Shampoos
Cleanses the hair without correcting any special condition
All-Purpose
Keep the cuticle compact, remove soap scum, return the hair to its pH balance and counteract the alkalinity present after a chemical service
Vinegar; Lemon (Acid)
Coats the hairstrand and restores moisture to the hair
Instant
Provides invigorating, stimulating or soothing scents; allows fluid movement on the scalp
Essential Oil
Due to frequent contact with water and chemicals, a hairstylist has a higher than normal risk of contracting dermatitis. After shampooing, rinse and dry your hands thoroughly; then use a barrier cream or moisturizer. Always wear single-use non-latex gloves when using chemicals. Extreme cases can result in the skin cracking and bleeding, plus it can recur at any time, so prevention is critical.
Dermatitis
Cleanses all hair types; recommended to cleanse lightened, color-treated or dry, brittle hair
pH-Balanced
Softens, adds shine to and smooths the hair while making it tangle-free for ease in combing
Cream
Closes the cuticle after alkaline chemical services
Normalizing
Adds a refreshing, stimulating feeling to the scalp; may have mild antiseptic properties and cleansing ability
Scalp Toner
Contact dermatitis is inflammation of the skin that occurs due to:
Removes oil; contains a high-alkaline base; not recommended for chemically treated or damaged hair
Plain
Controls dandruff and scalp conditions
Anti-Dandruff
Displaces excess moisture, providing more body to the hair; made from protein
Body-Building
Replenishes or restores moisture to dry scalp; formulated as creams, oils or lotions
Moisturizing Agent
The symptoms are:
Cleanses hair with either soft or hard water
Soapless
Closes the cuticle after a color service to prevent the color from fading
Acid-Balanced
Adds moisture to dry, brittle hair
Moisturizing
BONUS
Shampooing too frequently can cause hair-especially tightly curled and coily textures
become drier and more brittle
BONUS
Conditioners provide
temporary remedy for existing hair problems
Restores the hair to its 4.5-5.5 pH by neutralizing any remaining alkaline values; used generally in conjunction with a chemical relaxing service
Neutralizing
Removes soap scum
Acid
Adds hydration to dry hair without weighing it down
Leave-In
BONUS
pH Means:
potential hydrogen
BONUS
Petrissage Stimulates
the sebaceous glands, which produce natural oil, sebum, that is often lacking in the case of dry hair and scalp