The Felps Macadâmia Progressiva Ultimate Blonde 300ml is a specialized hair straightening treatment designed specifically for blonde, bleached, or highlighted hair. Its primary goal is to provide progressive straightening while simultaneously toning and neutralizing unwanted yellow or orange tones, which are common concerns for blonde hair after chemical processes.
Effects and Hair Types
This product aims to deliver:
Progressive Straightening: It smooths and straightens hair over time with repeated use, reducing volume and frizz.
Blonde Toning and Neutralization: A key feature is its ability to neutralize undesirable yellow and orange undertones, helping to maintain a cooler, more consistent blonde shade.
Intense Hydration and Nutrition: Formulated with macadamia oil, it deeply moisturizes and nourishes the hair fibers, combating dryness often associated with bleaching and straightening.
Shine and Softness: It leaves hair looking glossy and feeling silky smooth.
Damage Repair: Helps to restore damaged areas of the hair, improving overall hair health.
Anti-Frizz: Effectively eliminates frizz, making hair more manageable.
This specific product is exclusively recommended for blonde, bleached, or highlighted hair. It's crucial not to use it on darker hair types unless you intend to lighten them, as the toning agents can leave an undesirable greenish tint.
Key Ingredients
The formulation highlights:
Macadamia Oil: Known for its rich fatty acids, providing deep hydration, nourishment, and promoting shine and softness.
Argan Oil: Another powerful emollient that helps to restore elasticity, reduce frizz, and protect hair from damage.
Specific Toning Pigments: These are crucial for neutralizing yellow and orange tones, often violet or blue pigments.
How to Use
The application process for the Felps Macadâmia Progressiva Ultimate Blonde is a multi-step chemical process and should ideally be performed by a professional or with extreme care:
Preparation:
Wash hair thoroughly with an anti-residue shampoo (often Step 1 of a progressive kit) 1 or 2 times, massaging gently. Let the foam sit for a few minutes on the last wash to ensure deep cleansing and cuticle opening. Rinse completely.
Dry hair 80% to 100% with a blow dryer, depending on hair thickness and resistance. Some professionals prefer hair to be completely dry for better absorption of the active product.
Product Application (Felps Macadâmia Progressiva Ultimate Blonde - Step 2):
Divide hair into thin sections.
Using a brush, apply the product evenly, strand by strand, from roots to ends, maintaining a distance of about 1 cm from the scalp.
Comb through each section to ensure even distribution and remove excess product.
Processing Time:
Allow the product to act for 30 to 60 minutes, depending on the hair's resistance, porosity, and desired straightening level. For highly porous or very light blonde hair, a shorter processing time might be necessary to avoid over-toning.
Monitor the hair's tone during this phase to prevent excessive purple/blue tones.
Rinsing:
Rinse hair only partially, removing about 50% to 80% of the product with lukewarm water. The amount to rinse varies by manufacturer recommendation and desired effect (more rinse for less strong straightening, less rinse for stronger effect). For blonde hair, a thorough rinse might be preferred to avoid pigment build-up.
Drying and Flat Ironing:
Dry hair 100% with a blow dryer, aligning the strands with a comb or brush (no need for a full blow-dry style).
Divide hair into very thin sections.
Using a flat iron at an appropriate temperature (typically 180°C to 200°C for blonde/bleached hair to prevent damage and green/purple tones; darker hair can withstand higher temperatures), pass over each section 7 to 15 times. The number of passes depends on the hair's resistance and the desired straightening result. Ensure consistent and swift passes.
Final Steps (Optional but Recommended):
Let the hair cool down completely.
Some protocols recommend a final rinse and application of a conditioning mask or neutralizer to seal the cuticles and ensure longevity of the treatment. Rinse thoroughly and style as desired.
Important Considerations:
Patch Test: Always perform a patch test (skin allergy test) and a strand test before full application to check for reactions and test the straightening and toning results on a small section of hair.
Professional Use: While available for purchase, this product is often recommended for professional use due to the technical nature of progressive straightening and the specific care required for blonde hair.
Maintenance: To prolong the effects and maintain the blonde tone, use sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners, and specific purple/blue toning products for maintenance between treatments.
