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beacuse it is a acidic

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Q: Why shampoos are alkaline but hair conditioners acidic?
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What alkali is in most shampoos?

Many clarifying shampoos use alkaline ingredients to swell the hair shaft and allow the surfactants to penetrate more deeply. Most hair relaxers use a strong alkali to soften the hair, break the side bonds of the hair and remove curl. In addition, many conditioners and moisturizing shampoos use acidic compounds to contract the hair shaft, smoothing it and locking in moisture.


Is hair conditioner acidic or alkaline?

alkaline


What shampoos and conditioners are suitable for oily hair?

hearble essences has a great affordable line of shampoos and conditioners u should definitly look into thoose they are great :)


Why are hair conditioners used in conjunction with hair shampoos?

Shampoo removes the natural oils from your hair (as well as any dirt). Conditioners help replace these oils.


How can you prevent frizzy hair?

You can use special sprays that defrizz hair and special shampoos and conditioners.


What shampoos and conditioners lead to hair growth?

Check out: http://www.salonweb.com/37/grow.htm


Is Kerastase Reflection only effective on color-treated hair?

No. Kerastase is a product that is used in very high end shampoos and conditioners. These products usually cost as much as salon shampoos and conditioners.


What kind of products does Alterna Caviar provide?

Alterna Caviar has a number hair of products. Shampoos and Conditioners are number one seller. he has a total of 25 shampoos and conditioners. They also have treatments and stylers.


How do you add natural volume to your hair?

There are voluminous shampoos & conditioners &/or you can blow dry your hair upside-down to volumize it.


Is hair color responsible for hair damage?

Not necessarily. If you use the right shampoos, conditioners, etc. you should have perfectly healthy hair.


What are Alkaline pH shampoos?

Alkaline PH shampoos are shampoos with a lower PH balance to help prevent damage to your hair. For example, bleach used to lighten hair has a PH close to 8 and your hair is naturally lower, around a 4. An Alkaline PH shampoo will help neutralize the bleach in your hair, preventing damage.


Is soap good for your hair?

No! DO NOT USE SOAP IN YOUR HAIR? Not only does regular soap dry the skin but it will dry your hair too. Use hair shampoos and conditioners such as John Frieda he has great shampoos for 7 or 8 dollars at Walgreen's.