Directions for Use

Things to consider before you begin

Is this the right treatment for you?
Keratin Salon Direct will reduce curl, wave and frizz.

Should you get a moisturizing treatment before you begin?
Hair that is extremely dry, damaged, heavily bleached, very delicate or has extensive split ends should consider appropriate moisturizing treatments and hair trims to bring the hair back to health before using this or any other professional treatment.

When to color your hair?
We recommend coloring your hair after using the treatment. IF you color before the treatment, color lift may occur, which is the case when using any smoothing treatment. How much color lift could be a function of your hair type, condition, and texture as well as the color that was used.

Follow these simple steps and read the FAQs before you start.
IT IS IMPERATIVE THAT YOU FOLLOW THESE SIMPLE STEPS CAREFULLY AND FAILURE TO DO SO WILL REDUCE THE LONGEVITY AND EFFICACY OF THE RESULTS!

1. WASH HAIR
Apply smoothing treatment to CLEAN DAMP hair, so wash hair beforehand with any shampoo (you may also condition if you wish). If hair is already CLEAN but is dry, you can use a spray bottle to dampen. Once hair is CLEAN & DAMP, put a small towel around your shoulders. NOTE: Do not apply to dripping wet hair. Make sure hair is DAMP only.

2. JEWELRY CHECK
Remove all jewelry and put on the included gloves just like your stylist would do.

3. APPLY TREATMENT
Shake the treatment. Squeeze a small amount at a time into your gloved hands, rub your hands together, and apply it to the DAMP hair by using your FINGERS, and MASSAGE the treatment into the hair by rubbing sections of hair between fingers and thumbs and comb through to ensure coverage. Continue applying and massaging the treatment into the hair, making sure that the roots and ends are completely saturated. It’s important that the hair is completely saturated to assure smooth, long lasting results.

* If your hair is particularly thick, coarse, or long, it may help to divide your hair into four sections before you begin the application. Apply treatment to each section, massage the hair, comb through, and continue until section is completely saturated and move on to the next section.

** If you prefer to use a bowl,  place 1-2 ounces (30-60ml) at a time of treatment into a non-metallic bowl, section hair, and then use an applicator brush to apply treatment, massaging each section as you go along, and comb through at end. Do NOT use metal bowls, clips, or combs.

4. COMB HAIR
When finished with the application, comb through a few times with a PLASTIC comb to ensure complete coverage and then comb hair back away from the face. You may clip hair up if desired during processing time. You may notice a slight odor during the application. This is normal and if it occurs, it will disappear after a few washes. You may also notice a slight tingling feeling on your scalp and that is also normal and will disappear.

5. SET A TIMER
Leave the treatment in your hair (do NOT put on a cap) for:

  • 30 MINUTES: Delicate / Fine / Bleached Blonde / White / Heavily Highlighted / Damaged / Light Frizz
  • 40 MINUTES: Normal Texture / Colored / Curly / Highlighted / Wavy / Ombre / Medium Frizz
  • 50 MINUTES: Resistant Texture / Coarse / Virgin / Colored / Curly / Highlighted / Extreme Frizz

6. RINSE HAIR
Using warm water, do a LIGHT RINSE, 30-60 seconds.* If your hair is long, thick, or coarse resistant, it will need a longer rinse, up to 2 minutes. Do not use shampoo or conditioner. Hair should feel like it does from a conditioner (a little slippery). Rinsing too much may reduce the longevity. Not rinsing enough could cause residual odor and potentially cause color change.

7. BLOW DRY
Section hair. Use a paddle or metal round brush and set your BLOW DRYER on medium to high heat. Blow out your hair to get it as SMOOTH as possible and 100% dry. NOTE: The hair should just feel as if it had a texturizing product added. If the hair feels gummy or heavy when you start to blow dry, go rinse some more to minimize having a residual odor after the treatment when the hair is wet. Doing a fantastic smoothing blow dry will get the hair silky and sealed, when flat ironed.

8. FLAT IRON
For Flat Iron Free Formula, the USE OF A FLAT IRON IS OPTIONAL. IF YOU ARE SEEKING A FLATTER, STRAIGHTER LOOK AND FEEL, YOU CAN USE ONE. If you elect to use a flat iron, it will give you a straighter look that may last longer.

For Flat Iron Free and Smooth formulas, check below to see which describes your hair type and texture the best. Take SMALL SECTIONS, concentrate at the roots, and carefully flat iron. You may notice some vapor while flat ironing which is normal and is mostly steam. A large amount of steam means that you left too much product in the hair or you did not get the hair 100% dry before flat ironing but this is not harmful. 

USE A FLAT IRON THAT WILL GET UP TO THE RECOMMENDED TEMPERATURE FOR YOUR HAIR TYPE & TEXTURE TO SEAL IN THE TREATMENT. FOR BEST RESULTS, USE A FLAT IRON THAT HAS TEMPERATURE CONTROL SETTINGS. MAKE SURE YOU DO THE NECESSARY PASSES WITH YOUR FLAT IRON TO GET THAT SILKY FINISH IN YOUR HAIR.

Delicate / Fine / Bleached Blonde / Highlighted / Ombre / Damaged / White / Light Frizz
Start at the LOWEST temperature on the flat iron and gradually work up to the temperature that provides a SILKY result. You should not need more than 380°F/195°C. There is no exact number of passes. For example, some delicate hair may get SILKY at 300°F (150°C) with only 3-4 passes. You DO need to get the temperature hot enough to get that SILKY result.

Normal Texture / Colored / Curly / Wavy / Medium Frizz
Start at 380°F/195°C and gradually work up to the temperature that provides a SILKY result with NO MORE than 5 PASSES on each section.

Resistant Texture / Coarse / Virgin / Colored / Curly / Highlighted / Extreme Frizz
Start at 450°F/230°C until SILKY result with NO MORE than 8 PASSES on each section.

9. AFTER CARE
You may wash, condition and style your hair any time after treatment using your favorite shampoo, conditioner and styling products. If you prefer to simply air dry your hair at any time after the treatment, be sure to use your favorite leave-in styling product(s). For best results use the KSD Styling Crème.

10. ENJOY YOUR HAIR
There is no wait time. You can exercise, swim, or wear pins, clips, and ponytails immediately.