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 5 out of 5 by from Yes & yes I love that Matrix lightening cream lifts so easily, fast & with no damage. The color comes out so beautifully w/ no toning needed. Exactly what I've been looking for
Date published: 2021-09-04
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Creamy This have a nice, slow light to curls. It's very gentle and slow lifting.
Date published: 2021-09-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Beautiful I love this so much! It didn't make my hair dry at all! Left it full of life and bouncy curls! My hair still has all its moisture in it! I am a huge fan
Date published: 2021-09-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Gentle I was impressed how gentle this product was on my client. We got a decent amount of lift without drying her hair out.
Date published: 2021-09-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Good stuff! It's like the other Matrix developers in every way so you know it's good.
Date published: 2021-09-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great product! I loved using this product! The texture is nice and creamy, mixes easily and is so nice to apply to curly hair! Often times, regular lightener is thick and hard to apply to curl hair. This product goes on so smooth! Will be purchasing for my curly clients!
Date published: 2021-09-03
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Curl Lights I liked the product. Had a creamy texture that was easy to work with. Curl pattern wasn't damaged.
Date published: 2021-09-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Game Changer First off, I cannot speak on using just one of three products (developer, lightener and accelerator) as I only used them in conjunction with each other. That being said, THIS IS A GAME CHANGER! Pictures do not do it justice. My client went from a 2N to 6N and if she wanted to see probably could have went to 7! And the best part is there WAS NO CHANGE to her curl pattern. Will be sticking to this for my curly girls!
Date published: 2021-09-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Awesome product! Matrix did a great job on this product! We've been needing a product to help keep curly hair integrity and this is it! Using this with the accelerator is great for time management and for clients in a rush as well. Highly recommend!!
Date published: 2021-09-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by from My curls are in great shape after lightening… Usually they're very straw like and they get straggly. I was impressed that they weren't. They did lift warm but I have dark hair and I think warmth looks softer.
Date published: 2021-09-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Developer Didn't leave the hair dry but works as well as other developers
Date published: 2021-09-03
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Liked some and disliked I liked the consistency the smell didn't bother me, but lightening very disappointed only lifted my client 3 lifts she was so disappointed, she wouldn't let me to take a picture
Date published: 2021-09-03
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Love it Great product. Lifts and doesn't stress out the curls.
Date published: 2021-09-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by from For curls I love that is lightening cream can lighten the hair while at the same time almost protecting it from further damage. I feel that though because normally curly textures are a little thicker they don't lift quite as nice as with a regular Lightener. I'm really a fan of how even it does lift the hair and how many levels of lift we are able to achieve. I truly feel as though this lightener helps preserve the curl pattern instead of damage and undo it.
Date published: 2021-09-01
Rated 5 out of 5 by from In love I'm so happy that I got to test this product! This is my first experience with a cream bleach and I felt like the consistency was easy to use and not runny like my usual lightener which is powder. I used this on a curly client which I will attach a picture of and her hair felt good afterwards and also lifted a good amount in a short amount of time which is really cool and useful. I almost wish it took longer so I wouldn't have to keep checking the time haha. Overall I'm very satisfied and will buy more!
Date published: 2021-09-01
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Curl lights I can't believe how gentle this cream is. The consistency is amazing and love the creamy consistency.
Date published: 2021-09-01
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lightening cream This was my first time using any lightening cream and it is safe to say I will continue to do so. It was easy to use, it didn't dry out and no curls were harmed. That's a win win for me.
Date published: 2021-08-31
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great I've always used a powder lightener and love the ease and consistency of the cream lightener. The added accelerator creates a beautiful, healthy look. No added toning was necessary on level 6. I may never go back to a powder lightener after using this.
Date published: 2021-08-31
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Lightning I loved this lightner! I loved the consistency and it didn't leave the hair feeling damaged. It was a nice for highlights but I can see this being used for balayage as well.
Date published: 2021-08-31
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love love love Lift your curly client up to 5 levels in 15 minutes, it's a dream come true
Date published: 2021-08-31
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Got the lift Enjoyed how well the formula worked while using all three parts. My clients hair lifted quickly but with seemingly little damage. The results were even and soft. I will admit I liked it better than V-lights.
Date published: 2021-08-31
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Lightener The product was easy to use, I was just hoping for a bit more lift
Date published: 2021-08-31
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great Product Lifted beautifully. The curls stayed defined, healthy and without any frizz.
Date published: 2021-08-31
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Blazings rebooted?? This was giving me flashbacks to when everyone was using blazings which was a set and forget product. Guess wasn't really wowing on the lifting and tone very much.
Date published: 2021-08-31
Rated 4 out of 5 by from It was everything i expected It was good. It's a gentler lightening cream for curls. The curls felt great after. Definitely takes a few sessions to achieve level of lift.
Date published: 2021-08-30
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Creamy This cream lightener with its other counterparts really leaves the hair feeling soft and moisturized. While I don't think you'll be going platinum blonde it's perfect for our curly hair guest that are looking so some slight dimension while still keeping the integrity of their hair.
Date published: 2021-08-30
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Easy to squeeze. Easy to read instructions, and easy to get out of the tube. The measurements on the tube were accurate to weight measurement as well. When combined with equal parts step 2 and developer the consistency is amazing! I used it on a c curl pattern and the application and product distribution was smooth and easy.
Date published: 2021-08-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So good! I love this first step system it lightens but softly and a beautiful color
Date published: 2021-08-26
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Cream has a great consistency Normally I would grab a powder lightener for my clients, so I was a bit scared to use this. The fear subsided when I finally saw (and felt) the results! My clients hair felt moisturized and the lighter was very easy to apply when mixed. My client wanted subtle highlights and this lightener did just that with no toning required.
Date published: 2021-08-26
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Gentle Lightner- 10/10 This lightener was perfect on my level 3 Client who wanted to add some caramel pieces to her hair. It lifted very gently and didn't leave her curls feeling dried out at all.
Date published: 2021-08-24
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