People with curly, coily, or resistant hair texture who want a permanent chemical straightening treatment for a full head of virgin hair or significant new growth, applied at home following the included step-by-step guide (or by a stylist).

Not intended for chemically damaged, irritated, or broken scalps, and touch-up application should only go on new growth, never over hair that has already been relaxed.

What sets this kit apart is that it bundles the entire relaxer service into one box rather than requiring separate aftercare purchases: the relaxer base and activator handle the chemical straightening, the neutralizing shampoo stops the relaxer's action and restores the hair's pH, and the conditioner, moisturizing lotion, and wrap mousse are all included for the styling step afterward. The olive oil isn't just added to the conditioner - it's part of the relaxer base and lotion as well, aimed at reducing the moisture loss that coarse and coily hair typically experiences during chemical straightening. For a full-application kit, that combination is what makes it usable as a complete, self-contained relaxer service rather than one that needs extra products bought separately.

• Assemble everything you need before starting and put on the included gloves.
• Do a strand test on a small section of hair first, to judge processing time for your texture - do not skip this step.
• Mix the activator into the relaxer base thoroughly for at least one full minute, until completely smooth with no lumps; under-mixing can cause scalp irritation, hair breakage, or hair loss.
• Apply the relaxer close to the scalp but not directly on it; for touch-ups, apply to new growth only and avoid overlapping hair that has already been relaxed.
• Smooth with the back of a comb or your fingertips, and do not exceed the processing time indicated by your strand test.
• Rinse thoroughly with warm water, paying extra attention to the hairline, ears, and nape.
• Shampoo with the included neutralizing shampoo, lathering and rinsing twice, leaving the final lather on for 2-3 minutes to normalize the hair's pH.
• Apply the included conditioner and sit under a warm dryer for 10-15 minutes, or leave it on without heat for about 45 minutes.
• Finish with the wrap mousse if roller-setting or wrapping, or a heat-protectant lotion if blow-drying.

Pros:

• One kit includes the relaxer, activator, neutralizing shampoo, conditioner, moisturizing lotion, and styling mousse, so no separate purchases are needed for the full service.
• Olive oil and conditioning agents are built into the relaxer step itself, not just the aftercare, to help offset the dryness that comes with chemical straightening.
• No-lye formulation is generally considered gentler on the scalp than lye (sodium hydroxide) relaxers, though it can still irritate skin if misused.

Cons:

• It is still a real chemical process: ORS's own instructions warn that failing to mix the activator and base for a full minute until smooth can cause scalp irritation, hair breakage, or hair loss.
• A strand test is required before full application, adding time to the process, and processing must be timed carefully rather than left to guesswork.
• Straightening is permanent - it cannot be undone by washing, and reverting to natural texture means growing it out or cutting the relaxed hair off.