PRESS PLAY HOW-TO'S

Your Step-by-Step Guide to Press Play Thermal Styling System

MONTHLY

Every 4-5 washes

STEP 1 & 2

CLEANSE, RESTORE, REPAIR

Rinse hair with warm water until
fully saturated. Apply a generous
amount of PRESS REWIND,
working through from scalp to
ends. Leave in for 2-3 minutes.
Rinse and repeat. Follow with
FAST FORWARD and apply a
generous amount from scalp to
ends. Allow it to sit for 3-5
minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
*For best results, apply products
to hair free of heavy waxes or oil based stylers.

STEP 03

ANTI-HUMIDITY TREATMENT

After shampooing and conditioning, part your hair into 4-6 sections. Spray 1-2 pumps of SILENT TREATMENT per section to hair, distributing evenly with a detangling brush.

*Only use every 4-5 shampoos

STEP 04

PREP & SOFTEN

After shampooing and conditioning, part your hair into 4-6 sections. Spray 1-2 pumps of SILENT TREATMENT per section to hair, distributing evenly with a detangling brush.

*Only use every 4-5 shampoos

STEP 05

BLOW DRY

Blow-dry each section using a brush or pick attachment.

STEP 06

PREVENT HEAT DAMAGE

ONE-PASS PRESS! O.P.P. softens in one pass to prevent straight spots created by double-pressing.

Shake well. Lightly mist over dry hair before using flat iron.

STEP 07

FLAT IRON

Flat Iron on desired heat setting.
We recommend at least between 380-410 degrees for best
results.

STEP 08

SHINE & STRENGTHEN

Hold the DOUX DROPS bottle 12 inches from your hair and mist 3-4 times all over for a lightweight shine.

WEEKLY

FOLLOW THESE STEPS

STEP 1 & 2

CLEANSE, RESTORE, REPAIR

Rinse hair with warm water until
fully saturated. Apply a generous
amount of PRESS REWIND,
working through from scalp to
ends. Leave in for 2-3 minutes.
Rinse and repeat. Follow with
FAST FORWARD and apply a
generous amount from scalp to
ends. Allow it to sit for 3-5
minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
*For best results, apply products
to hair free of heavy waxes or oil based stylers.

STEP 03

PREP & SOFTEN

Distribute a small amount of JUST GLAZE throughout clean, wet hair. Part the hair into 4-6 sections and proceed with blow-drying.

STEP 04

BLOW DRY

Blow-dry each section using a brush or pick attachment.

STEP 05

PREVENT HEAT DAMAGE

ONE-PASS PRESS! O.P.P. softens in one pass to prevent straight spots created by double-pressing.

Shake well. Lightly mist over dry hair before using flat iron.

STEP 06

FLAT IRON

Flat Iron on desired heat setting.
We recommend at least between 380-410 degrees for best
results.

STEP 07

SHINE & STRENGTHEN

Hold the DOUX DROPS bottle 12 inches from your hair and mist 3-4 times all over for a lightweight shine.

FOR STYLING

PIXIES, ROLLER SETS OR RELAXED HAIR

FOLLOW THESE STEPS

STEP 1 & 2

PRESS REWIND & FAST FORWARD

Rinse hair with warm water until
fully saturated. Apply a generous
amount of PRESS REWIND,
working through from scalp to
ends. Leave in for 2-3 minutes.
Rinse and repeat. Follow with
FAST FORWARD and apply a
generous amount from scalp to
ends. Allow it to sit for 3-5
minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
*For best results, apply products
to hair free of heavy waxes or oilbased stylers.

STEP 03

GANGSTER WRAP

ROD SETS: Apply a generous
amount of Gangster Wrap to damp
hair in sections and roll or wrap as
desired.
PIXIES: Apply liberally and
mold/set hair flat before sitting
under a hooded dryer.
TRANSITIONING HAIR: Apply a
small amount to stubborn roots
and edges before blow-drying for
added control and humidity
resistance when wearing a silk
press.

STEP 04

HOODED DRYER

Utilize a hooded dryer to dry your hair. The drying time will vary depending on your styling preferences and the density of your hair.

STEP 05

DOUX DROPS

Hold the DOUX DROPS
bottle 12 inches from your
hair and mist 3-4 times all
over for a lightweight shine.

STEP 06

FLAT IRON

Flat Iron on desired heat setting.
We recommend at least between 380-410 degrees for best
results.

FOR HUMDITY

BONDING & HUMIDITY RESISTANCE

FOLLOW THESE STEPS

STEP 1 & 2

PRESS REWIND & FAST FORWARD

Rinse hair with warm water until
fully saturated. Apply a generous
amount of PRESS REWIND,
working through from scalp to
ends. Leave in for 2-3 minutes.
Rinse and repeat. Follow with
FAST FORWARD and apply a
generous amount from scalp to
ends. Allow it to sit for 3-5
minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
*For best results, apply products
to hair free of heavy waxes or oilbased stylers.

STEP 03

PREP & SOFTEN

Distribute a small amount of JUST GLAZE throughout clean, wet hair. Part the hair into 4-6 sections and proceed with blow-drying.

STEP 04

STYLE

ROD SET, ROLLER SET, or Wash & Go: Apply a generous amount to damp hair in sections and style as desired with any of our stylers. Then allow hair to fully dry using your favorite method.

STEP 05

SHINE & STRENGTHEN

Hold the DOUX DROPS
bottle 12 inches from your
hair and mist 3-4 times all
over for a lightweight shine.

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PRESS PLAY HOW-TO'S

MONTHLY

STEP 1 & 2

CLEANSE, RESTORE, REPAIR

STEP 03

ANTI-HUMIDITY TREATMENT

STEP 04

PREP & SOFTEN

STEP 05

BLOW DRY

STEP 06

PREVENT HEAT DAMAGE

STEP 07

FLAT IRON

STEP 08

SHINE & STRENGTHEN

WEEKLY

STEP 1 & 2

CLEANSE, RESTORE, REPAIR

STEP 03

PREP & SOFTEN

STEP 04

BLOW DRY

STEP 05

PREVENT HEAT DAMAGE

STEP 06

FLAT IRON

STEP 07

SHINE & STRENGTHEN

FOR STYLING

PIXIES, ROLLER SETS OR RELAXED HAIR

STEP 1 & 2

PRESS REWIND & FAST FORWARD

STEP 03

GANGSTER WRAP

STEP 04

HOODED DRYER

STEP 05

DOUX DROPS

STEP 06

FLAT IRON

FOR HUMDITY

BONDING & HUMIDITY RESISTANCE

STEP 1 & 2

PRESS REWIND & FAST FORWARD

STEP 03

PREP & SOFTEN

STEP 04

STYLE

STEP 05

SHINE & STRENGTHEN

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