
Envie System Contains:
Clarifying Shampoo • Straightening Agent
• Post Treatment Shampoo • Post Treatment Conditioner

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
ENVIE is a single application hair straightening treatment that lasts for up to 90 days and gives hair a longer, softer, and shinier appearance with reduced curl, wave, and frizz. ENVIE makes hair more manageable, and easier to style. Hair can be worn either curly or straight with ease.


OUR INGREDIENTS
Q. Does this product contain Formaldehyde?
A. No! This product line contains no harmful chemicals and
is formaldehyde and aldehyde free. Many professional salon brands contain
aldehyde which is converted into formaldehyde when the aldehyde in the hair
comes into contact with a hot flat iron.
Q. Do many hair
straightening products used in professional salons still contain Formaldehyde?
A. Some brands still contain formaldehyde at the lowered
concentration of approximately 2%. When the Brazilian Blowouts were first
introduced in the USA, many brands had concentrations of formaldehyde of over
10%, which was a concern to the health of both the stylist and consumer because
formaldehyde is a known carcinogen. As hair was flat ironed, the formaldehyde
vapors filled the salon, putting everyone at risk.
Q. What do many store-brand hair straighteners contain?
A. Many of the hair straighteners that are sold in retail
stores contain one of three chemicals to straighten hair: sodium hydroxide,
guanidine hydroxide, or ammonium thioglycolate. These chemicals have been
around for years, and when used to straighten hair, can cause scalp irritation,
scalp damage, or even hair loss!
Q. Why do other products give shorter-term results?
A. If you look on an ingredient label for many of the
current hair straightening products sold at retail, you may see that many will
have one of three chemicals used as an active ingredient, sodium hydroxide,
guanidine hydroxide, or ammonium thioglycolate. These chemicals are used at a
low concentration in a high keratin based formula. Because the concentration of
the active ingredients is kept lower to prevent scalp irritation, it also means
the duration of results for is only 2 weeks to only 1 month.
ABOUT ENVIE
Q. Who can use the ENVIE Hair Straightening System™?
A. Any person who desires straighter, stronger, frizz free
hair.
Q. Is this treatment good for African American hair types?
A. Yes, this treatment is effective on African American
hair.
Q. Can I get the treatment done while pregnant or nursing?
A. While there are no known adverse effects, we do not
recommend women who are nursing or are pregnant to have any chemical process
done to their hair without a doctor’s permission.
Q. Can the ENVIE Straightening Treatment be done on children?
A. We recommend the system be used on women and men, 18
years of age and older.
Q. What hair types can the ENVIE Straightening System be use upon?
A. The system can be used on all hair types: from wavy loose
curls to tight spiral curls. All individuals will have the benefit of
straighter more manageable hair.
Q. If I have
previously color-treated hair, can I use the system and not damage my hair?
A. Yes, you can use the ENVIE System on color-treated hair!
For best color results, it is suggested that you use the ENVIE Straightening
System first, and then wait for 2 weeks
before you have your hair colored. By using the ENVIE System first, your hair
will be more manageable, and the color will be blended better into your natural
hair color or highlight treatment.
Q. How does this differ from a thermal (Japanese) straightener?
A. Unlike the thermal (Japanese) straightener system, the
ENVIE System does not contain any Ammonium Thioglycolate or Guanidine Hydroxide
(Lye). There is no risk of damage to the hair caused by harsh chemicals. As
hair is washed over time, the active ingredients will be removed from the hair
strand and the hair will return to its original structure of being wavy or
curly.
Q. Is the ENVIE System a relaxant / relaxer treatment?
A. No, ENVIE is a keratin based treatment that straightens
and softens the hair. The old style relaxants used many chemicals that can
damage the scalp and hair (chemicals such as sodium hydroxide, guanidine
hydroxide, or ammonium thioglycolate). The ENVIE System does not contain any of
these older types of chemicals that have the potential to damage the scalp and
hair.
Q. Is ENVIE a natural product?
A. No, any hair straightening or soothing product requires some type of chemical as an active
ingredient to break the chemical bonds deep within the hair strand that cause
hair to curl. Any smoothing or straightening system that reduces curls for an
extended period of time (greater than 3 to 4 days) must contain some type of
chemical. If a product claims to keep hair straight “naturally,” buyer beware -
it contains some type of chemical in its formula.
GETTING RESULTS
Q. Does ENVIE work on
virgin hair? (AKA - hair that has never been exposed to any chemical treatment)
A. Yes, ENVIE will sooth and straighten virgin hair. However,
the first application’s duration of results on virgin hair will be shorter and not
last as long as hair that’s been previously treated by some other type of
chemical procedure. For the first application upon virgin hair, the duration of
results (how long the hair will be kept straight) will only be approximately
40-60 days, based on hair type. Upon a second application, the hair will have a
longer duration of results.
Q. Why does virgin hair have a shorter duration of results?
A. The reason is that for virgin hair that has never been
exposed to a chemical procedure. The hair cuticles on the hair strand tightly
adhere to the strand - they are basically closed. When hair is exposed to
chemicals, the hair cuticles rise away
from the hair strand. If the cuticle is closed (like it is for virgin hair), it’s
more difficult for the active ingredients to be absorbed into the hair strand.
If the cuticles are already raised from the hair strand (from previous
treatments), it is easier for the active ingredients to be absorbed into the
hair where the bonds that control the curls can be broken.
Q. Is ENVIE a permanent straightener?
A. No, ENVIE is not a permanent straightener. ENVIE makes your
hair silky, straight, curl- and frizz-free for approximately 90 days or longer depending
on hair structure and curl type. Each time the hair is washed, some active
ingredients will wear out of the hair strand. Over time, the hair will return
back to its genetic curly or wavy hair structure. Results last longer, of
course, if you use the ENVIE Stay Straight Daily Shampoo and Conditioner.
Q. Approximately how
long will the duration of results be on each hair type?
A. Each hair type will have a slightly different length of duration
of results during which it will stay straight for. For hair types that are
loose and wavy, the duration of results may be greater than 90 days. If the
hair curl is tighter, the duration of results will decrease (usually to around
90 days). If the hair is a tight spiral curl, the duration of results may only
be 60 days.
Q. How can I get the longest duration of results when I use ENVIE?
A. For longest duration of results, keep in mind that the more you wash your hair, the faster the
active ingredients will wear away from it. When you do wash your hair, we
recommend you use the ENVIE Stay Straight Daily Shampoo and Conditioner that
have been designed to keep hair soft and more manageable.
Q. Will I have a line when it’s growing out like hair color?
A. The ENVIE Straightening System will not cause your hair
to have a halo effect as your hair grows out. ENVIE washes out over time. Each
time the hair is washed, some of the active ingredients will be washed out from
the hair strand. Over time, your hair will become more wavy and curly, and it
will be time for a new application.
Q. Should I expect my hair to be pin-straight?
A. The ENVIE Straightening System will give your hair a
smooth appearance, but hair will not be pin-straight.
FREQUENCY OF USE
Q. How often can I use the ENVIE Straightening System?
A. Typically, you would use it every 90 days, but for tight
curly hair, you may need to use it slightly more often. If you have hair that
has never been chemically-treated,
you may need to treat your hair a second time in 4 weeks. After that, future
treatments should be every 90 days days. It is recommended that you wait at
least 4 weeks before repeating the use of the ENVIE Straightening System™.
Q. Can the ENVIE System be used after other straightening procedures?
A. Yes, you can use the ENVIE System over any type of
straightening agent. Our recommendation is to wait a minimum of 4 weeks after
the last procedure before using the ENVIE Straightening System.
APPLICATION OF PRODUCT
Q. Is it best to use the ENVIE Straightening System™ before or after
coloring?
A. For optimal results, we suggest you use the ENVIE
Straightening System first and then wait 2 weeks before having a
color/highlighting process.
Q. How long will the ENVIE Straightening process take?
A. This process will take between 1.5 - 2 hours depending on
the density and length of the hair. This is the same amount of time that a
professional salon will take straighten a person’s hair.
Q. How much straightening agent will be necessary for my hair?
A. The kit contains 2.5 ounces of straightening agent, which
is enough for hair that is approximately 10 inches below the shoulder. If hair
is longer, then it may be advised that you purchase an extra ENVIE System in
order to expose all the hair to the treatment.
Q. Can I wash my hair right after treatment?
A. No, please wait 6 to 8 hours before washing hair after
the ENVIE application. During this time, the active ingredients penetrate into
the hair to break the disulfide bonds that contribute to curl hair.
Q. Will the process make my hair smell?
A. Your hair may have a slight smell of sulfur. This is
because the active ingredient is breaking the disulfide bonds that cause hair
to curl. When a disulfide bond is broken, the sulfur becomes free and may
sometimes emit a faint odor. The smell, if present, will only lasts for the 6 to
8 hours while the hair is resting before being washed the first time after the
application. In most cases, an odor or aroma is never detected.
Q. Can I clip or pull back my hair during this 6 to 8 hour waiting
period?
A. For best results, let the hair hang loose, brush it into
the position or style you prefer, and let the active ingredients work on
breaking the disulfide bonds during this period. After the 6 - 8 hour wait and
first washing, you can wear your hair any way you wish.
Q. What should I do
if my hair gets damp or wet during the first 6 to 8 hour after the application? For example, sweat from
exercise or being caught in a rain storm.
A. Immediately blow dry hair using your paddle or roller
brush, and then use your flat iron to reseal in the active ingredients.
Q. Can I use styling products on my hair during the first 6 to 8 hours?
A. No products should be used on the hair for the first 6 to
8 hours after the ENVIE System has been applied. The only styling products we
suggest that you consider using are a heat protectant or styling oil during the
last steps of the blow dry and flat iron process. The heat protectants will
keep hair from being damaged by heat from the blow dryer and flat iron. We
suggest that anytime you style your hair using a heat process, you incorporate
a heat care product to your styling regimen.
Q. Can I swim after having my hair straightened?
A. No, do not get your hair wet until at least 6 to 8 hours
after application.