinse out the treatment but it tells you not to rub them. Just wash them through gently with your fingers. I applied the hair mist after washing it out, because you can feel the hair stiffen. Then I proceeded to blow dry and straighten the hair.
I washed my hair again after 2 days and sure enough the treatment worked. I do feel that because of the dryness, I still need to straighten the hair some, but definitely better than having to sit every morning and straighten the entirety of the hair.
For an avid magic straightening perm treatment user, I do recommend the product. I suggest getting additional product to make sure you revive your hair after treatment.