I used to have unmanageable hair. I have to apply tons of styling gel every morning just to make sure my hair stays in place, and I won’t look like a bloody lion at work. I’ve entertained thoughts of rebonding my hair, but somehow never had the balls to do it.
Last Tuesday, I though, what the heck… and finally decided to take the plunge. Right after breaking fast, I drove to one of the hairdressing salons near my house. It’s bloody weird, I usually get my hair cut at a barbershop… you know where there are these really polite Indian guys who always greet you when you walk in, and gave you really good stress busting seated massages after cutting your hair. You don’t? Probably you’re not Malaysian/Singaporean… be sure to drop by one if you ever visit.
Anyway, I picked a salon where I saw a few beautiful hairdressers. I walked in and said, “My hair looks like a lion’s mane… I want it to be more manageable”. An older lady (presumably the owner), says that rebonding is what I needed, and that it’ll cost me RM180. Whatever, I just want my hair to behave.
The whole process took almost two hours! I’ve heard that rebonding is a very time consuming process… but my hair is not long… so it’s quite unexpected. Luckily, they let me smoke while waiting for my hair to absorb the keratin-laced concoction the cute hairdressers applied oh so liberally on my head.
Once the whole process is done. I can actually feel my hair becoming smoother and straighter. Hell, it actually bounced when I walked! Man, I can get use to this. However, right before paying for the service, and a few hair care products to boot, the stylist mentioned to me that I shouldn’t wet my hair at all costs for three days. WTF?! Three bloody days!
Those three days were like hell to me. I never had any bath without wetting my hair in my life. Believe me, it was hell. You know you’ve just taken a bath. You can still smell the soapy scent on your skin. But somehow, the feeling is still “unclean”.
Come Friday morning, I think I had one of the best baths I’ve ever had in my life! I can finally wet my hair! It feels like heaven… anyway, I’m now very happy with my hair… and just in time for Hari Raya.
By the way, I’ll be in KL from 26th to the 30th and thus won’t be updating HTNet.
October 25th, 2005 at 11:46 am
3 days? u’ll end up with a dreadlock, hahahaha.
November 26th, 2005 at 9:51 am
hey .. i also had my rebonding yesterday . but my hairdresser say i can wash my hair .. but all my frens say better not to .. haha .. so now i’m suffering b’coz yesteday i’ve juz have a BBQ … haha .. but my hair din have the strong cream smell cozx my hairdressser use some other shampoo tat can wash out most of the cream tat left on my hair n avoid da smell … so do u have any problem in taking care ur hair ?? coz they say our hair will be damamaged , splits end easier to occur … den hair end will b yellowish .. but hope won’t happen to me n u … oh ya .. i’ve used to go to da barbershop tat u mentioned .. tat was i’m still young la .. my dad brought me there .. but now .. hehe … || PEACE ||
December 29th, 2005 at 11:08 pm
Hello! I just rebonded my hair too and was wondering about the 3 day ‘abstinence’ from washing hair (that’s how I stumbled here)… anyway, my rebonding took 5 hours! But that’s because my hair is quite long… i just had a bbq… and it’s only one day since i rebonded my hair! >.
January 4th, 2006 at 3:16 am
Hi,
Can you tell me how did it work out ?
I just got mine rebonded yesterday as well and am still nervous about it….
My hair is FLAT and feels smooth and nice though wonder how it will be after a wash.
I still would prefer a bit of bounce and volume right now it looks F L A T.
Any suggestions you would like to give us ?
Thanks and an email would be appreciated.
April 12th, 2006 at 10:55 pm
hey.. how long are you not allowed to tie your hair up? thanks
May 18th, 2006 at 9:17 pm
hey i had my rebonding yesterday..its all straight now but yet i could feel it bit frizzy from back.. my beautician sayz it will be okay afetr 3 dayz when they have called me in again for the hair wash .. do u think its normal after rebonding or is something to worry abt? reply asap plz..thnks cheers
May 18th, 2006 at 11:50 pm
She’s right… Just don’t wet your hair in those three days.
September 9th, 2006 at 7:08 am
hey..i got my hair rebonded a day and a half ago…after the 2 to 3 days without washing…the wash that i take is tht supposed to be with shampoo and conditioner or jus water…???
September 9th, 2006 at 11:31 pm
i just got my hair rebonded a day ago. can anyone recommend a good/suitable shampoo and conditioner for post rebonding care?
September 10th, 2006 at 6:55 pm
cy, I’d recommend shampoo and conditioner.
Annie, personally, I find mild shampoo and conditioner formulated for babies and children to be the nicest. You might want to seek advise from your stylist
September 10th, 2006 at 10:17 pm
thanks Azmeen. shall try that.
December 4th, 2006 at 11:39 pm
I want to go in for rebonding and want to know if it really does last after the first wash. Does one need to iron their hair or blowdry once you’ve had rebonding done? How long does it last?
Cheers!
December 6th, 2006 at 2:27 am
I highly recommend rebonding,. . i’ve been having my hair rebonded for two years.. i really recommend this specially to those that have frizzy, curly or unmanageable hair like mine.. rebonding process is about 4-9 hours depending on the length or on the state of your hair.. after having your hair rebonded,.. you must not wash it for 2 or 3 days.. then just use a conditioner for a week.. you don’t need to iron your hair.. just simply let it dry.. or it would be better if you will use fan.. or blow dry it on a moderate temp.. use your fingertips when drying your hair,..this will help you avoid breakage of hair strands..and will let the natural oil of your hair come out..when it comes in cleaning your hair.. as for me.. I use a conditioner everyday.. never want to miss it!.. then only use the shampoo every other day.. and as what my hair stylist always say..”shampoo your scalp, not your hair”.. because dust from the hair will be easily removed even with conditioner and water.. and if you want your rebond effect last longer,.. do not shampoo your hair everyday.. but be sure to rinse it thoroughly..
For the first month of your rebond,..don’t use hair clips or any accessories to your hair.. and don’t place you hair under your ears.. as much as possible.. avoid you hair to be exposed to the sun.. and maintain a hair treatment like henna wax to improve you hair.. do this at least once or twice a month.. rebond really lasts.. only the hair that grew will be rebonded again.. and if you think that your hair didn’t improve after rebond.. go back to the salon and complain.. ask them to do it again,..free of charge.. rebond will not damage the hair even if it is reapplied over and over again.. that’s all!..hope that i helped you with this..(^^,)
December 6th, 2006 at 2:32 am
i usually have my hair rebonded every six months.. just to straighten the hair that grew..
December 16th, 2006 at 11:32 am
Planning to get my hair rebonded today.. I hope its silky straight with some bounce too… wonder hw I’m gonna look.. hope it doesnt damage my hair..very concerned u see…
December 30th, 2006 at 11:03 pm
I hope so too that it wont be harmful, if it has been harmful to anyone plz let us know. I want to do rebonding this week. Plz reply
January 1st, 2007 at 5:32 pm
hi everyone i was just reading up on this rebonding thing and well i have very frizzy and dry hair o and its also curly. well i was wondering if it would be something to consider because i want soft hair, and i tried so many products but they never seem to work. so my questions are if i should consider getting it done (even to im a guy) will i be thought of as wired or idonno made fun of. (im in high school) and does it make the hai strait or just really soft? if its to strait then will it be a big noticeable difference?…. and im sorry but last question will it allow me to be able to spile it or will the gel dry it out again?
January 4th, 2007 at 12:30 pm
i’m gonna get my hair done this month,, one thing i just hate about hair rebonding, it makes your hair look really flat, is there a way to add volume to your treated hair?
January 5th, 2007 at 10:24 pm
hi .. gonna get rebonded hair soon … but yet i m confused ,i love ma hair i dun want to lose them . already facing problems of hair fall and danruff . plz do tell me should i go for it …
January 9th, 2007 at 10:59 am
can some one please answer my above qustions?
January 9th, 2007 at 1:01 pm
Hi Alex,
I prefer to let other visitors do the replies, but since nobody is answering…
If you can afford it, I think that you should go rebonding if you really want straight and softer hair. No hair products I’ve tested gives the rebonding effect.
I’m a guy too and I rebonded my hair. I couldn’t care less what others think of it, because I’m the one who has to live with it. You shouldn’t either, if you’re comfortable with rebonding your hair… then why not.
Rebonding makes your hair straight and soft. Depending on the volume of your hair, it may be or may not be instantly noticable.
The effects of styling gel and/or mousse depends on its chemical contents. I’d suggest that you not apply a lot of gel or mousse for at least three months after the rebonding process.
January 10th, 2007 at 7:47 am
thanks alot i think i will get it done to my hair i wanted to be able to spike it though but its still good, ill still be able to do different styles, because there is only 2 ways i can do my hair now and its boreing to me. thanks alot for answering!.
January 16th, 2007 at 4:01 am
but did you really mean no gel until after 3 months? and what if its acohol free?
January 16th, 2007 at 9:29 am
Hi Alex,
I said “not a lot”. Alcohol-free gel should be OK, but you shouldn’t use too much of it due to the hardening effect.
January 16th, 2007 at 12:36 pm
oo ok thanks
January 26th, 2007 at 11:53 am
hi..
i normally had a soft and silky hair with an aerage texture but i would like to add more volume and texture to it .can anyone tell me whether under going rebonding process would add volume to my hair. im a bit worried that it would be flat and give a bad look.
January 30th, 2007 at 11:00 am
hi i am wondering where can i find a solon that would do rebonding?
February 3rd, 2007 at 11:08 am
hi, i had my hair ‘rebonded’ about 6 months ago (early sept 2006). Now the ends are all curved/bended outward, whatever, i hope you guys know what i mean. Dont know what to do with it, shall i rebond it or trim it?
February 4th, 2007 at 11:50 pm
hi
I’m a guy. I was wondering what is the shortest required hair length to have a rebond performed on?
March 10th, 2007 at 12:21 am
hi, i will be doind a rebonding sunday, which means in 2 days, i’m a little freak out, coze a love my hairs and i’m not interested in having straight hairs. what i love about my hair is that it’s straight on the top and a little curly a the bottom. i’m kind of forced to do the rebonding as i’ll be doing a fashion show for l’oreal and the one who’ll be doing my hair wants to do tat.
he says i’m lucky coze i’m having it free. i’m afraid it will damaged my hair and he don’t want to tell me just to be able to show his creation to the fashion show. honestly, does it damaged the hair? i’ll also be doing a coloration afterwards
March 24th, 2007 at 2:56 pm
Hi, just wondering how you people manage to take bath without getting your hair wet during the 3 days not washing your hair ? I normally use the shower cap but my hair is rather long and its difficult to get all the hair into the cap without tying it up(you’re also not supposed to tie it up). Please let me know how to do it. Thanks.
April 3rd, 2007 at 5:53 pm
hi,
im found this site really give me more information esp. about hair rebonding. im planning to rebond my hair but afraid does my hair will still flat straight if im wearing a ‘tudung’ just after the process done? n wht is the best product to use after rebonding as i have no problem with dandruff or oily scalp but a lil’ bit dried hair. pls reply asap.tq
April 10th, 2007 at 5:31 pm
so sad, could anyone answer my question?
April 10th, 2007 at 7:23 pm
Hi sarah,
First of all, I’m sorry for your sadness. However, I usually let my visitors do the replying.
I’m a male, therefore, I have zero experience about tudungs
My main concern if I were in your position is that rebonded hair tends to to follow the shape of its ‘container’. Probably your hair might be curled due to the effect of the ‘anak tudung’.
April 11th, 2007 at 1:12 pm
“hi
I’m a guy. I was wondering what is the shortest required hair length to have a rebond performed on?”
I also have the same question. what is the shortest hair suitable ? for girl and guy.
April 11th, 2007 at 1:39 pm
lionWill,
My answer would be “about shoulder length”… for either guy or girl. Bear in mind that you’re asking a question that I can only give a “relative answer” to.
April 11th, 2007 at 3:49 pm
What is you hair length b4 you did your rebonding then?
. I don’t think guy normally keep long hair aite?
April 11th, 2007 at 4:57 pm
Almost shoulder length, but not quite. The hair at the front and top portion of my head was roughly 8 inches long when I did my rebonding process. Those at the back were shorter.
April 11th, 2007 at 5:24 pm
azmeen, nice of you , tq for giving feeback, appreacite you so much. and so the readers.
April 11th, 2007 at 6:19 pm
No prob. I try my best to help
April 13th, 2007 at 5:52 pm
I love my hair since I had rebonding last September 2006. I do not need to style it…….only blow dry after shower and it’s ready. It is bouncy and feels really good to touch….so straight and silky. There are Salon shampoos and conditioner intended for rebonded hair use…….that is all you need to maintain it. I will have my regrowth rebonded soon too.
PS: I actually had my rebonding done in the Philippines…..they seem to know what they’re doing there and it was intended for Asian hair in the first place. Or I stand corrected if I’m wrong…….but I am pretty sure I read an article about it somewhere.
April 15th, 2007 at 11:06 pm
hi azmeen, thnx 4 d feedback. well, it seem like i have to cut short of my hair .perhaps, it wouldnt curl too obviously, rite. anyway, thnks 4d advise.
April 21st, 2007 at 2:35 pm
hai, sy ade request kt bro azmeen.. saminggu yg lepas sy ade buat rebonding pd rmbut sy tp selepas 1 week, br sy realise yg sy sbnrny x sesuai dgn rambut lurus disebabkn muka sy yg agak bulat. dlu sy berambut wavy dan bukan curly. jd, nak tanya, ada tak any product d pasaran yang boleh mengembalikan rambut kte kpd rambut yg asal atau dgn kate lain, produk yg dpt buang chemical ingredients sewaktu buat rebonding? hmm, n then, selain beli product tu (kalau ada), ada tak apa2 cara yg boleh kta buat sendiri d rumah spy rambut kta kembali ke bentuk asal.
sya ada terdengar product from loreal bagus utk baiki rambut yg rosak, it’s true? itu je, dan sya harap bro azmeen dpt membalas soalan sya.
May 1st, 2007 at 11:57 pm
Hello. I am from the Philippines and right now it’s around 36degrees or higher here. I just had a hair rebond about 4 hours ago and the hairstylist told me not to wash or even wet my hair for THREE DAYS. It’s so hot here that I want to wash my hair now even if I stay in an airconditioned room. Is it possible for me to wash it on the second day? Or are there other alternatives to put on my hair when I wash it? Because I swear it will be hell for me even on the first day of not washing my hair. Hope to have good responses. Thanks!
May 8th, 2007 at 3:49 am
Hi! I’m just new here,and my question is could anyone recommend which salon is better to go for hair rebonding? thanks so much!
May 18th, 2007 at 8:49 pm
Hi,
I just had my hair rebonded yesterday. Its true , the hair texture is now very soft, very straight. The problem is that my hair is so FLAT. I wanted straight hair but not flat. Before I had thin curly hair and I wanted my hair to be more manageable. Now, I feel really weird. Can something be done to change this flat hair. I feel so uncomfortable.
thks
June 5th, 2007 at 12:35 pm
Hi! I find this site informative ’bout hair rebonding. I can’t help but join coz I’m planning my hair be rebonded. I always tie up my hair. Otherwise I will look like a “scared cat”. My hair is a little bit curly but with fine strands. i’ve had enough hair straightening even in the most expert one coz my newly grown hair always becomes frizzy and more unmanageable than my original hair. for 3 yrs. I have no other treatment in my hair but an ocassional hot oil and the usual conditioner daily and shampoo every other day. Now I’m a little bit scared of rebonding that it might get me back to a 3 yrs. healing period. Could anyone gave me an assurance that the regrowth hair will not be messy than the original after rebonding? Or if I’ll be in rebonding every 6 mos. for maintenance is it ok or no side effects like more hair fall(than the normal) or cause more white hairs. I will highly appreciate everyone’s reply.
June 7th, 2007 at 11:10 pm
hi! i have the same question as the one below. i just had my hair rebonded five hours ago.
please do respond.
“Is it possible for me to wash it on the second day? Or are there other alternatives to put on my hair when I wash it? Because I swear it will be hell for me even on the first day of not washing my hair.”
June 8th, 2007 at 7:23 am
ivy,
You could do that, but at the risk of the chemicals not being fully absorbed by your hair.
June 9th, 2007 at 12:30 am
hey!.
i just rebonded my hair like a day ago.
i was just wondering if i could use like a styling wax to style my hair so it wouldn’t look too flat???
June 20th, 2007 at 7:37 pm
This website is very informative. I just got back from the Philippines and had my hair rebonded there about a week ago. It is very hot and humid there. I tried my best to keep my hair from getting wet for three days by wearing a shower cap, but like others, the sides and nape got wet as I washed my face. As someone has mentioned, after the 3rd day we can start washing our hair with only conditioner for a week. But we had such a long flight back to the U.S. and our home in New Mexico that I just had to wash my hair with shampoo and conditioner when we arrived. I’ve been regular conditioners and 5 minute conditioners since then and plan on buying a hot oil treatment. I, too, have lots of hair and thin strands. So far most of my hair is still straight and soft and easy to style by using a blowdryer and hairbrush or just letting it dry and using fingertips.
June 20th, 2007 at 7:40 pm
I forgot to mention that I used a hairclip under the shower cap to help keep my hair from getting wet during those 3 days.
June 20th, 2007 at 7:47 pm
Rochelle: Thanks for sharing your useful tips
July 16th, 2007 at 8:15 pm
Bro Azmeen,
after 3 or 4 month of your rebonding, I’m sure your hair will grow, 2 to 4 inches, then how do you maintain the new growth?
Is it better to redo the whole hair or to do the touch up?.
some say that if we apply rebonding to the same part previously, the hair will be zig zag :(. is that a myth?.
July 17th, 2007 at 9:00 am
lionWill,
After that length of time, the rebonding effect would wear off.
Personally, I did a “hair ironing” process then. But I regret doing so. It made my hair very unmanageable and I cut it short not long after that.
If you have the time and budget, I think it’s better if you go for another rebonding session.
July 18th, 2007 at 4:04 am
i had just rebonded my hair 3 days ago. i’m from the philippines and its very hot here, i can’t wait for 3 days just not to wet my hair so after 24 hrs i washed it but i regret after doing this. my hair is now with curve line at the back caused by pony tail coz the temperature is very hot i want to tie it up. is it possible if i will go back to my hairdresser and had my hair rebonded again. does it will not dry my hair? pls help me!!!!do i need to rest my hair first before i will ask my hairdresser to rebond my hair again just to remove the curve line at the back
July 18th, 2007 at 11:48 am
tsedkenu,
Awww… that sucks. I think that your hairdressers will be more than happy to take more money from you
However, you might want to give your hair some rest though. Rebonding is quite stressful for the hair.
Personally, I think you should only go for re-treatment after a month.
July 18th, 2007 at 2:37 pm
tsedkenu
People says that if you do it again in very short time, it will do more damage to your hair. maybe a treatment is beetr for you. if thing still look no good, than maybe you could consider haircut .
bro_azmeen,
to do rebonding again? I’m afaid that my rebonded part of my hair will get ‘hangus’ if I do it again. and some say, it will turn to be ‘zig zag’ .
But some say if you rebonded again(redo it) after 5 or 6 months, your hair will look even better.
hurmm, which one should i believe ? %O
July 24th, 2007 at 12:25 am
i got my hair rebonded 2 weeks ago. it took 5 hours on my shoulder length hair and the result was longer, softer, straighter hair for the first time in my life i could just blow dry and get stick straight tresses. the 3 days after rebonding were hell for me. its really hot and humid where i live so its very hard to keep hair dry after going out in the sun because of sweating. Anyway those days passed and i went back for a wash. after the wash the stupid hair dresser cut 2 inches of my hair as she said my hair is too damaged on the ends. i thought they looked great and for the first time i had waist length straight hair and they looked quite sexy. my face looked sooooo thin and pretty. but the crazy b**** cut my hair. then she told me not to use any oil or anti-frizz serum on my hair for atleast 2 months and she told me to come back every month for a hair treatment. what the hell?? how can oil or serum ever be bad for hair?? does anyone have anything to say about this. anyway, its been 2 weeks and my hair is still straight after washing and don’t even require blow drying. looks beautiful but a very lengthy process. lots of after care required. best of luck people. plz tell me if i can use hair serum or not?
July 24th, 2007 at 12:41 am
Dear Admin Azmeen
I just wanna add that by making this website, you have done a great job. I’m really grateful to you and i’m sure there are many others just like me who can’t find a lot of good info about rebonded hair on the net. Its really helpful. Thanks for taking the time to hear out our concerns and for helping many frizz balls like myself.
July 24th, 2007 at 1:13 pm
Hi Mimi,
I believe that oil and serum may affect you newly rebonded hair. Specifically, it can cause build-up or some chemical reaction with the keratin or other chemicals used in the rebonding process.
However, as you know, I’m not a hairstylist, so you might want to ask the opinion of a few hairstylists on whether or not applying specific oil or serum can adversely affect your hair.
Sorry I couldn’t be more helpful.
And yes, thank you for your kind praises. I’m merely sharing my experience and hope that it will benefit others.
August 10th, 2007 at 5:34 pm
my hairs are really thin but thin but they are so many!it is difficult to manage them and they are rough and dry too.plz give me someips to manage them>do u prefer me rebonding?
August 15th, 2007 at 6:31 pm
hi mimi,
sorry i typed the wrong spellings,i meant to say that give me some tips and i forgot to mention that my hairs are curly to from roots to tip,pleaze reply soon.
August 16th, 2007 at 3:43 am
pinkie,
How long is your hair at present?
August 19th, 2007 at 9:35 pm
thank you for replying!My hairs are about shoulder length.
August 20th, 2007 at 10:08 am
pinkie,
No prob. I think it’ll be worth a try, if you have the budget and patience.
Taking care of rebonded hair can be quite a chore, especially during the first week.
August 20th, 2007 at 12:02 pm
hi Sarah,
just wannna ask you, have you solve your problem? why not you just go to the salon and ask the hairstylist opinion about that cause me too had the same problem. i gonna ask them about that.
August 26th, 2007 at 2:14 am
Hello everyone,
I have my hair rebonded last year july 2006. I have folowed what the beautician instruct me what not to do after hair rebonding. First do not wash or wet your hair for at least three days and also do not tie your hair. My hair is still shiny and beautiful. thank’s to whoever invented hair bonding..
joy of iwakuni japan
September 9th, 2007 at 11:32 pm
hi. i jus rebonded my hair not many hours ago. erm, how am i supposed to bathe w/o wetting my hair? and is asience shampoo and conditioner suitable for washing?
my fringe just all drops down, looks as if it’s w/o any parting.is it supposed to be like that ?
thanks everyone =]
September 12th, 2007 at 6:44 pm
i rebonded 5 months ago. i had a stong and wavy hair but not curly. i rebonded and i m taking care as my beautician said( like shampoo followed by conditioner like matrix ).I have too much of hair fall straight from roots.
Please advice
September 14th, 2007 at 1:30 pm
hi,
after reading so much about all the rebonding experiences… seemed like no help provided to the “after rebonding hairs” (for those who rebonded their hair at least after 6 months/ or those natural hairs which grew out with the curves even before 6 months)
just wondering is there any helps provided for the hairs which grew out after rebonding.
u see, i rebonded my hair this year end jan 2007. now is sept and the top of my hair is already growing out all my natural hair with the curves (slight)… and it’s getting more obvious that the curves doesn’t “match” with my rebonded hair.
Can anyone please help? if i need to rebond again on the curves part, i’m afraid it will spoil my hair.
HELP NEEDED, THANKS! =)
September 15th, 2007 at 12:35 am
Help!
I had my hair rebonded just yesterday. When I woke up this morning my hair on the left side of my ear has a “fly away shape”. What can I do about it. I’m hesistant to call my hairdresser because he doesn’t speak/understand english well. an example, I asked him what conditioner do they use at the salon, he said “yeah, yeah,” I asked him again he pointed me to the counter where they sell products,he showed me a jar of Wella In-Depth treatment, so I just didn’t bother, but man! he does wonders with my hair when he cuts it and yesterday my rebonded hair was amazing, even my husbank noticed it (I thought he wouldn’t, but he did). the fly away issue heck a making me upset. help pls.
September 15th, 2007 at 12:49 am
hello again!
what product maintenance should i use for my hair after a rebond? I appreciate your help. Thanks
September 19th, 2007 at 11:58 pm
heloo!!!!!i got rebonding yesterday.they said no wash or wet for whole week!!!got to go back in 1 week.theyll chech resuts.and i gota buy really really expensiv shampoo.paul mitchel. they said if i dont use it my hair rebonding may loose its effects.true??or i can use any other shampoo and conditioner????????plz!!!!!!!!help!
September 20th, 2007 at 9:15 am
stars,
Rebonding is not a once-off process. Those who are serious about keeping their hair straight would usually repeat the process once every 3 to 6 months.
liz,
I’m a firm believer in the wonders of “light” shampoos that doesn’t strip the bounce from your hair. Personally, I use and recommend baby shampoo. But again, I’m no hairdresser!
nikki,
Hairdressers usually do that to get as much money as they can from you.
October 10th, 2007 at 1:27 am
it seens that nobodey is willing to answer the questions i awited for people to answer, so why not ask them again myself…
Azmeen,
will you plzz tell me if there is anyway i can give volume to my hair after rebonding, i really hate the way turned out to be, it’s very straight and FLAT, is there anyway i can change that and give my hair some volume and a wavy bouncing look.
October 10th, 2007 at 1:38 am
Nana,
Rebonding is a hair straightening process. Hair with volume implies that it should have some degree of curl in it.
Therefore rebonding was probably the wrong process to pursue if you wanted a “wavy bouncy look”.
All is not lost though, I’d recommend that you slightly curl the mid to end portions of your hair using big curlers.
Just be sure that the curls are directed inwards.
Again, I’d like to disclaim that I am not a professional hair stylist. Everything mentioned here is my personal opinion as a layman.
October 10th, 2007 at 1:49 am
thx azmeen, i’d do that
October 26th, 2007 at 4:33 pm
ahaha.. they sure treat tis website as a Q&A! Thx for posting ur experience doin rebonding Azmeen. Many ppl especially local like me need this first-hand info. Awesome.
Tc
October 26th, 2007 at 4:39 pm
aisya,
I’m quite surprised about it myself to be honest!
I’m glad that we can share experiences with each other though
October 27th, 2007 at 12:46 pm
I did hair rebonding last month. I wash my hair after 3 days as mentioned by my beautician. The problem here my hair still looks curl here and there. I feel very sad. And plan to do it my self at home with my sister. Do you think possible to do it by myself. How/where to get the good product. Please give me an advise. THANKSSSSSS.
November 15th, 2007 at 8:07 pm
I done rebonding just 10 days back, after one week i washed my hair with shampoo and conditioner, but the results are not good, now i look like an african girl, is their any way to get staright hair, as my hair was henna treated but nearly 2 and half month i didnot apply henna before to rebonding. Also please advise when can i apply oil to my hair or other treatments.
November 17th, 2007 at 1:21 pm
please can anyone reply to my query i am urgently need suggestion and experts advise. Its about 15 days now afteri did my rebonding. Can I ask my beautician to iron my hair again.
November 25th, 2007 at 12:06 am
i rebounded my virgin hair about three years ago and it lasts a year. My hair started wavy and i decided to have it rebound back. I went to other saloon that offers me with a great prize of hair rebounding. I underwent the process with a very hurt and painful as the hairstylist did it harshly. After the process ended, i found a lot of my hair fell on the grown and it seems like i can make another head with that falling-off hair of mine. My scalp was burn and totally broken. My hair became fragile, unruly and looks like a frizz-ball. I was so ashamed of having that kinda hair and i went to the hair specialist to treat my hair back to the normal. Now, after three years i decided to rebound my hair back but have it done with my hair specialist.What do u think? Should i just shoot for it or knock it down?
November 27th, 2007 at 7:17 pm
i want to know if there is heavy hair fall after rebonding.
i got my hair done in july 07 and still my hair fall is much heavier than ever .wat should i do about it?
December 2nd, 2007 at 6:57 pm
I’m not a hairstylist…
Based on experience, I use coconut milk on my hair. Grind coconut, squeeze its milk (do not mix with water) apply it on my hair, cover it with a plastic wrap, leave it on for 3 hours then wash it with shampoo. It worked with me because I still have thick black hair.
December 2nd, 2007 at 7:06 pm
And by the way, don’t worry if your rebonded hair goes back to normal curves. You can rebond it again once you have treated your hair loss. After all, a thick hair is still more important than a straight but balding hair because of hair loss. Huh?? I have not heard of a hair transplant yet. Is there? Goodluck…
December 2nd, 2007 at 7:28 pm
For my rebonding experience, I just had it a week ago. I did not wet my hair for two days. Before taking a bath on the 3rd day, I beat one egg (yolk and white), put it on my hair, covered it with plastic wrap for about 30 minutes. After that, I washed my hair with a BABY shampoo to take away the sticky egg and odor. I immediately washed the shampoo thoroughly then applied conditioner massaging it through my hair from roots to tips. Then, after 2 minutes, I rinsed it thoroughly, damped it with a towel to take away dripping water, then I let it dry naturally using my hands. (I don’t use blowers.) It feels good. My hair looks shiny, straight and light even if I did not apply any oil, cream, serum or styling gel at all. By the way, I have a short haircut with bangs. I purposely cut it short so I won’t be tempted to ponytail my hair or put some clips on it while it is still fragile from rebonding chemicals. And I find it more manageable and easy to maintain that way. I really hate split ends that is why I keep on researching for ways to maintain its straightness at the same time keeping it healthy. So that’s it for now, I’m still surfing the internet for more tips on how to maintain rebonded hair naturally. So far, the EGG seems to be the most handy one. Watch out for more….
December 5th, 2007 at 10:23 am
Just to share my experience. I got my hair rebonded 4 days ago and just washed my hair yesterday.This is my 5th rebonding. I religiously rebond my hair once a year due to the nature of my hair (frizzy, out of direction curls and unmanageable). I feel great whenever I rebond my hair as my hair feels light and soft. Maintanence is low, though you will have to do the necessary like monthly treatments. My hairstylist always reminds me to apply serum on my hair to avoid dryness. For the past few years, I have been following her advice and I do not see any problem due to applying serum or any kind of hair oil onto my hair. The first 3 days are always the toughest challenge for not being able to wash or tie you hair. But after that think of the great hair that you are going to have for the next one year.
December 9th, 2007 at 5:19 am
hi,
i’m Sarah, and i have very frizzy and unmanageable hair.
i highlighted my hair two and a half months ago.
i have been visiting different salons and everybody is giving me different advice.
some people say that with highlighted hair, rebonding is dangerous and will cause hairfall and will damage the roots.
So i’m confused what to do.
kindly let me know if rebonding is safe on highlighted hair.
December 12th, 2007 at 6:42 pm
Hi, cud anebody pls tell me, whether rebonding could be got done on henna applied hair. I wanna get rebonding done, but i was a regular henna user before one month back when i gotto 9 dat henna is harmful if u wanna get rebonding done.Problem is, i have around 30-35 grey hair. So for dat i’d 2 apply henna. now i have stopped it bcz i’ll b getting rebonding done after some time. So what is the alternative solution 4 my grey hair. Is henna really dat harmful or i can continue giving a touch-up of henna on my grey hair n still can get rebonding done. Pls respond. Waiting………..
December 12th, 2007 at 6:50 pm
Sarah,
It all depends on the chemicals contained in the highlight dye. Some chemicals react negatively with heat (from the rebonding iron) or keratin (the main chemical used in rebonding “cream”).
Anamika,
I’m confused, what is your question actually:
December 13th, 2007 at 2:02 pm
Dear Azmeen,
thanks 4 d concern
Actually, both the questions you have mentioned, i want 2 ask.
Q1. I wanna ask can rebonding b applied on henna applied hair, bcz mine r henna applied ones n wanna go 4 rebonding, so shud i go 4 it or wait?
Q2. I also wanna ask can i apply henna on rebonded hair, bcz i hv few grey tresses, so 2 keep them un-noticed, can i apply henna on hair even after i’ve got rebonding done, or i’d have to use some other coloring tech.’s like vella or l’oreal colors?
Pls respond..
December 14th, 2007 at 4:56 pm
Cud i pls expect an early reply from u ppl!!!
Thanks.
December 15th, 2007 at 12:28 am
Azmeen,
Hello!!
I just want to know if it is it OK to use hair straigtening irons on a newly rebonded hair? Thanks for the reply…
You know what, I have been reading this comments before I finally decided to have my hair rebonded. I am very grateful because I find all your experiences very helpful, especially for me who just rebonded my hair for the first time. Thank you so much!!!
December 15th, 2007 at 12:37 am
Anamika,
I have a friend who applied henna on her rebonded hair and it looks pretty nice to me.
Jeri,
I got my hair ironed around four months after my rebonding. I regretted it because my hair looked horrible after that.
Worse still, it felt unhealthy that I cut it short a week afterwards.
I can’t recommend anyone to just do ironing after having their hair rebonded. But hey, your mileage may vary.
December 15th, 2007 at 8:00 am
Azmeen,
Really?… nice to know. I want the straightness to last. So I guess, I’ll stick to eggs and mayonnaise (yacks!! it smells bad though and messy) Anything to maintain smooothness of my hair at the least expense. (lol)
Thank you. Keep posting comments. I love reading them. They’ve been a good help. Experience is the best teacher, they say…
December 15th, 2007 at 9:14 am
Azmeen,
The reason why I’m very conscious about my hair now is that I have been having my hair relaxed once every year since 2001. Last Sept 2006, I got bored with straight hair so I had it permed, then, I had it relaxed again after 3 months. Then, had it permed again last Oct. 2007, but since I did not like the way it was permed, I went back to have it rebonded AFTER A MONTH. The hairdresser also told me, hair relax is more damaging than rebonding. But how true is it???
Now, I’m satisfied with my hair but I fear damage because my hair has been through a lot for this year, that is, perm and rebonding, both strong process. But, so far, the egg helped. (yaks!!) Thanks again.
December 20th, 2007 at 3:04 pm
is it advisabLe to rebond your hair evn its not that thick??
and what d difference wth rebond and relax or semi-rebond???
pLs i need a repLy bcoz i dont want to risk my virgin hair(evn its unmanegeabLe)
Pls i ned a repLy.. thank you.
December 23rd, 2007 at 5:09 pm
i really love my rebonded hair, it so straight and not frizzy anymore, I used shampoo every other day and I always take conditioner everyday.
December 25th, 2007 at 5:53 pm
i’m 14 and i origionally live in the U.S. but i came to the plilippines to visit some family over christmas break. my hair is smooth and with natural big spiral curls, not bad at all i actually love my hair but i just would like a change. my aunt decided that she wouldnt mind taking me to get my hair rebonded with her. the appointment is tommarow and i’m sort of nervous, i have been doing research on the internet about the process and results for guidlines. even though its december, its still very hot and humid here in the philippines and i am worried about small amounts of sweat for i hear tha people get bad results from that. my hair is also not chemically treated, virgin as some people say. i was just wondering if yu have any good tips for me being in the philippines and all and its hot\humid with the occasional sprinkle. gahh…
January 15th, 2008 at 6:36 am
Karissa,
If you love your hair the way it is then you definitely won’t like it rebonded, this was my mistake, my hair was thick and bouncy and i actually loved it, but for a change i rebonded it, and now its flat,straight but flat and has no life, it does not bounce after rebonding…
my advise is keep your hair the way it is and do not take the risk, because once you rebond it, it never goes back to what it normally looked like
January 24th, 2008 at 4:04 pm
i just recently came back from the philippines where i got my hair rebonded. now after a week i am starting to notice a lot of my hair falling out especially when i comb my hair after getting out of the shower. is this normal or should i be concerned with all the hair that i am losing. my hair is already thin enough and i dont need more of my hair falling out. i hate this rebonding its so flat. what would you recommend i do. please help!!! thanks
January 27th, 2008 at 10:31 pm
Hi
I just had my hair rebonded yesterday. Like some of you mentioned, my hair is now F L A T. I quite worried as before it used to be curly with lots of volume. The only problem was that I was lazy to use the hairdryer to style my hair. Thats why I tried the rebonding. I am not sure how it will look after I wash but I fear it will be Flat. My hairdresser has told me to wait for 4-5 days before washing it and even that I have to go to the saloon for the wash. He has also recommended a specific shampoo, after treatment plus a serum.
I had gone to the salon for a simple haircut and my hardresser suggested rebonding which I agreed to on the spur of the moment. My advice to those of you who are unsure about it is to think twice before doing it because once you get your hair rebonded, it will never go back to its original style. You will have to wait for new hair to grow which is a lenghty process.
January 29th, 2008 at 11:00 am
hi
i just got rebonding for my hair yesterday.i had always want a manageable hair (coz my hair looks frizzy n dry at d end,hard to keep plus it keeps falling)…it was a tiring 3hours for my super long hair..but worth it la..now my hair looks soft and manageable and it doesn’t not fall anymore..i like it very much(although can’t wash it for 3 grueling days)..but it won’t be fussy for me to keep it up becoz my hair is already straight at the upper part of it..my hairdresser only recommend for me to come for monthly treatment only.i am sure gonna come back to him..thanx Boy!
January 29th, 2008 at 5:49 pm
Harro all,
I just rebonded my hair today for RM168 (free treatment and cut) in The Color Shop (Giant Senawang branch), and I have to say they have done an excellent job. Was trying to get that Rihanna-PoshSpice asymmetrical bob and I think i’ll get there soon-ish after the 2-day abstinence from washing.They were a bit scandalized that i want my hair that way, coz typical lala tend to want that “cutesy” symmetrical cut with lopsided bangs … AAA!!! Had to put my foot down and tell them to listen to me instead of turning me into a lala.
Either way, for those of u who cringes over the 2 or 3 days of abstinence, just hang in there, its worth it. And those of you who’re not sure how to handle the small maintenance problems, here’s a couple of tips:-
#1. If you worry about the oily-ness and the waxy-ness of unwashed hair during abstinence:-
- Put some baby talk onto your hair. It absorbs the oil, and doesnt add any unwanted additives to your hair. dont worry abt having “white” hair like a fake grandma, just brush it off and shake it off.
#2. If you worry about getting flat darth-vader helmet hair:-
- After the 3-day abstinence, wash your hair with the shampoo recommended for rebonded hair, or if u are under a tight budget, invest on the best super-moisturizing shampoo & conditioner you can get with your given budget. Once u’ve shampooed and conditioned, let your hair dry naturally (you dont need to be frying ur hair even more with additional heat frm hairdryer). to add more volume and have a sexy bounce, add some volumizing mousse and back comb your hair (tilt ur head down and comb from your neck to the front). of course, apply a bit of serum for extra shine and oomph.
#3. No money/time to go salon for treatment, so how?
- Of course going to the hair salon and being pampered is the best option. If you dont have the means to, invest on the hair masques (professional ones, please) and D.I.Y. at home once a week. Apparently these masques works best in a slightly warm room temperature coz it “opens” up the hair (whatever that means), just clingwrap your hair, and add on a towel-turban, and if you want to, just blowdry your turban-ed head for 10 minutes.
Hope this helps.
January 29th, 2008 at 5:58 pm
oh and according to salongeek forum:-
JD wrote “One thing you must be aware of by putting talc on your hair when it is oily, is that if you have dark hair, the talc will give you a hazy look to your hair and If you have product in there(hairspray, gels, pomade etc) the talc will stick to that also.”
So yeah….
January 31st, 2008 at 8:07 am
Dear Rosy,
I’m sorry to tell you that after washing your hair it will still be flat, and that your hairdresser is trying to take advantage of you, you don’t hav to wash it in the salon, you can simply wash your hair at home.
you’ve done the smae mistake i’ve done, i was also lazy to use the hairdryer and my hair is now also flat and i don’t like it either. it seems that rebonding is for people that have unmanageable hair and NOT for those whohave normal hair like us.
There are two treatments you can go for:
I go to VLCC company do get those treatments, if you don’t have that company in your country just go to salon you TRUST and ask them tohelp you.
1. Hair Reconstruction, this will help you get more volume, it will still NOT look the way it was before but i can assure u that once your done your hair will look much better than it does right now.
2. Hair Vitality, this cools your scalp and help your growing hair to form naturally and healthy.
This is my advise, plzz tell me if you founf another usefull solution.
March 10th, 2008 at 4:58 pm
Hi,I just had my hair rebonded yesterday afternoon.It took about 6 hours to do for my shoulder length hair.My hairdresser also told me not to wash it for 2 full days.so tomorrow I can wash my hair already.The good thing about having your hairdresser do this process,is he knows what you want.My hairdresser knows I have a bald spot (a scar)on the back and he did try his best to cover this spot and he knows I don’t like flat staight,so what he did while ironing it is he put some volume on the roots. I could not see the full result of what he did right now,because it’s kind of oily.He also told me if you see some wave just put hair wax to mend it and sometimes it’s good to iron it once in a while. I use to have my hair relaxed (for 3 years) but it got damage,so I had rested my hair for a year and opt for a rebond now.He said that it’s more damaging for the hair and scalp to have your hair relaxed than with rebond,which is true.I didn’t feel any pain on my scalp during the process.
March 11th, 2008 at 12:24 am
i haD tooooo much waves in my hair that even i cant make spikes then my hair dresser siad that a new system for hair straighting is introduced
there are many companies for it but the best 1 is KEUNE
DUDE i goT my hairz REBONDED almOst 4 months agO , And the hairz i rebOnded R stiLL straight , eVen the new hairz grown are still vry wavey but the REBONDED hairz r still straight . . .
sO dont spenD mOney on geTTin useleSS straighnerz try REBONDING and feel the differnece
{{{{ one thing to remmember, the person applying the rebonding must be a PROFESSIONAL other wise you wont get the desired results }}}}
March 13th, 2008 at 10:50 am
hi!
i got my hair rebonded last year march and its 1 yr now and it is still looking great, you just have to use less shampoo and lots of conditioner and treatments from salon and if you know how to, you can make it your own just like i did. if you dont take good care of it it will get dry and damaged.
March 14th, 2008 at 10:44 am
hey guys, will rebonding damage my hair? will i’ve hairfall? plz recommend a good saloon nd an experienced stylist. nd also plz specify the after care trwatments. nd also how long will the effect last?
March 14th, 2008 at 10:44 am
hey guys, will rebonding damage my hair? will i’ve hairfall? plz recommend a good saloon nd an experienced stylist. nd also plz specify the after care treatments. nd also how long will the effect last?
March 17th, 2008 at 4:20 am
whats the best rebonding salon that you guys can recommend me? im planning to get my hair rebonded and i still have no idea where to go..im living here in temecula California..can anyone recommend me a rebonding salon near my place? pls help me..
March 24th, 2008 at 11:26 pm
PLESASE SOMEONE GUIDE ME WHICH IS THE BEST PRODUCT FOR REBONDING. MY BEAUTICIAN IS RECOMMENED KUENE REBONDING KIT I SEARCHED ON THE NET BUT I DIDNT FOUND ANYTHING LIKE THAT IS SHE GIVING ME THE FAKE PRODUCT P[LEASE GUIDE ME IS LOLANE A GOOD COMPANY SHOULD I GO FOR THAT KUENE
March 27th, 2008 at 8:56 pm
I am very much satisfied with the result of my Shiseido Rebonding. So far this is the best result I ever got since I started to have rebonding in the Philippines 5 years ago
March 27th, 2008 at 9:01 pm
Try to search salon near your area who uses Shiseido brand for rebonding. I have many relatives in California who had experienced of Shiseido Rebonding there. They live in San Francisco.
March 27th, 2008 at 10:01 pm
anyone of u tried lolane or kuene for rebonding
March 28th, 2008 at 12:36 pm
i had my hair rebonded back in january in the philippines (we were there for sinulog great fun!). its been really great and has looked good until around the beginning of march. im noticing that when i shower lots of hair is coming out. not like full strands with the bulbs…just parts that are breaking off. also my hair is starting to get wavy in fact, the back of my head looks like it hadn’t been rebonded at all…is it too early to get it redone?
March 29th, 2008 at 2:34 pm
i just had my hair rebonded on thursday it took 4hrs and its so straight i cant believe it
i was scared at first but i trust my hairdresser, and so far it turned out great!! But all i want to do is wash it :/ the whole 3days no washing is a killer i feel so dirty even after bathing… but if its to help keep my hairstraight its worth it :p
Just hope it stays that way!!
April 11th, 2008 at 5:04 pm
I got my hair straightened using L’oreal Extenso in Oct 2007, now I want to rebond it using WELLA HAIR PERMANENT STRAIGHTENER product. Is it safe to rebond after getting relaxed (6 months have passed). Please, please advice me.
April 14th, 2008 at 10:14 am
Hi I’m from the Phil and I got my hair rebonded yesterday. But the stylist trimmed my hair wrong and now it’s so ugly I’m embarrassed to go out in public. Sure it’s shiny and straight but it’s WAY TOO FLAT! Thus I decided to wear my visor beret cap…
BUT my stylist told me not to wear a cap! What should I do? Is it okay to wear a very loose cap or not?!
April 20th, 2008 at 1:51 am
hello,
ihave a bit curly hair and i used to to do normal straightening every 3 months so that i can manage with my hair. I heard about rebonding and i even went to a saloon to enquire abour it but my hair was too dry they asked me to treat my hair first then i will be able to do it.
Many people told me that rebonding has dangerous side effects , we may lose hair, our hair will remain straight as they will have no life after rebonding they are dead hairs. I wish i can get the most information about rebonding so that i can assure myself before taking any steps forward this act.
April 21st, 2008 at 11:43 pm
i’ve been rebonding my hair for 3 years now, fortunately mine doesn’t grow long fast enough, so i usually do the touch ups (just the roots) every 8 months or so. yes, its normal that your hair looks limp and flat the first few days, but after the second or 3rd wash, it gains back some body so dont worry too much abt it. As for those who are thinking about going for it, i would recommend it, but do remember that later, when you wish to gain back your old hairstyle, it’s gonna look pretty u.g.l.y unless of course if you shave it all off at once
I’ve never went for treatments and stuff like that and all i use is rejoice conditioner daily and an occasional hair mask (loreal elselve is excellent).
April 29th, 2008 at 6:55 pm
hi you all!
i had my hair relaxed first at david’s salon. the effect took only for 2days. i was so dissappointed! after 2 years, i had it straightened, and i even saved almost 2/3 from the amount of my first relax. for two and a half years, i let my hair rest because i had to wear hairnet for my course (nursing) during our duty days. last october 2007, i had my hair straightened again and the result was good but there was still some little waves since i really have thick black hair. early april of 2008, i had my hair colored, i think 3x, in-house only. and since i had my college graduation already last saturday, i decided to give my hair a reward, which is to have it rebonded. then, last sunday, about 2 days ago, i had it done. the rebonding process took almost 5 hours, bra level hair. my hairdresser applied protein on my hair. now im doing abstinence from taking a bath! haha! im having a hard time to find a right position while sleeping. *my hairdresser advised me to wash my hair after 3 days with conditioner alone and on the following day, use both shampoo and conditioner.
*do not tuck my hair on the ears.
*comb it once in a while.
*and after a month, i can color it again.
*after six months, if regrowing hair appears, have it rebonded again.
oh well, im excited to have my hair washed after the 3rd day. the salon gave me a card. my rebonded hair has warranty for 7 days. if there’s no effect, they will do the whole process for free. well, i like my hair now. with the japanese layers, medium brown, and rebonded hair! perfect!