Before: Begin with a thorough consultation with your client. Be sure that the hair is healthy enough for a keratin smoothing service.

Gently cleanse the hair with the Keratherapy Clean Start Pre-Treatment Shampoo. Work the shampoo into a lather from roots to ends, being sure not to massage or scratch the scalp. Rinse well, then towel-dry and detangle with a wide-tooth comb.

Blow-dry the hair until 75 percent dry. Section the hair into 3 to 4 large parts.

Determine the estimated amount of treatment needed based on the length/density of hair:

Wearing gloves and using an applicator brush, take 1/4” to 1/2” sections and begin each section by dabbing the treatment 1/4” from the scalp, then repeating every 1” to 1 1/2” until you reach the ends.

Massage the treatment into each section, then comb through with a fine-tooth comb away from the face to remove excess. 

Do not oversaturate the hair, and do not apply it to the scalp or skin. Process the treatment for 30 to 45 minutes with no heat or cap. The timing depends on the natural hair texture and desired result.

Pro Tip: For resistant, coarse, or unruly hair types, process for 45 to 60 minutes, then blow-dry hair straight with a comb until 100 percent dry.

After the desired processing time is complete, rinse the hair with water for 10 to 20 seconds to remove excess treatment. A small amount of the treatment must be left in the hair for the best results. Do not shampoo the hair.

Towel-dry to remove excess water and lightly spray Keratin Booster throughout the hair, then comb through to ensure the product is evenly distributed. Do not rinse.

On medium heat, blow-dry the hair up to 75 to 80 percent dry with a Keratherapy Vent Brush. 

Finish the blowout straight and smooth with a Keratherapy Thermal Brush, using tension until 100 percent dry, using cool or medium heat. Always blow-dry away from the face and away from neighboring stylists or clients.

Start at the nape of the neck and take 1/4” to 1/2” sections of hair, flat-ironing each section thoroughly from roots to ends until smooth and shiny. Adjust the iron temperature between 400°F to 450°F depending on the health and/or resistance of the hair. 

A test strand is recommended. Always iron away from the face. Continue this process until all the hair is thoroughly ironed.

After

Frizz control and smooth results for up to 12 weeks—add this to your service menu.

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