When it comes to maintaining healthy, vibrant hair, there are two key factors that play a major role: pH balance and hair porosity. Understanding how these work can completely change how you approach your hair care routine, leading to healthier hair with less effort. At Jevie, we’ve created THE SHAMPOO with these concepts in mind to ensure it works well for all hair types.
The Significance of pH Balance in Hair Care
Hair naturally maintains a slightly acidic pH, usually between 4.5 and 5.5. This acidity helps keep the hair cuticle (the outer layer of the hair strand) smooth and closed. When the cuticle is closed, moisture is trapped inside, reducing frizz and enhancing shine. However, when the pH of your hair is disrupted, like with some conventional shampoos, the cuticle can lift. This opens the hair up to moisture loss, making it more porous, dry, and prone to damage.
Traditional shampoos are often alkaline, with a higher pH (typically between 7 and 9). This higher pH opens up the hair cuticle, allowing the shampoo to cleanse your hair by removing dirt, oil, and buildup. While this may seem effective, it can also leave the hair dry, frizzy, and lacking shine. That's why most people use a conditioner afterward—because conditioners have a lower, more acidic pH (between 4.5 and 5.5), which helps to close the cuticle again, locking in moisture and adding softness and shine.
Hair Porosity: The Gateway to Effective Moisture Retention
Hair porosity refers to your hair's ability to absorb and retain moisture, which is determined by the condition of your hair’s cuticle. If your hair is high porosity, the cuticle is more open, allowing moisture to enter quickly but also escape just as fast. This leads to dry, frizzy hair that lacks smoothness. On the other hand, low porosity hair has tightly closed cuticles that resist moisture absorption but retain it well once hydrated.
Understanding your hair's porosity can guide you in choosing the right products to ensure your hair remains properly hydrated and healthy.
To determine your hair porosity, you can perform a simple test at home. Here's how:
1. The Float Test
This is a quick way to determine your hair’s porosity by checking how well it absorbs water.
Steps:
- Take a few strands of clean, dry hair (preferably from the middle of your head).
- Fill a glass with water.
- Drop the hair strands into the water.
- Wait for about 2-4 minutes and observe.
Results:
- Low Porosity: If your hair floats at the top and doesn’t sink quickly, it has low porosity. This means the cuticle is tightly packed, so it resists water absorption.
- Normal Porosity: If your hair floats in the middle, it has normal porosity. This means the cuticle is neither too tight nor too open, allowing for optimal moisture retention.
- High Porosity: If your hair sinks to the bottom quickly, it has high porosity. This means the cuticle is more open, allowing moisture to enter and escape easily.
2. The Slip’n’Slide Test
This test helps you check how your hair feels when you run your fingers down a strand.
Steps:
- Take a clean, dry strand of hair and run your fingers up and down it.
Results:
- Low Porosity: If your hair feels smooth when you run your fingers down the strand, it has low porosity.
- Normal Porosity: If it feels slightly rough but not too abrasive, it has normal porosity.
- High Porosity: If it feels rough and the fingers slide easily, your hair has high porosity, indicating open cuticles.
3. The Water Absorption Test
This test measures how quickly your hair absorbs water after being wet.
Steps:
- Spray or dampen a section of your hair with water.
Results:
- Low Porosity: If the water sits on top of your hair for a long time and doesn’t absorb quickly, your hair has low porosity.
- Normal Porosity: If the water absorbs into the hair moderately, you likely have normal porosity.
- High Porosity: If the water quickly soaks into your hair, it indicates high porosity.
By performing these tests, you’ll have a clearer idea of your hair’s porosity, which will help you choose the right products—like THE SHAMPOO—to optimize hydration and care.
THE SHAMPOO: A Harmonious Blend for All Hair Types
Once you've determined your hair's porosity, you can adjust your routine accordingly, but here's the good news—THE SHAMPOO is suitable for all hair types, no matter your porosity. Here's why:
Balanced pH for Gentle Cleansing:
Unlike conventional shampoos, THE SHAMPOO has a pH of 5.6, which is closer to your hair’s natural pH (4.5 to 5.5). This balanced pH ensures that THE SHAMPOO cleanses your hair effectively without disrupting the cuticle. Since the cuticle doesn’t open too much, your hair retains its natural moisture and shine—without needing a conditioner.
For low porosity hair, this helps avoid buildup, while for high porosity hair, it helps seal the cuticle, preventing moisture from escaping.
Nourishing Wild-Grown Ingredients:
Infused with 50% wild rose water, Amla extract, and pistachio seed oil, THE SHAMPOO doesn’t just clean—it nourishes your hair with essential nutrients. These ingredients work in harmony with all hair types—whether your hair is low, normal, or high porosity—providing hydration, supporting healthy hair growth and nourishment without overwhelming the hair. Wild rose water, known for its soothing and moisturizing properties, works to keep the scalp and hair healthy. Amla extract provides antioxidants and supports scalp health, while pistachio seed oil adds elasticity and reduces breakage.
Eco-Friendly and Sustainable Formulation:
THE SHAMPOO is free from sulfates, silicones, and harsh chemicals. These ingredients, often found in conventional shampoos, can strip the hair of its natural oils and contribute to buildup. By avoiding these, THE SHAMPOO offers a gentle but effective cleansing experience that’s safe for both your hair and the environment. Its gentle nature means it's suitable for daily use for all hair types, from fine and thin to thick and curly.
Whether your hair is more resistant to moisture, prone to buildup, or requires more intensive hydration, THE SHAMPOO is formulated to meet your hair's unique needs. The balanced pH and nourishing ingredients ensure that your hair is clean, hydrated, and healthy without the need for an additional conditioner.
Why THE SHAMPOO Eliminates the Need for Conditioner
Since conventional shampoos tend to open the hair cuticle, a conditioner is needed to smooth it back down and lock in moisture. However, THE SHAMPOO is formulated with a balanced pH of 5.6 that cleanses without fully opening the cuticle. This allows your hair to retain its natural moisture, leaving it soft, shiny, and hydrated—without the need for a separate conditioner. The nourishing ingredients in THE SHAMPOO provide the hydration, smoothness, and protection that conditioners typically offer, streamlining your hair care routine.
Conclusion: Embrace Simplicity with THE SHAMPOO
By choosing THE SHAMPOO, you're opting for a holistic approach to hair care that respects the natural pH and porosity of your hair. It gently cleanses, hydrates, and nourishes without stripping moisture, eliminating the need for additional steps like conditioner. This unique formula ensures that your hair stays healthy, smooth, and shiny, all while making your routine simpler and more efficient.
With THE SHAMPOO, you’re not just cleaning your hair—you’re caring for it with natural ingredients that nourish, protect, and maintain its vitality.
