So....ummm.....I want a shampoo that is highly acidic or high Ph so my hair will lie flat and be cleaner?
It's actually a very good question. If a shampoo can be both
acidic and "cleansing" at the same time, it would seem to be the
"perfect" shampoo... but I don't know if any such product exists (and
as far as I know, no shampoos provide specific information on their Ph).
Therefore, I "concern" myself more with the "acidic" rinse.
Periodic (diluted) vinegar rinses (after S&C) help my hair be
more manageable, softer, and silkier.
A vinegar rinse is usually done with apple cider vinegar... hence you might run into the term "ACV rinse" a lot on this board. I use a 1/2 cup of ACV, mixed with 2 cups of cold water. This way, I can put 1/2 cup (4 oz) of ACV into a 20 oz soda bottle and fill the rest (16 oz) with water. However, I have waist length hair. You may need less if your hair is shorter, more if longer. Basically, the rinse is poured onto the scalp and runs down the length. It removes residue from products like conditioner, hairspray, mousse, gel, and other leave-in products.
So....ummm.....I want a shampoo that is highly acidic or high Ph so my hair will lie flat and be cleaner? And what about this vinegar rinse? Is that white vinegar mixed with how much water? Sorry, I just need details to understand.
**Hair type: 2a, which is wavy and fine.
**Color: Naturally dark brown, currently dyed reddish brown.
**Length: below shoulder length
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High pH cleans better than low pH, which is why shampoos tended to be alkaline (high pH) until people realized that neutral or slightly acidic shampoos are much less harsh on the hair.
Usually it's slightly acidic, a more acidic environment helps the
cuticle to lay flat - which holds moisture inside the hair instead of
letting it escape. That's another reason some people do a dilute
vinegar rinse after they shampoo once a week to once a month, it makes
a slightly acidic environment.
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