Since you've had ample time to study my slides, I think it is time for a quiz.
The first person to answer correctly in the comments section will receive a free 8 oz. KeraCare Intensive Restorative Masque.
Now for the question:
During the relaxing process, what percentage range does the hair fiber swell upto and what does this swelling cause? (Hint: check slides 26 - 46 on the Hair Damage presentation)
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Hair fibers swell up to 60 to 80% of their diameter during relaxer and this causes longitudinal and radial cracks.
Hair fibers also swell up to 20-30% more during the rinsing process causing significant amounts of the cuticle to chip away while rinsing.
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What is the result of relaxers and hair lighteners changing cuticular lipids to their salts?
Mr. Fahiym
You gave us an understanding of how relaxers damage the hair by rising the pH of hair and through those lessons we've come to the realization that at least 6 times a year we've neglected to safeguard the scalp. Can you explain how it increases the pH of the scalp?
Mr. Fahiym
The charts show that at home care after a relaxer is similar to dermatological treatments and other kinds of services that compromises the epidermis; these clients are instructed to take measures to protect the skin days or weeks after the service. I now have more evidence to insist upon the clients to protect their hair especially 24 hour after that relaxer service. Thank you so much Dr. Syed.
Mr. Fahiym
Protecto raises the pH of the hair a little but its stage of process is much different on the scalp. According to the chart it lower the pH of the scalp. How and why is that?
Mr. Fahiym
The cuticular lipids are converted into water soluble salts and the hair becomes more porous.
The more porous the hair is, the more damaged it is, in terms of its elasticity and tensile strength.
Fahiym,
Slide #11 on the Syntonics Presentation shows four different scenarios. In each of these scenarios, we are studying the the pH of the scalp.
The pH of the scalp goes up after relaxer treatment. It is the rinsing of the relaxer that brings the pH of the scalp to 10. The conditioner and shampoo then bring the pH back to almost normal that very same day, as shown in Scenario 4. This scenario is as follow:
1. The scalp is first treated with Syntonics Comfort Gel
2. The hair is treated with relaxer and rinsed after 13 to 20 minutes. Consequently, the scalp is exposed to relaxer as well. After rinsing the relaxer, the pH of the scalp is less than 10 due to the Syntonics Comfort gel, which protects the scalp from the ill effects of relaxer, such as scalp inflammation.
3. Then after the treatment with Syntonics Rejuvenating Conditioner and Syntonics Neutralizing Shampoo, the pH of the scalp drops down to 6.00 - which is within the range pH range.
4. The pH of the scalp further drops down in 24 hours and 48 hours of treatment.
When the Syntonics Comfort Gel is applied to the scalp before relaxer treatment, the scalp is in better condition (in terms of minimizing direct high pH exposure) which can possibly allow the hair follicles to continue producing at their normal rate, or at least minimize hair loss/hair thinning that commonly results from relaxers.
Further study will be required.
Regards
Hair fibers swell up to 60 to 80% of their diameter during relaxer and this causes longitudinal and radial cracks.