READ THIS INSTRUCTION SHEET IN ITS ENTIRETY BEFORE YOU GET STARTED.DO’S AND DON’TS1. Read this instruction sheet in its entirety before proceeding to step one. 2. Do a preliminary strand test prior to a relaxer application. 3. Don’t overlap relaxer crème onto previously relaxed or color-treated hair.4. Don’t shampoo your hair 72 hours before relaxing.5. Don’t apply relaxer if your scalp is irritated or damaged. 6. Don’t scratch your scalp with a comb, brush, or fingernails. 7. Don’t relax your hair if it is brittle, splitting, shedding, or breaking. 8. Don’t apply relaxer directly to your scalp and surrounding skin areas.9. Don’t pull or stretch your hair while relaxing. 10. Don’t use products that are n ot included in this kit during Steps 1-6. 11. Don’t relax your new growth again for at least six weeks. 12. Don’t get relaxer on your skin, or in your eyes, ears, or mouth. 13. Don’t use permanent hair color for at least two weeks before or after relaxing your hair. 14. Don’t relax your hair if it has been BLEACHED or treated with COMPOUND HENNA or METALLIC DYES. 15. Don’t relax your hair if it has been curled with a PERMANENT COLD WAVE PROCESS or CURLY PERM (Thioglycolate).16. Don’t use ANTI-DANDRUFF SHAMPOOS for at least two weeks before or after relaxing your hair. 17. Don’t relax your hair immediately after removing braids, extensions, or weave (bonded or stitched). Wait two weeks before relaxing. During the interim, frequently condition hair. 18. If you are unsure of whether your hair’s current condition can support a relaxer treatment, consult a licensed Cosmetologist for an evaluation before using this kit.

TIMING GUIDEFollow this Timing Guide for your application and smoothing (See SECTION III).

DO NOT EXCEED THE TIME LIMIT. OVER-PROCESSING CAN OCCUR IF TIME LIMIT IS EXCEEDED.

HAIR TYPE APPLICATION TIME SMOOTHING TIMEFine or Sensitive Scalp (Regular) 8 minutes 5-7 minutes

Normal (Regular) 8 minutes 8-10 minutes

Course (Super) 8 minutes 10-12 minutes

Extremely Course (Super) 8 minutes 10-14 minutes

Damaged/Shedding DO NOT USE DO NOT USE

BEFORE GETTING STARTED, DO YOU HAVE EVERYTHING YOU NEED? MAKE SURE THAT THIS KIT CONTAINS THE FOLLOWING:• SCALPGUARD PROTECTIVE SCALP BASE – STEP 1• COCONUT CRÈME CONDITIONING ACTIVATOR – STEP 2A• COCONUT RELAXER CRÈME – STEP 2B• COCONUT MILK NEUTRALIZING HAIR WASH – STEP 3• CUTICLE STABILIZER – STEP 4• COCONUT CRÈME RESTORATIVE CONDITIONER – STEP 5• COCONUT & VITAMIN E DRY OIL – STEP 6• WOODEN SPATULA • PLASTIC GLOVES

If any of these items are missing from this relaxer kit, DO NOT USE.YOU WILL ALSO NEED (NOT INCLUDED):

• Towels and/or a Protective Cape• Tail Comb or a Relaxer Applicator (DO NOT USE METAL)• Wide Tooth Comb (DO NOT USE METAL)• Hair Clips• Scissors• Timer

IMPORTANT: DO A STRAND TEST BEFORE RELAXINGBefore every relaxer application, strand test your hair no matter how many times you have relaxed before.

Here’s how:a) Mix Activator Crème (STEP 2A) and Crème Relaxer (STEP 2B) according to MIXING INSTRUCTIONS in SECTION II of this sheet. b) Take a small section of your hair from the back of your hairline, and apply mixture evenly on unrelaxed area of hair (new growth or virgin hair). Do not allow mixture to overlap on previously

relaxed hair. c) After 8 minutes, smooth hair with even strokes according to the recommended time in the TIMING GUIDE. d) With warm water, thoroughly remove relaxer mixture from your hair. Apply a small amount of Neutralizing Shampoo (STEP 3). Lather and rinse shampoo from your hair strands. Pink

lather means relaxer is still on your hair. When shampoo is completely white, all the relaxer is rinsed from your hair.e) Gently stretch the strands from your test. IF YOUR HAIR BREAKS EASILY, APPEARS WEAKENED OR DAMAGED, DO NOT RELAX THE REST OF YOUR HAIR.f) If skin allergy or irritation occurs, DO NOT RELAX YOUR HAIR.g) If the hair from your strand test is not straight enough, when you follow the directions for relaxing the remainder of your hair, increase the smoothing frequency for greater straightness, but

DO NOT EXCEED TIMING GUIDE.h) If the strand test is satisfactory, continue to the next steps to relax the remainder of your hair. DO NOT RE-APPLY RELAXER CRÈME MIXTURE TO HAIR USED FOR THE STRAND

TEST.

INSTRUCTION SHEET

DIRECTIONS FOR RELAXING

I. SCALPGUARD™ PROTECTIVE SCALP BASE APPLICATION - STEP 1a) Carefully detangle your hair with a large comb, being careful not to aggravate the scalp. b) Part your hair into 4 sections, down the middle and from ear-to-ear, using hair clips to secure hair in place. Be careful not to scratch your scalp with the comb. c) Apply ScalpGuard ™ onto your scalp along the four part lines. Make additional parts in each section, applying on the part lines. Finally, apply around your hairline and along the outer top of your ears.

II. MIXING INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACTIVATOR & RELAXER CRÈMEIMPORTANT: RELAXER CRÈME (STEP 2B) MUST BE THROUGHLY MIXED WITH CRÈME CONDITIONING ACTIVATOR (STEP 2A) BEFORE APPLYING TO HAIR. a) Put on protective gloves. b) Use the wooden spatula to make a hollow center in the Creme jar (STEP 2B). c) Squeeze the entire contents of the Activator Creme packet (STEP 2A) in Relaxer Creme jar (STEP 2B). Mix vigorously until mixture is creamy and uniform in color. REMEMBER: This Crème

Relaxer is properly mixed only when the mixture is smooth, creamy (no lumps) and uniform in color (no white streaks). NOTE: AN IMPROPERLY MIXED RELAXER CRÈME CAN PRODUCE AN UNSATISFACTORY EXPERIENCE. Do not allow mixture to stand for more than 30 minutes prior to use.

III. RELAXER APPLICATION a) Set timer as indicated by your strand test and the timing guide. b) Start applying the relaxer crème to new growth in the back sections of your hair by making small ¼ inch partings, and then applying Relaxer Crème to new growth (or virgin hair) with the back of the Tail

Comb (or a relaxer applicator). Apply, working your way up and completing each section, from the nape to the crown, and then from the crown to the hair line. Apply to the hair line edges last.RE-TOUCHING NEW GROWTHa) If hair has been relaxed before, APPLY ONLY ON THE NEW GROWTH. Never apply sooner than 6 weeks following your last relaxer treatment.b) Avoid spreading or overlapping Relaxer Crème mixture on previously relaxed hair.FOR UNRELAXED (VIRGIN) HAIRa) Before applying Relaxer Crème, very carefully and gently detangle hair in each section using a Wide Tooth Comb. Do not force the comb through tangles.b) Apply the Relaxer Crème by spreading the mixture down the entire length of hair, from the roots to tips, section by section.c) Using your fingers or a Wide Tooth Comb, carefully distribute Relaxer Crème through each section to ensure even coverage. DO NOT allow comb to touch your scalp, tug, pull, or force comb through

tangles. Use fingers to rake mixture through hair for even better distribution. IV. SMOOTHING

a) Smoothing the hair improves straightening. FOR RETOUCHING NEW GROWTH, limit smoothing to new growth ONLY. With a Wide Tooth Comb, separate hair into small sections. Do not allow the comb to touch the scalp. Then using your fingers, start near the scalp and smooth the new growth. Use short, firm strokes and follow the natural pattern of your hair. Be sure to also smooth the hairline, including the edges, around the ear, and the nape of the neck. For VIRGIN HAIR APPLICATION, take small sections of hair and smooth from roots to tips with your fingers. Check the TIMING GUIDE for the recommended smoothing time for our hair type.

V. RINSE RELAXER WITH WATER a) Thoroughly rinse your hair with warm water to remove all of the Relaxer Crème. Keep your eyes closed tightly, and keep Relaxer Crème away from your face, eyes, mouth, and ears. While rinsing, use your fingers to gently open parts in the hair so the water can work its way through. DO NOT PULL OR TUG WHEN RINSING. b) Make sure that water removes all visible traces of Relaxer Crème from your hair, before continuing to next step.

VI. SHAMPOO WITH NEUTRALIZING HAIR WASH – STEP 3a) Only apply Neutralizing Hair Wash after all visible traces of relaxer have been removed with warm water. b) Apply Neutralizing Hair Wash (STEP 3) and gently work into lather. Rinse thoroughly and repeat, checking for traces of pink lather. Continue to shampoo and rinse (generally 2-3 times) until all traces of pink lather is gone, and the lather is completely white. c) After final rinse, gently squeeze excess water from hair.IMPORTANT: PINK LATHER MEANS THAT RELAXER CRÈME IS STILL ON HAIR. WHITE LATHER MEANS THAT THERE IS NO RELAXER CRÈME ON HAIR. Shampoo and rinse as many times as needed, until lather is white.

VII. APPLY THE CUTICLE STABILIZER™ – STEP 4 a) After shampooing with Neutralizing Hair Wash (STEP 3), squeeze excess water from hair. Apply contents of Cuticle Stabilizer packet (STEP 4) to your hair, gently distributing from roots to tip with your fingers.b) After applying, do not touch hair for 2 minutes. You may notice a light foam or bubbles. This is normal. After leaving on for 2 minutes, thoroughly rinse all traces from hair. Gently squeeze and towel blot excess water from hair.

VIII. COAT HAIR WITH RESTORATIVE CONDITIONER – STEP 5a) Apply a generous amount of Restorative Conditioner (STEP 5), gently combing with a WIDE TOOTH COMB, distributing from roots to tip, until all tangles are removed. Do not pull or force comb through tangles. Apply more Restorative Conditioner to tangled hair, as needed. b) Leave on for 2 minutes, and then rinse hair thoroughly with warm water. Gently squeeze and towel blot excess water from hair.

IX. PROTECT FROM HEAT DAMAGE WITH COCONUT & VITAMIN E REGENERATIVE DRY OIL – STEP 6 a) After towel blotting hair from STEP 5, apply Regenerative Dry Oil (STEP 6) to hair for greater Elasticity, Strength, Sheen, and Thermal Protection. Pour contents into palm. Rub palms together and apply throughout hair. Using a WIDE TOOTH COMB, gently distribute the oil from roots to tips. b) Proceed to style as desired. It is ok to use setting lotions, wrap lotions, leave-in conditioners, and other styling aids.

TIP: To achieve a beautiful, reflective sheen during STEP 6, only apply ¾ of the Regenerative Dry Oil packet to your damp hair before you proceed to style as desired. Then apply the remaining ¼ contents throughout your dry hair as a finishing step before combing out your final style.

Optimize the health of your hair by using other Coconut Crème products. See the MAINTAINING & STYLING YOUR HAIR section.

MAINTAINING & STYLING YOUR HAIR Originals by Africa’s Best has created a full line of products to keep your hair silky, strong, healthy, and beautifully straight between relaxer treatments.

• Coconut Crème Sulfate-Free Moisturizing Shampoo: Delivers well-needed moisture, while thoroughly cleansing.• Coconut Crème Restorative Conditioner: Deep conditioning treatment helps repair, revive, and replenish nutrients to hair.• Coconut Crème Leave-In Conditioner: Moisture intensive leave-in therapy helps protect against breakage and shedding.• Coconut Shine Coconut & Vitamin E Regenerative Dry Oil: Penetrating oil delivers a beautiful, shine, while protecting from heat damage.

WARNING: CONTAINS ALKALI. AVOID CONTACT WITH EYES. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. CAN CAUSE BLINDNESS. FOLLOW ALL DIRECTIONS CAREFULLY ON INSTRUCTION SHEET INSIDE KIT BOX TO AVOID SKIN AND SCALP BURNS, HAIR LOSS AND EYE INJURY. DO NOT USE IF SCALP IS IRRITATED OR INJURED. DO NOT USE ON HAIR THAT HAS BEEN TREATED WITH A THIOGLYCOLATE PRODUCT (CURLY PERMED). DO NOT USE ON BLEACHED HAIR OR PERMANENTLY COLORED HAIR THAT IS BREAKING, SPLITTING OR OTHERWISE DAMAGED. IF HAIR HAS BEEN PREVIOUSLY RELAXED, APPLY TO NEW GROWTH ONLY AS DESCRIBED IN THE INSTRUCTION SHEET DIRECTIONS. IF RELAXER CAUSES SKIN OR SCALP IRRITATION, RINSE OUT IMMEDIATELY AND WASH WITH THE NEUTRALIZING SHAMPOO IN THIS KIT. IF IRRITATION PERSISTS OR HAIR LOSS OCCURS, CONSULT A PHYSICIAN. IF RELAXER GETS INTO EYES, RINSE IMMEDIATELY AND THOROUGHLY WITH WATER AND CONSULT A PHYSICIAN. SERIOUS INJURY CAN RESULT IF RELAXER AND/OR ACTIVATOR IS INGESTED. IF INGESTED, CONTACT A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIATELY. HAIR BURNS; ALWAYS KEEP HAIR AWAY FROM SPARKS, OPEN FLAMES AND EXCESSIVE HEAT.