pH on Labels: What It Tells You

pH on Labels: What It Tells You. Here’s a field-tested path you can run for two or three wash days, then decide.

Products help, but technique matters more. Water, timing, and how you touch your hair affect frizz and definition more than brand names.

Steps

1. Detangle with water + conditioner in sections
2. Cleanse the scalp; avoid roughing up lengths
3. Soak thoroughly before applying anything
4. Dry hands-off; break the cast only when fully dry
5. Layer gel/foam; rake then scrunch

Toolkit

• Deep conditioner/mask (monthly)
• Hard-hold gel or mousse for humidity
• Satin/silk pillowcase or bonnet

“Technique first, product second.”

Example

For winter: reduce humectants, use richer emollients, and seal ends lightly; diffuse on low heat to avoid damp frizz.

Execution angle: one tweak at a time for 2–3 wash days; track results briefly so patterns become obvious.

Porosity & Climate Notes

• High porosity: seal ends; more frequent masks
• Humidity: pair humectants with film-formers

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