A: Curlaway HAS NONE OF THE INGREDIENTS IN RIO. We have sold it since 2003. I understand your concern and the Rio fiasco has made it difficult for good products like ours to succeed.

A: To use as a wash-out treatment
Apply to relatively clean, wet hair. Working in sections, apply Curlaway generously, pulling hair straight on rollers or plastering hair down with clips. Over this you can place a cap, bandana or du-rag, if you intend to continue with daily activities. Periodically check under the wrap/hat/rag to be sure your hair has not dried out. If so, apply additional gel to these areas or spritz with water.

Treatment times: For frizz, leave on hair for 3 hours, then rinse out and shampoo. For curl relaxation, leave on for 3 - 9 hours (overnight), depending on your curl.

Curlaway Gel does not require a neutralizer. Simply rinse off the gel with warm water, then shampoo, if desired and apply your favorite conditioner or detangler.

To use as a leave-in conditioner (for fastest results)

For the fastest results, add a small amount of Curlaway Gel back into your hair as a leave-in conditioner. Then finishing as described above. Using a straightening iron, heat-comb or heat curlers will add more shine, smoothness and styling. Use the method that is best for you. Repeat all steps or select just one or two methods until your hair is as straight as you want it to be. Once you are happy with your hair, maintain its texture by using the gel as a leave-in conditioner.

A: The shelf life is 2 years.

A: Xenna Corporation's customer service department is open during business hours Monday - Friday, Eastern time. Call toll free 800-368-6003. Email us at customerservice@xenna.com or visit www.xenna.com.

A: Repeat treatments as frequently as three times a week until you have your desired look.

A: Reuse Curlaway Gel only when curl or frizz return. Apply gel to new growth, as needed. Roots can be gradually straightened by applying gel to dry hair daily. Don't worry about applying the gel to previously-straightened hair. This won't cause breakage or dryness.

A: Curlaway gel is completely compatible with other cleansing and styling products and you may wish to use your favorite brands for styling or shampooing interchangeably.

A: Chlorine seems to have no effect on the results of Curlaway. This is anecdotal evidence.

A: Curlaway relaxes hair slowly. Even if pulled straight during a treatment, your curl will bounce back, but with each application slightly less curl will be there. Dito for frizz and the propensity to frizz.

A: You do not have to use sprays or gels to keep your style/curls. Your hair will slowly go from tight curls to S-curls to ringlets to waves.....stop using Curlaway Gel when you have the look you want.

A: You can use these products together, since you're only going to be using Curlaway one night at a time. Just skip the 183 application on the nights you use Curlaway. After several applications, Curlaway is used only once a month, in most cases.

A: The straightening and anti-frizz effects of Curlaway will gradually lessen over several weeks, requiring re-application. More frequent re-treatments will be necessary in humid seasons than in winter. Curlaway relaxes curl for between 2 to 8 weeks, depending on your hair type, length of each treatment and the number of treatments your hair has received. The more you use Curlaway, the straighter your hair becomes over time.

Curlaway has a cumulative effect. Once treated, hair will retain some of its straightness through the next application. You will want to adjust the application time or frequency of use to get the straightness or curl you like best.

A: You will probably see that the ends and new hair growth need reapplication most. Curlaway is gentle and natural, so there is no harm in reapplying over previously treated hair. Apply to all new growth, and any previously treated hair that is beginning to show signs of becoming curly again, since parts of your old growth hair may be straighter than other parts. You can apply 3 times a week until the right amount of curl is removed, then just use whenever you see some unwanted curl coming back.

A: Depending on hair length, one 6-ounce jar of the gel contains between 2 applications (for below-shoulder length hair, for example) to 8 applications (for short, men's hair). As a leave-in conditioner, one jar may last 6 months, depending on whether you are actively straightening hair or just maintaining it.

A: (a) Yes, one package is enough. (b) It should yield about 6-12 applications. (c) One jar should be enough. Leave the gel on overnight to maximize results.

A: It doesn’t matter. Perhaps after is best.

A: To transition, I would suggest putting a small amount Curlaway Gel in your new growth daily, in addition to overnight treatments. Do NOT apply it daily as a leave-in to your relaxed hair, but it is OK if some of the Gel is on previously-relaxed hair.

A: So long as the adult applies the gel and the hair is covered to prevent the child from getting any gel in the eyes, it is safe to use on children 3 years and older. Remember, too, that the child might rub the hair and then his eyes, so children need to understand your instructions to keep their hands out of gelled hair. A cloth bathing cap or doo-rag is best to keep the hair covered while gelling. Rinse the gel out with the head tilted backwards away from the eyes.

A: You can apply Curlaway all over.

A: Yes

A: It lasts about 8 weeks, depends on your hair type. You can apply it nightly until you get the relaxation you want.

A: Apply nightly and cover, rinse out in the morning. Apply a very small amount to wet hair and pull straight during drying with brush or on rollers.

A: It does what you describe Rio doing but probably more slowly.

A: Curlaway does not coat the hair, it changes it, but eventually you need to reapply Curlaway to keep your hair straight - from once every 2 weeks to once every 6 weeks. One jar has 6 to 8 applications. I think that Rio coated the hair and when it wore off (rather was washed off over time) the hair went back to its natural state.

A: Yes. Curlaway contains natural grapeseed oil for moisturization.

A: Yes. Curlaway should definitely work for you.

Just use Curlaway at night with a du-rag when you sleep, then rinse out well and reapply a very small amount as a leave-in straightening/defrizzing conditioner. The light green apply fragrance disappears completely once your hair is dry.

You will probably need 2 –3 jars to reach your goal.

A: We do not doctor our photos. Some people prefer a little wave. Some people don't like to use a flat iron or a curling iron to smooth their hair after blow or air-drying. Drying under a bonnet dryer is actually the best method, as no high heat is then needed for the perfect result, but most people don't have one.

A: No, Curlaway is very gentle and cannot cause a crease.

A: Yes.

A: It will be totally straight after about 10-20 applications, depending on your hair type and whether it is more porous due to coloring, but unless you use the Velcro-roller/heat bonnet method, you will still have to use a heat appliance to get the smoothness and shine you want. (I know this because I have your type of hair.) Caucasian curly hair is not oriental hair. It needs a bit of heat to look like oriental hair. Actually, African-American hair looks more like oriental hair when completely relaxed by Curlaway, than does Caucasian hair which needs a bit of heat.

A: No.

A: Curlaway has 3 conditioners in it: MSM, DL-panthenol and grapeseed oil. However, we always advise a monthly conditioning treatment for all hair types, with or without using Curlaway.

A: You can use Curlaway as a leave-in relaxer using a light amount each day. If you want a faster treatment, try flattening your hair with a bandana or a baseball cap.

A: After using Curlaway 3 or 4 times, you will be able to gel your hair for the wet spiky look!

A: Curlaway will relax your natural hair to straight but it will take at least 20 applications and using the product in very small amounts as a leave-in. I estimate at least 5 jars will be required.

A: You won't get straight hair with Curlaway unless you continue to use it for a very, very long time. To get ringlets, you will probably have to add Curlaway gel to wet hair, then twist and bobby-pin by small sections and then let dry or sit under a bonnet dryer. When you pull out the pins they should fall as ringlets. Also, you can buy soft curlers for ringlets at your beauty-supply store and let your lightly-curlawayed hair set in them overnight. Eventually, as your hair gets more relaxed, you MAY not need to do this.

A: At first if will appear to go back when wet, but actually it is about 5% more relaxed with every use.

A: After you have used Curlaway as a treatment and as a leave-in daily for about 10 times and a month of leave-in applications, your hair will stay relaxed for about 4 - 6 weeks. Then you'll need to apply it again. I would also apply to the roots frequently, even when not applying to the rest of your hair to make sure the roots are as relaxed as the rest of your hair.

A: You should be able to use a dab of Curlaway as a daily, leave-in conditioning relaxer after using the Olive Oil Relaxer, but I would try it on a swatch of hair initially, just to make sure. Since there are so many different hair-types and relaxing products these days, it is best to try a test area for a few days before using Curlaway everywhere. As an over-night treatment, I would also apply Curlaway to just a swatch to make sure you like the results.

A: Curlaway will not loosen your daughter's hair in one overnight treatment, but with regular use as a light styling gel (daily) and a few overnight treatments a week it will gradual relax the curl and allow you to style her hair in looser curls. We estimate 2 jars would be needed over a period of 2 months, depending on her hair type and the amount of relaxation she wants. She could continue using for more relaxation after that or just apply a light coat to the roots daily. If you decide to order, please be sure to follow the directions and use a wash-out conditioner after each overnight treatment.

A: Yes, you could achieve a looser ringlet or corkscrew curl with our product.

Use both ways, as a bi-weekly treatment overnight and as a daily leave-in, applied lightly as a styling gel. It will take about 3 months to get loose curls, or about 3 to 4 jars, given your hair length. Thereafter, each jar should last about 4 months for maintenance applications (twice monthly overnight and 3 times weekly as a leave-in). This is a guess, however, as hair types differ. You will still have to style your hair once a week using curlers to get just the ringlets you want.

Since Curlaway does not break disulfide bonds, your hair will recurl on its own after several weeks it you do not continue to apply it. The only chemicals in Curlaway are the monostearate 400 which holds the water and oil together in an emulsion, the fragrances and the hair conditioner, DL-Panthenol.

Wait until you delivery the baby. We are a woman-owned company and all mothers. We recommend not using anything unnecessarily while pregnant and suggest you plan to start using Curlaway after the baby is born.

A: You can still use Curlaway after using a chemical relaxer. Just wait one or two weeks before starting Curlaway after the relaxer application.

A: 1. Not before applying, but if you break the skin of your scalp by scratching while the gel is applied it could sting due to the acetic acid in the gel. Once the gel is removed, there is no sensation should you scratch your scalp.

2. These ingredients will not cause breakage.

3. Yes, it should make it much easier to comb and style. One or 2 jars, depending on your hair and what method you use (extended treatment and rinse-out or daily light applications) - and how often do I have to re-apply the relaxer? In summer 2x per month if you are in a humid climate. In winter probably once a month.

4. Yes, but be sure to rinse out the gel, lightly shampoo and finish with a good wash-out conditioner.

5. Just stop using Curlaway and gradually, within 4-8 weeks, the original texture will return.

A: There really is no such thing as "wash and go" hair in our experience. All really terrific styles need some special attention to get the right look. With Curlaway you may need to use a curling wand for perfect ringlets, for example, or a strong styling gel for a man's spiked look - see photos on www.curlaway.com. However, you can loosen your natural curls using about 3 jars of Curlaway to the point where it is very easy to style after washing and during the week. This will take about 3 months.

Yes, absolutely! Use just a small amount, however, or your hair will appear to have too much "gel" in it.

Then just do the treatments once a week on the weekend until your hair is relaxed; then once a month for maintenance.

A: 1) Hydrogen bonds keep naturally curly Caucasian hair curly. When Caucasian curly hair gets wet, these hydrogen bonds get very weak and their hair uncurls and becomes straight. Regular use of Curlaway makes hydrogen bonds weaker causing some relaxation in all hair types. Traditional relaxers rely on breaking the disulfide bond (two sulfur molecules tightly held together) which causes hair to lose all its curl. After the disulfide bonds break due to the high pH of these formulations, the hair is either pulled straight manually with a comb or rolled onto curlers, as in the case of a wave. Then the reaction is stopped by a pH neutralizer. Curlaway is very different. It does not break the disulfide bond – which can only be done with high pH products. Instead, we believe Curlaway Gel changes the electron charge on the “anchoring molecules” that support the disulfide bond molecules in the matrix of the hair, causing the disulfide bond to rotate gently within the hair shaft and curl to loosen. This is why applying Curlaway daily or in regular treatments results in gradual curl release without breakage.

2) Just like wetting your hair doesn’t damage it, so breaking hydrogen bonds doesn’t damage it. The bonds will reform as the hair dries, which is why it is VERY IMPORTANT to pull or roll hair straight around large rollers during the drying phase, so that the hydrogen bonds are not able to cause any re-curling. With regular use of Curlaway they become weaker over time, even when hair is dry.

3) Right now, just the gel. We recommend you use a good wash-out hair conditioning/detangler AND a moisturizer like olive oil or other oil-based products for your hair type regularly, and especially after every Curlaway overnight treatment. Curlaway contains moisturizing grapeseed oil, but this is rinsed out and all hair benefits of regular conditioning with moisturizing.

4) You can order from www.outletnutrition.com. I think the cost is about $18.00, plus international shipping.

A: 1. Not permanent, which is why hair must be pulled straight while drying so that the bonds do not become tight again. Your curl will return if you stop using Curlaway within a few weeks. The more you use Curlaway the more relaxed your hair gets. If you stop using Curlaway the hydrogen bonds gradually become tighter and your curl is back.

2a. No.
2b. No. The gel is very mild and it takes many treatments and/or a month of light leave-in daily applications for the relaxation to be partial and, within a few months, complete. Still, the curl will eventually come back once discontinued completely. Most people we estimate use it 2x/month for maintenance.

A: 1a. Yes.
1b. No.
1c. Yes.

2. NONE OF THE MODELS USED A CHEMICAL STRAIGHTENER AFTER USING CURLAWAY. SOME USED CURLERS and sat under a bonnet dryer WHILE THEIR HAIR DRIED, OTHERS USED A FLAT IRON.

Before - virgin hair	After 1 or 2 jars (one month) - styled with a hair gel only

3. THE FLAT IRON (if this is what you mean by straightener) does not have to be extremely hot after using Curlaway which means that it will straighten hair at a lower temperature and not dry out the hair or cause it to break as appliance heat over 300 degrees Fahrenheit (temperature of salon flat irons) will do

A: Pull your hair back into 2 or more ponytails and then wrap the "tail" end around large Velcro rollers and pull them up to the top your head. This is the best way to get tight curls straight while the gel is on.

A: Spritz your hair with water when the gel starts to dry under your bandana.

A: Use plastic rather than metal clips.

A: You no longer have to be afraid that use of a flat iron will damage or dry out your hair once you’ve used Curlaway for a while. Unlike conventional alkaline relaxers containing chemicals, Curlaway doesn’t damage hair so it is perfectly safe to use a flat iron on your “Curlaway hair”. Just as neat, Curlaway makes hair very responsive to heat (due to the loosening of hydrogen bonds) so that hair goes smooth and straight at a lower temperature than ever before. This reduces the risk of hair damage from the heat appliance significantly.

A: I understand your confusion. We recommend at least 2 nightly treatments per week with daily leave-ins initially until you see that your curl is relaxed enough to easily get the style you want.
How many weeks this takes depends on how curly your hair in initially and if it has been relaxed with chemicals or color-treated. Chemically-treated hair responds faster to Curlaway than untreated hair.
You can try daily leave-in on wet or dry hair to avoid the hassle of nightly treatments. It may work just fine. It all depends on the condition of your hair.

A: For a true spike, you'll need to buy a strong-hold hair gel like Bed Head. These types of gel have the thickness and strength to keep your hair straight and not at the tips.
If you can keep the hair straight while Curlaway is on with a cap or clips it will relax faster than if the gel is left on wavy hair, but either way, continuous use as a daily leave-in and overnight treatments when you can will get you to totally straight hair over time.

A: a. Yes.

b. You can use the flat iron at a lower temperature than you do now because Curlaway makes hair very responsive to heat-styling so your hair is not damaged by the heat.

c. I don’t know. We have no experience with this product. You should do a swatch test before proceeding with joint usage.

d. What we mean is to pull your hair straight. The hair itself is not stretched. We mean to pull it straight and wrap it over a roller or pin it flat and as straight as possible.

e. There are no Walgreens or beauty supply stores carrying Curlaway in Washington, DC. You can order it from your Walgreen’s drugstore by asking them to order Walgreens Item #581042 or you can order at www.xenna.com.

A: You would probably need about 3 jars to get your new growth relaxed to loose curls. As you use Curlaway you can see the difference with each treatment. Your previously relaxed hair will need much less Curlaway than the new growth.

A: a. YOU WOULD HAVE TO USE CURLAWAY ABOUT 20 TIMES FOR RELATIVELY STRAIGHT HAIR, GIVEN YOUR HAIR TYPE (SEE BELOW).

b. NO, OTHER THAN IF YOU NOTICE SOME SKIN/SCALP IRRITATION DUE TO 24 HOUR REAPPLICATIONS. YOUR HAIR CAN HANDLE NIGHTLY TREATMENTS, NO PROBLEM.
c. YES.

d. IT COULD, BUT RECURLING MAY TAKE LONGER THAN 6 WEEKS.

e. THE RELAXATION WILL NOT BE LOST BY SHAMPOOING.

f. YES. FOR EASY COMBABILITY IT WILL WORK VERY NICELY AFTER WITHIN 6 APPLICATIONS (ONE JAR).

A: 1. Yes, temporary. Your wave becomes loser as the hydrogen bonds become weaker, but they will eventually re-strengthen if you stop using Curlaway, although once a month treatments are all that’s needed for maintenance. I use Curlaway and don’t need it much in the winter, more often in the summer when the humidity is highest. I used Curlaway about 20 times initially.

2. You can use any appliance, but you will find you won’t need the pressing comb any more because your hair will be very responsive to heat and the lower temperature devices will work as good as the pressing comb does now.

A: Breaking or loosening hydrogen bonds in the hair is not dangerous. It happens all the time when we shampoo or style our hair. When Caucasian curly hair gets wet and to a lesser degree when African-American hair gets wet the curl loosens or disappears. This is an example of breaking hydrogen bonds within the matrix of the hair. When you heat your hair to remove curl, this is also an example of hydrogen bonds releasing. So it is normal and not dangerous and using Curlaway for many years will not damage your hair, just like wetting your hair or heating your hair (as mildly as possible) won't damage your hair over years of doing so.

A: Curlaway also rotates the anchors of the disulfide bonds without breaking them. This is why it is semi-permanent. Curlaway will not damage your chemically relaxed hair. Once you stop using Curlaway your hair will gradually get curlier, but how fast depends on your hair and your climate.

A: The number of times you need to use Curlaway depends on the curliness of your hair and how much you want the curl to relax. Usually between 10 and 20 times or a month or 2 of leave-in, light applications are needed for wavy hair to evolve from curly hair.

A: Curlaway is not permanent. Your hair will eventually (over the course of a few months) re-curl once you stop using it as a treatment or daily gel.

A: The best way to use Curlaway for faster and long-lasting results is to apply to wet or damp hair generously, pull as straight as possible, per the directions, cover with a scarf or cap to keep moist and leave on overnight. Then rinse out and towel dry hair. Then apply a small amount of the gel and work through your hair. Pull hair straight again per directions and let air or blow dry. Finally, apply a small amount of get daily to dry or damp hair when styling in the morning. Once dry, Curlaway has no fragrance.

Repeating this procedure with weekly overnight treatments and daily use as a leave-in will get you relaxed hair and hair that combs and styles easily with or without some heat. And you will no longer need a high heat setting when styling your hair, which means it will be healthier!

A: 1a. YES, but not required.
1b. NO. Use products separately.

2. NO. Do not sit under a dryer with the gel on.

3. Large waves at first. With a pass of a flat iron, however, your hair will be straight.

4. Suggestion: Wash hair, use a volumizing wash-out conditioner, rinse hair. Towel dry. Add a small amount of Curlaway gel to your palms and work palms through hair. Blow dry your hair with a brush pulling hair upwards. Just before hair is completely dry, use a curling iron at medium-high setting. Brush hair up and style. You will have plenty of volume!

A: 1) BECAUSE CURLAWAY DOESN'T BREAT DISULFIDE BONDS, LIKE ALKALINE RELAXERS DO.

2) YES.

3) SET ON ROLLERS.

4) YES - USE A FLAT IRON AFTER BLOW DRYING.

A: Curlaway should be fine over any type of perm, but we recommend you do a swatch test on your hair if you used a thio perm before applying Curlaway as this is a more harsh relaxer than other types.

A: You don't have to wash the gel out of your hair. Curlaway will not harm your hair if you leave in a light to medium application (like a style gel amount) all week. If too much is applied, it will flake when dry. But a “medium” amount will work nicely to give you relaxed, natural curls without using a flat iron! Go with the medium application until you next shampoo.

A: As far as your hair goes, you can use Curlaway before, during and after extensions, but you should make sure that the glue is not weakened by Curlaway. I would suggest you apply the extensions to clean hair and add Curlaway to the shaft of hair below the glue.

A: To answer your first question, when you use it daily you can apply it to your dry hair in a very small amount – just a pea size dollop on your palm, then press your hands together and work your palms through your hair. Then comb or brush your hair and style as usual. You can also dampen or spritz your hair with water and then apply the pea-size amount of Curlaway Gel.

Regarding your second question, apply Curlaway to the relaxed ends of your hair only it those ends start to curl. Apply daily to those ends until they straighten out to your liking, or go with one or two overnight treatments, followed by rinsing out Curlaway with warm water and drying with tension on the hair (such as rollers).

A: You can return to chemical relaxers right away if you are not happy with your Curlaway results. You can use Curlaway to stretch your relaxers and to relax new growth. It will not cause damage. You can continue to use henna on your hair while using Curlaway.

A: 1) Yes, but when you wash your hair, you'll need to repress it. Eventually, your hair will be very relaxed and you'll need to press it less and at a lower temperature. Use Curlaway in a light amount as a leave-in before pressing on wet or dry hair. You can also use Curlaway very lightly each morning when styling between washes.

2) Yes.

A: 1) Curlaway is easier to apply to wet hair, but works as well on either dry or wet hair.

2) The best way to get spiral curls is to use Curlaway overnight and as a daily styling gel regularly to relax the tightest curls. After using Curlaway and rinsing it out, in the case of an overnight treatment, set your hair one of 2 ways:
  Hair pin method:
    Twist small sections around your finger into a curlicue and pin this flat to your head. Let dry under a hair drying bonnet or air dry.

  Narrow roller method:
    The second way is to wrap sections of your hair around a soft cloth hair curler (found in drugstores) or narrow gauge Velcro roller (also in drug stores and hair supply stores) and let dry (either by bonnet or air). After setting, either way, remove the hair pins or rollers when hair is completely dry and do not comb out. Reach under your curls with your fingers and lift them into place. Optionally, spray hair with a light holding spray to add control and shine for the day

A: Relaxation using Curlaway occurs in part during the drying phase. To minimize styling "work", you have several choices: Just pull your hair back into ponytails and let it dry overnight or air dry for an hour pinned flat. Releasing your hair afterwards, however, may leave it style-less. If this is the case, pull your hair straight for the drying phase (if you want more relaxation)then spritz it with water after removing the elastics and add a strong-hold styling gel while you let your natural curls reform by "fluffing" your hair with your finger tips. This tip at least avoids the need to set your hair.

Once your hair has the relaxation you want, you can skip the pull-straight-while-drying step and go straight to a nice gel and natural curl look after shampooing and conditioning.

We don't recommend a brand for conditioning or shampooing, but highly recommend applying a small amount of Avocado Oil or Grapeseed Oil (from the grocery store) in very small amounts to keep hair moist and lustrous. Apply to wet hair after shampooing always. Daily if the humidity is low.

Remember also to use a small amount of Curlaway daily as a leave-in to keep your hair relaxed between overnight treatments or for maintenance.

For the best results, however, a quick pass of a curling wand, flat iron or quick set with heat curlers will give you a fantastic look that will last until your next shampoo.

A: 1) APPLY THE GEL TO A STRAND OF HAIR AND PULL THE STRAND AS STRAIGHT AS POSSIBLE. FLATTEN AND SECURE THE STRAND WITH HAIR CLIPS OR ROLL THE GELLED STRAND AROUND A HAIR ROLLER AND CLIP THE ROLLER TO YOUR HEAD SO THAT THE STRAND REMAINS TIGHT ON THE ROLLER. DO THIS FOR ALL YOUR HAIR. THEN COVER HEAD WITH A SCARF TO PREVENT THE GEL FROM DRYING OUT. AFTER 4 TO 9 HOURS, REMOVE CLIPS OR ROLLERS AND RINSE OUT GEL WITH WARM WATER. ADD A SMALL AMOUNT OF CURLAWAY GEL BACK INTO YOUR HAIR WITH YOUR PALMS AND OTHER PRODUCTS, IF YOU LIKE. DRY HAIR BY PULLING IT AS STRAIGHT AS YOU CAN WITH A BRUSH AND BLOW DRY OR REWRAP STRANDS ON ROLLERS, OR PULL BACK YOUR HAIR IN PONY TAILS, ROLLING THE ENDS ONTO ROLLERS AGAIN AND CLIPPING IN PLACE. DRY UNDER A BONNET DRYER OR AIR- DRY NATURALLY. USE ADDITIONAL PRODUCTS IF YOU LIKE TO HOLD STYLE. HEAT STYLING WILL FINALIZE YOUR LOOK USING HEAT ROLLERS, HEAT WAND OR A FLAT IRON. THE MORE YOU USE CURLAWAY THE MORE RESPONSIVE YOUR HAIR WILL BE TO THESE HEAT-STYLING DEVICES.

2) YES.

3) NOT FASTER. CURLAWAY HAS THREE HAIR CONDITIONERS IN IT. THEY ARE THERE TO CONDITION YOUR HAIR WITH PANTHENOL, MOISTURE WITH GRAPESEED OIL AND SOFTEN YOUR HAIR WITH MSM.

A: Curlaway is a gentle, gradual, non-alkaline relaxer that has results similar to a texturizers but without the chemicals. It will continue to relax your hair gradually with each application. Stop using it when you are happy with the texture you have.

For what you want (more manageability and softer texture), following the directions on our website and in the package will work.

A: 1) USE CURLAWAY AS BOTH A TREATMENT (heavy application, then rinse out) AND A DAILY LEAVE-IN FOR 4 TO 6 WEEKS.

2) THE TREATMENT SHOULD BE 4 TO 9 HOURS (OVERNIGHT). LEAVE-IN IS ALL THE TIME BETWEEN TREATMENTS AS A VERY LIGHT APPLICATION (LIKE A STYLING GEL).

3) INITIALLY, YES.

4) VERY NICELY.

5) NO. IF YOU ARE PARTYING IN MIAMI, HOWEVER, IN THE MIDDLE OF SUMMER AND THE PLACE IS NOT AIR CONDITIONED, IT WILL REVERT SOMEWHAT IF YOU GET VERY SWEATY. NOTHING'S PERFECT!

6) YES.

7) ABOUT 3 MONTHS. LONGER, IF IT GET FAIRLY STRAIGHT, THEN 6 MONTHS. BASICALLY AS LONG AS IT TOOK TO LOOSEN THE CURL.

8) YOU SHOULD DO THE HEAVY APPLICATION ONCE OR TWICE A WEEK FOR THE FASTEST RESULTS. RESULTS ARE MUCH MORE GRADUAL IF YOU ONLY USE THE DAILY LEAVE-IN METHOD.

9) IF YOUR HAIR IS TOO CURL TO FLATTEN WITH A CLIP OR ROLL ON A ROLLER, THEN YOU SHOULD JUST APPLY THE GEL TO YOUR HAIR AND COVER WITH A SCARF. IN A SHORT WHILE SOME CURL WILL RELEASE AND ALLOW YOU TO ROLL EACH SWATCH OF GELLED HAIR ONTO A SMALL ROLLER AND CLIP IN PLACE FOR A TREATMENT.

10) YOU SHOULD RINSE OUT THE GEL IN NICE, WARM/HOT WATER AFTER 9 HOURS. YOU WILL PROBABLY NOT SEE THE CURL PATTERN YOU WANT FOR ABOUT A MONTH OF REGULAR USE. REMEMBER THAN CURLAWAY IS VERY MILD AND GENTLE ON YOUR HAIR AND RELAXES SLOWLY.

11) YOU CAN LEAVE CURLAWAY GEL ON LONGER THAN 9 HOURS SO LONG AS YOUR SCALP FEELS FINE.

12) YOU CAN USE ANY OTHER STYLING OR COLORING PRODUCT IN YOUR HAIR AFTER USING CURLAWAY. WE RECOMMEND YOU NOT USE A CHEMICAL RELAXER FOR A LEAST A WEEK.

13) YOU DO NOT NEED TO SHAMPOO YOUR HAIR BEFORE USING CURLAWAY UNLESS YOU HAVE A LOT OF PRODUCT (GELS, SPRAYS, ETC.)

14) YES, but use the flat iron AFTER you have rinsed out the Curlaway Gel and when your hair is dry or almost dry.

15) YES.

16) IT WILL BE EASIER TO PULL YOUR HAIR STRAIGHT WHEN YOU HAVE THE CURLAWAY GEL ON IT. JUST GEL YOUR HAIR, PULL IT STRAIGHT, THEN SNAP ON THE FLAT CLIPS OR PULL OVER A SMALL ROLLER. THE GEL MAKES YOUR HAIR MORE MANAGEABLE.

17) YES.

18) YES, IF YOU PULL IT STRAIGHT WHILE DRYING. OTHERWISE THERE MAY BE SOME WAVES.

A: 1) Curlaway is very mild unlike chemical relaxers and your hair will still be curly after your first, second, and even fifth use. You will need to pull out that curl with a brush while drying or use rollers or the tension of your hair being pulled back into one or more ponytails.

2) There are 2 ways to use Curlaway: As a heavily-gelled application overnight or for several hours, followed by a rinse-out, AND/OR As a small dollop spread throughout your wet or dry hair, like you would apply a styling gel. You can do the overnight treatments up to 3 times a week and use the gel very lightly during the day. It will dry out on your hair in a few minutes and you won't know it's there.

If you let the heavy application dry on your hair there is a likelihood you will see flakes and it is not attractive during the daytime unless you wear a scarf. This is why we suggest doing the "treatment method" at home.

A: It would probably take about 6 months of daily use as a leave-in and twice weekly over-night treatments. Your roots and ends would also be straight.

A: 1) Yes, but it would take longer since you are using it less frequently. If your hair is very curly, you'll need 2 jars. Don't over-apply it. Just coat the hair shafts.

2) Yes. We recommend that, or avocado oil, very lightly.

3) Yes. Only extreme humidity will cause any curl.

4) No, but go to www.outletnutrition.com. They ship to the UK.

A: Curlaway would be perfect for your desire to let your hair grow out, but be easy to manage, comb or style in a natural state. I would use Curlaway once a week in the treatment method and as a leave-in after shampoos.

A: With regular use we have seen hair type change from kinky to wavy to more like oriental hair. Your hair will take about 6 months and 4-6 jars of Curlaway to achieve a new type. You then maintain your hair with light, leave-in applications.

A: Based on the usage tests we have done, Curlaway should be able to change your hair type from 4b to 3c. See photos at www.curlaway.com. You will have to use about 3 or 4 jars, however.

A: The problem may be that you are not able to keep your hair straight during the drying phase. The best method for your short hair might be a blow-dryer with a comb or brush attachment. They are not expensive and can probably be found in a store like Sally's or a beauty supply shop. They may also sell heat-combs that would make your hair easy to pull straight as it dries.

We don't recommend a plastic liner under your du-rag because itcould shift when you are sleeping and cover your face!

Finally, use a very small amount of Curlaway gel as a leave-in styling gel daily. You can also use any other styling gel,like Bed Head.

A: 1.Curlaway is very good for transitioning away from chemical relaxers to a more natural look.
2. Just on the new growth, but don’t worry if a little gel gets on your relaxed hair. Since you want all your hair to look the same, focus on new growth with Curlaway.

A: Depending on your hair type it will take between 5 and 10 jars using both the overnight treatment method and the daily leave-in method to remove most of your curl. You would probably use 2 jars a month. It's a gradual relaxation process, but you also avoid breakage.

A: We apologize for any difficulty in finding Curlaway at your local Walgreens, however, it is not stocked in every one of their stores at this time. Nevertheless, you can still go into any Walgreen's, including your own, and ask the Manager to order Curlaway for you. Tell them to special order item # 581042. He/she will order it from their warehouse and contact you when it comes in. You would pay for it then (there is no shipping charge for this service). OR, you can order Curlaway at www.walgreens.com and have them mail it to you.

A: Straight as you can during gel-treatments and when drying - on large rollers is the best way.

A: Curlaway does not cause hair breakage, so this results in your hair getting longer over time as it grows normally but does not break off. Curlaway is not a hair-growth product, however.

Usage: You can use Curlaway 3 ways and should include good conditioning after every shampoo: Here are your options and suggestions for keeping moisture optimal.

1. Overnight treatment with a rinse out
2. Small amount as a leave-in to more gradually relax your hair - do not wash out.
3. Use both overnight treatment and daily leave-in for fastest results.
4. No matter what method you use, always use a rinse-out conditioner/detangler after shampooing AND use a small amount of avocado or olive oil before drying hair after shampooing to restore your natural oils.

A: There is no problem doing a heat cap conditioning treatment after shampooing after a Curlaway treatment. Please remember to pull your hair straight after any type of conditioning during the drying process of the very best results.

A: 1. Curlaway will not make a difference if you use your comb attachment with the blow dryer. If, however, you THEN (after) used a heat-wand, you could quickly create nice, shiny curls by rolling your hair around the heat-wand. Curlaway will make your hair respond quickly to heat-styling.

2. After using Curlaway for several weeks, your hair, after getting wet, will have looser, shinier curls, not tight curls.

A:

1. Yes.
2. Effect lasts 1 to 3 months, depending on your hair.
3. You can continue the salon way at home, but be sure the gel does not drip into your eyes when under the dryer. Use cotton packing around forehead.
4. Just keep out of eyes. Also, over application as a leave-in will result in some flaking as the excess gel dries. Not harmful, just unattractive. Apply less next time if this happens.
5. Yes.
6. No, just hair that is too gelled or flakes, as explained above.
7. For your situation, I would only apply Curlaway as a very light styling/relaxing aid after every shampooing and conditioning on wet hair prior to drying. Use one dollop for your whole head. You should not need to use it for the sauna, etc. or the pool. Your hair is now resistant to frizzing due to ambient spray, etc. With one exception: The ONLY time you’ll need a daily application is during the heat of the summer where the humidity is above 85% and it’s hot and muggy, like in FL. Then, I would dampen hair with water spritz and apply a dollop on Curlaway with palms every morning before styling to control frizz.

A:

1. Yes.
2. YOU SHOULD PUT ON NEW GROWTH PRIMARILY BUT IF SOME OF THE GEL GETS ON OLD GROWTH IT WILL NOT HARM YOUR HAIR. AS YOUR DARK & LOVELY WEARS OFF (and your hair starts to curl), YOU CAN PUT CURLAWAY ON FOR A FEW TREATMENTS, BUT JUST AS NEEDED to refresh old growth. PULLING NEW GROWTH STRAIGHT ON ROLLERS DURING TREATMENT AND DURING DRYING IS THE BEST WAY TO RELAX IT. IF YOU CAN'T SLEEP ON ROLLERS, THEN JUST PULL STRAIGHT INTO SMALL PONYTAILS.

A:

1. YES.
2. YES, SO LONG AS YOUR SCALP IS NOT IRRITATED.
3. YES. YOU COULD ALSO APPLY A LIGHT APPLICATION OF CURLAWAY GEL TO ALL YOUR BRAIDS TO FLATTEN AND ELIMINATE THE FUZZINESS. IF YOU PUT ON TOO MUCH, THE GEL WILL DRY AND FLAKE, SO PUT ON A VERY LITTLE AMOUNT DAILY OR AS NEEDED TO SMOOTH YOUR BRAIDS.

A: In the beginning months of using Curlaway, your curl does return when your hair gets wet, but eventually the curl is much, much less. As we say, it takes about 4 to 6 months of using Curlaway to have relaxed hair. Don’t give up, just make Curlaway part of your regimen. Leaving it in at a very light dose (like a pea-size amount in your palm) adding daily with your hands to damp hair will get you there. But it does take patience.

A: Curlaway will keep your hair full and thick, but reduce the curl. Just keep using it until you like the look and feel of your hair. Then drop back usage to once or twice a month, but keep light daily applications to control frizz on high humidity days (like a styling gel). It should take about 2 months to get the look you want or about 3 -4 jars.

A: You can use both henna and Curlaway. We recommend using the henna first and then using Curlaway. You may lose a tad bit of color after using Curlaway, but this depends on how porous your hair is. You can also re-apply henna to your hair after and during your Curlaway usage, but do not apply them at the same time!