The kativa smoothing is a Brazilian smoothing that can last up to 5 months. Its application can be done at home and as long as the instructions are followed in a punctual and precise way, the result will be totally professional.
To apply the kativa smoothing yourself, it is necessary to have enough time and patience.especially if you have a lot of hair or very long. We leave you this step by step to apply the kativa smoothing and show off a beautiful smoothing.
How to apply kativa smoothing step by step
The kativa straightener offers a version with enough product for abundant and long hair. In order for the results to be as expected, it is necessary to follow the indications very strictly, thus avoiding a worse result.
Gloves, applicator, brush, dryer and flat iron are required to start the application.. Whenever possible, a person who can help you will be a great option to facilitate the application of the kativa product.
1. Washing
The first step before starting the smoothing process should be washed. The Brazilian kativa straightener is sold as a complete kit that includes the right shampoo to perform the pre-wash. To guarantee the best results, it is best that this first washing of the hair is done with the shampoo that comes included.
The pre-wash shampoo is specific for kativa straightening treatment, the purpose is to leave the hair ready to start straightening. Therefore, if necessary, it is recommended to wash up to two times. Afterwards it is not only necessary to dry with a towel, it is better if this drying is done with a dryer.
2. Mask Application
After the pre-wash, apply the smoothing mask. To facilitate the application and ensure that the mask penetrates and covers all the hair, what should be done is to separate the hair in half and then separate again in tufts. With the brush, distribute the mask along each strand.
It is important that every part of the hair is covered from root to tip with the entire mask. If the length over the shoulders is also abundant, the kativa straightening kit reaches perfectly, as the amount of product is sufficient for a larger amount of hair.So for long medium and not-so-thick hair, the product will be more than enough..
3. Time of action
In this step you have to let the smoothing mask work. The action time is about 15 minutes.. So let this time pass without touching it with our hands, or allowing it to come into contact with any external material, or with the brush or comb used for the application.
Once the 15 minutes have elapsed, use the comb to remove any residue. During these 15 minutes, the straightening mask should have completely penetrated the hair, however there is always excessive product, and this is the one that has to be removed by passing the comb on each lock.
4. Drying
The fourth step is to dry the hair once the mask is in place. This requires a dryer and a preferably round brush, although a flat brush can also work.. To perform this drying and improve product optimization, it is recommended to perform this step with the brushing technique.
To dry properly with this technique, it is necessary to separate in tufts, starting with those of the low part. For this it is best to lift the top of the hair with a tweezers, without tightening too much. Direct the blow dryer towards the hair and comb with the round brush at the same time as the air is directed from the blow dryer.
5. Ironing
This step requires a lot of patience to optimize the results. The best thing is to separate very thin tufts. Each strand should be ironed at a temperature of 200 to 215 degrees and reworked over and over again to ensure that there is no residue or residue of the mask..
It is not enough to iron only once, it is regularly required between 5 and 10 times per lock, however you should not despair because this step depends to a large extent on the result. If your hair is colour-treated or your ends are damaged, it is necessary to reduce the temperature of the iron, but it is necessary to spend enough times.
6. Final wash
When the hair is completely cold, the final wash should be carried out. It is important that the heat from the iron is gone at all before washing begins. This step must be carried out with the final wash shampoo. Remember to follow the order of each product and do not use the pre-wash shampoo for this step.
The washing should be done as usual, the only difference is to apply the shampoo specifically indicated for this step. Wash until the residue has completely fallen out of the hair.. Subsequently, excess moisture must be removed by gently squeezing with a towel.
7. Conditioner and final dryer
Finally, apply the conditioner from the kativa smoothing kit. After removing moisture from the hair following the application of the second shampoo, continue with the conditioner. Let it rest for about 5 minutes, then rinse our hair perfectly.
For the drying, it is important that it is done with the dryer and not just let it dry.. The heat from the dryer further enhances the effect of the smoothing chemicals, which is why it is recommended to use the dryer. This is the final step and at the end you will be able to test the effectiveness of the kativa smoothing.
8. After-care
In order for the smoothing to last longer, some recommendations must be followed. The kativa smoothing has a duration of up to 6 months.and during this time the hair, in addition to being straight, decreases frizz, has more shine and better handling. To prolong these results, it is best not to wash too often.
Another important care is not to dye it until 10 days after the smoothing has been applied. And avoid doing it too often. To tell you the truth, though, it is best not to subject the hair to any other chemical treatment, as this could alter the result.. Another recommendation is to care for the hair with keratin products, and each time you wash, apply shampoo and conditioner with keratin.