Curl Lights Step 1: Lightening Cream

Curl Lights Step 1: Lightening Cream is rated 4.5 out of 5 by 114.
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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 Matrix curl lightener Love this product for all my curly hair divas! Love that it is not so hard on the hair like some other lighteners can be. Def would recommend.
Date published: 2022-03-22
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing results! Love the lightness you can achieve while still maintaining the integrity of the hair!
Date published: 2022-03-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Creamy Results! I love the creaminess of this product! Open air techniques are smooth and the best part is that this can be put under heat to process :)
Date published: 2022-03-19
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Keeps the curls curly! Doesn’t change the curl patter which can happen with more harsh lighteners
Date published: 2022-03-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Best Lightener for curly hair! I just used Curl Lights by Matrix for the first time and have fallen in love with the lift! Applying lightener to curly hair can be uneasy due to its porosity, but Curl Lights has eased my mind and I can safely give my clients their dream hair while maintaining its integrity!
Date published: 2022-03-05
Rated 5 out of 5 by from yes yes yes I love this product! Maintains curls and isn’t super harsh, my clients love it
Date published: 2022-03-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by from great This actually works. Is it my favorite no but I do really like it.
Date published: 2022-03-01
Rated 5 out of 5 by from great lightner I love the lift this product delivers. The condition of the hair after the service feels amazing!
Date published: 2022-02-07
Rated 5 out of 5 by from HOLY SMOKES THIS IS GREAT I was not expecting this product to be as great as it is! My go to for lightening textured hair! This product ENHANCED the curl pattern! Never in my career have I experienced this with a lightening system, usually it’s the complete opposite! Def need a bit of product so grab what you need then double it!
Date published: 2022-01-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Love this product highly recommend for curly haired clients looking to get a few levels of lift.
Date published: 2021-12-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Amazing Lightener for Textured Clients! Curl Lights is a great addition to the Matrix Lightener portfolio! The 2-part system maintains curl integrity and health while it lightens up to 5 levels and can be used with or without heat.
Date published: 2021-12-10
Rated 5 out of 5 by from great free hand lightner consistency is nice. doesn't dry out. does process a little slower
Date published: 2021-12-05
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Its okay It leaves the hair in good condition, but i would like to use it more to fully get a good idea of it.
Date published: 2021-11-30
Rated 5 out of 5 by from A great new addition! Great at lifting. I find it user friendly. Great consistency. Leaves hair in good shape.
Date published: 2021-11-30
Rated 3 out of 5 by from great for textured hair! While the lift isn’t 7+ levels, this new formula gives you up to 5 levels of lift while maintaining hairs integrity!
Date published: 2021-11-22
Rated 4 out of 5 by from does a great job! I love using matrix products, I’m loving the extra lift and accelerator! Kinda scary at first but just keep an eye on it!
Date published: 2021-11-12
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Very nice! I really like the consistency and creaminess of this! The lift is pretty good! Would definitely use again!
Date published: 2021-11-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by from i was skeptical at first I thought it was just another lightener that they wanted to sell but actually it’s really nice. It’s a nice creamy lightener that helps saturate the curls and doesn’t dry them out. It gives a good lift as well.
Date published: 2021-11-01
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Soft curls I was hesitant to try this because I didnt see how it could be different from the lightener i usually use..but I have a curly haired client who really wanted highlights...it was so easy to use...lifted really soft and pretty...with great curl retention.
Date published: 2021-10-28
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Curls Can Dream! I received a sample of this from my local SalonCentric store and let me tell you.. this product was amazing! It gave some very nice lift and was able to highlight highly textured virgin hair from level 1 to a solid level 7. I used only 1 oz for weaved highlights on the front and top sections of the hair. The product had a smooth consistency and was very easy to mix and apply to the hair. The resulting highlights were very vibrant and were then easy to tone. I will be using this product again and again. Matrix nailed it with this one.
Date published: 2021-10-27
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Unsure I received this product without the accelerator so I can't give an honest opinion about lift but I can say it was very easy to use and apply. Very creamy consistency and seemed to leave the hair in good condition. In my case it lifted like a highlift color. Smelled good. Gave me subtle results but left the curls intact!
Date published: 2021-09-26
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Evenly lift hair for perfect results Easy to mix and great consistency. This lightening system surrounds curls for even lifting. The creamy consistency lays curls down while lightening for perfect results.
Date published: 2021-09-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great bleach for curls Normally I warn curly hair clients that bleach can change their curl pattern, but I didn't notice as much change with this bleach made specifically for curls! I definitely recommend it for your curly clients! Curly hair is more fragile contrary to popular belief so creating a bleach specifically for curls was genius!
Date published: 2021-09-21
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Easy on curls This line is amazing for curls!! Loved the lift! The hair was left smooth and shiny and didn't have that post-bleach dried out look! This lightening cream works better than other products I've tried for curly clients. It leaves a defined curl pattern. I would buy these products again and have already recommended to my family and friends.
Date published: 2021-09-21
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Surprising!!! Tried this on my sister as she is a very opinionated client. This hydrated her curls and didn't dry her hair out or affect her curl pattern like most other lighteners have.
Date published: 2021-09-21
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Super creamy This color is super creamy and rich! Leaves thirsty curls hydrated!
Date published: 2021-09-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great lift! Lifted really nicely without drying out the curls!
Date published: 2021-09-20
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Gentle lifting only.. Not for drastic lightening Left the curls healthy and soft but worked best on my blonde to dark blonde clients better.
Date published: 2021-09-20
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Great product for curly hair I used this product on a curly client and it gave me great lift without damaging the hair!!!!
Date published: 2021-09-19
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
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