Step 1
Hair Analysis
Pre Caution
Before you start the straightening process, be aware of the following things
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Never combine cream and gel straighteners nor combine different strength
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Read the direction carefully before proceeding with the procedure
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Not following the direction can result in hair breakage/over processing and/or skin irritation
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Do not use product if your client has had an allergic reaction to thermal straighteners, perm solutions, coloring hair dye

Hair Analysis
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Check the hair type, chemical treatment history, dryness and damage level.
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The processing time will become shorter with repeated and/or compound chemical procedures.
Hair Analysis Chart
Refer to this chart to identify the condition of the client's hair. This is a reference and not the final solution. Please keep in mind that every hair reacts differently to our chemical
Healthy to Slightly Damaged Hair
Damaged Hair
Damaged Hair
Example
Example
Example
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Virgin
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Semi Permanent Color
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Colored with 10 vol. peroxide
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Permed
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Thermal damage (Ironing, blow dry etc)
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Colored with 20 vol. peroxide ​
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Tight Permed
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Split end and/or dry ends
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Colored with 30, 40 vol. peroxide ​
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Home Colored and/or bleached​
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Thermal Reconditioning​
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Repeatedly colored with 20 vol. peroxide
Solution
G-Cream H
Solution
G-Cream H or S
Solution
G-Cream S
One Last Thing
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Identifying the hair damage level and its source correctly can avoid misunderstanding the damage level which can lead to over processing the hair
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Explain the expected result to your client so they are aware of the outcome and avoid any misunderstanding