Kativa straightening is a Brazilian straightening that can last up to 5 months. Its application can be done at home and as long as the instructions are followed in a timely and precise manner, the result will be totally professional.
To apply the kativa straightening 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 straightening.
How to apply kativa smoothing step by step
Kativa straightening offers a version with enough product for thick and long hair. In order for the results to be as expected, the indications must be followed very strictly, thus avoiding a worse result.
To start the application gloves, applicator, brush, dryer and straightening iron are required. Whenever possible, a person who can help you will be a great option to facilitate the application of the kativa product.
one. Washed
The first step before starting the straightening process, you have to wash it. Kativa Brazilian straightening is sold as a complete kit that includes the appropriate shampoo for pre-washing. To guarantee the best results, It is best that this first wash of the hair is done with the shampoo that comes included
The pre-wash shampoo is specific for the kativa smoothing treatment, the purpose is to leave the hair ready to begin smoothing.Therefore, if necessary, it is recommended to wash up to two times. Afterwards you have to dry not only with the 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 from there separate it again into strands. With the brush, you have to 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 is above the shoulders and is also abundant, the kativa straightening kit is perfect, since the amount of product is enough for a larger amount of hair.So for medium lengths and hair not so thick, the product will be more than enough
3. Action time
In this step you have to let the smoothing mask act. The action time is around 15 minutes Therefore, we must let this time pass without touching it with our hands, nor allowing it to come into contact with any external material, neither with the brush nor the comb that was used for the application.
Once those 15 minutes have passed, the product that has remained as residue must be removed with the help of the comb. During these 15 minutes, the smoothing mask should have completely penetrated the hair, however there is always excessive product left, and this is the one that must be removed by running the comb through each strand.
4. Drying
The fourth step consists of drying the hair once the mask has worked. For this you need a dryer and a preferably round brush, although a flat one can also workTo carry out this drying and improve the optimization of the product, it is recommended to carry out this step with the brushing technique.
To dry properly with this technique, it is necessary to separate the strands, starting with those at the bottom. For this, it is best to lift the upper part of the hair with a clip, without pressing too much. Direct the dryer towards the hair and comb with the round brush while directing the air from the dryer.
5. Ironing
This step requires a lot of patience to optimize the results. It is best that very thin strands are separated. Each strand should be ironed at a temperature between 200 and 215 degrees and go over it again and again until ensuring that there is no rest or residue of the mask
It is not enough to iron once, regularly it is required between 5 and up to 10 times for each strand, however, do not despair because the result depends to a great extent on this step.If your hair is dyed or you have damaged ends, you have to reduce the temperature of the iron but you have to spend enough times.
6. Final Wash
When the hair is completely cold, the final wash must be done. It is important that the heat from the iron is gone at all before starting the wash. This step should be carried out with the final wash shampoo. Remember to follow the order of each product and not use the pre-wash shampoo for this step.
Washing should be done as usual, the only difference is to apply the shampoo specifically indicated for this step. Wash until the residues have completely fallen from the hair Subsequently, remove excess moisture, squeezing gently with a towel.
7. Conditioner and final blow dry
Finally, apply the conditioner from the kativa smoothing kit.After the moisture has been removed from the hair after the second shampoo has been applied, follow up with the conditioner. You have to let it rest for around 5 minutes, then you have to rinse your hair thoroughly.
For drying, it is important that it be done with the dryer and not simply let it dry The heat of the dryer, power even more the effect of straightening chemicals, which is why it is recommended to use the dryer. This is the final step and when finished you can check the effectiveness of the kativa smoothing.
8. Aftercare
In order for the straightening to last longer, some recommendations must be followed. Kativa straightening lasts up to 6 months, and during this time the hair, in addition to being smooth, reduces frizz, has more shine and better management . To prolong these results, it is best not to wash too often.
Another important care is not to dye it until 10 days after applying the smoothing. And avoid doing it too often. Although to tell the truth, It is best not to subject the hair to any other chemical treatment, as this could alter the result Another recommendation is to take care of the hair with keratin products , and every time you wash, apply shampoo and conditioner with keratin.