After Care Instructions for Chemical Services

Stylist have given many a client after care instructions after a perm only to have a phone call the next day asking
"when can I shampoo my hair again?", or "what did you say about getting into our hot tub?"  We never mind the calls
but thought it would be nice if I had a place where one could just look up that information when needed. We
understand when your first have a service done you only half pay attention to what is being said, because you are so
interested and excited about your new look, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to call.

So here it is with out further ado
                                               after care instructions for chemical services.
After Care Instructions for Perms
These instructions are for after the initial perming of your hair. After the waiting times are up you may shampoo
regularly for your hair type (remember to think of your hair as curly and chemically treated).

Post Perm
  • Wait 48-72 hours before shampooing your hair. You may wet your hair down with a spray bottle, or scrunch in
    water.
  • Do not stand under a shower head for 48 hours. This will weigh down the crown area of your hair and pull the
    curl out.
  • Avoid getting into a swimming pool or hot tub for 7 days. Chemicals in pools hot tubs will change the chemical
    structure in your hair, even if you do not plan on getting your hair wet the heated water evaporates and the
    condensation has chemicals in it that will go absorb into your hair shaft.
  • Do not brush or pull hair for 24-48 hours. Use a wide tooth comb or pick to untangle your hair.
  • Do not use a flat iron, curling iron or blow dryer for 48 hours. The heat will open up the cuticle and relax your curl.
    Use a towel scrunching method to dry your locks.
  • Avoid coloring your hair for 3 to 7 days.

These instructions are for maintaining your perm.
  • Use a pick or wide tooth comb when hair is wet to untangle hair.
  • The more you brush or run your fingers through your hair the bigger your hair will become. When you brush or run
    your finger through your hair you separate the curl and will create big, fluffy hair.
  • Use a texture spray or curl fixative to keep curl tight and defined. I would recommend End Doctor or Liquid
    Rollers by EVO.
  • Always condition hair. Curly hair tends to be more dry because the sebum does not flow down the hair shaft as
    quickly and chemically treated hair tends to become dry, using a professional conditioner is very important. To
    keep your curls from becoming dry and frizzy I recommend a leave in conditioner, too. I would recommend End
    Doctor by EVO for a leave in,
After Care Instructions for Chemically Straightened Hair
These instructions are for after the initial chemical straightening of your hair. After the waiting times are up you may
shampoo regularly for your hair type. (think of your hair as chemically treated)
  • Wait 72 hours before shampooing your hair. Do not wet your hair for at least 48 hours.
  • Avoid getting into a swimming pool or hot tub for 7 days. Chemicals in pools hot tubs will change the chemical
    structure in your hair, even if you do not plan on getting your hair wet the heated water evaporates and the
    condensation has chemicals in it that will go into your hair shaft
  • Avoid coloring your hair for 2-4 weeks. Check with stylist before using a lightening powder on hair, and tell a
    stylist you have chemically straitened or relaxed your hair before lightening or coloring your hair.
  • You may flat iron your hair after a chemically straightening service the same day.

These instructions are for maintaining your chemically straightened hair.
  • Use smoothing lotion or oil after every shampoo (at least, if not daily or multiple times a day). I recommend Easy
    Tiger, and Love Perpetua by EVO.
  • Always condition hair, preferably with a smoothing conditioner. I recommend Happy Campers or Ritual
    Salvation by EVO
  • Use a boar bristle or natural bristle paddle brush, to distribute scalp oil through the hair and keep hair smooth
    and de frizzed.
AFTER-CARE INSTRUCTIONS
After Care Instructions for Smoothing Treatment
These instructions are for after the initial smoothing treatment of your hair. After the waiting times are up you may
shampoo regularly for your hair type.
  • Wait 5 days before you shampoo.
  • Hair must be kept dry after treatment for 5 days.
  • Hair must be protected from rain and humidity for 5 days after treatment.
  • Avoid getting into a swimming pool or hot tub for 5 days.
  • Avoid coloring your hair for 5 days, hair can be colored prior to smoothing treatment.
  • You may flat iron your hair after a smoothing treatment, it is recommended for the next 5 days to keep the hair
    straight.

These instructions are for maintaining your smoothing hair treatment.
  • Use EVO Calming shampoo, conditioner, and treatment.
  • Use a boar bristle or natural bristle paddle brush, to distribute scalp oil through the hair and keep hair smooth
    and de frizzed.