How You Use It: Section wet hair (for severe buildup, separate into smaller sections). Rub each section between palms (also scrunch, using fingertips). IN-SALON SERVICE INSTRUCTIONS COLOR (preps hair for perfect color, better coverage with less fading) HIGHLIGHTS (less processing time to achieve higher lift without the damage) BLONDES (restores highlights, banishes brassiness and discoloration) Prior to chemical service, work ¾ Crystal Gel into hair. Cover with a professional processing cap and expose to heat.* Then shampoo hair thoroughly, rinse, towel dry and proceed with chemical service. After rinsing, work remaining ¼ Crystal Gel throughout hair, then shampoo and rinse. Apply Miracle Repair and process WITHOUT HEAT for 10 minutes. Rinse with cool water. (DO NOT use Miracle Repair immediately prior to color services. ) TIPS for Controlling & Stopping Peroxide/Developers: Crystal Gel may be used during all color/bleaching services to control or stop the activity of peroxide/developers. Color/bleach/highlights service: After final rinsing, work a small amount of Crystal Gel throughout hair and scalp to stop the oxidizing action, then shampoo thoroughly and rinse. True-to-swatch toner: Rinse out colour/bleach and work a small amount of Crystal Gel throughout hair and scalp then shampoo thoroughly, rinse and proceed with application of toner. Highlight Foils: After processing, open foil packet(s) and apply Crystal Gel to stop the over-processing of bleach/color. Prevent Bleeding of Lowlights onto Highlights: Apply Crystal Gel to any highlights that need protection against bleeding. CURL-TEXTURIZING KERATIN STRAIGHTENERS (ensures true-to-rod size success, helps prevent scalp irritation and redos) Prior to chemical service, section wet hair and work Crystal Gel throughout hair. Cover with professional processing cap and expose to heat.* Shampoo thoroughly then rinse. Proceed with chemical service. Send client home with Miracle Repair to be used following first shampooing. RELAXERS (SODIUM HYDROXIDE) (helps prevent breakage, helps prevent dry, flaky, itchy scalp) 3-5 days prior to relaxer service: Work 3/4 Crystal Gel throughout hair. Cover with professional processing cap and expose to heat.* Shampoo thoroughly then rinse. Within 3-5 days, proceed with relaxer service. Following neutralizing shampooing, work remaining 3/4 Crystal Gel (can be kept in refrigerator to prolong freshness between services) throughout hair to normalize the pH and condition of the hair and scalp then rinse. Apply Miracle Repair and allow to remain on hair for 10 minutes WITHOUT HEAT. Rinse with cool water. WEAVES & EXTENSIONS (preps hair for a more successful bond, prevents breakage and shedding) Prior to service, section wet hair and work Crystal Gel throughout hair and scalp. Cover with professional processing cap and expose to heat for 15 minutes, then scrunch hair and continue to process for up to 45 minutes. Shampoo thoroughly then rinse. Apply Miracle Repair, cover with professional processing cap and expose to heat for 10 minutes, then rinse. Continue with weave/extension service. HARD WATER (removes discoloration, restores volume for body, reduces frizz for softness) SWIMMERS (instantly removes chlorine, naturally rids hair of green, restores shine and softness) Work Crystal Gel into hair and scalp. Expose to heat for 15 minutes then scrunch hair and continue to process up to 45 minutes. Shampoo thoroughly then rinse. Apply Miracle Repair, cover with professional processing cap and expose to heat for 10 minutes then rinse. GRAY COVERAGE (creates a filler/primer for longer lasting color, better coverage with true to swatch results) Crystal Gel is the perfect treatment prior to color on white, non-pigmented hair. Crystal Gel will leave a filler/primer on the hair for longer lasting color. See further instructions under Colour/Highlights. *Crystal Gel is not recommended as a stand-alone treatment on white, non-pigmented hair. SCALP CONDITIONS (relieves flaking and itching, soothes dry, irritated scalp) Gently massage Crystal Gel throughout hair and scalp. Expose to heat for 10 minutes then gently massage gel throughout the scalp and continue to process for up to 20 minutes. Shampoo thoroughly then rinse. Apply Miracle Repair and allow to remain on hair for 10 minutes then rinse. * Expose to heat: For light buildup: 10-15 minutes For moderate buildup: 15-30 minutes For heavy buildup: 30-45 minutes Send client home with the appropriate Malibu C Wellness Collection for weekly use.