A wave nouveau, also known as a cold wave, is a permanent-wave hairstyle based on the active ingredient sodium thioglycolate, also known as thio. The wave nouveau is named for SoftSheen Carson's product line bearing the same name: Wave Nouveau Coiffure.
Features
Wave nouveau has a low, slightly alkaline pH of 9 to 9.6 and adds a soft wave or curl to the hair.
Process
The wave nouveau process involves shampooing, sectioning, rodding, and finally, applying a sodium thioglycolate chemical solution on the hair. A neutralizer is then applied, and the hair is conditioned.
Coloring
SoftSheen Carson recommends that color be applied only after a careful assessment of the hair's condition by a professional. The hair should be properly conditioned, and the color service should take place no sooner than two weeks after the wave nouveau chemical service.
Considerations
Wave nouveau and relaxers are incompatible processes. You must cut any hair that has been previously relaxed before applying a wave nouveau to the hair, and vice versa. Otherwise, irreparable chemical damage and hair loss can occur.
Warning
As with most chemical treatments, a wave nouveau should be applied by a licensed, professional stylist.
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