Hints & Tips

How to perform a wet stretch test to find out which organic colour systems is right for you

How to Perform a wet stretch test 

Step 1  

Take section of hair, spray with water and separate about 10 strands.

Step 2

Wrap the hair around the for fingers of each hand and clamp it down with your thumbs.

Step 3 

Holding the hair firmly, stretch it between to fingers. Stretch slightly then let it pull back into its natural form. ( don't freak out healthy hair can stretch up to 30%)

 

What can you see when performing the wet stretch test?

 

Hair has little to no stretch

Aqua boost Shampoo , Conditioner and Treatment is need.

 

How to use the Aqua Boost system

Apply Shampoo to hand, rub hands together till shampoo looks creamy, shampoo twice, towel dry hair very well. Apply treatment process for 15mins under heat. Rinse out under water, towel dry hair very well (if you leave it dripping wet you will dilute conditioner and not get full potential out of product as it is using natural ingredients and no silicones) Leave on hair for 3-5 mins to allow the cuticle to close correctly locking in all the goodness from your treatment. Perform treatment 1x weekly for best results. By following the direction correctly you will get best results with the health if your hair and help your colours last longer.

 

Hair stretches and doesn't return 

Power build shampoo, conditioner and treatment is recommended 

How to use the Power build system

Apply Shampoo to hand, rub hands together till shampoo looks creamy, Shampoo twice, towel dry hair very well. Apply treatment process for 15mins under heat. Rinse out under water, towel dry hair very well (if you leave it dripping wet you will dilute conditioner and not get full potential out of product as it is using natural ingredients and no silicones) Leave on hair for 3-5 mins to allow the cuticle to close correctly locking in all the goodness from your treatment. Perform treatment 1x weekly for best results. By following the direction correctly you will get best results with the health if your hair and help your colours last longer.

 

Hair stretches and breaks

Power Build revamp spray is recommended

 

 

 

 

How to use the Power build Revamp spray

Apply Power build Shampoo to hand, rub hands together till shampoo looks creamy, Shampoo twice, towel dry hair very well. Spray Revamp onto weakend hair and gently emolisfy between 2 hands (the product should slighlty foam). If wet strect is different area apply correct treatment to the other zones. No heat needed when using Revamp. Process for 15mins under heat. Rinse out under water, towel dry hair very well (if you leave it dripping wet you will dilute conditioner and not get full potential out of product as it is using natural ingredients and no silicones) Leave on hair for 3-5 mins to allow the cuticle to close correctly locking in all the goodness from your treatment. Perform treatment 1 or 2 times a week depending on how damaged hair is weekly for best results. By following the direction correctly you will get best results with the health if your hair and help your colours last longer. 

 

Activated Charcoal shampoo. A fantastic every day shampoo. We highly recommend you use this shampoo prior to colouring your hair with our tints of nature colour range. 

 

 

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