Shampoo & Conditioning Understanding shampoo

Shampoo o Purpose o To cleanse the hair and scalp prior to receiving a service o Definition o To subject the scalp & hair to cleaning & massage with some cleansing agent such as soap or detergent; OR a product formulated for cleansing the hair & scalp. The term comes from the Hindi word meaning “to cleanse”

Shampooing o Clients allow us to enter their “comfort zone” on a regular basis. The ability to provide a thorough & relaxing shampoo is essential to your success. A good shampoo is the foundation and first impression your client will experience. This service will evaluate your professional expertise as a hairstylist to your client.

Considerations o Hair type o Dry, oily, normal, chemically treated o Hair condition o Over-processed; chemically treated; damaged by harsh products, improper care, or exposure to the elements o Home maintenance o Inappropriate products used at home can diminish the quality service you have provided

The pH scale o Potential hydrogen – the amount of hydrogen in a solution is measured on a logarithmic scale ranging from 0-14 o o

pH scale o Acid o 0 – 6.9 pH o Neutral o 7.0 o Alkaline o 7.1 – 14 o The higher the alkalinity, the stronger & harsher the shampoo which can leave the hair dry & brittle

History of pH balanced shampoos o 1960 Jheri Redding founded Redken, Jhirmack, Nexxus, & Jheri Redding Products & marketed the first pH-balanced shampoos. The litmus paper test was key in his marketing strategies.

Chemistry of Water Water is the universal solvent, meaning it is capable of dissolving more substances than any other solvent o Purification – fresh water from lakes & streams must be purified for domestic use o Sedimentation o Treatment that causes matter to sink to the bottom o Filtration o Passing through a porous substance, such as filter paper or charcoal. The process removes suspended clay, sand & organic material o Chlorine added o Small amounts are added to kill bacteria

Chemistry of Water o Purification o Boiling o 212* Fahrenheit or 100* Celsius, destroys microbes o Distillation o Process of heating water so it becomes a vapor, then condensing the vapor so that it collects as a liquid. This process is used frequently in the manufacture of cosmetics o Soft water o Rain water or chemically softened water. It contains small amounts of minerals & allows soap & shampoo to lather freely o Hard water o Contains minerals that lessen the ability of soap or shampoo to lather readily. Can be softened by a chemical process

Summary o Shampooing is a service for cleaning and massaging the scalp o First impression your client has of you as a hairstylist o pH scale determines acid or alkalinity of a product