Here is a bit of info about pH, as defined in terms of chemical properties of solutions. As said before, pH is the measure of how acidic or basic a substance is. The pH of 7, means that a solution is neutral, neither acidic nor basic. Distilled water is an example of this. When pH falls below 7, it is considered acidic. When it goes above 7, it is basic or alkaline.

The normal pH of the human body, the scalp, and hair, is at around 5. The various products used to treat and care for hair may also differ in their pH, depending on their intended purpose.

For example, the use of hair coloring products have different pH levels, which can affect how temporary or permanent the dye will be. Temporary hair dyes usually contain an acidic pH, so that they do not easily penetrate the hair strands.

However, more permanent hair dyes contain alkaline chemicals like ammonia and hydrogen peroxide, which can penetrate hair strands to their cores, or the cortexes. This affects the production of melanin, which is responsible for your natural hair color. Because permanent hair coloring can be highly basic and may have corrosive properties on hair, it is not always a recommended option for people who want to maintain healthy and strong tresses.

Here is a bit of note about shampoos. Most shampoos are also made to be neutral or at times, slightly acidic. The high pH will allow the shampoo to easily clear off any oils or dirt that have formed on the hair and scalp. Neutral shampoos may be recommended for people who have sensitive scalps. In the same manner, hair conditioner is acidic or carries a high pH, because it causes the keratin on the hair strand surface to be flattened out instead of bristly, thus causing hair to be smooth and soft.

What about hair perms? The chemicals involved in this process are mostly basic, which creates chemical bonds on the surface of hair strands. This makes the hair curly instead of smooth and straight. As you can see, pH is significant in terms of its effect on hair. So the next time you use certain chemical on your hair, you now know what its pH can do for your precious mane.

Firstly, choose your hair style depending on your facial appearance. And before you color your hair you need to consider the color of your eye and your skin tone too. Once you have colored your hair there are certain things which you need to avoid.

Like going out in the sun or shampooing your hair too much, even salty water is said to deteriorate the color from your hair. So, it’s best to avoid these for at least two or three days for good results after coloring your hair. Apply shampoos and conditioners which are specially recommended for colored hair.

It’s very important to choose the right type of hair color such that it suits to your skin complexion. The reason for this being, for instance any hair color would look good on a person who has pale skin; however for a person who has a pink complexion coloring his/her hair either crimson or auric, would not look attractive at all.

As mentioned above there are several hair color products available, you need to find out which suits best for you. There are a few things which you need to keep in mind before purchasing a hair colorant. Like the reputation of the brand, the quality & the price, you also need to test the product before purchasing it. Certain hair colorants are also said to cause skin allergy, so you need to do your home work before purchasing a hair color kit.

Try to reduce or even avoid chemical treatments or hot oil treatments for your hair. This is because the chemicals could be acidic and this can cause severe damage to your hair and its natural shade. Color your hair after you has got a haircut, a simple reason being you do not want your beautifully colored hair to end up on the floor of a hair salon. Apply hair conditioner once in a week to conserve the color of your hair for a longer time.

Also you could drink plenty of water to keep your roots moisturized and prevent them from drying. This reduces hair fall. If you have got long hair and if you are coloring your hair by yourself, make sure you have sufficient colorant to color it. You do not want to find yourself running short of the colorant in the middle of hair coloring. Minor mistakes could occur in spite of you giving your best effort, so consult a cosmetologist for help, with hair coloring and beauty tips.