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SalonTech Keratin Straightening How-To

September 13, 2010·1 min read

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Say good-bye to heavy fumes, teary eyes and stuffy air and hello to stronger, softer and shinier hair. This 3-part system is going to revolutionize straightening in your salon and change the way your clients view keratin straightening systems. What are they going to love the most? The fact they can wash their hair the very same day! Here’s how to do perform it. (more…)
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    Apply Activating Shampoo to wet hair and comb through with fingers, beginning at the ends and working upward. Rinse thoroughly and repeat according to hair type:
    2 times for normal, chemically treated, wavy, or bleached hair
    3 times for coarse, extremely curly or gray hair

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    Blow-dry until hair is 70% dry. Make sure hair has enough moisture.
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    Section hair into 6 equal parts for long, curly hair and 4 sections for shorter hair.
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    Starting from the nape area, part the hair into ½” or 1” sections. Apply small amounts, do not oversaturate the solution, working it in section by section. Do not apply onto scalp.
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    Comb through hair with a fine tooth comb for even distribution and to remove any excess solution.
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    Blow dry away from the face. Make sure the hair is completely dry before ironing. 
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    You can also use paddles or vent brushes to expedite the process.
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    Flat iron accordingly to hair type:
    Coarse, Thick Hair: 8-10 passes
    Normal Hair: 5-7 passes
    Bleached, Damaged, Fine, Thin Hair: 3-5 passes
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    Rinse hair lightly and apply Keratin Concealing Mask. Leave in hair for 3-5 minutes and rinse. Style as usual.
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    Make sure your flat iron is at a 90° angle from scalp. It is very important to bring the flat iron close to the base of the hair.
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    See the Product Announcement: Learn more about the new SalonTech Keratin Straightening System!
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    FREE SalonTech Keratin Straightening System Intro Kit! Enter to Win! [Quantities Limited. While Supplies Last]