Ask Karen - April 2007

April 20, 2007
Thermal Reconditioning - YUKO or Rusk?

Question

In your opinion, which thermal reconditioning system works the best and the least damaging for my hair? I have narrowed down my choices to Rusk and Yuko. Will either system damage the hair follicles? What should else should I know before I select the product I use?

Thanks.

David

Answer

Dear David,

Thank you for your email regarding Yuko and Rusk products for Thermal Reconditioning (TR).

It is my opinion that it really doesn't matter what type of TR product you select...Rusk or Yuko. The results of either type of treatment depend on the hair professional that applies the product to your hair.

Of course there are other factors that have to be considered such as:

1. The current condition of your hair. Is your hair damaged or it is virgin hair that has never been thermally reconditioned or have you had the process done before?
2. If you hair already thinning?
3. What is the reason for your TR desire? Do you have tightly curled hair or hair that has a looser curl pattern.
4. Is your hair colored or chemically treated in any other way?

All of these issues would need to be addressed with the hair care professional that you select to apply a TR treatment to your strands.

Since the ultimate result of your treatment depends on the expertise and experience of your hair care professional, let the hair pro decide which treatment is best. If you find a thermal reconditioning expert that prefers Yuko and has a lot of history with the system then let them use the products that they get the best results with.

There are many other types of TR systems now available besides Yuko and Rusk. Don't make a decision about TR for you hair based on the product.  Find a TR expert with lots of known expertise and let them advise you about the appropriate product.

Some TR experts will actually use multiple TR products depending on their client's hair.

Remember to only go to a hair pro that has extensive experience working with thermal reconditioning products and make sure to have a complete pre-treatment consultation.

Best wishes to you,

April 8, 2007
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Question

In your opinion does thermal reconditioning systems cause hair loss? If someone has early male pattern baldness can the thermal reconditioning accelerate hair loss?

Please help.

Thank you.

Tom

Answer

Dear Tom,

There is no simple answer to this question.

There are many variables that must be considered.

Thank you for your interest.

Best wishes to you,

Karen

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