Felps Quiabo OKRA BTX Reduction Mask 1KG
This product is a hair reduction mask, often referred to as a "hair botox" (BTX), that aims to control frizz, reduce volume, and provide hair alignment, especially for unruly or voluminous hair. It leverages the benefits of Okra (Quiabo) extract along with nourishing oils.
Description and Effects:
Frizz Control and Volume Reduction: The primary function of this BTX is to intensely control frizz and significantly reduce hair volume, leading to a more disciplined and aligned look.
Hair Alignment: It works to realign the hair cuticles, giving the hair a smoother, straighter appearance without necessarily being a full chemical straightening treatment. It's often used to give a more natural straight look or to reduce waves.
Key Ingredients: The product highlights Okra (Quiabo) extract and Argan and Macadamia Oils.
Okra (Quiabo) Extract: Rich in vitamins (A, C, E, K), minerals (calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc), and mucilage (a gel-like substance). This extract provides:
Intense Hydration: Its mucilage deeply hydrates and moisturizes the hair.
Nourishment: Supplies essential nutrients for hair health.
Emollients: Helps soften the hair, improving manageability and reducing tangles.
Shine: Contributes to a natural, healthy shine.
Argan Oil: Known for its high content of fatty acids and Vitamin E, it provides deep nourishment, intense shine, softness, and helps repair damaged hair.
Macadamia Oil: Rich in monounsaturated fatty acids, it offers excellent moisturizing and strengthening properties, improving hair elasticity and shine while reducing frizz.
Deep Hydration and Nutrition: Beyond alignment, the mask deeply hydrates and nourishes the hair, restoring vitality and health, especially to dry and damaged strands.
Shine and Softness: Leaves the hair with enhanced shine and a silky, soft touch.
Professional Use: Indicated for "Professional Use," meaning it should be applied by a trained hairdresser.
Mass BTX: The "XBTX em Massa" indicates a treatment designed to provide a high concentration of active ingredients for significant mass replenishment and conditioning benefits.
Mode of Use (Professional Use - Always refer to manufacturer's specific instructions):
The application method for hair botox products can vary slightly, but a common protocol is:
Preparation (Washing):
Wash the hair with an anti-residue shampoo (if the hair is very oily or has product buildup) or a regular moisturizing shampoo.
Wash 1 to 2 times, ensuring the hair is clean.
Rinse thoroughly.
Drying:
Remove excess water with a towel.
Dry the hair about 50% to 70% with a hairdryer. The hair should be damp, not dripping wet, to allow for optimal product absorption.
Application:
Divide the hair into fine to medium sections.
Using a brush, apply the Felps Quiabo OKRA BTX Reduction Mask evenly throughout the hair, strand by strand, from mid-lengths to ends. Maintain a distance of about 1 cm from the scalp.
Comb through each section with a fine-tooth comb to ensure even distribution and remove any excess product.
Processing Time:
Let the product act on the hair for the recommended time, which typically ranges from 20 to 50 minutes, depending on the hair type and desired intensity of reduction/alignment. For very resistant hair, it might be left on longer.
Rinse:
After the processing time, rinse the hair partially. Do not rinse completely. The goal is to remove only the excess product, leaving a small amount on the hair to aid in the thermal sealing step.
Blow Dry & Brush:
Blow-dry the hair 100% completely, aligning the strands with a brush. This step helps to further align the hair and prepare it for flat ironing.
Flat Ironing (Thermal Sealing):
Divide the hair into very thin sections.
Flat iron each section slowly and repeatedly (usually 7 to 15 times, but can be more for very resistant hair).
Temperature: Adjust the flat iron temperature according to hair type:
Blonde, bleached, or damaged hair: Lower temperatures (180°C to 200°C / 350°F to 390°F) to prevent damage or color alteration.
Dark or more resistant hair: Higher temperatures (210°C to 230°C / 410°F to 450°F) can be used.
The heat from the flat iron is crucial for sealing the cuticles and activating the reduction/alignment process.
Finalize:
Allow the hair to cool down.
It is generally not necessary to wash the hair immediately after the treatment. You can style as desired. Some protocols may suggest a final rinse and a hydrating mask after cooling.
Important Precautions:
Professional Use: This product is intended for use by qualified hairdressers only.
Strand Test and Patch Test: Always perform a strand test (to check compatibility, hair resistance, and the final result) and a patch test (to check for skin sensitivity or allergies) before full application.
Ventilation: Perform the procedure in a well-ventilated area.
