Can Neutralizing shampoo be used as a regular shampoo?

Can Neutralizing shampoo be used as a regular shampoo?

Since neutralizing shampoos are more acidic than regular shampoos, it only makes sense to use them if your hair is alkali. Moreover, neutralizing shampoos do more cleansing compared to regular shampoos. They effectively double up as clarifying shampoos, which should not be used daily.

What is a neutralizing conditioner?

Neutralizing conditioner, whose special formula is based on a combination of proteins, vitamins and green tea extracts. These extracts help neutralize the “free radicals”, which are responsible for the destruction of the stratum.

What does a neutralizer do to your hair?

The NEUTRALIZER, also known as “fixative” for the permanent, it is the liquid necessary to “fix” the new wavy shape of the hair, obtained through the previously used curling liquid. Its acid formula allows the hair to find the correct Ph and favors the closing of the scales, leaving the hair shiny, soft and elastic.

Do you have to use Neutralizing shampoo after relaxer?

If you are relaxing your hair at home it’s imperative that you make sure to remove all of the relaxer from your hair. This means that to be on the safe side you must thoroughly shampoo your hair 3-4 times. It does not have to be a neutralizing shampoo, it’s the water that really does the “neutralizing”.

Why is it important to apply conditioner after neutralizer?

After rinsing out the neutralizing shampoo, apply a protein conditioning treatment to fill in the cracks in the hair shaft. The relaxing process leaves the cuticle opened, so your hair will be ready to absorb and replenish the lost protein.

Do you use regular conditioner or deep conditioner?

Always look at the needs of your hair. As you begin to develop your natural hair regimen you will be able to see what your hair needs more or less of. Regular conditioner is great for after shampooing but if you need something more intense then leave the wash out conditioner behind and use a deep conditioner instead.

When to use a Neutralizer on your hair?

Neutralizers help in restoring your hair’s acid-alkaline balance after salon treatments. Next time you do a chemical or relaxer treatment, make sure you neutralize your hair after. You can also ask your hairstylist to do it for you. This will ensure your hair doesn’t suffer from any potential side effects of being too alkaline.

Can you use leave in conditioner every day?

You may find that if you use a leave-in conditioner every day you will end up having lots of build-up in your hair and on your scalp. Too much product is especially not great if you have very fine hair as it can cause your hair to be too heavily weighted down.

What’s the difference between clarifying shampoo and neutralizing shampoo?

The difference between clarifying shampoo and neutralizing shampoo is that neutralization shampoos add the extra benefit of regulating pH balance that has gone out of whack due to alkali treatments. The main difference between chelating shampoo and neutralizing shampoo is also cleansing.