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Produce a brief report on the PH levels of the hair and skin and explain how acid pH and alkaline pH affect the hair cuticle?

acid pH level is 0-7 and pH of alkaline is 7-14. acid shrinks and alkaline swells the hair. at the higher and lower end of the scale is either dissolves or damages the hair. the strong acids and alkalies can ruin your hair.


How does pH levels of the hair and skin and how acid pH and alkaline pH affect the hair cuticle?

The pH levels of hair and skin are slightly acidic, typically ranging from 4.5 to 5.5. An acidic pH helps to keep the hair cuticle closed and protected, resulting in stronger, more manageable hair. On the other hand, an alkaline pH can cause the hair cuticle to swell and become raised, leading to dry, frizzy, and damaged hair.


Where does Hair conditioner fall on the pH scale?

Bleach on the hair-dressing is consodered a base. It is posionous, (well, some types)


Explain pH levels of the hair and skin and how acid pH and alkaline pH affect the hair cuticle?

The typical pH level of the hair and skin is around 4.5-5.5, making them slightly acidic. An acidic pH helps to maintain the hair cuticle in a closed and protected state, reducing frizz and maintaining shine. On the other hand, an alkaline pH can cause the hair cuticle to swell and lift, leading to damage, dryness, and frizz.


What number is hair shampoo on a pH scale?

That depends entirely on the brand. Usually shampoo is a base and if it is not, then there is something wrong with that shampoo. Since they usually tend to be bases they are usually above 7 on the PH balance scale.

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PH levels of the hair and skin?

pH level of the hair and skin are 5.5


Produce a brief report on the PH levels of the hair and skin and explain how acid pH and alkaline pH affect the hair cuticle?

acid pH level is 0-7 and pH of alkaline is 7-14. acid shrinks and alkaline swells the hair. at the higher and lower end of the scale is either dissolves or damages the hair. the strong acids and alkalies can ruin your hair.


How does pH levels of the hair and skin and how acid pH and alkaline pH affect the hair cuticle?

The pH levels of hair and skin are slightly acidic, typically ranging from 4.5 to 5.5. An acidic pH helps to keep the hair cuticle closed and protected, resulting in stronger, more manageable hair. On the other hand, an alkaline pH can cause the hair cuticle to swell and become raised, leading to dry, frizzy, and damaged hair.


Where does Hair conditioner fall on the pH scale?

Bleach on the hair-dressing is consodered a base. It is posionous, (well, some types)


Explain pH levels of the hair and skin and how acid pH and alkaline pH affect the hair cuticle?

The typical pH level of the hair and skin is around 4.5-5.5, making them slightly acidic. An acidic pH helps to maintain the hair cuticle in a closed and protected state, reducing frizz and maintaining shine. On the other hand, an alkaline pH can cause the hair cuticle to swell and lift, leading to damage, dryness, and frizz.


What products can effect the structure of hair in relation to the pH scale?

Ohkay How Are You Lmaoo


What number is hair shampoo on a pH scale?

That depends entirely on the brand. Usually shampoo is a base and if it is not, then there is something wrong with that shampoo. Since they usually tend to be bases they are usually above 7 on the PH balance scale.


How is hair associated to skin?

because your hair is dead skin cells, like your skin is. ____________ Skin, hair, and nails are all made up of the protein, keratin, and have a pH of 4.5 to 5.5. Basically, they are all the same.


What is the natural pH of the hair and skin?

The pH of hair, skin, and nails is 4.5 - 5.5. ............ 4.5 is almost the pH of draino, i think who ever said it was 4.5 - 5.5 is way off their nut. here's a tip, talk to your doctor or google it or even look up the epidermis and hair on wikipedia.


The label on the shampoo claims that it is pH balanced What do you think pH balanced means?

pH balanced means the shampoo has a pH level that is close to the skin's natural pH level, which is around 5.5. This helps maintain the skin and hair's natural balance and prevent irritation or dryness.


Ph levels of hair and scalp?

The pH level of hair is betwen 4.5 and 5.5, the lower end of the scale is acid which makes the hair dry and the higher end of the scale is alkali which makes the hair greasy, I know this because i am at college training in hairdressing. hope this helps sue xx


What would happen to your skin if exposed to substances at the extremes of the pH scale?

burning melting blistering of the skin where the compounds hit.