answersLogoWhite

0

Does the pH affect hair

Updated: 9/23/2023
User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago

Best Answer

There is very little change to hair structure between the pH ranges of 4 to 9.

Outside of this range, ph affects your hair cuticle in a negative way, specifically, very high PH can dissolve hair.

User Avatar

Wiki User

10y ago
This answer is:
User Avatar

Add your answer:

Earn +20 pts
Q: Does the pH affect hair
Write your answer...
Submit
Still have questions?
magnify glass
imp
Related questions

How does the pH of the bleaching solution affect its ability to lighten hair?

The pH from the bleach does NOT stop your hair from lightening.


Does the pH level in shampoo affect your hair?

f


How acid pH and alkaline pH affect the hair cuticle.?

acid PH closes the hair cuticles and alkaline PH opens it shampoo is more alkaline and conditioner is more acidic


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.


What pH is human hair?

Hair hasn't a pH.


What pH is your hair?

Dry hair has no pH. Only aqueous solutions have pH's. When hair is in an aqueous solution it normally has a pH of 4.5 to 5.5


How does the pH value of products affect the hair structure?

acid closes the cuticle and akaline opens the cuticle


PH levels of the hair and skin?

pH level of the hair and skin are 5.5


What is the pH of hair?

Hair does not have a pH, because it is (and will) not dissolved in water. Water with shampoo having pH = 5.5 reacts neutral when used for hair washing.


What is the pH of hair gel?

What should be standard pH of a hair Gel products Naveen


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.


Does pepsin affect pH?

Pepsin doesn't affect the pH but it is active in an acidic environment.