Simply Smooth Designer Line Simply Smooth & Straight Finishing Solution - Part 2 Always perform a thorough consultation for best results. A patch test and strand test are always recommended. Step 1: Shampoo hair using Simply Smooth Pre-Clean Purifying Shampoo, without irritating the scalp. A second shampoo is necessary if excessive product is in the hair, or medication is present. Do not condition. Step 2: Dry hair 75%. Apply Simply Smooth Designer Line Smooth and Straight Part 1 1/4-1/2 inch off scalp. Starting in the areas with the strongest texture, apply with a bowl and brush. Never overlap on areas previously relaxed with sodium hydroxide, or any other straightener or relaxer, as breakage can occur. Virgin application; apply mid-shaft, go back and apply 1/4-1/2 inch off scalp, and finally apply to the ends. Retouch; apply 1/4-1/2 inch off scalp, up to the line of demarcation, always careful not to overlap. Step 3: Allow to process up to 35 minutes on coarse, resistant hair, up to 25 minutes on normal hair, up to 20 minutes on hair treated with 10 or 20 volumes, and up to 15 minutes on highlighted hair. This product is not intended for use on high lift tinted hair, double processed hair, or excessively highlighted or stressed hair. Test strand always at 5 minute intervals, as timing is only a guideline. Knot the hair, if it slips out, process longer. Repeat until the desired reduction of curl is achieved. Note; If the desired result is wash and wear straight hair, the knot should not slip at the end of processing time. Be careful not to over process hair. Step 4: Rinse a full 5 minutes to fully flush the hair. Do not condition. Choose which method of Keratin neutralization to use according to the desired end result. KERATIN NEUTRALIZATION FOR RELAXED TEXTURE. Step 5a: Proceed by removing 75% of the water from the hair. Spray the Simply Smooth Designer Line Part 2 Finishing Solution into the hair. Be sure to cover all the hair. Comb blend. Dry 100%. Select the iron to cure the keratin neutralizer into the hair. Select a temperature between 400-450 degrees. Note: Use lower temperatures on fine or stressed hair. Use higher temperatures on stronger, coarse textures. Pass the iron 3-5 times, looking for the 3 S's. Shine, Static, and Slip! KERATIN NEUTRALIZATION FOR WASH & WEAR STRAIGHT HAIR. Step 5b: Dry 100%. Use dryer on medium heat. Flat iron the hair at a temperature between 400-425 degrees. Note: Use professional discretion. When complete, spray Simply Smooth Designer Line Part 2 Finishing Solution into hair, comb blend, wait 10 minutes, dry 100%; iron a second time to cure the Keratin Part 2 Finishing Solution into the hair. Pass the iron 3-5 times, looking for the 3 S's. Shine, Static, and Slip! Step 6: Must not shampoo hair for 2 days (48 hours) and should maintain with Simply Smooth XTEND Keratin maintenance system for best results. Product Options Available are as follows: Size : 8.5 oz - Simply Smooth Designer Line Simply Smooth & Straight Finishing Solution - Part 2