Sodium Gluconate, Ascorbic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum.
Pour crystals into mixing jar or applicator bottle with 2 ounces of warm water. Place finger over cap and shake until the product begins to gel. Shampoo hair with Malibu C Un-Do-Goo Shampoo and rinse. Section hair into 1-inch sections and work gel into hair from scalp to ends, using maximum pressure of palms and fingertips to ensure saturation. Flat-wrap the hair and apply a processing cap, then expose to heat 5-45 minutes.* Shampoo vigorously with Un-Do-Goo, then rinse hair thoroughly. Condition hair with Malibu C Miracle Repair with Cooling Menthol or proceed with chemical service.
*Timing depends on your location, the amount of buildup, and your professional opinion. Light buildup requires 5-20 minutes, while heavy buildup, first Crystal Gel recipients, and heavy iron deposits require longer.
*Services will likely process faster than expected following Crystal Gel. This product is not recommended on white or non-pigmented hair.
FAQs
How is Crystal Gel different from other Malibu C products that remove buildup?
-- Crystal Gel is a professional-strength pre-treatment that helps remove mineral and other buildup for all chemical services, formulated exclusively for salon use. While other Malibu C products gently detox or maintain hair between services, Crystal Gel goes deeper using vitamin C-infused crystal technology to remove stubborn buildup and mineral deposits that can cause discoloration, dullness, and improper color deposition. It’s the essential prep step before any chemical service.
What Does Malibu C Crystal Gel do?
-- Crystal Gel works to purify and reset the hair by drawing out metals, minerals, and oxidative buildup that interfere with professional chemical services. It helps prime the hair to provide a clear canvas, ensuring optimal penetration for color services.
Can you use Malibu C Crystal Gel without heat?
-- No, we do not recommend using Crystal Gel without heat. This is because heat helps open the cuticle allowing for deeper penetration to remove more mineral buildup. Without heat the cuticle will not swell and the service won’t be as effective.
Timing depends on your location, the amount of buildup, and your professional opinion. Light buildup requires 5-20 minutes, while heavy buildup, first Crystal Gel recipients, and heavy iron deposits require longer.
Is Crystal Gel color-safe?
-- Crystal Gel is safe for all hair types, including color-treated hair. However, if color was applied over mineral buildup, Crystal Gel may remove that buildup and, in turn, can potentially remove some of the color resting on it. For best results, always perform a Crystal Gel service before any color application to ensure the cleanest canvas and the most predictable color results.
Can I use regular shampoo after a Crystal Gel service?
-- It's best to follow your Crystal Gel service with Malibu C Un-Do-Goo Shampoo, specially formulated to help remove mineral buildup and neutralize the pH of any remaining vitamin C from the Crystal Gel. Other shampoos may not properly swell the cuticle, which is essential for effectively removing minerals from the hair.
Once your client leaves the salon, they can continue shampooing at home with their favorite Malibu C shampoo to maintain their results and keep the hair fresh, clean, and beautifully balanced.
