Download Shampoo Checklist

Shampoo Checklist
KeraCare
Hydrating
Detangling
Shampoo
Aveda
Damage
Remedy
Shampoo
Mizani
Elucence
Moisturizing
Shampoo
Kenra
Nexxus
Moisturizing Therappe
Shampoo
Other
Hydrolyzed
Wheat Protein
Amino Acids
Keratin
Panthenol
Silicone
Ceramides
Trimethyl
Alkonium
Choloride
(Antistatic)
Ammonihloride
(Antistatic)
Glycerin
Sodium
Laureth Sulfate
Sodium Lauryl
Sulfate
Balsam
- These are some shampoos that have pretty good reviews on African American hair types. Some of us here at Cister Speak have
used most, if not all of these. Use the checklist as a guide of what to look for on the back of the shampoo.
* Balslam Dries and Stiffens most Hair Types
Common Ingredients
*
Disodium Cocoamphodipropionate:
A salt free surfactant that gives shampoo excellent
foam quality.
Sodium Trideceth Sulfate:
A “wetting agent’ for shampoo
Polysorbate-20:
An Emulsifier and surfactant that can also be used as a
detergent.
Glycol Stearate :
An emulsifier or emollient that is used for achieving
that “pearling” effect.
Polyquaternium-10:
A conditioning and moisturizing agent. (Antistatic
agent)
Polyquaternium-7:
Detangles and facilitates combing. (It can be
considered a modified silicone)
Citric Acid:
Used to prevent bacterial growth.
Tetrasodium EDTA:
It is a penetration enhancer and a water softner. It
allows other chemicals to penetrate into the skin.
Methylchloroisothiazolinone:
This is a preservative mixture found in most products
that rinse off. It is a *paraben and immune system
toxin. Somewhat like an antibiotic. (Short Skin
Exposure)
* These ingredients are all in the KeraCare Hydrating and moisturizing shampoo.
* Parabens are a group of chemicals widely used as preservatives in the cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries.
(Wikepedia)
TO SHAMPOO: KeraCare® Hydrating Detangling Shampoo pH 5.5.
A beauty bath for your hair that lightly conditions as it cleanses, repairs split ends and improves
cuticle alignment to leave hair shinier as it imparts body, luster and added manageability.
Application:
Simply wet hair thoroughly, apply a small amount of shampoo to palm of hand and rub hands
together. Work into hair and massage gently. Rinse and repeat.
2) TO CONDITION: KeraCare Conditioner pH4.5
A rich, super-instant leave-in moisturizer conditioner which works like three conditioners combined
into one.
Application:
After shampooing, rub a small amount of conditioner treatment in hands and apply to hair. Comb
through to distribute. DO NOT RINSE OUT. Proceed to style.
3) TO STYLE: KeraCare® Setting Lotion pH 6.0
It’s especially formulated to provide style support for full-bodied looks achieved by either roller
setting or wrap setting. It’s also an excellent volumizer for fine, limp hair.
Application:
After cleansing and conditioning, apply KeraCare® Setting Lotion to well blotted hair. DO NOT
OVERWET.Comb through with a wide tooth comb. Set hair on rollers or wrap set and dry, either
naturally or use a hair dryer.. (For medium or coarse textured hair that tends to be dry, rub a small
amount of KeraCare® Oil Moisturizer with Jojoba Oil onto damp hair before applying the lotion.)
4) TO FINISH: KeraCare® Dual-Action Finishing Spritz.
For last minute gentle support or firm hold, spray hair lightly and evenly with KeraCare® DualAction Finishing Spritz.
Other KeraCare® products include: KeraCare® Dry & Itchy Scalp Shampoo pH 6.0; KeraCare
Humecto® Creme Conditioner pH 4.5; KeraCare® Dry & itchy Scalp Moisturizing Conditioner pH
4.5; KeraCare® Protein Styling Gel pH 5.5; KeraCare® Silken Seal®; KeraCare® Silken Seal
Liquid Sheen; KeraCare® Essential Oils for the Hair; KeraCare® Conditioning Creme Hairdress;
KeraCare® Dry and Itchy Scalp Glossifier and KeraCare® High-Sheen Glossifier.
All KeraCare® products are fortified with specialty conditioners to help protect, strengthen, nourish
and enhance the health and beauty of your hair. KeraCare® products perform optimally when used
together as a system.
For more information, please contact Avlon at their toll free number (800) 332-8566. Website is at
www.avlon.com.