Hair Color Prep If you use butters, oils, silicones or any type of heavy products, please detox/ clarify your hair prior to your appointment using a clarifying shampoo. Heavy products tend to build up on the hair and may affect the results of your color service. We also ask that your hair is stretched when you arrive for your color service. Stretched could be a Twist- Out, Wash & Go, or any other style where your hair is not compacted into a 'fro. If you are getting scheduled for a Curly Cut, DevaCut™ or Pintura™ Highlights, you should follow the directions below and arrive in a Wash & Go only. Failure to have clarified and stretched hair may result in your stylist having to add on a Hair Color Prep or Hair & Curl Detox service. If you have any questions about this, please contact the salon. Twist & Braids Take-Down Prep If you are just taking out braids or twists after an extended period, please shampoo, condition and detangle your hair before your appointment. Typically, after 2-3 months of wearing braids or a weave, hair may be matted or there can be a massive amount of shed hair and build- up that needs to be removed. The excess time it takes to detangle matted hair is not included in our service times. Should you arrive with extremely matted or tangled hair, we reserve the right to charge our detangling fee or cancel your appointment. Lastly, we do not offer removal of weaves, twists or braids; this must be done prior to your appointment with us. Also, please be aware you will not be permitted to remove your own braids, twists or weave on the premises of Tosin Elizebeth Afro & European Hair Salon. Deva & Curly Cut At Home Required Preparation Please keep in mind I DO NOT specialize in detangling excessively matted hair. these instructions NOT only prevent you to arrive with extremely matted or tangled hair but ULTIMATELY for best results. If you decide to come matted/tangle YOU WILL BE CHARGED we advise you at minimum to follow Step 1 (DETOX) prior to your appointment. Additional Information 1. DETOX - before your appointment. Get ready to detox and clarify your hair if you use ANY products with silicones, butters, or oils in them. Start by shampooing your hair with an oil-free/ butter-free/ silicone- free clarifying shampoo. This means NO, zero, zilch Shea Moisture, Cantu, MAIN CHOICE,Camille Rose, Pantene,Devacurl products As I Am or ANYTHING similar. Please be sure to use a shampoo that is labeled as a "Clarifier" or "Chelator". 2. CONDITION - please refrain from using conditioners that contain oils, butters or silicones. 3. STYLE -Please arrive with your hair detoxed, conditioned, in a dry Wash and Go or in its natural curly state (if you don't know what a Wash and Go/ Curly Set is, see photos in the gallery). If you booked a curly cut try your best to have you curls/ coils defined as possible. We recommend anything over the counter from products like curlmix, Kinky Curly Curling Custard, DIY flaxseed gel. Please refrain from using products from Shea Moisture,ECO Styler, Pantene,Camille Rose, Pantene, As I Am, Cantu, Mielle Organics, The Mane Choice or anything that contains silicones, petroleum, lanolin, butters, or oils. We understand you may have never attempted a Wash & Go before, and that's fine- just do your best. At your appointment, we will give you feedback and teach you how to achieve your best Wash & Go set and get you on the path to having the best hair care products. PLEASE DO NOT use bobby pins, head wraps, ponytails, headbands, rubber bands, hats, clips, etc on the day of your appointment. Your stylist needs to see your natural curl pattern and how your hair falls in order to perform the cut properly. Your hair should be completely out in a Wash & Go.