Is there a difference in the pH of a kid's shampoo?

I sometimes use shampoo marketed for children because of the great scents they come in. I'm just wondering if the pH would be different than regular or ';adult'; shampoos. Also, what can the pH of a shampoo do to your hair?





Thanks in advanceIs there a difference in the pH of a kid's shampoo?
Yes, it is usually more alkaline than adult professional shampoos. Your hair's natural pH is around 6.





Alkaline products and chemical processes soften and swell the hair, which blasts open the cuticle and makes your hair brittle and dry.





Acidic products (though they have to have a very high acidity... 2-3) can be damaging too. They harden and shrink the cuticle, and in the right doses, can help seal in moisture in the cuticle, protecting your hair and making it shiny.





Johnsons' baby shampoo has always been on the alkaline side, and was once VERY alkaline when it was primarily used to get rid of cradle cap.





As far as scents go... I would try some organic shampoos that contain pureganic fragrance. Besides being ';green'; they are very gentle to the hair... try Sexy Hair Organics. The smell is very soothing...Is there a difference in the pH of a kid's shampoo?
nope they are the same


just smell better


i do the same thing