PH Scale Hairdressing

What is the PH of hair and skin?

• 2- 4

• 5.5 - 7.5

• 4.5 - 5.5

• 4 - 6

A mild Acid will?

• Damage the cuticle

• Close the cuticle scale making it look smooth and shiny

• Open the cuticle

• Not have any affect

PH balanced shampoo and conditioning products have a PH of?

• 3 - 4 - 5

• 6 - 8

• 2 - 5

• 4 - 5 - 6

What numbers represent Acid on the PH scale?

• 1- 6.9

• 1- 6

• 1- 5

• 1 - 6.5

What effect does Alkaline have on the hair cuticle?

• It closes the cuticle

• It opens the cuticle making it look dull and rough

• It adds shine to the hair

• It has no effect

What number is Neutral on the PH scale?

• 7.5

• 7

• 5

• 6

How many numbers are on the PH scale?

• 1 - 13

• 1- 12

• 1 -10

• 1 -14

What numbers represent Alkaline on the PH scale?

• 7.1 - 14

• 7 - 14

• 6.5 - 14

• 7.5 - 14

Hair and Skin is Acid?

• True

• False

Permanent colour has an approximate PH of?

• 5.5

• 3.5

• 9.5

• 8.5