Step 1 – Professional Hair Consultation:
Assess the client's natural hair texture, density, elasticity, porosity, scalp condition, and desired straightening result.
Step 2 – Review Chemical History:
Determine whether the hair has previously been colored, bleached, highlighted, permed, relaxed, rebonded, chemically straightened, or subjected to other restructuring services.
Previous chemical history can significantly influence whether Extra Strong straightening is appropriate.
Step 3 – Perform a Strand Test:
Test the formula on a small, concealed section according to the manufacturer's directions before applying it throughout the hair.
Observe the strand carefully during processing. If the hair becomes excessively weak, elastic, gummy, brittle, or otherwise compromised, discontinue the treatment.
Step 4 – Prepare the Hair:
Prepare or cleanse the hair exactly according to the instructions supplied with the professional straightening system.
Step 5 – Section Carefully:
Divide the hair into small, manageable sections to allow controlled and consistent application.
Step 6 – Apply the Straightening Cream:
Wearing appropriate protective gloves, distribute the product systematically through the required sections according to the manufacturer's application instructions.
Avoid unnecessary scalp contact and avoid overlapping onto previously straightened hair unless specifically permitted by the professional system.
Step 7 – Monitor Continuously:
Allow the product to process only for the specified period while continually assessing the condition, elasticity, and response of the hair.
Do not leave Extra Strong straightening cream unattended during processing.
Step 8 – Rinse Thoroughly:
Once the required processing has been achieved, rinse according to the product instructions until all straightening cream has been completely removed.
Step 9 – Reshape the Hair:
Complete the appropriate drying, smoothing, and thermal reshaping procedure according to the professional straightening system.
Step 10 – Apply Neutralizing Cream:
Apply a compatible professional neutralizer according to its specific directions. Neutralization is an essential stage when required by the chemical straightening system.
Step 11 – Process the Neutralizer:
Allow it to work for exactly the recommended period while following the complete professional treatment instructions.
Step 12 – Rinse & Finish:
Rinse thoroughly and complete the service using the appropriate conditioning, masking, serum, or finishing products recommended for chemically straightened hair.