Ors Olive Oil Professional Creme Relaxer No-Base 18.75 oz

ORS OLIVE OIL PROFESSIONAL CRÈME RELAXER NO-BASE 18.75oz NORMAL - For Fine-Medium Hair EXTRA STRENGTH - For Coarse & Resistant Hair DIRECTIONS: BEFORE RELAXING: DO NOT shampoo. Evaluate condition of client''s hair and scalp. Avoid vigorous brushing or combing. Select correct relaxer strength. Conduct a strand test on a small section of hair using relaxer directions. If scalp becomes irritated during application or adverse integrity of the hair is noticed, rinse immediately and do not use relaxer. Only if strand test is successful, do you proceed. Use relaxer Timing Chart and strand test as a guide. RELAXER APPLICATION: Step 1. Apply a protective base on scalp, perimeter of hairline and ears. Avoid hair. Step 2. Set timer accordingly. (See Timing Chart) Step 3. Wearing protective gloves, apply a generous amount of relaxer to the most resistant area first using the back of a rattail comb or application brush. For previously relaxed hair, apply only to new growth. Avoid overlapping onto previously relaxed hair. DO NOT apply to scalp. Parting in thin sections, continue application throughout entire head. Apply to hairline last. With fingers or back of rattail comb, gently smooth hair following the order of application, until desired straightness is achieved. (DO NOT exceed recommended timing. See Timing Chart). Step 4. Rinse thoroughly with warm water for at least 5 minutes and apply a generous amount of Olive Oil Neutralizing Shampoo. Work into a rich lather to remain on the hair 2-3 minutes before rinsing. Step 5. Towel dry and apply Olive Oil Replenishing Conditioner per product directions. TIMING CHART: NORMAL: Fine Hair -- 10-11 Minutes Medium Hair -- 12-15 Minutes Permanently Colored Hair Requires Less Processing Time Conduct a Strand Test To Determine Correct Time For Your Client. EXTRA STRENGTH: Coarse -- 12-18 Minutes Resistant -- 15-20 Minutes Do NOT Use On Permanently Colored Hair. ONLY IF STRAND TEST IS SUCCESSFUL DO YOU PROCEED USE RELAXER TIMING CHART AND STRAND TEST AS A GUIDE INGREDIENTS AQUA (WATER), PETROLATUM, PARAFINUM LIQUIDUM (MINERAL OIL), CETEARYL ALCOHOL, POLYSORBATE 60, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, LANETH-15, CETYL ALCOHOL, OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) FRUIT OIL, PEG-75 LANOLIN. WARNING - Contains sodium hydroxide (lye) - Follow directions and warning carefully to avoid skin and scalp irritations, hair loss, hair breakage, and ear or eye injury. - Do not apply to hair that has been shampooed 2-3 days prior to relaxing. Wait 6-8 weeks between relaxer applications. always wear gloves. - Do not use on curly permed hair (ammonium thioglycolate) or hair that has been bleached/ frosted or color lifted with lifting booster, stripped or treated with compound henna or metallic dyes. - Do not relax with normal strength and use permanent or demi-permanent hair color on the same day. Wait two weeks after relaxing. - Do not use on hair that is breaking, splitting, or otherwise damaged. - Do not apply to scalp or surrounding skin areas. - Do not use if scalp is irritated, has been scratched or injured in any way - If hair has been preciously relaxed, only apply to new growth areas. - If the relaxer causes skin or scalp irritation, rinse out immediately and shampoo with organic root salon olive oil neutralizing shampoo. - If relaxer comes in contact with skin, remove immediately with a damp towel saturated with organic root salon olive oil neutralizing shampoo and rinse. - If irritation persists, or if hair loss occurs contact a physician - If ingested or internal contact occurs, contact a physician immediately as serious injury may result - Do not induce vomiting - If relaxer gets into eyes, flush immediately with cool water for a minimum of 15 minutes and contact a physician - For external use only - KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN