ENGLISH FAQ
THERMAL STR8
How long can clients
expect this service to last?
Thermal Str8 is a permanent service. The hair will remain straight
until it grows out.
Can clients use Thermal
Str8 on hair previously
treated with relaxer products containing Sodium Hydroxide?
No.
Can Thermal Str8 be
safely used on clients who have chlorine,
well water or salt water in the hair?
We recommend conducting a preliminary strand test first.
How long do clients need
to wait before coloring the hair?
7 to 10 days for all types of color, including
demi permanent. You will want to keep the hair as straight
as possible throughout and after the Thermal Str8 service. You risk the chance
of the hair slightly reverting if the hair is colored too soon after this
service.
Can clients use heat to
speed up the processing of the Part I Internal Restructuring Cream?
No.
Why use a Rusk Ceramic
Str8 Iron? Can clients use a regular flat iron?
Our ceramic Str8 Irons provide even heat across the surface, and are
temperature-gauged to work optimally with the Thermal Str8 formulation and
procedure.
Why is the final Str8
ironing so important when process is complete?
This final ironing puts the hair into the smoothest possible state.
Over the next 72 hours prior to shampooing, it will allow the hair to further
oxidize naturally into the straightest possible configuration.
Why is it necessary to
wait 72 hours before shampooing, clipping, or banding the hair?
The hair will continue to naturally oxidize and re-harden into its
strongest state over these 72 hours, providing superior, long-lasting results.
Bands or clips could leave permanent marks on the hair.
How long do clients need
to wait for a retouch?
There must be a minimum of 3 to 4 inches of regrowth to perform a
retouch. This may be 6-9 months of new growth. The length of the hair will also
have an effect on the length of time between services.
Ideally, how long must
the hair be to perform this service?
The hair must be long enough to fit into the Str8 iron -
approximately 4" in length.
Can clients expect
completely straight results after the hair has been shampooed the first time?
Yes, if the hair has been given the 72 hours to completely oxidize,
it will be straight.
Will the hair revert
back to expose previous curl?
In some situations, with very strong resistant hair, some of the wave
may revert. In these cases, Thermal Str8 may need to be applied through to the
ends when it is time for a retouch.
Can I permanent wave
over Thermal Str8?
Yes. After 7 to 10 days. Perform a preliminary test curl first.
Can I use Thermal Str8
ove hair previously treated with Anticurl?
Yes.
How long after the last
Thio-based treatment must I wait, before treating with Thermal Str8?
7 to 10 days. If the client is looking for straighter results. For a
retouch, 4 to 6 months.
Will this process fade
color-treated hair?
Yes, artificial color may fade somewhat with this process.
Will this process affect
the color of virgin hair?
Virgin hair may lift 1 to 2 shades.
How long after a color
process do I need to wait to perform this service?
7 to 10 days.
Can I color with high
lift tint after a Thermal Str8 service?
Yes. However, doing so will affect the approach used to perform
future Thermal Str8 services. The high lift process may compromise the integrity
of hair.
Why Sensories Smoother
Leave-in Conditioner? Can I use any type of leave-in conditioner?
The Sensories Smoother Leave-in Conditioner is specifically designed
to even out the porosity of hair, and works synergistically with Sensories Curl
Strengthening Treatment to further balance porosity while strengthening the hair.
When covering the hair
in plastic wrap, should the wrap be airtight?
No, the wrap is just supposed to trap some body heat evenly from root
to end for even processing.
Why Sensories Cure
Strengthening Treatment? Can any type of protein spray be used?
The unique formula of proteins and strengtheners in the Sensories
Curl Strengthening Treatment infuses the inner structure of the hair, leaving
the hair stronger and in better condition than prior to the chemical service.
The hair looks as if it has never been touched with a chemical. These results
cannot be guaranteed if other protein sprays are used instead of Cure. Rusk
Thermal Str8 is designed to work synergistically with the recommended Rusk
support products.
What is different about
the Ceramic Str8 Iron compared to the Yuko Iron or the Bio Ionic Iron?
The Ceramic Str8 Iron creates remarkably smooth, silky hair and
eliminates frizz. The even heat distribution eliminates damaging hot spots on
the hair, making this iron very user-friendly.
How hot must the flat
iron be?
220 degrees C
How is it possible to
avoid having the ends of the hair look frayed?
When ironing through the distal ends of the hair, gently bevel the ends under
with the Str8 Iron. Be careful not to bend the hair with the iron. This will
help to avoid giving the ends an upward kick.
How is it possible to
avoid banding from the iron at the root?
By holding and ironing the hair at 90 degrees straight out from the
head and using a continuous motion while working toward the ends of the hair.
Also avoid holding the iron in one place for any length of time.
What is the best
foundation product to use on a daily basis to maintain the hair, and why?
Rusk Str8 is the best foundation product. Str8 provides added control
and style memory as well as resistance to humidity.
Do clients need to avoid
all types of moisture for 48 hours? (e.g.,) Steam rooms, Hot tubs, Gym (perspiration)?
Yes. Although this makes bathing difficult, the long-term results
will be the client's reward.
How is the formulation
of Thermal Str8 different from Anti Curl?
Thermal Str8 contains a patented ingredient "Processing Control
Technology" (P.C.T.) which actively manages the chemical reaction for
predictable results.
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