Curl Lights Step 1: Lightening Cream

Curl Lights Step 1: Lightening Cream is rated 4.5 out of 5 by 115.
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What It Is

Curl Pattern Preserving Lightening System with creamy texture that applies easily, looks + feels caring on curls. Formula is infused with beeswax and ceramides.

 

When purchasing box of six 1 oz. Curl Lights Lightening Accelerator packettes, pair with three 2 oz. Curl Lights Lightening Cream for full usage

What It Does

• Creamy Texture for even application

• Fully saturates curls

• Maintains curl integrity

What Else You Need to Know

Provides up to 5 levels of lift in 15 minutes.

 

3-Step Lightening System. Combine all 3 Steps for the best results.

Step 1: Curl Lights Cream, 2 oz.

Step 2: Curl Lights Lightening Accelerator, 1 oz.

Step 3: Matrix Universal Developer 20, 30, or 40 Volume. Choose based on the natural level of hair.

Mixing Ratio: 1oz. : 1oz. : 1oz.

 

To use: Wearing gloves and in a non-metallic bowl, mix 1/2 a tube (1 oz./30 g) of Step 1: Lightening Cream and the contents of one sachet (1 oz./30 g) Step 2: Lightening Accelerator Cream and gradually add (1 oz./30 g) of 20, 30 or 40 Volume Matrix Cream Developer. Mix until you obtain a rich, smooth mixture.

 

• Apply to dry, unwashed hair using a brush, comb or any other highlighting tools normally used to achieve the desired result.

• Keep mixture off the scalp.

• Process under heat for 15 minutes or 35 minutes without heat.

• Rinse well with warm water.

• Shampoo using a Total Results Shampoo.

• Rinse thoroughly.

• Dry and style as usual.

AQUA / WATER / EAU • CETEARYL ALCOHOL • ETHANOLAMINE • OLETH-30 • OLEIC ACID • OLEYL ALCOHOL • EDTA (F.I.L. D258325/1).

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Rated 3 out of 5 by from Unsure I'm a veteran stylist and I've been using lightning products for several years and I've been a little unsure if I like this product or not it only gives five levels of lift which is fine however in comparison to other lightning products that matrix offers I don't feel I get the benefits of keeping the hair healthy like I do with other matrix lightning products. It appears to lighten well but not offer the same benefits such as bond builders in it. It may be built into it but I'm not sure. I do like that you can use heat with it.
Date published: 2021-09-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lightening curls has never been easier Matrix and the hair gods delivered us an incredible lightening system catered to CURLS and I can't be happier with the results! The lift was great (I got my dark client to a gorgeous level 8) and her curl pattern was perfectly preserved. This system is interesting as it's not your typical lightener and developer mixture, but I feel like it was gentle yet effective enough to leave me and my client happy! I would recommend to any curly girl looking for a sunkissed, natural result.
Date published: 2021-09-18
Rated 3 out of 5 by from It's ok I don't think it's any better than any other lightener it did it's job kinda feel like it stayed in orange stage longer than it should
Date published: 2021-09-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Bouncy curls This product left two of my clients with hydrated curls and didn't dry their hair out or affect their curl pattern like most other lighteners have. I am very happy with the results and will be continuing to use this product. I will however use a higher developer, perhaps 30v. because it does not lift as fast as regular developer. When mixed with the accelerator and developer it was a great consistency for foiling.
Date published: 2021-09-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great product This line is amazing for curls Used It for the first time on a curly hair client from New York who only had her sister do her hair! Loved the lift! The hair was left smooth and shiny and didn't have that dried out post bleach look!
Date published: 2021-09-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Gentle lift This lifted my curly clients beautifully. Gentle and didn't damage
Date published: 2021-09-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Safe lightening I love how the lightener didn't leave the hair brittle or lose elasticity
Date published: 2021-09-14
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Just needs a tweak I'd give this another star if lifted a little more! It seemed to hit its limit at about 3 levels. That, however, could have been due to a number of other factors. So I will try it again on different hair. The scent wasnt overwhelming. The consistently was perfect for medium curls. And there was less damage than with a traditional lightener. I'd use it again!
Date published: 2021-09-11
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Step 1 Lightening cream I received this product free to review and thought it worked very well. I used on 4c curly hair and her hair was long and thick. The consistency of the product was runny. I usually like my lighteners to be thicker but I still got thru it just fine. I didn't use a dryer on the back because I stayed in longer about 30 min and lifted phenomenally.
Date published: 2021-09-11
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Very nice, easy application This product was pretty simple to use, part of it being that the consistency is creamy and goes on smooth. That being said, it's basically the same as any highlift color, in that sense. It gave me several levels of lift without compromising my clients beautiful, curly hair integrity.
Date published: 2021-09-11
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Subtle lift The Matrix Curl Lights Lightening cream is a nice addition to the lifting family. I found this product to be easily mixed and easy to use. I did find the many mixing steps to be a bit of a pain, but on the right head of hair, it's worth it. I appreciated the creamy texture and how it allowed full saturation of the product over curly hair. It works quickly (15 minutes under the dryer or 35 minutes at room temperature) and helps to maintain my clients curl integrity. This product also is made with beeswax and ceramides for the health of the hair.
Date published: 2021-09-10
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Great For Textured Guests I am always looking for a lightener that feels safe enough to use on my texture-haired guests, and I think I've found it with this product. The consistency of the actual products when mixed was thick enough to coat the hair, but thin enough to paint and penetrate through the each hair strand. Need to use on guests below a level 5 to see the lifting power, but all in all a great product for curls!
Date published: 2021-09-10
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Pleasant surprise! I was pleasantly surprised at the lift I received from this product, all while keeping the curl in tact and moisturized. I'm really impressed!
Date published: 2021-09-09
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Game changer! This curl lightener is a game changer! I got 5 levels of lift without destroying my curl pattern! Obsessed!
Date published: 2021-09-09
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Loved the consistency not the lift I wish it lifted another level or two! But it is good for those who want a very natural look.
Date published: 2021-09-09
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Nice subtle lift I am a big fan of this lightening cream. It has a nice consistency & is perfect for just a subtle summer color lift.
Date published: 2021-09-08
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Yessss I really enjoyed how well the formula worked while using all three parts. My clients hair lifted quickly but with very little damage. The results were even and soft! Definitely a new favorite!
Date published: 2021-09-08
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Beautiful color The texture is really nice and gentle. I really like this for more natural looking highlights. It was definitely something I'd use again.
Date published: 2021-09-08
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Don't see what's so special It's a basic lightener. I don't understand what made it any better than other good lighteners on the market. Wasn't bad though.
Date published: 2021-09-07
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Matrix Curl Lights Lightening Cream This had a great consistency and left the curls in great condition. A lot of times when curls are damaged from color they seem to loose shape and this didn't do that.
Date published: 2021-09-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome This product is great for my naturally curly clients. I didn't have the frizz and separation of the curls.
Date published: 2021-09-06
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Good product Instructions were easy to follow. Lighten hair evenly and didn't feel dried out afterwards
Date published: 2021-09-06
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Gentle yet effective My clients wanted a soft babylight, very subtle but her hair is wavy & very fine. I figured why not try the cream & I was pleasantly surprised by how great it came out! Great lift & absolutely blown away by how gentle it was on her hair!
Date published: 2021-09-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Not harsh! So I've been using matrix for years now, and this line is some of the best I've ever used. And I have a metric ton of curly hair. So it's hard to find something that actually works for my hair!
Date published: 2021-09-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good consistency This new Matrix Curl Lights lightening cream works nicely. I love that it caters to curly hair and has a nice creamy consistency. It applied very smooth and lifted pretty evenly! I've seen products like this creamy before but have never used them. This would also be ideal for root touch ups as it is gentle on the hair so it would be gentle on the scalp too! Very happy with this cream lightener.
Date published: 2021-09-05
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Love it! I only got to use this once but I do love the consistency and the amount of lift you get. It leave curly hair still bouncy and soft. I think I still need to okay with it some more.
Date published: 2021-09-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Way to go Matrix I love this line! The shampoo, the cowash, the mask, the cream, the gel, the oil, all of it!!! I'm in love with the scent, it's delicious and not overpowering. The results are great, moisturized and defined curls. Having curly hair myself, I have tried tons and tons of different curl products, and I am impressed. High five Matrix!
Date published: 2021-09-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lightening Cream The cream consistency versus traditional lightener powder gives you the confidence to know that it's going to be conditioning to the hair. The consistency spreads better and saturates the hair better especially on curly hair. This product is great if you're only doing a few highlights or MAYBE a partial highlight, I don't think this would yield even results if you were applying a whole head.
Date published: 2021-09-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lightens hair without drying out I absolutely loved using this product it lifted the hair very nicely (approx 5 levels) without drying my clients hair out. I am excited to continue using this in the future!
Date published: 2021-09-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lift without damage!! This lightener is a great addition for anyone curly hair girls that want that beautiful natural sun kissed blonding! Beautiful soft lift while keeping the hairs curl pattern from being jeopardized!
Date published: 2021-09-04
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