Colour removal

stop oxidation

remove medication

tackle build-up

the heart of malibu c

Our ingredients and our mission are simple: We are committed to researching, developing and manufacturing earth-friendly wellness products. This means reducing our water footprint, using PET recyclable bottles and 100% vegan, plant-derived ingredients. The less water, energy and other natural resources we use, the better.

The Problem starts with your water

Minerals found in water at home are continuously exposed to the hair during bathing. Hot or warm water will open the cuticle, allowing minerals to get inside.

Deep dive into How water affects your hair

total oxidation management

Total Oxidation Management (TOM) is a lifestyle approach that combines the use of topically applied freshly activated antioxidant vitamins along with making smart choices that minimize your overexposure to oxidizing elements. But before you can make these lifestyle changes, you first need to understand what “oxidizing” means and how it causes you to age.

Deep dive into toatal oxidation management

professional faq's

colour / highlights faq's

What can I do to make my colours true to swatch?

While hard water is fine for drinking, it can cause many problems for hair, especially if you are going to process colour. Water that we shampoo the hair with contain minerals such as Calcium , Iron, Copper, Magnesium, Silica and even Lead. These minerals attach to the hair like a magnet making it impossible for hair colour to penetrate. When minerals come in contact with oxidizers such as hydrogen peroxide in your colour formula, they oxidize and can change colour therefore throwing your colour formula off with the effect being brassy, red or green discolouration. Processing a Malibu MakeOver in conjunction with your colour services will safely remove all minerals from the hair and stop the oxidation allowing you predictable colour matching the colour swatch every time.

What can I do to prevent colour from fading?

Over 85% of the U.S. population is bathing and shampooing with hard water. While hard water is fine for drinking, it can cause many problems for hair, especially if you are going to process colour. Hard water can contain minerals including calcium, iron, copper, magnesium, silica and even lead. These minerals are little tiny “rocks” that attach to the hair like a magnet, making it impossible for hair colour to penetrate through the rocks. Processing Malibu C Crystal Gel removes the minerals.

Do you have a solution for better grey coverage?

Yes we certainly do; and it’s called the Malibu MakeOver®.

The Original Malibu MakeOver® is a wellness service to maintain and restore vibrant hair and healthy scalp as well as prepare the hair for any and all chemical services. It provides dramatic results and immediate normalizing and revitalizing of hair and scalp that is oxidized, damaged and/or over-processed. Fresh-dried antioxidant vitamins and proteins of various molecular sizes replace the need for clarifiers and deep conditioners that can otherwise leave the hair dry and coated. Recommended for well water users, swimmers, clients with perms, colour, highlights and clients who have sodium hydroxide relaxed or straightened hair.

By using the Malibu C Crystal Gel Normalizer before the colour service you will be sure that all the minerals, medications and oxidizers that can sabotage your colour service will be safely and effectively removed to ensure the best colour possible. And after your colour service you will be amazed by the final step of the Malibu MakeOver; Miracle Repair. This reconstructor will help revitalize the hair proteins without over proteinizing or conditioning even the most fine or fragile hair. You are sure to be a hero to even the hardest to please colour customers as the Original Malibu MakeOver is the only way to guarantee your colour services.

This is especially helpful when dealing with stubborn or resistant grey/white hair that is often times a real challenge to get good tone and coverage with colour services. By removing the minerals, medication and oxidizers before colouring you will be setting yourself up for certain success. Colour can actually process on the hair protein and not the medication and ‘rocks’ attached to the protein. Colour will be the right shade, tone and level. The Original Malibu MakeOver puts you back in control with even your most complicated colour services!

COLOUR, HIGHLIGHTS & BLONDES

- Processes colour faster with better true-to-swatch colour

- Increases vibrancy and longevity of colour

- Helps guarantee clients' hair is free of minerals, oxidizers & medications

- Helps prevent breakage prior, during and after service by stopping oxidation

- Minimizes burning and irritation from chemicals on clients with a sensitive scalp

- Infuses protein for strength and integrity of the hair following

Why does my client's hair turn orange/brassy and what can I do to remove it?

The primary reason hair turns orange or goes brassy is due to iron buildup in the hair. Iron, a mineral found naturally in the ground in various geographic areas, attaches to hair like a magnet and tints blondes a rusty orange and tints dark hair darker. While iron is most often found in domestic well water, metropolitan areas may also be tapping into wells as their primary or secondary source of water for the community. If you’ve ever seen a rusty nail or rusted car bumper, realize that iron has the same affect on the hair when it oxidizes, causing hair to be discoloured, weighted down, dry and damaged. The hair literally has rock in it! And these little rocks are blocking the proper processing of your colours, perms, straighteners, and relaxers. So how do you get the rocks out? (Clarifying shampoos cannot and will not effectively remove iron from hair nor restore health to hair).

THE WELLNESS SOLUTION and the only gentle, effective way to remove iron buildup from the hair is with our patented vitamin technology formulated in our food-grade, freshly-activated wellness remedies, Malibu C Crystal Gel and Malibu C Wellness Remedies. Malibu Crystal Gel is the 1st step of The Malibu MakeOver®, the in-salon service offered by thousands of stylists worldwide and the secret weapon of numerous celebrity stylists. The 2nd step of the Malibu MakeOver® is Malibu C Miracle Repair.

In-Salon: Malibu MakeOver®

- Removes iron (and all other minerals) from hair

- Removes orange discolouration

- Prepares hair for superior chemical services

- Restores moisture, shine, manageability, and strength to hair

At-home Maintenance: Malibu C Hard Water Wellness Kit

- Removes & prevents further mineral buildup

- Prevents orange hair

- Prevents dryness caused by hard or softened water

- Helps ensure successful chemical services

- Sulfate-free, wellness ingredients

- Completely safe for all hair types & chemically-treated hair

How/when do I use colour prepare?

Color Prepare can either be retailed to the client or used in the salon. It is a patented vitamin complex which is freshly-activated dissolving in the palms of the hands forming a rich lathering treatment specifically formulated for hair prior to every color service in the salon, at home or when traveling to assure predictable and successful color results.

This service isn’t meant to replace the Malibu MakeOver but is very helpful when you or your client are running late or when you have an un-scheduled color appointment that you are trying to ‘squeeze’ in and don’t have the time to do a full Malibu MakeOver. This can be retailed to clients who use their Malibu Wellness daily and weekly regimens at home to be used before their color service and it will help prepare for the in salon color service thus making it possible for you to process the Malibu MakeOver for less time. It is not as concentrated as the Malibu C Original Crystal Gel, but you will get fast and effective results right at the back bar. (For best results, cover with processing cap and expose to heat or steam)

What It Does:

- Prepares hair for superior colour

- Gently yet effectively removes minerals from hair that inhibit proper processing of colour

- Extends life of vibrant colour to prevent fading

- Helps prevent brassiness or discolouration

- Accelerates processing time of colour

- Protects scalp from itching or burning caused by oxidizing chemicals

Features & Benefits:

Formulated with a patented, nature-identical Vitamin C Complex

Food-grade, wellness ingredients

Preservative-Free, Fragrance-Free, Sulfate-Free

Packaged for easy travel

Eco-friendly ingredients in recyclable packaging

Who Needs It:

All ages and all hair types who chemically treat their hair.

How You Use It:

For best results, pour crystals into wet palm, then rub wet palms together to form a rich gel that when applied to hair turns to a lathering treatment. The longer the exposure/processing time the better. (For best results, cover with processing cap and expose to heat or steam) Shampoo following application prior to colour service.

What is the difference between Crystal Gel, Colour Prepare and Quick Fix?

The Malibu C Crystal Gel Normalizer is sold only to licensed salon/spa professionals and is not a retail item. It is meant to only be processed in the salon and isn’t intended for the consumer to do at home. This is the most effective treatment for safely, yet effectively, removing minerals, medication and oxidizers from the hair and scalp in preparation for chemical services or as a stand-alone service.

The Malibu C Quick Fix and Color Prepare Wellness Remedies can be both used in the salon as a professional service OR retailed to the client for at home use. There are times when salon/spa professionals just don’t have time to do a full Malibu C Crystal Gel before each and every color service or corrective color and these Malibu C Wellness Remedies give you some flexibility in preparing the hair prior to color services.

Color Prepare is a perfect option when you or your client are running behind or have an unscheduled color client that you ‘just have to squeeze in’ and simply don’t have time to process the Malibu Crystal Gel in the salon. The Color Prepare can give you quick, effective results right at the back bar (For best results, cover with processing cap and expose to heat or steam). This can also be retailed to clients who use their Malibu C daily and weekly regimens at home to be used before their color service as it will help prepare for the in salon service thus making it possible for you to process the Malibu MakeOver for less time.

Realistically, sometimes you don’t have time on the exact day someone needs a corrective color done to get them right in. You now have an option with the Malibu Quick Fix Wellness Remedy that the client can do at home to 1) Possibly correct the problem at hand as it can very well be the minerals/oxidizers causing the discoloration/undesired color, 2) Prepare the hair for your corrective color service and give you breathing room to get them into the salon for an appointment.

The Malibu C Crystal Gel or 2-step Malibu MakeOver is always going to be your very best and most effective service, but you have options to better serve your clients and your schedule with Malibu C Color Prepare and Quick Fix Wellness Remedies as they are all based on the same patented fresh-dried vitamin technology.

colour correction faq's

Why does my client's hair turn orange/brassy and what can I do to remove it?

The primary reason hair turns orange or goes brassy is due to iron buildup in the hair. Iron, a mineral found naturally in the ground in various geographic areas, attaches to hair like a magnet and tints blondes a rusty orange and tints dark hair darker. While iron is most often found in domestic well water, metropolitan areas may also be tapping into wells as their primary or secondary source of water for the community. If you’ve ever seen a rusty nail or rusted car bumper, realize that iron has the same effect on the hair when it oxidizes, causing hair to be discoloured, weighted down, dry and damaged. The hair literally has rock in it! And these little rocks are blocking the proper processing of your colours, perms, straighteners, and relaxers. So how do you get the rocks out? (Clarifying shampoos cannot and will not effectively remove iron from hair nor restore health to hair).

THE WELLNESS SOLUTION and the only gentle, effective way to remove iron buildup from the hair is with our patented vitamin technology formulated in our food-grade, freshly-activated treatments, Malibu Crystal Gel and Malibu C Wellness Treatments. Malibu Crystal Gel is the 1st step of The Malibu MakeOver®, the in-salon service offered by thousands of stylists worldwide and the secret weapon of numerous celebrity stylists. The 2nd step of the Malibu MakeOver® is Malibu Miracle Repair.

In-Salon: Malibu MakeOver®

- Removes iron (and all other minerals) from hair

- Removes orange discolouration

- Prepares hair for superior chemical services

- Restores moisture, shine, manageability, and strength to hair

At-home Maintenance: Malibu C Hard Water Wellness Kit or Malibu Blondes® Wellness Kit

- Removes & prevents further mineral buildup

- Prevents orange hair

- Prevents dryness caused by hard or softened water

- Helps ensure successful chemical services

- Sulfate-free, wellness ingredients

- Completely safe for all hair types & chemically-treated hair

How/when do I use Quick Fix Wellness Remedy?

The Malibu Quick Fix Wellness Remedy is a patented, fresh-dried vitamin complex that dissolves into a gel in the palms of the hands forming a rich lathering treatment specifically formulated for previously coloured hair with undesirable results to remove all elements that can interfere with colour. Prepares hair for corrective colour that leads to predictable and successful results.

What It Does:

- Safely, gently and effectively helps remove undesired colour

- Prepares hair for superior corrective colour, if necessary

- Helps prevent scalp itching and irritation from oxidizing chemicals

Features & Benefits:

- The first step to successful corrective colour

- Formulated with a patented, nature-identical Vitamin C Complex

- Food-grade, wellness ingredients

- Preservative-Free, Fragrance-Free, Sulfate-Free

- Packaged for easy travel

- Eco-friendly ingredients in recyclable packaging

The Malibu C Quick Fix Wellness Remedy can be both used in the salon as a professional service OR retailed to the client for at home use. There are times when salon/spa professionals just don’t have time to do a full Malibu Original Crystal Gel before each and every corrective colour and the Quick Fix Wellness Remedy gives you some flexibility in preparing the hair prior to colour corrective services.

Realistically, sometimes you don’t have time on the exact day someone needs a corrective colour done to get them right in. You now have an option with the Malibu C Quick Fix Wellness Remedy that the client can do at home to 1) Possibly correct the problem at hand as it can very well be the minerals/oxidizers causing the discolouration/undesired colour, 2) Prepare the hair for your corrective colour service and give you breathing room to get them into the salon for an appointment.

The Malibu Original Crystal Gel/Malibu MakeOver is always going to be your very best and most effective service, but you have options to better serve your clients and your schedule with Malibu C Quick Fix Wellness Remedies as they are both based on the same patented fresh-dried vitamin technology.

Can your products strip colour from my client's hair?

No, Malibu C products can not strip hair colour (natural or otherwise) from your clients hair. Our products are based on wellness formulas that have patented fresh-dried vitamin technology and do not use harsh or abrasive chemicals or detergents that can harm chemically treated hair. Almost every product we manufacture is a ‘normalizing’ product and doesn’t have the ability to remove colour of any kind from the hair.

However, it is important to understand that minerals that affect the hair (calcium, iron, copper, lead, magnesium to name a few) have a positive electrical charge. Hair protein, especially those that are damaged, have negative an electrical charge. So these minerals are magnetically attached to the hair proteins. Because of this magnetic charge many of these minerals, or dissolved ‘rocks’, are preventing the colour molecules from actually attaching to the hair proteins as they should.

Due to this 'rock' barrier the colour molecules attach to the minerals and therefore when Malibu products are used on mineral laden hair it removes the minerals and the colour that is attached to those minerals. Therefore the real problem is that the hair was not properly prepared with the Original Crystal Gel Normalizer prior to the colour application. When the proper Malibu product (Original Crystal Gel Normalizer or Colour Prepare Wellness Active) is used prior to the colour service the minerals are removed from the hair proteins and the colour attaches to the hair protein and not the dissolver minerals/rocks attached to the hair protein.

What is the difference between Crystal Gel, Colour Prepare and Quick Fix Wellness Remedies?

The Malibu C Crystal Gel Wellness Remedy is sold only to licensed salon/spa professionals and is not a retail item. It is meant to only be processed in the salon and really isn’t intended for the consumer to do at home. This is the most effective treatment for safely, yet effectively, removing minerals, medication and oxidizers from the hair and scalp in preparation for chemical services or as a stand alone service.

The Malibu C Quick Fix Wellness Remedy and Colour Prepare Wellness Treatments can be both used in the salon as a professional treatment OR retailed to the client for at home use. There are times when salon/spa professionals just don’t have time to do a full Malibu Original Crystal Gel before each and every colour service or corrective colour and these Malibu C Wellness Treatments give you some flexibility in preparing the hair prior to colour services.

Malibu C Colour Prepare is a perfect option when you or your client are running behind or have an unscheduled colour client that you ‘just have to squeeze in’ and simply don’t have time to process the Malibu Crystal Gel in the salon. The Colour Prepare treatment can give you quick, effective results right at the back bar (For best results, cover with processing cap and expose to heat or steam). This can also be retailed to clients who use their Malibu C daily and weekly regimens at home to be used before their colour service as it will help prepare for the in salon service thus making it possible for you to process the Malibu MakeOver for less time.

Realistically, sometimes you don’t have time on the exact day someone needs a corrective colour done to get them right in. You now have an option with the Malibu Quick Fix Wellness Remedy Wellness Active that the client can do at home to 1) Possibly correct the problem at hand as it can very well be the minerals/oxidizers causing the discolouration/undesired colour, 2) Prepare the hair for your corrective colour service and give you breathing room to get them into the salon for an appointment.

The Malibu Original Crystal Gel/Malibu MakeOver is always going to be your very best and most effective service, but you have options to better serve your clients and your schedule with Malibu C Colour Prepare and Quick Fix Wellness Remedys as they are all based on the same patented fresh-dried vitamin technology.

Do you have a solution to remove medication build up?

Yes we certainly do; and it’s called The Malibu Wellness Original Malibu MakeOver®.

The Original Malibu MakeOver® is a wellness service to maintain and restore vibrant hair and healthy scalp as well as prepare the hair for any and all chemical services. It provides dramatic results and immediate normalizing and revitalizing of hair and scalp that is oxidized, damaged and/or over-processed. Fresh-dried antioxidant vitamins and proteins of various molecular sizes replace the need for clarifiers and deep conditioners that can otherwise leave the hair dry and coated. Recommended for well water users, swimmers, clients with perms, color, highlights and clients who have sodium hydroxide relaxed or straightened hair.

By using the Malibu Original Crystal Gel Normalizer before the chemical service you will be sure that all the minerals, medications and oxidizers that can sabotage your chemical service will be safely and effectively removed to ensure the best results possible. And after your chemical service you will be amazed by the final step of the Malibu MakeOver; Miracle Repair Power Protein Builder. This reconditioning treatment will help revitalize the hair proteins without over proteinizing or conditioning even the most fine or fragile hair. You are sure to be a hero to even the hardest to please customers as the Original Malibu MakeOver is the only way to guarantee your in-salon services.

This is especially helpful when dealing with hair that is often times a real challenge to get good tone and coverage with color services. By removing the minerals, medication and oxidizers before coloring you will be setting yourself up for certain success. Color can actually process on the hair protein and not the medication and ‘rocks’ attached to the protein. Color will be the right shade, tone and level. The Original Malibu MakeOver puts you back in control with even your most complicated chemical services!

MALIBU MALIBU MAKEOVER:

- Helps guarantee clients' hair is free of minerals, oxidizers & medications

- Helps prevent breakage prior, during and after service by stopping oxidation

- Minimizes burning and irritation from chemicals on clients with a sensitive scalp

- Infuses protein for strength and integrity of the hair following oxidizing service

Do you have a solution to remove nicotine build up?

Yes we certainly do; and it’s called The Malibu C Malibu MakeOver®.

The Malibu MakeOver® is a wellness service to maintain and restore vibrant hair and healthy scalp as well as prepare the hair for any and all chemical services. It provides dramatic results and immediate normalizing and revitalizing of hair and scalp that is oxidized, damaged and/or over-processed. Fresh-dried antioxidant vitamins and proteins of various molecular sizes replace the need for clarifiers and deep conditioners that can otherwise leave the hair dry and coated. Recommended for well water users, swimmers, clients with perms, colour, highlights and clients who have sodium hydroxide relaxed or straightened hair.

By using the Malibu Original Crystal Gel Normalizer before the chemical service you will be sure that all the minerals, medications and oxidizers that can sabotage your chemical service will be safely and effectively removed to ensure the best results possible. And after your chemical service you will be amazed by the final step of the Malibu MakeOver; Miracle Repair. This reconstructing treatment will help revitalize the hair proteins without over proteinizing or conditioning even the most fine or fragile hair. You are sure to be a hero to even the hardest to please customers as the Malibu MakeOver is the only way to guarantee your in-salon services.

This is especially helpful when dealing with hair that is often times a real challenge to get good tone and coverage with colour services. By removing the minerals, medication and oxidizers before colouring you will be setting yourself up for certain success. Colour can actually process on the hair protein and not the medication and ‘rocks’ attached to the protein. Colour will be the right shade, tone and level. The Malibu MakeOver puts you back in control with even your most complicated chemical services!

MALIBU MAKEOVER:

- Helps guarantee clients' hair is free of minerals, oxidizers & medications

- Helps prevent breakage prior, during and after service by stopping oxidation

- Minimizes burning and irritation from chemicals on clients with a sensitive scalp

- Infuses protein for strength and integrity of the hair following oxidizing service

perm / relaxer / straightener faq's

Why/How do I use Crystal Gel with a Perm?

Crystal Gel Instructions: Prior to service, section wet hair (refer to General Directions for specific application technique) and work Crystal Gel Normalizer throughout hair. Cover with bag & expose to heat for a minimum of 10 minutes. Shampoo thoroughly & rinse. Continue with perm procedure. Send client home with Miracle Repair Reconstuctor to be used following first shampooing.Retail Malibu C Curl Partner for at-home weekly use to prevent mineral buildup that can weigh the perm down and cause tangling and dullness.

Why/How do I use Crystal Gel with a Relaxer/Straightener?

NON-SODIUM HYDROXIDE STRAIGHTENERS/ RELAXERS

Prior to service, section wet hair (refer to General Directions for specific application procedure) and work Crystal Gel Normalizer throughout hair. Cover with bag & expose to heat for a minimum of 10 minutes. Shampoo thoroughly & rinse. Continue with straightener/relaxer process. Send client home with Miracle Repair Power Protein Builder to be used following first shampooing.

SODIUM HYDROXIDE STRAIGHTENERS/ RELAXERS

Prior to service*, work 3/4 Crystal Gel Normalizer into hair, minimizing scalp manipulation, making sure scalp is saturated with Crystal Gel to help prevent scalp irritation during service (refer to General Directions for specific application technique). Cover with bag & expose to heat for a minimum of 10 minutes. Shampoo thoroughly & rinse. Proceed with service. Following neutralizing shampooing, work remaining 1/4 Crystal Gel throughout hair and rinse to normalize the pH and condition of the hair and scalp. To replenish depleted proteins, apply Miracle Repair Power Protein Builder WITHOUT HEAT and allow to remain on hair for 10 minutes. Rinse with cool water. * Follow manufacturer directions for relaxers/straighteners.

swimmers faq's

Why does my client's hair turn orange/brassy and what can I do to remove it?

It is a common misconception that chlorine causes swimmers’ green hair. The truth is, copper a mineral added to pools to kill algae growth, is what causes swimmers’ green hair. Chlorine speed up (oxidizes) the attachment of copper onto the hair but it is copper buildup that tints blonde hair green and brunettes darker. The in-salon Malibu MakeOver gently yet effectively removes the green discoloration and restores health to swimmers' hair.

Malibu C has the only wellness solution to safely and successfully remove swimmers’ green hair with our patented vitamin treatment offered in our Malibu MakeOver®.

What can I do to get a better result when doing a chemical service on swimmers’ hair?

It is important to remove mineral build-up from the hair before any chemical service, but this is a very important step when working with swimmers’ hair. Most swimmers have more exposure to hard water and oxidizing chemicals such as chlorine than non-swimmers. When processing a chemical service, the service may not be able penetrate through all the mineral build-up to actually process on the protein of the hair. This is why processing time can take longer, colors can have an unexpected red or ash tent, and perms/relaxers/straighteners can fall out quickly or not take at all.

To ensure the best results for chemical services, remove all mineral build-up by processing Crystal Gel under heat for the appropriate amount of time (up to 45 minutes depending on the amount of build-up). After processing a Crystal Gel, do your chemical service how you normally would. Only make sure to check the client while they are processing as the service may take less time than expected. Follow your service with Miracle Repair (with no heat) to fill in damaged areas of the hair.

Is it necessary to use the Swimmers Wellness Shampoo, Conditioner, and Swimmers Wellness Remedy or can my client just use one product and get the same results?

Malibu C addresses this question with a “good, better, best” approach.

BEST:

Daily: Malibu C Swimmers Wellness Shampoo & Conditioner WEEKLY: Malibu C Swimmers Wellness Remedy. This regimen is conveniently packaged in the Malibu C Swimmers Wellness Kit and is the perfect starter kit for swimmers of all ages and hair types

BETTER:

If your client has a favorite shampoo and conditioner, they need to realize that shampoo and conditioner are most likely not removing the buildup of minerals and oxidizers caused by pool (or ocean or spa) water. Additionally, many other swimmers shampoos are formulated with the harsh ingredient sodium thiosulfate. Therefore, to ensure they remove these damaging elements from their hair, recommend a weekly remedy (or whenever they swim) with the Swimmers Wellness Remedy. Using the Malibu C Swimmers Wellness Remedy immediately after swimming will remove mineral deposits from the hair and stop the oxidation caused by exposure to chlorine.

GOOD:

Use Malibu C Swimmers Wellness Shampoo and Conditioner for gentle cleansing and superior conditioning to provide good protection against the buildup of minerals and the damaging effects of chlorine.

Are your products safe to use every time my client swims?

Absolutely! Malibu C Swimmers’ products are formulated with wellness ingredients that are safe and gentle for all ages and all hair types, even chemically treated hair. Malibu C Swimmers Wellness Shampoo is sulfate-surfactant-free. And most importantly free of sodium thiosulfate commonly used in swimmers' shampoos. It is recommended that your client use Malibu C Swimmers Wellness Shampoo and Conditioner every time they wash their hair and Swimmers Wellness Remedy after swimming, or at least once a week. These products will fight pool chemicals and mineral buildup that attaches to the hair and skin. Malibu C Swimmers Wellness Shampoo can also be used as a body wash to remove chlorine residue and odor from the skin.

Description
Details
Directions

Everyone needs a Malibu Makeover®! This 2-step wellness service, performed exclusively in the salon, transforms tone, texture, vibrancy, and strength of hair. The first step is a patented blend of antioxidant vitamin crystals that activate into a gel to naturally draw out malicious mineral deposits and other impurities, revealing natural shine, color, and body while priming the hair for chemical services.

The second step is a powerful protein reconstructor formulated with plant-derived proteins that seek out only hair's weak spots and rebuild only where damage exists. The Malibu Makeover provides dramatic results and immediately normalizes both hair and scalp, repairing hair that is oxidized, damaged and/or over-processed. Recommended in conjunction with all salon services on all hair types and all hair conditions.

Contents:
Malibu Crystal Gel Normalizer Packet Miracle Repair Power Protein Builder Packet

Benefits:
- Restores shine, volume, and manageability
- Infuses protein to help slow the build-up of future exposure to minerals
- Minimizes burning and irritation from chemicals on clients with a sensitive scalp
- Helps prevent breakage, "melting & smoking" reactions during chemical services

HARD WATER
- Safely removes minerals such as iron, copper, and calcium that can discolor hair

SWIMMERS
- Removes chlorine and other oxidizers that can damage hair
- Removes minerals that can discolor swimmers' hair

COLOR, HIGHLIGHTS & BLONDES
- Accelerates color processing times
- Helps prevent breakage prior, during and after service by stopping oxidation

PERMS
- Assures perm results with true-to-rod curl patterns
- Normalizes and prepares resistant hair to ensure maximum results

SCALP
- Soothes & nourishes dry scalp compounded by minerals and oxidizers
- Helps reduce the appearance of inflammation, dry and flaky conditions

Features:
- May be used as often as desired with no harmful side-effects
- Safe for use on children of all ages
- Hermetically sealed, ready-to-mix packets

*Malibu MakeOver® is NOT recommended for use on white, non-pigmented hair.

In-Salon Service

COLOUR

(preps hair for perfect colour, better coverage with less fading)

HIGHLIGHTS

(less processing time to achieve higher lift without

the damage)

BLONDES

(restores highlights, banishes brassiness and discoloration)

Instructions

Prior to chemical service, work ¾ Crystal Gel into hair. Cover with a professional processing cap and expose to heat.* Then shampoo hair thoroughly, rinse, towel dry and proceed with chemical service. After rinsing, work remaining ¼ Crystal Gel throughout hair, then shampoo and rinse. Apply Miracle Repair and process WITHOUT HEAT for 10 minutes. Rinse with cool water.

(DO NOT use Miracle Repair immediately prior to colour services. )

TIPS for Controlling & Stopping Peroxide/Developers:

Crystal Gel may be used during all colour/bleaching services to control or stop the activity of peroxide/developers.

Colour/bleach/highlights service:

After final rinsing, work a small amount of Crystal Gel throughout hair and scalp to stop the oxidizing action, then shampoo thoroughly and rinse.

True-to-swatch toner:

Rinse out colour/bleach and work a small amount of Crystal Gel throughout hair and scalp then shampoo thoroughly, rinse and proceed with application of toner.

Highlight Foils:

After processing, open foil packet(s) and apply Crystal Gel to stop the over-processing of bleach/colour.

Prevent Bleeding of Lowlights onto Highlights:

Apply Crystal Gel to any highlights that need protection against bleeding.

CURL-TEXTURIZING KERATIN STRAIGHTENERS

(ensures true-to-rod size success, helps prevent scalp irritation and redos)

Prior to chemical service, section wet hair and work Crystal Gel throughout hair. Cover with professional processing cap and expose to heat.* Shampoo thoroughly then rinse. Proceed with chemical service. Send client home with Miracle Repair to be used following first shampooing.

RELAXERS (SODIUM HYDROXIDE)

(helps prevent breakage, helps prevent dry, flaky, itchy scalp)

3-5 days prior to relaxer service: Work 3/4 Crystal Gel throughout hair. Cover with professional processing cap and expose to heat.* Shampoo thoroughly then rinse. Within 3-5 days, proceed with relaxer service. Following neutralizing shampooing, work remaining 3/4 Crystal Gel (can be kept in refrigerator to prolong freshness between services) throughout hair to normalize the pH and condition of the hair and scalp then rinse. Apply Miracle Repair and allow to remain on hair for 10 minutes WITHOUT HEAT. Rinse with cool water.

WEAVES & EXTENSIONS

(preps hair for a more successful bond, prevents breakage and shedding)

Prior to service, section wet hair and work Crystal Gel throughout hair and scalp. Cover with professional processing cap and expose to heat for 15 minutes, then scrunch hair and continue to process for up to 45 minutes. Shampoo thoroughly then rinse. Apply Miracle Repair, cover with professional processing cap and expose to heat for 10 minutes, then rinse. Continue with weave/extension service.

HARD WATER

(Removes discoloration, restores volume for body, reduces frizz for softness)

SWIMMERS

(instantly removes chlorine, naturally rids hair of green, restores shine and softness)

Work Crystal Gel into hair and scalp. Expose to heat for 15 minutes then scrunch hair and continue to process up to 45 minutes. Shampoo thoroughly then rinse. Apply Miracle Repair, cover with professional processing cap and expose to heat for 10 minutes then rinse.

GRAY COVERAGE

(creates a filler/primer for longer lasting colour, better coverage with true to swatch results)

Crystal Gel is the perfect treatment prior to colour on white, non-pigmented hair. Crystal Gel will leave a filler/primer on the hair for longer lasting colour. See further instructions under Colour/Highlights.

*Crystal Gel is not recommended as a stand-alone treatment on white, non-pigmented hair.

GRAY COVERAGE

(creates a filler/primer for longer lasting colour, better coverage with true to swatch results)

*Crystal Gel is not recommended as a stand-alone treatment on white, non-pigmented hair.

SCALP CONDITIONS

(relieves flaking and itching, soothes dry, irritated scalp)

Gently massage Crystal Gel throughout hair and scalp. Expose to heat for 10 minutes then gently massage gel throughout the scalp and continue to process for up to 20 minutes. Shampoo thoroughly then rinse. Apply Miracle Repair and allow to remain on hair for 10 minutes then rinse.

WELLNESS RECONSTRUCTOR

(stand alone service)

Section wet hair and saturate each section with Crystal Gel. Scrunch each section using palm. Massage throughout hair and gently throughout scalp; then cover with a professional processing cap and expose to heat.* Remove cap, rinse and shampoo hair thoroughly. Follow with Miracle Repair.

Section hair and saturate each section with Miracle Repair. Massage throughout hair; then cover with a professional processing cap and expose to heat for 10 minutes. Remove from heat and rinse with cool water.

* Expose to heat:

- For light buildup: 10-15 minutes

- For moderate buildup: 15-30 minutes

- For heavy buildup: 30-45 minutes

Send client home with the appropriate Malibu C Wellness Treatment for weekly use.

Malibu MakeOver faq

What Is Malibu Makeover?

The Malibu MakeOver® is a 2-step wellness remedy beginning with Malibu’s Crystal Gel Normalizer followed by the Miracle Repair Reconstructor to restore vibrant hair and healthy scalp. The Malibu MakeOver® provides dramatic results and immediate normalizing and revitalizing of hair and scalp that has hard water mineral build-up and is oxidized, damaged or over-processed.

Fresh-dried antioxidant vitamins and proteins of various molecular sizes replace the need for clarifiers and deep conditioners that can otherwise leave the hair dry and coated. Malibu Crystal Gel and Miracle Repair may be used as often as desired and are safe and gentle for all hair types, and all ages, including infants and children.

Do I have to use special water to activate the Malibu C Wellness Remedies or Malibu C Crystal Gel?

No, you do not have to use any type of special water to mix the Malibu Crystal Gel Normalizer or activate any of the Malibu C Wellness Remedies. The vitamin technology that the Malibu C products are formulated with stops any oxidation from chlorine and lessens the charge of any minerals present without affecting performance on your client's hair. This is the same technology that you are relying on to safely and effectively remove the same minerals and oxidizers from your client's hair and scalp.

After I use Malibu C products is it okay to continue my service using the same hard water/tap water on my clients?

Yes, you can certainly continue on with your services as usual. The vitamin technology that Malibu C products are formulated with will continue to help to protect your clients' hair during any further exposure to water, heat or chemicals during post-treatment services. We do recommend that you ‘save back’ about a tablespoon of the Malibu C Crystal Gel Normalizer to run through your client's hair after any chemical service to stop the oxidation of any chemical residue. (place link to Crystal Gel instruction page here) This is an important step as water is an oxidizer and cannot stop the oxidation processes caused by your in salon chemical service. This is the same technology that you are relying on to remove, very safely and effectively, minerals and oxidizers from your client's hair and scalp prior to the service.

This is a great time for you to educate your client on the benefits of using the proper at-home regimen. Share that the same vitamin technology in the in-salon Crystal Gel that removes mineral buildup that caused the issues in the first place, is the same vitamin technology found in the at-home wellness remedy to help prevent the minerals from building up in between salon visits.

How long does it take to do a Malibu MakeOver in the salon?

The amount of time it takes to process a Malibu MakeOver in the salon is determined by the amount of buildup in the hair and the type of mineral found in the hard water. Calcium or lime deposits are somewhat easier to remove from the hair than copper or iron. If the hair is discolored a rusty-orange from iron buildup or green from copper buildup, this is an indication of heavy buildup and therefore, it is necessary to process for 45 minutes.

Processing Malibu Crystal Gel under heat:

- Light Buildup:5-10 minutes
- Moderate buildup:15-20 minutes
- Heavy buildup:30-45 minutes

After processing the Crystal Gel, apply Miracle Repair for 10 minutes under heat.

When should I do a Malibu MakeOver?

Seven out of ten households have hard water which affects your clients’ hair and scalp and your chemical services. A Malibu MakeOver is recommended:

MONTHLY: To rid the hair and scalp of mineral and chlorine deposits as a result of exposure to hard water, softened water, pool, spa or ocean water.

PRIOR TO EVERY CHEMICAL SERVICE: Prior to color, bleaching, toning, perming, relaxing, or straightening service.

Why is Miracle Repair Power recommended following a Crystal Gel treatment?

Crystal Gel gently removes mineral buildup from the hair and does not, nor cannot, damage hair. However, Crystal Gel reveals the damage that a buildup of oxidizers and minerals have caused once the buildup has been removed. This is why Miracle Repair is recommended following Crystal Gel. Just as if you remove a rock from the ground, removing dissolved rocks (minerals) from the hair leaves behind a pothole in the hair shaft. Miracle Repair is formulated with positively charged proteins of various molecular weights that fill in these damaged areas of the hair. Miracle Repair will not weigh hair down. Miracle Repair will:

- Restore strength to the inner structure of hair

- Infuse moisture to hair to increase natural shine and softness

- Improve manageability and sleek come-through

Why should I use Un-Do-Goo Shampoo when doing a Crystal Gel?

If your client uses styling products such as hair sprays, mousses, gels, etc., we recommend Un-Do-Goo Shampoo prior to Crystal Gel to remove the resins caused by styling product buildup. Un-Do-Goo Shampoo is a gentle solution system and is effective in less than one minute, rejuvenating hair texture, tone and manageability totally preparing the hair for mineral removal.

Will a Malibu MakeOver fade my colour?

Malibu Crystal Gel is the first step to a Malibu MakeOver®. If minerals are not completely removed from the hair with Crystal Gel or Color Prepare Wellness Remedy before processing color, minerals can block color from processing on the protein of the hair. In this case, color attaches to the minerals. Since Crystal Gel is able to remove minerals from the hair, it is possible color can be removed only if it was attached to minerals in the hair. To prevent any color fading, use Crystal Gel or Color Prepare Wellness Remedy prior to any color service.

What is the difference between Crystal Gel and the Malibu C Wellness Hair Remedies?

Crystal Gel is the strongest solution for removing mineral build-up from the hair. When processed under heat for the appropriate amount of time, this freshly-activated vitamin product is able to remove all minerals from the hair. It is the number one solution, which should be used before any chemical service to ensure the best results or on dry, damaged or discolored hair to bring back shine, manageability, and movement. Crystal Gel is an in-salon service only, as it processes under heat. It is a great add-on service, or stand-alone service.

Malibu C Wellness Hair Remedies use some of the same active ingredients as Crystal Gel and can provide great at-home results. However, there are added ingredients and lathering agents that replace some active ingredients found in Crystal Gel. Also, Crystal Gel is processed under heat which opens the hair shaft allowing a deeper treatment. Most of the Wellness Hair Remedies do not require processing under heat. Because Wellness Hair Remedies are different, but very similar to Crystal Gel, they are a necessary retail solution.

You are able to provide clients with a solution that:

- Activates right in the palm of their hand to a lathering solution

- can be used in the shower

- doesn’t take any time in salon

- prepares your clients’ hair for chemical services when used regularly

- customized to your clients’ hair type or needs

- gives manageability, health, shine, and movement to hair

- makes you money

How long will Crystal Gel last after I mix it?

Crystal Gel is a nature-inspired Food Grade L Ascorbic Vitamin C, containing no preservatives, therefore it will become unstable. Storage will affect how long it remains stable. Once activated, it may be kept at the backbar to use throughout the day. If the entire packet is not used completely on one service, do not discard, as it may be used for additional applications. At the end of each day it is recommended to place the Crystal Gel in the refrigerator to extend the stability. Once the Crystal Gel has become unstable it will discolor to a brownish color. At this point the Vitamin has become unstable and recommended to discard.

Why is Malibu C Crystal Gel not recommended on white, non-pigmented hair?

White, non-pigmented hair loves Crystal Gel! When processed on grey or white, non-pigmented hair, the hair treats the vitamin (formulated in the patented vitamin technology of Crystal Gel) as if it is the filler for color and absorbs the vitamin where melanin would have been, if the hair still had pigment. As the Crystal Gel continues to process under heat, the vitamin turns to a sugar and caramelizes (much like sugar caramelizes when heated on the stove). This caramelized affect can cause white, non-pigmented hair to turn a pink cast. This does not harm the hair in any way, as it is just the nature-identical, food-grade vitamin caramelizing to a sugar. The good news is, the pink cast to the hair is not permanent, as the caramelized affect will fade within days or a week. However, if you choose to process Crystal Gel on a client with white, non-pigmented hair, we highly recommend you follow these simple instructions after you have processed the Crystal Gel and have rinsed Crystal Gel from the hair to guard against pink hair:

1. Shampoo hair thoroughly with Malibu C Un-Do-Goo Shampoo to remove any residual vitamin from the hair then rinse and repeat.

2. If possible, do not use any heat tools (curling iron, hair dryer, flat iron, etc.) when styling the client’s hair to guard against any further potential for “pink hair.”

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The original wellness hair remedy, this must-have for elite stylists worldwide is a patented vitamin complex that naturally primes hair to provide a crystal clear canvas and ensure brilliant services.

Benefits:

- Removes mineral, medicinal, and other buildup for proper color deposition

- Accelerates processing times

- Helps ensure expected results

- Removes discoloration from mineral and environmental buildup

- Removes calcium deposits from scalp

- Normalizes exfoliation

Features:

- 100% Vegan and cruelty-free

- Fresh-activation technology for superior potency

- Patented, nature-identical vitamin crystals complex

- Formulated without preservatives, parabens, glycol, gluten,

- fragrance, and no sodium chloride (salt) added

- Hermetically sealed

Pour crystals into mixing jar or applicator bottle with 2 ounces of warm water. Shake and allow to gel. Shampoo hair and rinse. Section hair and work gel into hair using maximum pressure of palms and fingertips to ensure saturation. Apply “Processing Cap” and expose to heat 10-45 minutes.* Shampoo and rinse hair thoroughly.

Sodium Gluconate, Ascorbic Acid, Disodium EDTA, Xanthan Gum.

crystal gel faq

What Is Crystal Gel?

Malibu C Crystal Gel is a patented, nature-identical, freshly-activated vitamin complex that activates with water and turns to a gel specifically formulated as an in-salon service for the hair and scalp. This world-renowned normalizer is a generation above clarifiers offering professionals insurance that salon services will process with superior results. Crystal Gel:

- #1 superior hair demineralizer chosen by top hair colorists worldwide

- Effectively removes mineral deposits & chlorine caused by exposure to hard or soft water, well water, pools & spas

- Instantly removes discoloration & brassiness caused by iron, copper & other minerals that can damage hair

- Restores even the most damaged hair to a dramatically healthier condition

- Prepares hair for successful, reliable results of chemical services every time

- Prevents scalp irritation/burning caused by salon chemicals

- 100% food-grade wellness ingredients that are safe for all ages & all hair types

When should I use Crystal Gel?

To guarantee successful, reliable results every time, Crystal Gel is recommended prior to every chemical service (color-bleaching-toning-perming-relaxing-straightening). Crystal Gel is also recommended as a stand-alone service as a superior revitalizing service.

Why should I use Un-Do-Goo Shampoo when doing a Crystal Gel?

If your client uses styling products such as hair sprays, mousses, gels, etc. we recommend Un-Do-Goo Shampoo prior to Crystal Gel to remove the resins caused by styling product buildup. Un-Do-Goo Shampoo is sulfate-free and a gentle solution system that is effective in less than one minute, rejuvenating hair texture, tone and manageability totally preparing the hair for mineral removal.

Why is Miracle Repair Reconstructor recommended following a Crystal Gel treatment?

Crystal Gel gently removes mineral buildup from the hair and does not, nor cannot, damage hair. However, Crystal Gel reveals the damage that a buildup of oxidizers and minerals have caused once the buildup has been removed. This is why Miracle Repair is recommended following Crystal Gel. Just as if you remove a rock from the ground, removing dissolved rocks (minerals) from the hair leaves behind a pothole in the hair shaft. Miracle Repair is formulated with positively charged proteins at various molecular weights that seek out and fill in these damaged areas of the hair. Miracle Repair will not weigh hair down. Miracle Repair will:

- Restore strength to the inner structure of hair

- Infuse moisture to hair to increase natural shine and softness

- Improve manageability and sleek come-through

How long does it take to do a Crystal Gel in salon?

The amount of time it takes to process a Crystal Gel in the salon is determined by the amount of buildup in the hair and whether or not the hair is discolored from iron or copper buildup. If the hair is discolored, process for at least 45 minutes.

- For normal buildup: 5-10 minutes

- For moderate buildup: 15-20 minutes

- For heavy buildup: 30-45 minutes

Do I have to use special water to activate a Wellness Remedy?

No, you do not have to use any type of special water to mix the Malibu C Crystal Gel Normalizer or activate any of the Malibu C Wellness Hair Remedies. The vitamin technology that the Malibu C products are formulated with stops any oxidation from chlorine and lessens the charge of any minerals present without affecting its performance on your clients' hair. This is the same technology that you are relying on to safely and effectively remove the same minerals and oxidizers from your clients' hair and scalp.

After I Use Malibu C products is it okay to continue my service using the same hard water/tap water on my clients?

Yes, you may certainly continue on with your services as usual. The vitamin technology that the Malibu C products are formulated with will continue to help to protect your clients' hair during any further exposure to water, heat or chemicals during post-treatment services. We do recommend that you 'save back' about a tablespoon of the Malibu C Crystal Gel Normalizer to run through your client's hair after any chemical service to stop the oxidation of any chemical residue. This is an important step as water is an oxidizer and cannot stop the oxidation processes caused by your in salon chemical service. This is the same technology that you are relying on to remove, very safely and effectively, minerals and oxidizers from your client's hair and scalp prior to the service.

This is a great time for you to educate your clients on the benefits of using the proper at-home regimen. Share that the same vitamin technology in the in-salon Crystal Gel that removes minerals that caused the issues in the first place is the same vitamin technology found in the at-home wellness remedy to help prevent the minerals from building up in between salon visits.

Will Crystal Gel my Color?

If minerals are not completely removed from the hair with Crystal Gel or any Malibu C Wellness Remedy before processing color, minerals can block color from processing. In this case, color attaches to the minerals. Since Crystal Gel is able to remove minerals from the hair it is possible color can be removed only if it was attached to minerals in the hair. To prevent any color fading, use Malibu C Crystal Gel or Color Prepare Wellness Hair Remedy prior to any color service.

What is the difference between Crystal Gel and the Malibu C Wellness Hair Remedies?

Malibu C Crystal Gel is the strongest solution for removing mineral build-up from the hair. When processed under heat for the appropriate amount of time, this freshly-activated vitamin crystals complex is able to remove all minerals from the hair. It is the number one solution, which should be used before any chemical service to ensure the best results or on dry, damaged or discolored hair to bring back shine, manageability, and movement. Crystal Gel is an in-salon service only as it processes under heat. It is the perfect add-on service and also beneficial as a stand-alone service.

Malibu C Wellness Hair Remedies provide your clients with a solution that:

- Activates right in the palm of their hand to a lathering solution

- May be used in the shower

- Prepares your clients’ hair for chemical services when used regularly

- Customized to your clients’ hair type or needs

- Ensures manageability, health, shine and movement of hair

- Makes you money

Why does my client's hair turn orange/brassy and what can I do to remove it?

The primary reason hair turns orange or goes brassy is due to iron buildup in the hair. Iron, a mineral found naturally in the ground in various geographic areas, attaches to hair like a magnet and tints blondes a rusty orange and tints dark hair darker. While iron is most often found in domestic well water, metropolitan areas may also be tapping into wells as their primary or secondary source of water for the community. If you’ve ever seen a rusty nail or rusted car bumper, realize that iron has the same affect on the hair when it oxidizes, causing hair to be discolored, weighted down, dry and damaged. The hair literally has rock in it! And these little rocks are blocking the proper processing of your colors, perms, straighteners, and relaxers. So how do you get the rocks out? (Clarifying shampoos cannot and will not effectively remove iron from hair nor restore health to hair).

THE WELLNESS SOLUTION and the only gentle, effective way to remove iron buildup from the hair is with our patented vitamin technology formulated in our food-grade, freshly-activated treatments, Malibu C Crystal Gel and Malibu C Wellness Treatments. Malibu Crystal Gel is the 1st step of The Malibu MakeOver®, the in-salon service offered by thousands of stylists worldwide and the secret weapon of numerous celebrity stylists. The 2nd step of the Malibu MakeOver® is Malibu Miracle Repair.

Is it safe to do a Crystal Gel on a child or pregnant woman?

Yes, Crystal Gel is a patented, fresh-dried vitamin complex that activates with water and turns to a gel that is a 100% food grade, 100% vegan, nature-identical vitamin complex so it is very safe and gentle for expectant clients and children. In fact, the vitamin C that we use in our Malibu C formulas is much like the vitamin-rich fluid that is surrounding a pregnant client's fetus. Now that’s Nature-Identical! Even if ingested, Crystal Gel does not cause harm to the body. All Malibu C products utilize wellness formulas. They are safe to use on all ages, conditions, and hair types.

How long will Crystal Gel last after I mix it?

Crystal Gel is formulated with a patented, food-grade vitamin complex and does not contain any preservatives. Once activated, Crystal Gel can be kept at the backbar to use throughout the day. If the entire packet is not used completely on one service, do not discard, as it can be used for additional applications. At the end of each day, it is recommended to place the Crystal Gel in the refrigerator to extend the stability. Once the Crystal Gel has become unstable it will discolor to a brownish color. At this point the Vitamin has lost its potency and should be discarded.

Why is Malibu C Crystal Gel not recommended on white, non-pigmented hair?

White, non-pigmented hair loves Crystal Gel! When processed on grey or white non-pigmented hair, the hair treats the vitamin (formulated in the patented vitamin technology of Crystal Gel) as if it is the filler for color and absorbs the vitamin where melanin would have been, if the hair still had pigment. As the Crystal Gel continues to process under heat, the natural vitamin turns to a sugar and caramelizes (much like sugar caramelizes when heated on the stove). This caramelized effect can cause white, non-pigmented hair to turn a pink cast. This does not harm the hair in any way, as it is just the nature-identical, food-grade vitamin caramelizing to a sugar. The good news is, the pink cast to the hair is not permanent, as the caramelized affect will fade within days or a week. However, if you choose to process Crystal Gel on a client with white, non-pigmented hair, we highly recommend you follow these simple instructions after you have processed the Crystal Gel treatment and have rinsed Crystal Gel from the hair to guard against pink hair:

1. Shampoo hair thoroughly with Malibu C Un-Do-Goo Shampoo to remove any residual natural vitamin from the hair then rinse and repeat.

2.If possible, do not use any heat tools (curling iron, hair dryer, flat iron, etc.) when styling the client’s hair to guard against any further potential for “pink hair.”

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Your must-have tool for any color correction! Antioxidant Vitamin Complex naturally removes unwanted pigment without compromising the integrity of the hair or lifting natural hair color.

Benefits:

- Releases unwanted pigment from oxidized hair color

- Removes up to 3 levels without removing the natural pigment of hair

- Preserves the integrity of the hair

- Removes mineral and other buildup from hair

Features:

- Formulated with 100% vegan, food- and pharmaceutical-grade wellness ingredients

- Ready-to-mix crystals activate on the spot for maximum potency and easy application

- Nature-identical vitamin complex makes 4 oz. of product

- NO: bleach, sulfates, gluten, parabens, preservatives, propylene glycol, fragrance, or formaldehyde donors

- Hermetically sealed sachet

Fill applicator bottle with 4 oz. of water (tepid, room temperature), then slowly add crystals. Shake to dissolve, forming a gel. Shampoo hair with Malibu C Un-Do-Goo Shampoo and rinse. Work gel into hair using maximum pressure of palms and fingertips to ensure saturation. Apply a professional processing cap and expose to heat for 15 minutes. Remove from heat, then shampoo and rinse thoroughly 3 times with Malibu C Un-Do-Goo Shampoo. NOTE: Due to relatively low pH, gloves are recommended.

Ascorbic Acid, Bentonite, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Isethionate, Sodium Gluconate.

CPR faq

Will CPR remove Box Colour?

Yes. For permanent and demi-permanent oxidative color, CPR may remove 1-3 levels.

Can CPR Cause damage to hair?

No, CPR is formulated with a wellness vitamin technology and cannot damage hair.

Will CPR change the natural hair colour?

No, CPR does not and cannot change natural hair color.

Do I mix CPR with developer?

No, CPR is mixed with 4 ounces of tepid/room temperature water.

Can you mix developer with CPR to make it stronger?

No, the CPR Color Pigment Remover would shut the developer down. CPR is to be mixed with water only

Is CPR applied to wet or dry hair?

CPR is applied to towel-dried, damp hair following shampooing with Malibu C Un-Do-Goo >pH 9 Shampoo to raise the pH and cuticle thereby enhancing the effectiveness of CPR.

Is CPR always processed under heat?

Yes, since CPR is non-oxidative, it requires heat to open the cuticle and penetrate the hair shaft.

Does leaving CPR on longer than 15 minutes give you better results?

Yes, up to 45 minutes under heat. Follow the procedure with Malibu C Un-Do-Goo >pH 9 Shampoo.

Is it really necessary to shampoo 3 times?

Yes, CPR removes and holds on to the color molecules. Malibu C Un-Do-Goo >pH 9 Shampoo will balance the hair pH and also grab on to the extra color molecules that have been removed and are just lying on the surface while attached to the CPR ingredients. Each time you shampoo with Un-Do-Goo Shampoo you remove more molecules.

Can you process CPR multiple times during the same appointment? If so, how many times?

Yes, depending on the type of hair color, oxidative vs non-oxidative. CPR may be processed multiple times with no damage to the hair. While it will not damage the hair, there may not be any further color removal after processing CPR three times for example, oxidative 2 times and non-oxidative 3 times.

If I process CPR multiple, consecutive times, do I need to shampoo the hair three times with each processing??

Yes, shampooing three times following each process of CPR is necessary.

Will the color re-darken after using CPR?

No, unlike other color removes, the color will not re-darken after using CPR.

May CPR be processed on a client who has had a keratin/protein treatment?

A keratin treatment seals the hair, so using CPR over a keratin treatment may not produce the desired results.

Will CPR remove minerals and metallics?

Yes, CPR will remove the buildup of minerals and metallics

Will CPR remove henna?

CPR is effective in removing henna. Results will vary depending on number of applications of henna and also the type of henna used on the hair. CPR is always the first step for any corrective color service.

After using CPR for color removal, can I lighten the hair with hair color and developer, or do I have to use bleach to go lighter (or use Malibu C DDL)?

You may proceed with bleach or with Malibu C DDL to complete the color removal process, if necessary.

After CPR lift regular, oxidative colour as well as direct dye colour?

CPR will reduce the amount of pigment for both oxidative and non-oxidative color. It will remove more levels on oxidative color.

After CPR has been processed do I need to formulate the next colour differently?

There is no need to formulate the color differently. Formulate to the color manufacturer’s instructions..

Can I use CPR in foils?

It is not necessary to use CPR in foils, however, you may do so if desired.

Can you mix CPR with Olaplex or any other additives?

We do not recommend mixing any additives into CPR.

Are there any other uses for CPR Color Pigment Remover than what is recommended?

Yes, if you desire a subtle ombre effect or balayage on previously permanently colored hair, CPR may be used. CPR gives you a natural effect without the damage of using a lightener.

If I use CPR Color Pigment Remover to remove oxidative color do I first need to use Crystal Gel Wellness Remedy?

It is not necessary to process Malibu C Crystal Gel prior to CPR, however; we always recommend preparing the hair first with Malibu C Crystal Gel to ensure any mineral buildup is removed from the hair.

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DDL features a freshly activated creamy, non-drip formula that gives you the control you want during the color removal process. Mix with water or use up to 20-volume developer for more powerful lift. This innovative new product removes unwanted direct dyes and is ideal for special effects, giving you the ability to easily take off color without the unexpected. Perfect for the client who likes to change their color often.

Benefits:

- Removes unwanted direct dyes and stains

- Activated with water or developer

- Non-drip formula for ease of application

Features:

- Formulated without gluten, parabens, formaldehyde and fragrance

- 100% vegan, cruelty-free and made in the USA

CAUTIONS: Do a strand test prior to application. Do not apply if test shows splitting. Avoid contact with eyes. If any mixture gets into eyes rinse immediately with water and call a physician immediately.

Do not apply or use on:

- Eyelashes or eyebrows

- Children

- Scalp or skin

- Hair coated with metallic dyes

Rinse immediately if itching or burning occurs. Use suitable gloves when applying, working, and rinsing.

For best results prep the hair with Malibu C CPR prior to application of DDL.

Activation: Open and pour DDL crystals into a non-metallic mixing bowl. Add 1.5 ounces of 10-20 volume developer. Mix thoroughly and use immediately. For gentler lifting and to remove blue/green hues, mix DDL with water instead of developer. Additives are not recommended.

Application: Section hair and apply freshly mixed DDL with a brush to each section. Allow to remain on hair for a maximum of 45 minutes. The longer the processing time, the greater the lift. Check hair every 5 minutes until desired results are achieved. Shampoo thoroughly and rinse (Malibu C Un-Do-Goo Shampoo is recommended). Heat is not recommended. Use Malibu C De-OX to stop oxidation after processing.

CAUTIONS: Do a strand test prior to application. Do not apply if test shows splitting. Avoid contact with eyes. If any mixture gets into eyes rinse immediately with water and call a physician immediately. Do not apply or use on: (1) Eyelashes or eyebrows. (2) Children. (3) Scalp or skin. (4) Hair coated with metallic dyes. Rinse immediately if itching or burning occurs. Use suitable gloves when applying, working and rinsing.

Ascorbic Acid, Bentonite, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Sodium Isethionate, Sodium Gluconate.

DDL faq

Will DDL affect natural pigment?

Yes, DDL will remove natural pigment.

Do I have to mix DDL with developer?

For a gentler alternative, DDL may be mixed with water.

If I mix DDL with rather will it still lift natural pigment?

Yes.

Should DDl be processed under heat?

We do not recommend processing DDL under heat, as this will increase the oxidative action. Check the hair every five minutes to ensure that the integrity of the hair is not compromised.

Can you use DDL for Highlights/Foils?

Yes, DDL may be used for creative color as well as color removal.

Can you use DDL to remove Oxidative Reds if other methods do not work?

We recommend processing either Malibu C Crystal Gel Wellness Remedy or CPR Color Pigment Remover first and remember DDL Direct Dye Lifter will lift natural pigment.

Will DDL remove ALL brands of Direct Dyes/Fashion Colours?

We cannot guarantee removal of all brands of direct dyes/fashion colors as it depends on the type of Direct Dye/Fashion Color and how often the direct dye has been applied plus the integrity of the hair. There are two types of Dyes-Acidic and Basic dyes. Acidic are the most common and the easiest to remove.

Can you use developer higher than a 20 volume with DDL?

It is not recommended, however if a higher volume is used proceed cautiously and watch it carefully. We recommend only 10 or 20 volume.

Can I use DDL multiple times in the same appointment?

The integrity of the hair will determine if you can or should use DDL Direct Dye Lifter more than one time.

How is DDL different than bleach?

The oxidative process is the same as the bleaching process if DDL is mixed with developer. However, DDL has other compounds to make it a multi-dimensional and safer approach to lifting pigment. If DDL is mixed with water, it is much gentler than using bleach.

Should I wear gloves?

Yes, DDL Direct Dye Lifter is an oxidizing agent. We recommend you protect your hands by wearing gloves.

Can DDL be used in place of a regular lightener?

Yes, DDL is gentler than traditional bleaches.

Can you cause damage with DDL?

Any product that is oxidative has the potential to cause damage, especially if not used correctly. We recommend doing a strand test to assess the integrity of the hair, then use your professional judgment as to whether you proceed or not.

After I have used DDL for colour removal, do I need to formulate the next colour differently?

There is no need to reformulate your colour differently following DDL. Formulate to the manufacturer’s instructions.

After using DDL, can I lighten the hair with hair colour and developer, or do I have to use bleach to go lighter?

If more colour removal is needed, follow with another application of DDL or bleach; however, as they are both oxidizers, we recommend basing that decision on the integrity of the hair. Watch the hair carefully if you decide to move forward.

For optimal results with DDL Direct Dye Lifter, is it recommended to use CPR Color Pigment Remover first?

Yes. Using CPR first will not only give you the best colour removal, but will also prep the hair for whatever you need to do next.

How do I know when to use DDL, and when to use CPR?

If your colour was mixed with a developer, then CPR Colour Pigment Remover is your tool. If it was a straight colour that wasn't mixed and had to be used on pre-lightened hair, then DDL Direct Dye Lifter is the tool you would use.

Does DDL work on all types of hair colour?

DDL Direct Dye Lifter works best on direct dyes. This would be hair colour that was not mixed with developer. If you are in doubt of what it on the hair, we recommend using CPR Colour Pigment Remover as your first step to colour correction. If CPR Colour Pigment Remover did not remove all of the colour you can use DDL Direct Dye Lifter next. Every hair colour has different chemistry, so it may be necessary to try different approaches in order to achieve the desired results. Refer to the Malibu C Tools for Colour Correction Chart for more information.

Can I use DDL to pre-lighten my client's hair?

Yes, DDL Direct Dye Lifter can pre-lighten the hair, but it is intended to remove direct dyes and stains.

Can I mix DDL with developer?

Yes, we recommend 10 to 20 volume developer.

Can more developer be added to the mixed DDL?

Yes, if the mixed DDL becomes too thick, dry or gritty in the bowl during the application process, you may add 1-2 additional tablespoons of developer (depending on whether you’re using 1 or 2 packets of DDL) to the mixed DDL to achieve the desired consistency.

How long do I leave DDL on the hair?

Since DDL is an oxidizer you will want to check the hair as you would with a bleaching service.

Can I use DDL on the scalp?

We do not recommend that DDL be used directly on the scalp.

Do I have to use DDL all over the hair?

Apply DDL Direct Dye Lifter anywhere on the hair you want to remove direct dyes or stains.

Will DDL lift oxidative colour as well as direct dyes?

We have seen results with both direct dyes and oxidative colour; however, DDL is specifically formulated for direct dye. Malibu C CPR Colour Pigment Remover will reduce the amount of oxidative colour.

Does DDL remove Henna?

Henna is a direct dye and therefore DDL will remove it

Will DDL remove minerals from the hair?

DDL Direct Dye Lifter will not remove minerals from the hair. We recommend Malibu C Crystal Gel Wellness Remedy prior to all oxidative color services to create the perfect canvas for all chemical services.

Can I add Olaplex or another additive to DDL?

Any additive could change the speed and outcome of DDL Direct Dye Lifter. This product is formulated to be gentle on the hair, so an additive is not necessary or recommended.

Is DDL the same as CPR in that they’re both formulated with ascorbic acid (vitamin C)?

No, DDL Direct Dye Lifter is not formulated with ascorbic acid (vitamin C) as are other Malibu C products; however, it is formulated without gluten, parabens, sulfates and fragrance and may be mixed with water for a gentler process.

Is DDL a vitamin-based products?

No, DDL is an oxidative product, so using the vitamin technology would be counterproductive as Vitamin C is an anti-oxidant.

HOW MINERALS AND OXIDIZERS AFFECT YOUR HAIR AND SKIN

What is an Oxidizer?

The term oxidation is derived from the observation that almost all elements react with oxygen to form compounds called "oxides." A typical example of oxidation is the corrosion or rusting of iron. Oxidation can be defined very simply as the "addition of oxygen." Anything that adds oxygen (for example, water, sun or air) to something else (in this case, your hair or skin) is called an "oxidizer."

How Oxidizers Can Affect Your Hair

In moderate amounts, oxidizers can cause loss or fading of hair colour. Great amounts of oxidizers can break down and damage hair, eventually causing it to deteriorate.

Chlorine: Chlorine is an element used to kill bacteria in drinking water and pools, and as an active bleach to remove pigment in colour. Chlorine can discolour hair, damage the cuticle and protein, and create an oxidizing effect on elements in the hair. Active chlorine can leave hair feeling gummy when wet, and straw-like when dry. Chlorine can alter the electrical charge on minerals in the hair, causing them to bond stronger to the hair, and may even change the colour of certain minerals. The highly charged mineral may, in turn, damage and/or discolour the hair.

Water/Sun/Air: Oxygen in the air and water coupled with heat and light from the sun cause accelerated oxidation of the hair. The more exposure to the outdoors, the greater the amount of oxidation. For example, colour treated hair fades faster on persons with greater exposure to the outdoors, and especially during the summer.

Peroxide: A compound (H2O2) that is used as an oxidizing and bleaching agent to remove colour pigment from the hair, which leaves a blond/white appearance. The more concentrated the peroxide, the greater the oxidizing effect.

Neutralizer: An oxidizer used in the second stage of the perming and relaxing process to lock in the bonds of the hair protein. If not completely removed with an anti-oxidant, such as Malibu Wellness normalizers, a neutralizer can cause burning to the scalp and breakage to the hair following a service.

Bromine: Used like chlorine, especially in hot pools, such as whirlpools and spas.

How Minerals Get Into Water

Ground water and surface water are the sources of water for homes and businesses. Ground water comes from under the ground. Both domestic and community wells derive their water from rain passing through aquifers, which are layers of minerals.

The acidity (pH below 7.0) of the rain increases the dissolving effect of minerals; therefore, these dissolved solids are found in the water when pumped above ground and used in bathing.

Surface water comes from rivers or lakes, usually containing fewer minerals because the water has not filtered down through the mineral layers. Unfortunately, increasing populations are polluting the water, which causes additional bacterial growth. This growth is controlled at treatment facilities by adding chlorine to kill bacteria, and then adding lime (a calcium compound) to help control chlorine levels.

How Minerals Can Attach on to Your Hair

Minerals affecting the hair are charged positive. This attachment creates a "wall" of minerals on the protein, blocking solutions, preventing proper penetration of colour, perm, and relaxer. Minerals found in water at home are continuously exposed to the hair during bathing. Since hot or warm water is usually selected to wash hair, the cuticle is opened, allowing positively charged elements, such as minerals, to get inside the cuticle and attach to the protein.

How Minerals Can Affect Hair

Calcium Effect on Hair: This mineral is in most of the water in the United States and unfortunately, causes serious problems not usually recognized by most professional stylists and their clients.

Mineralized calcium is found naturally in the ground, especially where limestone is present. Calcium (also known as lime) is injected into most water systems as part of the water treatment process.

Three ways calcium affects hair:

1. Calcium builds up on the hair, leaving the hair feeling dry and weighted down. It can even cause perms to be relaxed.

2. Calcium salts build up on the scalp and cause flaking, often know as dandruff. These deposits are much like the "bathtub ring" associated with hard water and bath soap.

3. Calcium "build-up" can clog the hair at the mouth of the follicle, causing the hair to break off, and may coat the scalp, blocking further hair growth.

Copper: This mineral bonds strongly to the hair and originates either from underground water, particles from copper water pipes, or most commonly, copper sulfates added to pool and drinking water to control algae growth. Oxidized copper discolors light hair, producing a green tint, and causes dark hair to tint darker. It can weigh hair down, and also cause problems in perms, colours, and relaxers.

Iron: Found usually in well water in areas that have concentrations of iron in the ground. Concentrations of iron will slowly cause hair to tint darker, add weight to the hair, and prevent proper chemical processing. Heavy amounts of iron will tint light-colored hair orange and cause dark hair to become darker with red highlights. Oxidized iron actually functions as an oxidizer in hair in much the same way that mild peroxide attacks the hair. It may cause an excessive dry feeling in the hair and may actually change the textural appearance of the hair.

Magnesium: Magnesium is abundant in the soil and is very much a part of the mineral complex associated with hard water. Like calcium, magnesium attaches to the hair, leaving it feeling dry and weighted down.

Silica: Sand-like substance found in areas of volcanic or desert-like areas. It is usually bound to calcium or magnesium and forms very hard, virtually insoluble deposits on surfaces. Water borne silica can build up on the hair, causing the same effect as calcium - dryness, dandruff, weight, and hair loss.

Lead: Lead acetate is used in certain home remedy gray cover-ups, such as Grecian Formula. This element can build up, leaving the hair feeling dry and preventing proper chemical services, such as perms and colors, from processing properly.

TOTAL OXIDATION MANAGEMENT

What is Total Oxidation Management?

TOTAL OXIDATION MANAGEMENT (TOM) is a lifestyle approach that combines the use of topically applied freshly activated antioxidant vitamins along with making smart choices that minimize your overexposure to oxidizing elements. But before you can make these lifestyle changes, you first need to understand what “oxidizing” means and how it causes you to age.

Oxidation is the end result of exposure to oxygen (which is all around you), compounded by constant and intermittent, aggressive exposure to elements such as wind, water or sun.

Oxidation affects our appearance. A typical example of oxidation on an object is rust on iron. A better example of how oxidation affects our bodies can be compared to repeated washing of a favorite shirt. You probably want that shirt to last and look new as long as it can.

Eventually, however, through repeated washing and drying, the shirt will begin to fade and wear out. Think of your skin and hair like the fabric of that shirt: while outside elements will begin to wear it down, how you care for it depends on how good it looks and how long it lasts.

And this is where TOTAL OXIDATION MANAGEMENT comes in. If oxidation is causing you to age faster, then it just makes sense that you need to manage that oxidation. Free radicals, the culprits that cause aging, are created by oxidation.

Sunburn is a typical example of free radical damage caused by oxidation. Overexposure to sun causes free radicals to form on your skin. Free radicals are unhealthy molecules missing an electron which try to steal one from other, healthy molecules. In doing so, free radicals create more dysfunctional molecules, and that leads to unhealthy cells, which results in skin appearing old. The purpose of TOTAL OXIDATION MANAGEMENT is to prevent the formation of free radicals and to help normalize existing free radicals to prevent them from spreading.

What Is Wellness?

WELLNESS is lifestyle approach that includes regular activities which promote longevity in order to make things last longer. For example, in hair care and skin care, this means longer lasting colour, longer lasting youthful skin, and longer lasting healthy hair and skin cells.

WELLNESS includes both prevention and maintenance by using ingredients that are consistent with nature’s approach. By using nature’s own methods, you can both prevent or minimize damage to the hair or skin, or if damage exists (such as over-oxidized hair, flaking of the scalp, wrinkling of the skin), we recommend a WELLNESS approach to helps correct the problem or damage.

As you read earlier, this site provides a unique perspective called TOTAL OXIDATION MANAGEMENT. The understanding of how oxidation from your environment and the salon environment affects your external body can help you control conditions of the hair, scalp and skin by taking a WELLNESS approach. Our goal is to provide you with TOTAL OXIDATION MANAGEMENT so that you will be able to better manage oxidation, resulting in long-term healthy hair, scalp, and skin.

By clicking on a specific condition on this site, you will better understand the cause of the condition and the corresponding WELLNESS approach to helps control and normalize the condition.

WELLNESS TREATMENTS

In the salon and at home, every Wellness Solution includes a Wellness Treatment using naturally derived, freshly-activated antioxidant vitamins for immediate results.

- Hair Solutions begin with an in-salon Malibu MakeOver or the appropriate Malibu C Wellness Treatment.

- Scalp Solutions begin with an in-salon or at home Malibu C Scalp Therapy Wellness Treatment

- Skin Solutions begin with an in-salon facial and body wellness treatment using Malibu C Transparent C or Matcha Masque.

TOTAL OXIDATION MANAGEMENT WITH ANTIOXIDANT VITAMINS E & C

Benefits of Vitamin E and Vitamin C for the Hair and Scalp:

- Acts as a protective barrier against damaging free radicals caused by exposure to UV rays, pollution and wind

- Helps stop and prevent further oxidation of chemicals used in perming, relaxing and coloUring that can cause breakage, itchiness, and flaking

- Vitamin C helps to remove minerals and oxidizers while closing the cuticle to promote shiny, healthy hair

- Vitamin E replenishes moisture to hair

- Helps to improve the appearance of symptoms associated with scalp conditions

- Can help prevent the oxidation of testosterone - a major cause of hair loss

Benefits of Vitamin E and Vitamin C for the Skin:

- Helps improve the appearance of skin for a more healthy, radiant look

- Helps normalize the natural exfoliation rate of skin

- Helps to protect skin against UV rays that cause oxidative damage leading to premature signs of aging and inflammatory conditions

- Promotes healthy cell renewal

- Vitamin E helps soften skin

- Vitamin E improves smoothness of skin

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