pH Range of Hair Products Quiz

What is the pH range of shampoo?

• 3.5-6.5

• 5-7

• 9-11

• 9-10.5

Which product has a pH range of 9-11?

• Shampoo

• Hair relax agents

• Hair conditioner

• Lightening products

Identify the pH range for hair conditioner.

• 5-7

• 9-11

• 3.5-6.5

• 9-10.5

What colour is the universal indicator when the pH value of a substance is neutral?

• Red

• Blue

• Green

• Yellow

What is the pH value of a very strong acid?

• 0-3

• 4-6

• 7

• 8-10

What is one effect of hair conditioners being acidic on the hair cuticle?

• Opens the cuticle

• Closes the cuticle

• Makes the cuticle rough

• Causes the cuticle to swell

How does an acidic hair conditioner affect hair color?

• Makes color fade faster

• Prevents color from fading

• Changes the color completely

• Lightens the hair color

Why is hair easier to comb when the cuticle is smooth?

• It becomes more tangled

• It is less likely to break

• It is more resistant to water

• It becomes more elastic

What effect do alkaline products have on the hair cuticle?

• They make the cuticle smooth and shiny.

• They open the cuticle, making hair look dull and feel rough.

• They close the cuticle, making hair stronger.

• They have no effect on the cuticle.

What is the role of alkalis in perms, hair colors, and hair relaxers?

• They act as a moisturizer.

• They act as a catalyst.

• They act as a conditioner.

• They act as a dye.