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The effect of shampoos on the tensile strength of hair are hard to determine. Depending on color of hair, brand of shampoo, and previous damage to hair, the results will differ.

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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.


Why shampoos are alkaline but hair conditioners acidic?

Shampoos are alkaline to help remove dirt and oil from the hair effectively. Hair conditioners are more acidic to help seal the hair cuticles, protect the hair from damage, and improve shine and manageability. The difference in pH levels helps maintain the balance and health of the hair.


Is shampoo alkaline?

Most shampoos are slightly acidic, with a pH range of around 5-7. This pH level is close to the natural pH of the scalp and hair, which helps to maintain the health and integrity of the hair strands. Using alkaline shampoos can disrupt the hair cuticle and potentially lead to damage.


How do dry shampoos work to clean hair without water?

Dry shampoos work by absorbing excess oil and dirt from the hair using powders like starch or clay. These powders help to break down and lift away the buildup, leaving the hair looking and feeling cleaner without the need for water.


Can sulfur 8 shampoo remove drugs from hair?

Sulfur 8 shampoo is primarily used for treating dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis, and it is not designed to remove drugs from hair. To remove drugs from hair, specialized detox shampoos formulated for that purpose are typically used. These detox shampoos work by breaking down the drugs and their metabolites in the hair shaft to help remove them.

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What type of conditioner is used to increase the tensile strength of the hair?

testing tensile strength is when you test the resistance of a thread or rope or hair before it breaks. Certain shampoos (especially ones that provide keratin) can strengthen hair and make it harder to pull out and stronger and healthier.


Is hair stronger than steel.?

yep it is. It has much more tensile strength then steel.


What shampoos dont give you frizzy hair?

every shampoo has it's effect depending on the hair type . . you can never tell what shampoo it is unless you try it . .


What shampoos to use on color treated hair?

You should use sulfate-free shampoos on color treated hair.


Do hydrating shampoos really strengthen hair more than regular shampoos?

yes they do if you have curly hair if you have straight then regulars do.


What are the differences in shampoos?

There are shampoos for hair that has dandruff, dry hair that needs moisture, hair that needs shine, voluming shampoo is huge for flat hair, and there is even repairing shampoo for damaged hair.


How do you get volume in your hair?

There are special shampoos that can help with this.


What can I do for very thin hair-?

Eating foods rich in iron, such as liver, can help with thinning hair. Volumizing shampoos can help as well.


What should you do when you have a dry hair?

Change shampoos to one for dry hair. they do help.


Do hair follicle shampoos work for cocaine?

Yes.


Why do hair become white?

hair becomes white bcz of shampoos too.i used head and shoulders for dandruff ,hair slowly turned from black to red.keep to avoid using highly concentrated shampoos.


Are there any shampoos that straighten African American hair without relaxing?

There are no shampoos that straighten African American hair. Ways of straighten the hair is by a relaxer, using a flat iron or by blow drying it straight.