Two clients with the same shade and the same technique can get very different results. Part of the explanation lies in what the hair accumulates over time: metals from water, pollution, and product residues.
What happens to hair with metals?
Over time, hair accumulates metals from water, pollution, and chemical processes. Metals such as copper and the minerals in water can react with chemical actives, especially during bleaching, and cause excessive heating, spots, and damage to the hair structure.
What is hair hydrophobia?
It is the difficulty hair has in absorbing water and nutrients. It is caused by the buildup of silicones, insoluble oils, and finishers, which form a barrier over the cuticles. That is why some hair seems to stop responding to treatments.
When is it advisable to detox?
The Reset manual indicates it before and after bleaching, and before smoothing and chemical treatments. It is also indicated for hair with residue buildup, excess oiliness on the scalp, or hair that no longer responds to treatments.
How is the Reset system applied?
Detox Shampoo: apply to damp hair, starting at the scalp, and distribute toward the mid-lengths and ends. Repeat the application and leave on for up to 5 minutes on the second one. Then rinse completely.
Acidifying Balm: apply section by section on the mid-lengths and ends, work the product in, and leave on for up to 10 minutes. Rinse, preferably with cold water. Discover the Reset line.
Which actives does Reset use?
The Fiber Detox system acts like a magnet that attracts pollutants and metals, enriched with cucumber, lemon, and apple extracts. It is complemented by Disodium EDTA, which helps remove minerals and metals, and by green clay, which has a purifying action.
Does detox replace the strand test?
No. A cleaner fiber helps make the process more predictable, but the diagnosis, the chemical history, and the bleaching product's instructions remain decisive.
In summary
Removing metals and residues before a chemical process brings safety and uniformity to the result. Reset works in two steps: deep cleansing and rebalancing of the fiber.
Source: Brulier Reset manual. Educational content: it does not replace professional diagnosis or product instructions.Reset products
Frequently asked questions
Why detox before bleaching?
Because removing metals prevents unwanted reactions and helps achieve a safer, more uniform color result.
How long does the Detox Shampoo work?
Up to 5 minutes on the second application, according to the Reset manual.
Does Reset work after a chemical process?
Yes. It helps remove residues and rebalance the hair fiber.
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