The Salvatore Tanino Therapy Capillary Styling - Tannin Smoothing Care - Step B - 100ml is the trial-size format of Salvatore's patent-pending Taninoplastia® salon system. Same smoothing-active formula as the salon jars, in a single-application size for stylists testing the protocol or clients topping up between professional services. The Brazilian tannins bond to the protein matrix and seal under the heat of the flat iron — aligned strands, satin shine, naturally smooth movement, with zero formaldehyde and zero acrid fumes.

What it is

Capillary Styling Step B is Salvatore's patent-pending Taninoplastia® smoothing technology, here in 100 ml trial format. The formula combines plant-derived tannins from Brazilian barbatimão, angico and Pau d'Arco with a protein matrix of gelatin, collagen, silk sericin and keratin. When the flat iron passes over the strand, the tannins bond to the protein matrix and form a network inside the intercellular cement, sealing the cuticle and aligning the fibre. This 100 ml is the ideal way to test the protocol before stocking the salon jars, or to pair with the trial-size Salvatore Tanino Therapy Smoothing Kit Step A + Step B - 2x100ml.

Hero ingredients

• Brazilian tannin trio — Stryphnodendron Adstringens (barbatimão), Piptadenia Colubrina (angico) and tannic acid form the smoothing backbone that activates under heat.
• Pau d'Arco extract (Tabebuia Impetiginosa) — Brazilian biodiversity botanical with antioxidant and astringent properties.
• Protein matrix — gelatin, collagen, silk sericin and keratin proteins fill cuticle gaps and build the smoothing scaffold.
• Amazonian butters — tucumã seed butter (Astrocaryum) and cupuaçu seed butter (Theobroma grandiflorum) preserve fatty acids and lipids of the natural fibre.
• B-complex & antioxidant pack — panthenol (B5), niacinamide (B3), pyridoxine (B6), vitamin E, vitamin C and calcium pantothenate protect the fibre during heat activation.

What you can expect

Hair leaves the chair aligned, frizz-controlled and satin-shiny, with movement that reads as your natural texture refined rather than flattened. Volume reduces noticeably, the cuticle seals visibly smoother, and styling time drops because frizz no longer fights the brush. With a sulfate-free, salt-free home-care routine the result holds three to six months, gradually softening as new growth comes in — never a hard regrowth line.

Who it is for

• Stylists testing the Tanino Therapy protocol on a single client before stocking salon-size formats
• Clients on the move who need a trial or top-up size between salon visits
• Frizzy, unruly, wavy or coarse hair seeking a controlled, plant-based smoothing service
• Chemically processed, color-treated or highlighted hair (cap iron at 200 °C for bleached lengths)

Who it is not for

• Clients with declared sensitivity to label-listed fragrance allergens (coumarin, cinnamal, cinnamyl alcohol)
• Pregnancy and breastfeeding (general salon-service caution; consult a healthcare professional)
• Under 16 years old; broken, irritated or sunburned scalp
• Clients seeking a permanent, fully straight finish — this is alignment, not relaxer chemistry

Pro tips

• The 100 ml format covers approximately one short-to-medium hair application — budget product accordingly per client length.
• Reduce hair to roughly 50% moisture with a blow dryer before applying — too wet and the tannins dilute, too dry and they don't distribute.
• Respect the 30-minute minimum processing time. Resistant or virgin hair benefits from up to 60 minutes.
• Cap the iron at 200 °C for bleached or blonde hair to avoid dryness or tint loss; virgin hair tolerates 200–230 °C.
• Run 10 to 20 slow passes per thin section, with extra weight at the root and lighter passes at the ends.
• Do not skip Step A — without the clarifier, tannin uptake drops and the result fades faster.
• For experienced stylists, the Brazilian Method (50% rinse-off before sealing) extends durability — see Section 9 Method 2 below.

How to use

Two professional protocols. Choose based on hair type, desired durability and your training level.

Method 1 — Manufacturer protocol (label-faithful)

1. Wash hair with Salvatore Tanino Therapy Cuticle Prepper Clarifying Shampoo - Step A - 100ml until residue is fully lifted.
2. Remove approximately 50% of the moisture with a hair dryer.
3. Apply Step B lock by lock with a brush, from root to tips.
4. Distribute evenly with a fine comb — every strand properly moistened.
5. Leave on for at least 30 minutes.
6. Rinse completely with running water until the product is fully removed.
7. Blow-dry to 100% to activate the shine.
8. Flat-iron in thin sections, 10 to 20 slow passes, 180–200 °C (max 200 °C on bleached hair).

Method 2 — Brazilian salon protocol (50% rinse-off seal)

1. Wash hair with Step A Cuticle Prepper (one or two lathers depending on residue load).
2. Towel-dry, then remove ~50% of moisture with a hair dryer.
3. Apply Step B lock by lock with a brush, from root to tips.
4. Distribute evenly with a fine comb.
5. Leave on 30 to 60 minutes depending on hair type and porosity.
6. Rinse only ~50% of the product out — leave the remainder as a sealing film.
7. Blow-dry 100% with the residual product still in.
8. Flat-iron in thin sections, 10 to 20 slow passes per section: 180–200 °C bleached/blonde, 200–230 °C virgin/resistant.
9. Allow hair to cool, then rinse the remaining product with cool water.
10. Optional: condition with the Step D Water Replenishment Mask, then blow-dry to a satin finish.

Compatibility

Step B 100 ml pairs with the Salvatore Tanino Therapy Smoothing Kit Step A + Step B - 2x100ml — both trial-size steps in one cart for a complete protocol test. For aftercare, the natural pair is the Salvatore Tanino Therapy Moisturizing Duo (Home Hydration Routine) - 550ml, sulfate-free and salt-free for tannin-safe washing. For chemically processed clients reach for the Chemical Repair Duo - 550ml; for blonde or highlighted clients the Blond Hair Duo - 550ml; for damaged lengths the Restructuring Duo - 550ml. Layer in the Step D Water Replenishment Mask - 500ml weekly, the Step F Chemical Control Mask - 500ml for processed lengths, and the Tanino Touch Leave-In - 120ml for daily protection between washes.

In short

Salvatore Tanino Therapy Capillary Styling Step B 100 ml is the trial-size format of the patent-pending Taninoplastia® smoothing-active step — aligned, satin-shiny, naturally smooth hair without formaldehyde or acrid fumes. Pair with Step A 100 ml or the 2x100ml Smoothing Kit for a complete protocol test. The result holds three to six months with proper aftercare.