Product pH List

This is a short-looking list but read carefully, for some brands or some lines within a brand, the pH range is for multiple products. Some brands are not forthcoming with their pH range, either by direct request or looking through safety data sheets.

pH is given in a range because it may vary from batch to batch or product to product, though the pH needs to be in a specific range in most cases in order for preservatives to be effective and the product to be stable on the shelf.

Hair is at its least vulnerable between about pH 4.5 and 6.5. Outside that range, it is more vulnerable to damage. Lower pH products don't necessarily force cuticles to "close" - for some people the opposite can happen - hair-swelling in very-low pH can cause cuticles to pop up. It's likely safe to keep products in this range if you have delicate, breakage-prone or damaged hair.

If there is a product you are interested in, leave a comment. I won't post the comment, but I will try to look up the product. It may take some time, though!



ProductpH Range
Alterna Bamboo Smooth anti-frizz shampoo6-6.5
Alterna Bamboo Smooth anti-frizz conditioner3 - 4.5
Aussie Instant Freeze Gel7.5-8.5
Aussie Mega Moist Conditioner: 5.3-6.7
Aussie Mega Moist Shampoo5.3-6.7
Castile soap (liquid, un-diluted, such as Dr. Bronners)8.9-10
Design Essentials Honey Crème Moisture Retention Super Detangling Conditioning Shampoo5.8-6.6
Clay, bentonite mixed with distilled water~8
Clay, rhassoul, mixed with distilled water6.5-7.5
Design Essentials Kukui & Coconut Hydrating Conditioner5.8-6.6
Head and Shoulders Dandruff Shampoos4 to 6
Herbal Essences Conditioner: Hello Hydration3.5 to 6.5
Herbal Essences Conditioner: Long Term Relationship3.5 to 6.5
Herbal Essences Mousses5.5 - 6.5
Herbal Essences Set Me Up Gel7.5-8.5
Homemade Flax Seed Gel (made with distilled water)5.3
Honey3.4-6.1
LA Looks Mega Mega Hold Styling Gel5 to 6
LA Looks Sport 5 to 6
Lemon juice (undiluted) ~2
Long Hair Don't Care products5.5 to 6.5
Shea Moisture Brand Products (this is the range they provide for their products)5 to 6.8
Soultanicals (All products except Master Hair Cleanse)5.5 to 6.5
Suave Conditioners - all Variations5.2
Tresemme Conditioners (All varieties)5
V05 Extra Body4 to 5
Vinegar (undiluted)2-3

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