INSTRUCTIONS

Instructions for Using the Alkaline Mineral Formula

Note*: Even though this product is not an acidic formula, we suggest that you do not rub the product into the scalp because this might irritate it.

Multiracial Hair

1. The hair texture can be course/curly, or soft/curly.

2. Unlike the soft/curly texture, the course/curly hair generally has a deep wave formation.

3. The soft textured hair will appear in locks and frizzes very easily; the hair is more porous than the other texture.

How do you tame course textured and soft textured multiracial hair? The first step to removing course textured hair and removing the locks is the same. However, there is a time difference during the application process.

1. Apply alkaline mineral formula to natural hair from scalp through to the ends of the hair. Let sit for thirty minutes.
Note*: When the product is on the hair, if you would like the style to be straighter, mold it so. If you want your hairstyle curly, than finger curl it into curly cues.

2. Rinse and shampoo the hair twice. Apply the conditioner. Leave conditioner in hair for additional moisture.

3. Styling options
• Roller set with big rollers for straighter, yet curled appearance.
• Small rollers to apply a curly style.
• Blow dry straight with a round brush for straight hair.
• Flat iron for pressed style.

Note*: Use a small amount of water-soluble thermocream for styling.

Body waving

1. Apply alkaline mineral formula to hair from scalp and ends of hair.

2. Rinse. Do not shampoo.

3. Part hair in four sections: front to back and ear to ear.

4. Re-apply formula to section one. Roll or wrap hair on permwave rods with the size rod you wish your hair curls to be (small for small, big for big).

5. Repeat on all sections. Once the last section is rolled, let sit for thirty minutes.

6. Apply a net that holds rods tight to the head for the first stage of rinsing and shampooing.

7. Rinse and shampoo.

8. Remove net and rods. Re-apply the net drawing the hair tight to the head for the second rinsing and shampooing.

9. Shampoo and rinse out all residues from the hair.

10. Condition hair through the net.

11. Rinse out conditioner.

12. Remove net and towel blot.

Styling Options:
• Roller set
• Flat iron
• Thermo curl
• Blow dry w/round brush

Note*: Future shampooing will result in hair returning to the body wave curl pattern that you originally rolled into the hair. We recommend hair being maintained in a straight look using a water based thermocream or a water based curl activator for a curly style.

Body waving Asian Hair

Asian hair texture is large in diameter. The individual strand is round, long, and straight. The larger the diameter of a round fiber, the more difficult it is to form it in a curly pattern for a long period of time. The wig manufacturers that process straight, oriental hair into curly wigs or hair weaves first treat the hair with a sodium lye-based product to soften the course textured cuticle. Acidic permanent wave lotion formulas are used to aid in locking in the permanent curl.

1. Apply alkaline mineral softener to hair from the scalp to the end. Leave for thirty minutes.

2. Rinse. Do not shampoo.

3. Part hair in for sections re-apply the formula and roll it with permwave rods in the size rod in which you want the curl pattern to be. Repeat for all sections. Let sit for thirty minutes.

4. Apply a net that holds rods tight to the head for the first stage of rinsing and shampooing.

5. Remove net and rods. Re-apply the net drawing the hair tight to the head for the second rinsing and shampooing.

6. Shampoo and rinse out all residues from the hair.

7. Condition through the net.

8. Rinse out conditioner.

9. Remove net and towel blot.

Styling Options:
• Roller set
• Flat iron
• Thermo curl
• Blow dry w/round brush

Note*: Future shampooing will result in hair returning to the body wave curl pattern that you originally rolled into the hair. We recommend hair being maintained in a straight look using a water based thermocream and a water based curl activator for a curly style.

Instructions for Body waving European naturally straight hair

The following instructions are for smoothing course textured straight hair, curling stringy textured hair, and eliminating frizz.

To remove coarseness from straight hair:

1. Apply alkaline mineral formula to the hair from the scalp to the ends. Let sit for thirty minutes.

2. Rinse. Shampoo. Condition.

3. Style.

Styling Options:
• Roller set
• Flat iron
• Thermo curl
• Blow dry w/round brush

Body waving course textured hair:

1. Apply alkaline mineral softener to hair from the scalp to the end. Leave for thirty minutes.

2. Rinse.

3. Do not shampoo.

4. Part hair into four equal sections: front to back and ear to ear. Apply formula to section one. While still in formula, roll hair on the size permwave rods desired.

5. Apply a net that holds rollers tight to the head for the first stage of rinsing and shampooing.

6. Remove net and rollers. Re-apply the net drawing the hair tight to the head for the second rinsing and shampooing.

7. Shampoo and rinse out all residues from the hair.

8. Condition through the net.

9. Rinse out conditioner.

10. Remove net and towel blot.

 

Styling Options:
• Roller set
• Flat iron
• Thermo curl
• Blow dry w/round brush

Note*: Future shampooing will result in hair returning to the curl pattern and size that you originally rolled into the hair. We recommend hair being maintained in a straight look using a water based thermocream or a water based curl activator for a curly style.

Body waving fine and stringy hair:

1. Part hair in four equal sections: front to back and ear to ear.

2. Spray hair wet. Apply alkaline mineral formula to section one.

3. Roll hair on size permwave rod desired.

4. Repeat through all sections.

5. Let sit for 30 min.

6. Apply a net that holds rods tight to the head for the first stage of rinsing and shampooing.

7. Remove net and rods. Re-apply the net drawing the hair tight to the head for the second rinsing and shampooing.

8. Shampoo and rinse out all residues from the hair.

9. Condition through the net.

10. Rinse out conditioner.

11. Remove net and towel blot.

Styling Options:
• Roller set
• Flat iron
• Thermo curl
• Blow dry w/round brush

To Remove Frizz from Straight Hair:

1. Spray hair wet.

2. Apply alkaline mineral formula from scalp through to ends of hair.

3. Comb through. Mold straight and let sit.

4. Rinse. Shampoo and condition.

Styling Options:
• Roller set
• Flat iron
• Thermo curl
• Blow dry w/round brush
Naturally Curly Hair

Note *: Hair may require more than one application to achieve the straightening and curl desired in fine and course textured hair. It may also be necessary to place patron under a warm heated dryer for ten minutes before rinsing.

To Soften COURSE Hair:

1. Apply alkaline mineral formula to hair evenly. Comb through and let sit for thirty minutes.

Note*: Comb through ONCE. Repeating will put undue stress on the hair. It DOES NOT make the hair straighter. 30 minutes

2. Rinse and shampoo.

3. Condition. Do not rinse.

4. For the press and curl hairstyle, blow dry hair with thermocream. Flat iron.

To Body wave and Permanently Curl Course Textured Hair:

1. Apply the alkaline mineral softener. Let sit 30 minutes. Do not shampoo.

2. Part hair in four equal sections: front to back and ear to ear.

3. Re-apply alkaline mineral softener. Roll hair (in formula) on pink and grey permwave rods.

4. For big curls and body wave styles and a straighter appearance, use lavender, orange, or white permwave rods.

Note *:Mesh wave rollers are recommended for easy rinsing of product.

5. Apply a net that holds rods tight to the head for the first stage of rinsing and shampooing.

6. Remove net and rods. Re-apply the net drawing the hair tight to the head for the second rinsing and shampooing.

7. Shampoo and rinse out all residues from the hair.

8. Condition through the net.

9. Rinse out conditioner.

10. Remove net and towel blot.

Styling Options:
• Roller set
• Flat iron
• Thermo curl
• Blow dry w/round brush

 

Softening Fine Textured Naturally Curly Hair:

Note*: Fine textured hair is harder to soften and may APPEAR more matted and locked, however it will be easier to blow dry. The hair requires more heat because it is more porous and susceptible to frizz, but it can also be roller set.

1. Apply and massage the alkaline mineral formula evenly throughout the hair. Let sit for 30 minutes.

2. Rinse.

3. Shampoo and condition.

4. Condition. Do not rinse.

5. For the press and curl hairstyle, blow dry hair with thermocream. Flat iron.

Body waving Fine AND Course Textured Hair:

1. After hair has been pre-softened for 30 minutes, roll hair on size permwave rods desired.

Note*: Too small of a rod as in a blue or yellow permwave rod is not recommended because it will tighten up the curl tighter than it is naturally.

2. Apply a net that holds rods tight to the head for the first stage of rinsing and shampooing.

3. Remove net and rods. Re-apply the net drawing the hair tight to the head for the second rinsing and shampooing.

4. Shampoo and rinse out all residues from the hair.

5. Condition through the net.

6. Rinse out conditioner.

7. Remove net and towel blot.

Styling Options:
• Roller set
• Flat iron
• Thermo curl
• Blow dry w/round brush

 

Retouching a PREVIOUSLY PERMANENT RELAXED Head of Hair:

Six weeks of growth from a permanent relaxer is the area defined as the new growth.

Note*: It is recommended to retouch new growth once every 4-6 weeks. During the 2nd application, pull thru to ends for 7-10 minutes only.

1. Apply conditioner to the previously relaxed hair, leaving naked new growth.

2. Apply the alkaline mineral softener to the new growth.

Note*: The conditioner protects the relaxed hair from being over processed in case of overlapping.

3. Let sit for thirty minutes. In the last five minutes of the total thirty minutes apply the softener to ALL of the hair pulling it from the scalp to the ends of the hair. It establishes the same pH from the scalp to the ends of the hair.

Note*: Soft/fine textured new growth may require less sitting time after application. It is the opposite with course hair. Use own judgment.

Unisex Instructions for children

Children’s hair is generally softer than adults’ between the ages of birth to six years old. During this time, the hair’s cuticle has not fully matured. Much like their teeth, when children gain their adult teeth, the cuticle hardens. This application may be used to loosen tightly curled hair to eliminate tangles and matting when combing. Harsh combing makes children hate to have their hair combed or styled.

Note*: If the alkaline mineral softener does not change the hair texture or curl pattern, it is safer to apply again then leave on for a longer period of time. The hair will get softer straighter and easier to comb.

1. Children’s scalps should be examined for scratches and abrasions. Do not apply formula if found.

2. Apply very gently, the alkaline mineral softener to the hair. Massage into the hair.

3. Leave in for twenty minutes while repeatedly asking the child if he or she is comfortable.

4. Rinse.

Note*: it is safe to leave the formula for a longer period of time, however, use professional judgment.

5. Shampoo and condition.


Styling Options:
• Roller set
• Flat iron
• Thermo curl
• Blow dry w/round brush
• Natural

Applying Over a Permanent ACIDIC Body Wave or Curl (All textures)

1. Apply conditioner to the previously body waved hair

2. Apply alkaline mineral softener to new growth.

3. Let sit for thirty minutes. In the last five minutes of the total thirty minutes apply the softener to ALL of the hair pulling it from the scalp to the ends of the hair. It establishes the same pH from the scalp to the ends of the hair.

4. Rinse out and condition.

5. Blow dry and flat iron.

Note*: It is imperative that the hair is blow dried and flat ironed. The acid from the previous body wave or curl caused the cuticle to swell. This realigns the cuticles in the hair, similar to ironing wrinkles out of clothes. \