Silkening Shine Relaxer System

New Motions Silkening Shine Relaxer System 

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General Questions

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Where can I find Motions products?
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Motions products are sold at numerous retailers close to you. Our Motions Professional products are available in fine beauty supply stores. Motions Salon Haircare products are generally available in large retail stores such as Walgreens, Target, Walmart, Kmart, Meijer, Rite Aid and Kroger. Kindly visit our Where to Buy section for more information.
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What is the difference between Motions Professional and Retail products?
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Motions Professional is a line of products which are created for professional stylists and only sold at Sally Beauty and beauty supply stores for convenience of stylists. Motions retail products are created for consumers like you to use the products in the privacy of your home.
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I noticed that the Motions packaging has changed. Have you changed the formula?
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Yes, Motions packaging has been updated. No, we did not change the formula, it’s the same great formula that you’ve always loved.
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Should Motions Professional relaxers be applied by a professional?
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Yes, our Motions Professional relaxer products are recommended to be applied by Professionals.
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How do I know the age of a product? What does the production code mean?
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The Production code number is located on the bottom of the container

Example: 0801004
08 Year product was manufactured
010 Day of year product was manufactured
04 Plant number
In this case the product was manufactured Jan. 10, 2008

Relaxer Related Questions

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Is the Motions Relaxer Kit new? How is it unique from other relaxers?
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Yes, the Motions Silkening Shine Relaxer Kit is a new product launched in 2010. It is unique and different than other relaxers in market, as it is a revolutionary advancement in at-home relaxing technology. It has a new innovative gel activator to give your hair maximum hydration during the relaxing process. It’s proven to reduce breakage by up to 85%* and add 80% more shine after one use.**
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Where can I store a relaxer? Is it safe to store in a refrigerator?
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We do not recommend you store our Motions relaxers in a refrigerator. Please store in a cool, dry location.

*As compared to traditional liquid activator relaxer systems. **As compared to untreated hair.

Hair Care and Styling Related Questions

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What can I do/use for hair breakage?
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Please try our line of Marula Natural Therapy strengthening products with 100% pure Marula oil. The Shampoo and Conditioner are proven to make hair 4 X stronger and reduce breakage by 90%.
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How can I prevent dryness and breakage?
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Get on a good hair care regimen. Motions Lavish™ Conditioning Shampoo and Moisture Plus™ Conditioner boost your hair's moisture content every time you use them. For extra help, ask your Motions stylist about a Motions CPR Protein Reconstructor, or use Motions D.P.T.™ Deep Penetrating Treatment once a week after shampooing. Then, replenish moisture and condition your hair daily by using Motions Hair and Scalp Daily Moisturizing Hairdress.
To add the TLC:
  • Use heat-styling tools on as low a heat setting as you can to accomplish your goal
  • Let your hair air dry partially before blow drying
  • Give hair a break from heat styling with roller setting or two-strand twists
  • If you wear your hair natural, use Motions Weightless Clear Hairdressing to keep it soft
  • If you relax your hair, stick with your stylist's recommended re-touch schedule
  • Keep up with regular trims
  • Use humidifiers during the dry winter season
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How can I make my hair grow faster?
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Sorry, but nothing will make hair grow faster than about half an inch (1.25 centimeters) a month. Additionally, it's a myth that trimming hair makes it grow. Trimming does make your hair look better and eases manageability because a strong shape is simpler to style.
To maximize your hair's health so it keeps growing at a normal rate:
  • Eat a balanced diet
  • Ask your physician about medications that slow the hair's growth
  • Massage your scalp regularly
Of course, you can always add instant length with a weave, braids or a wig. To make certain that braids aren't so tight they pull the scalp, get them from a professional stylist.
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What's the best way to transition my hair?
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Going back to natural? If you're willing to get a short cut, you'll cut a lot of time off the transition period. Keep in mind, as your natural hair grows out, there will be stress on the line of demarcation, which is the point where the natural curl that's growing out meets the relaxed hair.
To minimize the stress:
  • Keep hair well-moisturized with Motions Hair and Scalp Daily Moisturizing Hairdressing.
  • Don't use heat to straighten the natural hair. Ask your hairdresser to give you a style that makes the two textures look more similar, like braids, two-strand twists or a straw set.
  • Treat your hair gently, don't pull and tug on it or rub too vigorously with a towel when you dry it. Gently blot-dry your hair, use Motions Nourish™ Leave-In Conditioner and comb very gently, using a wide-toothed comb and working from the ends up in small increments.
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How long should I wait between salon relaxing services?
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When you have about an inch or regrowth or every 6 to 8 weeks, it's time for a re-touch. You can go a little longer in winter. The natural growth rate of hair slows a bit and you perspire less, so the roots are less likely to revert after styling.
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How often should I shampoo and condition at home?
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Each person's oil production varies, and also depends on how physically active you are, but most should shampoo about once a week on average. Avoid going longer than 10 days, especially if you use a lot of styling products.