Quench 02
Part of the West Coast Blondes Bond System
Rinsing out lightener doesn't stop it completely. Leftover peroxide and oxidative activity can keep working on the hair long after the service is done. Quench 02 is a post-lightening treatment rinse that shuts that activity down in 3 minutes or less and preps the hair for bond rebuilding. It's formulated with sodium metabisulfite, a citrate buffer and disodium EDTA.
The Chemistry
Sodium metabisulfite is an antioxidant that reacts with leftover peroxide and neutralizes it, so oxidation stops at the bowl instead of continuing on the hair. Disodium EDTA grabs any remaining metal ions that could keep the reaction going. The citrate buffer holds the formula at a mildly acidic pH to keep it stable. Quench 02 also helps prepare the hair's broken bond ends, so GSSG Bond 03 can do its job right after.
Benefits
- Helps neutralize leftover peroxide after lightening
- Stops ongoing oxidative damage at the bowl
- Helps protect hair integrity after the service
- Preps the hair for GSSG Bond 03
- Pourable formula saturates the hair fully and evenly
- Works with any lightener you already use
The Sequence
- Calibrate 01: pre-lightening prep
- Lighten with your lightener of choice
- Blonde Bombshell Shampoo: post-lightening cleanse
- Quench 02: neutralizes leftover oxidation and primes hair
- GSSG Bond 03: rebuilds bonds
- GHK Keratin Mask: conditions and finishes
How to Use
After shampooing with Blonde Bombshell, apply Quench 02 to wet hair at the bowl using the nozzle applicator. Saturate the hair fully from roots to ends. Leave on for up to 3 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. Follow with GSSG Bond 03.
Caution
Do not leave on longer than 3 minutes. Contains sulfites. Rinse thoroughly. Avoid contact with eyes; if contact occurs, rinse with water right away.