Bio Ionic Retex Hair Straightening System, Retex Kit

by Bio Ionic

Product Features

• Utilizes advanced ionic technology
• Restores and revitalizes the hair to a healthier condition
• Smooth and silky with incredible shine
• Designed to be used with Bio Ionic Straightening Irons

Product Description

Bio Ionic Retex Hair Straightening System, Retex Kit [Health and Beauty]

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B000LTQA6I
• UPC: 874822000001
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,026 in Beauty (See Top 100 in Beauty)

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

74 of 75 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The product is Excellent, but the seller was not, November 16, 2008

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L. Porcella "L. P. R." (Dominican Republic) - See all my reviews
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I read the descriptions of the product and said very clearly that inside the box I should find the relaxer, the neutralizer and the instruction booklet. Unfortunately the booklet was not inside the box. So I had to go on the internet to try to find the instructions to apply the product. It seems this is "recommended to use by a profesional"..oh., please. A beauty parlor charges you more than 500 dollars for this. This, believe me, you can do it your self. So in order for me to help all others who suffered the same as I, of not finding the instructions, here it goes:
To apply all steps you will need:
-Hair dryer (doesn't need to be Bio Ionic)
-Bio Ionic Conditioning straightener iron (Mus be Bio IOnic)
-Intensive Mosturizing Shampoo (if you buy the trio this product is inside)
-Intensive mosturizing reconstructor (if you buy the trio this product is inside)
- SHine sealer (if you buy the trio this product is inside)
-Hair coloring brush
-Plastic gloves
-Comb
This are the steps:
1- Wash the hair with the Bio Ionic Shampoo, rinse and towel dry.
2- Divide the head in 5 or 6 sections, and cover your hands with gloves.
3- Put the gloves on and tart applying the #1 Product. No not apply to scalp, leave 1/2 inch. Work fast, and the maximum time depending on the type of hair is 30 minutes (fine hair less time). Then start massaging each section. Te product on this step smells bad, so it's normal. Use a fine comb to work the roots near the face. After time is out. Rinse very well. Do not shampoo, but make sure you rinse well.
4-Blow dry the hair with the hands and dryer, then start using the Iron and make sure you do it very well from the root to the ends.
5- After you have finish ironing the hair, then you will need to apply the #2 (neutralizer). This will neutralize the #1 product still in your hair and will take all the bad odor from the hair and will stop the alcaline process from the number 1 product.
6- Rinse well and shampoo 3 times with the Bio Ionic Shampoo. Rinse and then apply the mosturizing reconstructor. Massage and wear a plastic cap for like 30 minutes. Rinse well.
7- Towel Dry your hair. Apply shine sealer to wet hair. Then blow dry hair. If you prefer blow drying with a hair dryer or the Bio Ionic Iron.
This is a very time consuming process, but believe me it's worth it. No wonder why hair salons charges so much money. But you can do it at home.
It's recommended not to wear any rubber bands, bobby pins or anything that can leave a wave in you hair. . Avoid sweat, don't wet you hair during shower, and sleep with a satin pillowcase.All this measures just for 72 hours.
I wrote this steps because I did not like not receiving the intruction booklet. I think this is somewhat a way to make you go to a professional salon. Hair pro's are human and intellingent like me and you, If they cand do it so can we, so there you go, do it yourself and don't spend money in a beauty parlor. Good bye to you all!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing Product, August 10, 2009

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JenLo (San Diego CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Bio Ionic Retex Hair Straightening System, Retex Kit (Health and Beauty)

I am so glad I tried this Bio-Ionic Retex System, Japanese Hair Straightening System... It was so easy to use with an amazing result. Just folow the simpole steps on how to do it and in one snap you will have the best hair ever straight and not even dry. I would definitely recommend this to all my friends...... The shipping as promise came on time. Amazing .!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great for the price!, October 26, 2009

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Breanna Leibman (Boston, MA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Bio Ionic Retex Hair Straightening System, Retex Kit (Health and Beauty)

I bought this to do myself, even though it is professional use only. I have short hair that is very unruly, coarse and thick. I could get it smooth and straight on my own, but it took too much time. I refused to pay $300 at the salon, so I did this at home.

Results: WAY LESS POOFY! Easy to style (it literally took off 20 mins of stlying time.) Shiny and smooth! No damage, it feels better than before!

Tips: I did not leave the product on long enough on the more resistant parts of my hair as I should have. I was nervous about damaging my hair, but next time I will leave it longer.

-It does not come with gloves or a brush so be prepared. I have short hair so it was easy, if you have longer hair team up with a friend.
-Smells bad but do not panic, as soon as you use the 2nd cream the smell goes away.

Not salon results the first time, but i'll get better at it! Highly reconmend it, but READ THE DIRECTIONS! Get the trio kit (shampoo, conditioner & gloss), it is amazeing.