If using this on dry hair, is it better if I wash and completely dry or put it in with my hair as is, hair products and all?
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I had mine previously washes and dried. Products may contain oils, silicones, or other chemicals that can alter the adhesion of the dye. What i did do is get a conditioner that was sulfate, paraben free and mixed a little into the dye to give it volume. This helped the dye spread easily
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The blue and purple pravana should always be mixed with a clear pravana- and using the whole color (purple or blue) should never be used - that would cause your hair to turn a whole lot darker. I would use a whole tube of clear coat pravana and half a tube of color. Of course depending on length of hair also. If you have light hair and you were to use a whole tube of strictly blue or purple- this could cause your hair to turn basically black.
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Since this is a direct deposit color you will want clean, dry hair so the color and penetrate and stain the cuticle to its maximum capacity. This products takes best to healthy hair so conditioner is key. The more damage your hair has, the more open the cuticle and that results in the color lasting less than a desirable time. In my experience the overall boldness fades a little but the base color of it is close to permanent.
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I put it in unwashed hair. I didn't have any product in but a little bit of hairspray and it still worked just fine.
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Also- using it on hair that hasn't been washed is okay.Considering you'll then be washing it twice when washing out color after dying it --- which could then cause some dryness.
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This gives your hair a real nice shine, be aware not to use too much, when they tell you to use 2-3 drops that is all you need. I like to put a few drops in my hair after I wash it. Using the hair dryer will leave your hair a little dry sometimes. I got a bottle in January and I haven't used half the bottle yet. This is the best product on the market. Once you start using it you will find the best way to treat your hair. I hope this helps you.
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Use it at the roots only. You can use before a blow dry or after then style. I use it at my roots on damp hair then blow dry with a large curl brush.
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I put it on after shampooing, blow dry my hair and then flat iron. It's great. I have never put it on dry hair and then flat ironed.
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I have very thick, dry, wavy hair. I use it when my hair is damp, but you can also use it (sparingly) on dry hair to calm frizzies or add shine.
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For me is better apply on wet hair because when you do it in dry hair it get a lit a bit like grasy for me . But if you want to you can apply it in dry hair .
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When you wash your hair with this, you'll want to lather it for a minute or less and then rinse. If you wash with it more than twice, it will dry your hair out. You'll also want to use a moisturizing conditioner.
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Hi Bluejeans,It didn't mention anything in the manual about whether your hair should be dry or wet, but my best friend has the pricier version (prostyler) and her's did mention that the hair should be completely dry so I go by that. This is an awesome product & is now my only styling tool & I just let my hair air dry first. I have thick wavy hair & this tool actually does polish your hair as it straightens so you may find your a hair a little limp if your hair isn't that thick, but definitely silky. Hope this helps you.
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I have very dry hair and used a separate condition mostly on the ends. I found this product made my hair quite soft and manageable and I normally use WEN..hope that helps.
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I use it ion wet and/ or on dry hair , but mostly on wet hair .I love this product!
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The instructions indicate that it should be used on towel-dry hair: thus, still somewhat damp. This helps with the even distribution of the product. Use on dry hair would result in over-application, which would leave the hair or scalp oily or sticky.
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I never have a problem with dry hair when using this. I put it on while my hair is still wet. I squeeze out any extra water so that there are no water drops coming off and then spray it on. While my hair naturally dries it is absorbed. It is best not to blow dry your hair if you can avoid it, that will lead to dryer hair faster than this product. I also use moisture shampoo and conditioner but I do not rinse out all of the conditioner.
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Hey Jane!I use it both ways although I like the results after the hair is dried.Good luck! ;)
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I use the conditioner too. However, I use the conditioner on the bottom half of my hair and not on the scalp unless my hair seems a bit frizzy or dryer then usual. The only exception is when I color my hair. After coloring, I shampoo and condition my entire head.
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It works much better if you put it on when your hair is damp, but it can be put on before you dry your hair. I wouldn't suggest putting the product in after your hair is dry.
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It works best on my thick, course hair if my hair is slightly damp but I still get some curl when I use it on dry hair. I normally put in on towel dried hair when I get out of the shower. Then I put in a leave in conditioner because my hair is dry. I get the absolute best results when I use it with Shea Moisture's Coconut & Hibiscus Curl & Shine Shampoo and Conditioner. I'll wash and condition with these then use the Not Your Mother's then let it dry overnight. The results are gorgeous. Good luck!
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I think drying your hair especially if you use a brush while you dry it makes the gel loose a little of it's hold/firmness. That being said I prefer to blow dry my hair with it. I still get good results.