Can I use K18 with a sodium hydroxide relaxer?Updated 2 years ago
Yes, follow these steps to use K18 with a relaxer service:
Section dry hair into 4 quadrants.
Apply 6-10 sprays of K18 pro chelating hair complex per quadrant*.
Wait 4 minutes after chelating** (do not rinse out), then apply a minimum of 10 full sprays of K18 professional molecular repair hair mist to each quadrant, increasing up to 20 sprays per quadrant as needed, depending on client’s length, density, or level of damage.
Wait 4 minutes (do not rinse out) and if needed, dry the hair prior to beginning relaxer application.
Apply + process relaxer as usual, then rinse thoroughly.
Towel dry hair, then apply 1-3 pumps of K18 professional molecular repair hair mask based on your client’s length and density. Warm it up between your hands for even distribution (no activating needed), then apply starting at the ends and working up towards the roots.
Wait 4 minutes (do not rinse), then follow with neutralizing shampoo. Do not condition.
Towel dry thoroughly, then re-apply 1-3 pumps of K18 professional molecular repair hair mask based on your client’s length and density, starting at the ends and working up towards the roots.
Wait 4 minutes (do not rinse), then apply 1-3 drops of K18 molecular repair hair oil to mid-lengths and ends.
Wait 4 minutes, then proceed with cut or style as usual.
Add an additional 1-3 drops of K18 molecular repair hair oil to dry hair as a finisher.
*For cases of extreme mineral buildup, process K18 pro chelating hair complex for up to 10 minutes, then rinse and shampoo with K18 PEPTIDE PREP™ detox shampoo. Dry hair as needed, then proceed with the instructions.
**For best results, we recommend to use K18 chelator before every service. If not using K18 chelator, lightly dampen hair with water (do not saturate) before applying K18 PRO mist.