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7 Semi-Permanent Beauty Treatments Worth Paying For

Some semi-permanent treatments are so good they're recession-proof -- and others don't live up to the hype. Find out which ones can change your beauty routine for the better

September 17, 2012 | by Sharon J. Yi | 22 COMMENTS

Japanese straightening treatment

Cost: $300+
Lasts: 3 to 8 months
Who should do it: Someone who's constantly struggling to straighten her hair.

Why you should get it: The Japanese straightening treatment, also known as the Magic Straight, can change the thickest, unruliest curls to wash-and-go, pin straight hair -- for eight months or more. (I've scheduled yearly salon visits for this treatment since high school.) Bonus: You'll save your hair from any damage it would've received from daily heat styling.

What you won't like: Once the straightening treatment wears off, you'll start to see a kink in your hair, demarcating where your natural, un-straightened hair begins. You can get root touchups for around $150, or choose to gradually wean your hair off of the treatment. Keep in mind that going to a stylist who's experienced with this treatment is imperative; if your hair is over processed, you can risk breakage.

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I might try lash extensions

by LittleBunny Tuesday, January 15, 2013 at 05:53PM Report as inappropriate

Man I would love the hair straightening treament

by EricaF123 Wednesday, December 26, 2012 at 06:38AM Report as inappropriate

Wow!!! I have always wanted to get a gel manicure. I'm going to try it out & I have always wanted to dye my hair but was afraid of damages. Now I know to use the sem-permanent dye

by Lillium_Stargaz Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 07:18PM Report as inappropriate

I have had my hair done with the Japenese straightening system for 3 1/2 years now. Touch ups every year. I once had kinky, curly, unruly hair. The treatment changed my life. The headache of the tangles, gels, mousses and gels are gone. I also just started doing lash extensions. LOVE them. I have had them since June 12', and I can't live without them now! Two huge time savers. I can now actually spend the day not worrying about myself. And spend it with my two babies :)

by Rachelmpher Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 09:39PM Report as inappropriate

Removing gel manicure is damaging your nails.

by lilas Tuesday, October 16, 2012 at 02:33PM Report as inappropriate

I had my hair chemically straightened in Vietnam and while it was hard on my hair, it was so nice just being able to let my hair air dry and have it be pin straight! Not having to flat iron and blow dry my hair was really convenient and also good for my hair. Eyelash extensions seem expensive and like they'd look bad once they started wearing off... Revitalash has made my lashes crazy long, lasts longer and is less expensive.

by LipglossandSpandex Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at 09:16PM Report as inappropriate

I wish I didn't have to curl my lashes everyday!

by Snowwhitessecret Monday, October 8, 2012 at 08:18PM Report as inappropriate

Fillers are great at first, but you can become a slave to them. You also have to use the right one for the job. Tattooed makeup scares me, even as a person with permanent body art. It's your face, and what if they mess up?

by robyne00 Monday, October 8, 2012 at 01:33PM Report as inappropriate

I had no idea you could use a filler injection to do that to your nose. Very illuminating!

by KarasuSparkle Wednesday, October 3, 2012 at 10:43PM Report as inappropriate

interesting ideas. DEFINITELY dont think ANOYONE should get their make up tatooed onto their face. not a good idea at all. if it goes wrong you are stuck with it forever. plus it looks fake and everyone who sees you will know that you got it done.... just not a good idea at all. guys like the natural look better anyways.

by treehugger1997 Tuesday, October 2, 2012 at 04:25PM Report as inappropriate

Years ago I used to put in lash extensions- when they would grow out it was a drag to remove them. Make up tats..... I am a bit too scared but love the idea of waking up with filled in brows and a darker lash line.

by skinpro Tuesday, September 25, 2012 at 06:05PM Report as inappropriate

I had no idea double eyelid surgery could only last that long! My mom had hers done twenty years ago and she still looks fine.

by schien Thursday, September 20, 2012 at 10:37AM Report as inappropriate

Wow - what can be done.... looks great.

by muellsrus Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 06:08PM Report as inappropriate

This is a very interesting article, as I prefer long-term solutions. I've done lasik eye surgery and laser hair removal and thank goodness I haven't had to deal with any bad side effects or unpleasant results, however most of these ideas sound good at first but once I read all of the risks and consequences I don't think I would try any of them!

by RoleModel Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 04:55PM Report as inappropriate

Think I would rather get a great massage and facial ! Great article.

by Ydabney Wednesday, September 19, 2012 at 10:38AM Report as inappropriate

Awesome article. I would not try most of these personally; at least not now. I would only try the Japanese straightening, because I'm a bum when it comes to making my hair straight.

by yestfl Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 07:47PM Report as inappropriate

its really interesting to know the prices of these, my friend would love the straightening treatment (but not the price) very fun but most of them i wouild probably never ever get

by Sohee Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 06:16PM Report as inappropriate

This was super interesting: there are a lot of beauty procedures I've never heard of til now! I definitely agree with the advice on the one I've tried: gel manicures are awesome, but my nails do not like it so I try to limit them.

by mlenaei Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 12:07PM Report as inappropriate

Some of these were a bit scary, like the eyelid surgery and the eyelash perm. I know way too many people who've gotten permanent eye liner and the color changed pretty quickly (black becoming purple and needing to be re-done over and over again). I do like the way the permanent eyebrows look though, especially since I always wear sunscreen. It's a good idea and something I might consider doing.

by MissPoison Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 04:08AM Report as inappropriate

I saw about the double eyelid surgery a while back and that scares the crap out of me. I don't have double eyelids fortunately, but it's just scary to me with any procedure near the eye.

by volta Tuesday, September 18, 2012 at 12:36AM Report as inappropriate

really interesting, I hadn't even heard of some of these treatments!

by sportimonki13 Monday, September 17, 2012 at 11:38PM Report as inappropriate

Very interesting article. Thanks! I like the idea of fillers and semi-permanent hair color. I don't get why someone would want manicure that lasts more than a week- nails grow! And then that bare nail near cuticle doesn't look any better than polish wearing off... I guess if your nails don't grow? ))

by venenumletalis Monday, September 17, 2012 at 06:59PM Report as inappropriate

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