What is PowerPlex used for?
PowerPlex has multiple use cases and is suitable for all hair types. It's used to protect your hair from harsh chemical treatments such as bleaching and coloring, typically done in salons. It also repairs your hair from damage after chemical treatment. Additional effects include added silkiness, shine, and softness. PowerPlex can also be used as a home care product.
Which PowerPlex products can be used at home?
PowerPlex N°2 can be used at home as a powerful Plex treatment and conditioner. It is more diluted than N°1 which is meant only for salon use. N°3 can also be used at home as a spray for quick silkiness and shine. N°3 is made as a bonus after full treatment from N°2 at home.
Approximately how much PowerPlex N°1 should you use?
Use 8mL (or 8g) for bleaching services. Use 4mL (or 4g) for coloring and other general salon services.
Is it compatible with Brazilian blow out services?
Yes, however do not mix it with hair straighteners due to pH incompatibility. Proactively, you can use PowerPlex before the service and let it settle for 15 minutes, then use shampoo. This will strengthen and protect your hair from damage. Alternatively, PowerPlex can be used after the service or straightening to repair any damage.
Is it compatible with High pH Straightening Services such as Tioglycolate or Lye relaxers?
Yes, PowerPlex can be applied after these services to serve a reparative function.
Can I use heat to accelerate the bleaching process?
Yes, PowerPlex can be used with heat or climazone heaters, just be attentive to the hair quality during the process. Ensure that the temperature does not exceed 40°C and limit the process to under 20 minutes. There is considerable flexibility here, all depending on the customer desired color lift and quality of hair.
Can it be used with High Lift Color Creams?
Yes, use a ratio of 1/10 oz (around 2.8g) of PowerPlex and proceed as directed in the manual.
Can it be used in extremely damaged hair?
Yes.
Can it be used with Balayage and Flamboyage procedures?
Yes.
Can it be used in Fantasy Coloring procedures?
Yes.
Can it be used at home in bond preserving regimes?
Yes, N°2 can be used as an at home treatment in the place of N°1 (which is for professional salon use only).
Can it be used for toning?
Yes, use a ratio of 1/8 oz (around 3.5g) of PowerPlex for every 90g of toning cream.
Can it be used in perms?
Yes, N°3 can be applied on the rods after the neutralizer. Spray it on, let it settle for 15 minutes, then rinse it off before removing the rods.
What other treatments is PowerPlex compatible with?
PowerPlex is an incredibly flexible product and is compatible with far more treatments than can be listed here. These are just the common ones. If you have any concerns regarding compatibility or usage, just send us an email or notify us through our contact page. We're happy to help!