pH balance is a term that many people hear or read when it comes to hair and hair care, but it’s far more than a simple buzz word. The pH balance of your client’s hair is a critical factor in its structure and stability. An imbalanced pH level can disrupt the scalp’s natural barrier, leading to issues like dryness, oiliness, dandruff, color fading, and even hair loss. Maintaining a balanced pH level is essential to maintaining the overall health of your client’s hair.
Hair pH refers to the measurement of acidity or alkalinity in your client’s hair and scalp. It’s a crucial factor in maintaining healthy and vibrant hair. The pH scale ranges from 0 to 14, with seven being neutral. A hair pH level of below 7 indicates acidity, while levels above 7 are alkaline. But do you know what pH is good for hair? Normal hair typically has a pH level of around 4.5 to 5.5, which is slightly acidic.
When your client’s hair is at a balanced pH level between 4.5 and 5.5 the cuticle is properly sealed, and the hair strands are better protected. This helps to maintain natural oils and moisture and locks in color for a longer-lasting vibrancy. A pH imbalance can lead to loss of color through fading over a much shorter time. Sealing the cuticle by reaching the proper pH balance is key to giving your clients the hair treatment they truly deserve.
AllNutrient has developed a line of products specifically designed to help your clients achieve a proper pH balance for their hair, allowing them to have the richest, most vibrant colors possible.

ClarpHx® Shampoo and Treatment by AllNutrient are gentle cleansing and conditionioning treatments containing a unique, sarcosine amino acid that acts as a chelating agent to remove harsh minerals such as iron, calcium, copper, and manganese deposited by hard water. Aloe Vera’s natural enzymes help rejuvenate hair and restore the pH balance of the scalp, while stimulating the production of moisturizing lipids. ClarpHx Shampoo has a pH range of 4.5 – 5.5 and ClarpHx Treatment has a pH range of 3.5 – 5.5.
