FOR NORMAL OR RESISTANT HAIR NON-COLOR TREATED HAIR READ ALL DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY BEFORE USING QUANTUM THERMAL STRAIGHTENER. DO NOT USE ON COLOR TREATED HAIR. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY CAUSE OVER-PROCESSING, HAIR BREAKAGE AND/OR SKIN IRRITATION. • Ask the client if he or she has ever had an allergic reaction to a straightener perm or other cosmetic product. If so, do not use Quantum Thermal Straightener. • Always examine hair to be sure it is in proper condition for thermal straightening. If scalp has sores or abrasions, do not perform straightening service. • Do not brush, rub or vigorously shampoo scalp before thermal straightening. • Examine the hair for breakage, discoloration, poor elasticity or texture. Always do a strand test. If the hair breaks or discolors after the test strand is dried and combed, do not use Quantum Thermal Straightener. • If Quantum Straightener Step 2 drips onto the skin, gently blot the skin immediately with a cotton ball soaked with cool water. DO NOT WIPE. • Always wear protective gloves when using the Quantum Thermal Straightener. • Do not allow Quantum Straightener Step 2 or Quantum Neutralizer Step 3 to come in contact with the eyes. If eye contact occurs, flush thoroughly with cool water and consult a doctor. • Wait one week after using Quantum Thermal Straightener before applying permanent hair color. • Do not use on hair that has been previously relaxed with products containing sodium hydroxide (e.g. no-mix, no-base relaxers), calcium hydroxide (no-lye relaxers), other metal or guanidine carbonate hydroxides. • Do not use on hair that has been previously treated with henna, metallic salts or color restorers. • Do not shampoo hair for 48 hours after Quantum Thermal Straightener service. • Seal Quantum Straightener Step 2 securely after first use. We recommend that after first use, the remaining Quantum Straightener be used within two weeks. FOR PROFESSIONAL USE ONLY: No warranty, expressed or implied is made to any user except professional or licensed hairdressers. Questions? Call 1.800.242.9283 ext. 7859. In Canada: 1.800.626.3684. KIT CONTENTS: • 1 - Quantum Porosity Equalizer Step 1 • 1 - Quantum Straightener Step 2 • 2 - Quantum Neutralizers Step 3 • 1 - Quantum Leave-In Treatment Step 4 IN ADDITION, YOU WILL NEED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: • Protective gloves • Plastic cape or towel • Quantum Clarifying Shampoo • Wide-tooth comb • Tint brush • Ceramic Flat Iron capable of reaching a temperature of 180° C or 356° F APPLICATION 1. Comb and section hair into "T" partings (Fig.1). Starting at the nape of the neck, make 3/4" partings across the section. 2. Starting 1/2" from the scalp, apply the Quantum Straightener Step 2 product directly from the jar onto the hair with a tint brush. Spread the product throughout the whole length of the hair including ends, while avoiding the root area (Fig. 2). Never apply the product to the scalp, since contact with the scalp may cause irritation. 3. Gently comb hair straight with a wide-tooth comb and with medium tension. Continue up to the top of the head gently combing each section, making sure there is enough product on the hair at all times. PROCESSING 1. Process hair at room temperature. Do not cover or use dryer. 2. Process the hair for 5 minutes. Take a few strands of hair at midpoint between the crown and the nape of the neck. Coil the hair around your index finger. (Fig. 3). 3. If the hair maintains its coiled form, it has been fully processed (Fig 4). If the coil opens, the hair needs additional processing. 4. Perform this test at different positions along the hair strand (top, middle and end). If this test indicates that the hair is sufficiently processed at the more porous areas of the hair strand (the end of the hair strand) but not at the more resistant crown area, place the ends of the hair on a towel and spray this processed portion (the end of the hair strands) with water to slow/stop the chemical reaction. 5. Perform this test in several different areas: crown, back, sides and top. 6. Repeat this test every 5 minutes until processing is complete. PROCESSING TIMES: NORMAL HAIR: 35 MINUTES MAXIMUM RESISTANT HAIR: 45 MINUTES MAXIMUM 7. When processing is complete, rinse the hair for 5-7 minutes with warm water to remove all Quantum Straightener Step 2. 8. Excessively thick and/or very porous hair may take longer to thoroughly rinse. 9. Keep the hair as straight as possible during the rinsing procedure. PREPARATION 1. Cover shoulder area with a plastic cape or towel and shampoo hair with Quantum Clarifying Shampoo. 2. Towel dry hair thoroughly and apply Quantum Porosity Equalizer Step1. The porous areas should absorb more Quantum Porosity Equalizer Step 1 than the less porous areas. DO NOT OVERSATURATE. PLEASE NOTE: STEP 1 POROSITY EQUALIZER CONTAINS CHLOROPHYLL. CHLOROPHYLL’S NATURAL GREEN PIGMENT RINSES THOROUGHLY FROM THE HAIR AND IS COMPLETELY SAFE FOR ALL HAIR COLOR, including porous hair that has been previously permed, tinted or highlighted up to 40% TWO APPLICATIONS (SHOULDER LENGTH HAIR) OR FOUR REGROWTH TREATMENTS