Reverse Perm?

Hi girls.

I have really curly hair and have previously had thermal reconditioning straightening done to it with great results. My hair was totally straight and looked and felt very healthy.

I am considering getting it done again (in Chinatown, Sydney) but it costs approx $300. I was told the other day about a local place that does something like a reverse perm, and is MUCH cheaper.

Has anyone had a reverse perm? Or any hairdressers out there have any thoughts on them? Is my hair going to end up damaged and harder to handle? That is the last thing I want, obviously :) But it would be good not to have to spend hundreds of dollars!

Any advice would be much appreciated. Thanks ladies.

I also have my hair straightened - thermal..
I have seen 2 people have this reverse perm thing. I don't think I would suggest it. It doesnt last nearly as long and also damages the hair more than the thermal way.
Oh and it doesnt seem to straighten as well - not nearly as perfect.

If it were me, I'd stick with what you know SL - you know thermal works and looks great.

$300 isn't too bad, considering how long it lasts.