The Inoar Professional G.Hair Keratin Set is a comprehensive 3-step system designed for intense hair straightening, volume reduction, and frizz control. It's a well-known product in the Brazilian market for professional use. The set includes:
G.Hair Deep Cleansing Shampoo (Step 1): This shampoo is formulated to deeply cleanse the hair, removing all residues, impurities, and preparing the hair cuticles to receive the treatment. It's crucial for ensuring maximum penetration of the active ingredients.
G.Hair Anti-Volume Treatment (Step 2): This is the core treatment responsible for straightening and volume reduction. It typically contains a blend of active ingredients that, when activated by heat (from a blow dryer and flat iron), work to realign the hair fibers and reduce volume. While many modern "progressive brushes" are formaldehyde-free, traditional formulations (like some older versions of G.Hair) might contain a percentage of it or derivatives that release formaldehyde when heated. It's important to verify the current product's specific formula for formaldehyde content, as regulations and formulations can change.
G.Hair Finishing Mask (Step 3): This mask is designed to finalize the treatment. It helps to rebalance the hair's pH, seal the cuticles, provide intense hydration, and leave the hair soft, shiny, and smooth after the chemical process.
Key actives in the Anti-Volume Treatment often include:
Keratin: A primary protein that helps rebuild and strengthen the hair, contributing to the straightening effect.
Shea Butter (Manteiga de Karité): Known for its intense moisturizing and nourishing properties, leaving hair soft and hydrated.
Cocoa Butter (Manteiga de Cacau): Provides deep conditioning, shine, and helps seal the cuticles.
Effects
The main effects of the Inoar Professional G.Hair Keratin Set include:
Intense Straightening: Provides a powerful and long-lasting straightening effect, transforming wavy or curly hair into smooth, straight strands.
Dramatic Volume Reduction: Significantly reduces hair volume, even for very voluminous hair types.
Complete Frizz Elimination: Effectively eliminates frizz, leaving hair sleek and manageable.
Intense Shine: Imparts a high level of shine to the hair, making it look healthy and vibrant.
Softness and Silkiness: Leaves hair feeling incredibly soft and silky to the touch.
Improved Combability: Makes hair much easier to comb and style.
Lasting Results: The effects typically last for several months, depending on hair type and maintenance.
Important Note on Fumes: Due to the nature of some older or specific formulations of traditional keratin treatments (especially if they contain even small amounts of formaldehyde-releasing ingredients), there might be strong fumes and smoke during the drying and flat-ironing steps. This is why proper ventilation is crucial.
How to Use (Professional Use)
The application process for the Inoar G.Hair Keratin Set is highly specific and requires professional expertise. Adequate ventilation is essential throughout the process.
Step 1: Deep Cleansing Shampoo:
Apply the G.Hair Deep Cleansing Shampoo (Step 1) to wet hair.
Massage gently, focusing on the scalp, until a rich lather forms.
Rinse thoroughly.
Repeat the process two to three times until the hair is completely clean and the cuticles feel open (a slightly rough, "squeaky" feel indicates open cuticles).
Towel-dry the hair to remove excess water.
Step 2: Anti-Volume Treatment:
Crucial: Dry the hair completely (100%) with a blow dryer. This is important to ensure the product adheres properly.
Divide the hair into four sections.
Wearing gloves, apply the G.Hair Anti-Volume Treatment (Step 2) to thin sections of hair, starting from the nape.
Using a brush, apply the product evenly, from root to tip, maintaining a distance of about 1 cm from the scalp.
Comb through each section to ensure even distribution and remove any excess product.
Leave the product on for 20 to 30 minutes.
Drying and Flat Ironing (Activation):
Without rinsing the product, use a blow dryer to dry the hair completely (100%) with cold or warm air, aligning the strands with a comb or brush. Ensure the hair is fully dry before flat ironing. This step may produce significant smoke and fumes.
After drying, divide the hair into very thin sections.
Using a professional flat iron heated to 200°C to 230°C (390°F to 450°F), flat iron each thin section 7 to 10 times (or more, depending on hair type and desired straightness) to seal the cuticles and activate the treatment. For very resistant or curly hair, more passes might be necessary. For delicate or bleached hair, use a slightly lower temperature and fewer passes.
Step 3: Finishing Mask:
After flat ironing the entire head and allowing the hair to cool down (wait about 5-10 minutes), rinse the hair thoroughly with lukewarm water until all product residue is removed. Do not shampoo.
Apply the G.Hair Finishing Mask (Step 3) generously to the hair.
Massage well and leave on for 5 to 10 minutes.
Rinse thoroughly.
Finalizing:
Dry the hair with a blow dryer and style as desired. The hair should be noticeably straighter, smoother, and shinier.
Important Safety and Professional Considerations:
Ventilation is paramount: Ensure the salon or working area is extremely well-ventilated to minimize exposure to fumes.
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE): The professional should wear gloves and a mask during application.
Patch Test: Always perform a patch test 48 hours before application to check for allergic reactions.
Strand Test: Perform a strand test to determine the hair's compatibility with the product and to gauge the ideal processing time and flat iron temperature.
Not for all hair types: Avoid using on extremely damaged, brittle, or recently bleached hair without proper prior hair recovery treatments.
Professional Use Only: This product is exclusively for trained professionals.
Post-Treatment Care: Advise clients to use sulfate-free and professional-grade maintenance products to prolong the effects of the treatment.
