Shampoo & Conditioning

Understanding shampoo

Shampoo

Purpose

To cleanse the hair and scalp prior to receiving a

service

Definition

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

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

Hair type

Hair condition

Dry, oily, normal, chemically treated

Over-processed; chemically treated; damaged by harsh
products, improper care, or exposure to the elements

Home maintenance

Inappropriate products used at home can diminish the

quality service you have provided

The pH scale
Potential hydrogen the amount of hydrogen in a
solution is measured on a logarithmic scale
ranging from 0-14
0 1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14

pH scale

Acid

Neutral

0 6.9 pH
7.0

Alkaline

7.1 14
The

higher the alkalinity, the stronger & harsher the

shampoo which can leave the hair dry & brittle

History of pH balanced shampoos

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

Purification fresh water from lakes & streams must be

purified for domestic use

Sedimentation

Filtration

Treatment that causes matter to sink to the bottom

Passing through a porous substance, such as filter paper or charcoal. The
process removes suspended clay, sand & organic material

Chlorine added

Small amounts are added to kill bacteria

Chemistry of Water

Purification

Boiling

Distillation

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

Soft water

212* Fahrenheit or 100* Celsius, destroys microbes

Rain water or chemically softened water. It contains small amounts of

minerals & allows soap & shampoo to lather freely

Hard water

Contains minerals that lessen the ability of soap or shampoo to lather readily.
Can be softened by a chemical process

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