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Wella Ultimate Smooth
Wella Ultimate Smooth is aimed at anyone who wants to work with smoother, straighter hair, whether in the salon or as a professional treatment. The range focuses on the technical side of straightening and shaping: creams, neutralizers and lotions that change the structure of the hair. Here you will find straightening creams for sensitized and colored hair, neutralizers and perm lotions for different hair conditions, plus a few care products for afterwards.
How do straightening creams and neutralizers work?
A straightening cream or perm lotion opens up the structure of the hair so that its shape can be changed. A neutralizer then fixes the new shape again, which makes it just as important as the first step. The result depends on the condition of the hair, which is why products are made for natural, colored or sensitized hair. Choosing the right variant reduces the risk of damage. These are professional treatments: they are not a daily care product and they do not repair hair. Always do a strand test first, follow the exposure time on the pack and never combine them with other chemical treatments without advice. Colored or bleached hair needs extra attention, because it reacts faster than untouched hair.
Straightening cream for sensitized and colored hair
Straightening creams smooth out curls and waves for a longer period. Wella offers separate variants: Wella - Straightening Cream for Sensitized Hair - and Wella - Straightening Cream for Colored Hair -. Pick the one that matches the actual condition of the hair, not the hair you would like to have. Sensitized hair is porous, for example after bleaching, and needs a milder approach. Apply the cream section by section, keep to the processing time and rinse thoroughly before neutralizing. A straightening treatment does not make hair healthier, so plan in some aftercare.
Neutralizers for straightening and perms
The neutralizer sets the result of the treatment, so do not skip it or shorten the time. Wella Perform Straightening Cream Neutralizer is meant for straightening treatments, while Wella Perform Perm Neutralizer is used after a perm. Do not swap them around, as they are formulated for different processes. Rinse the hair well before applying and follow the instructions on timing. If the neutralizer is applied unevenly, the result can look patchy.
Tips for use
Work in sections so every strand is covered. Keep an eye on the clock and rinse thoroughly afterwards. Avoid heat styling and tight hair ties for the first day or so, if the instructions advise it.
Perm lotions for natural, colored and sensitized hair
Perm lotions are used to create curls or waves. Wella - Natural Perm Lotion - suits untreated hair, Wella - Colored Perm Lotion - is made for hair that has been colored, and Wella Perm Lotion Sensitized is for hair that is already weakened. Using the wrong lotion for the hair type is one of the most common reasons for poor results. A perm changes the hair chemically, so a strand test is a sensible first step. The curl pattern also depends on the rod size and the technique, not just on the lotion.
Aftercare for treated hair
Hair that has been straightened or permed benefits from gentle care afterwards. Wella Ultimate Color Shampoo is a sensible choice if the hair is also colored, and Wella - Ultimate Color Shine Spray, can be used as a finishing product. Neither replaces the treatment itself, and neither will undo damage. Use lukewarm water and avoid washing too often in the first days after the treatment.
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