Healthy, strong, and shiny hair well into old age is no coincidence – it’s the result of consistent care and proper protection against damaging influences. Anyone who wants to preserve their hair long-term should rely on a professional protection system like pH Plex, which prevents damage as it occurs and sustainably stabilizes the hair structure.
Why Hair Ages and Becomes Damaged
Hair is stressed daily by chemical treatments such as coloring or bleaching, by heat from blow dryers and flat irons, and by environmental influences. These stresses attack the 21 amino acids of the hair protein and lead to dryness, brittleness, and split ends. Without targeted protection, hair gradually loses shine, elasticity, and density over time – a process that can be significantly slowed with the right strategy.
The Three Pillars of Hair Longevity
Long-lasting hair is based on three pillars: protection from damage, repair of existing damage, and stabilization of the hair structure. The globally patented pH Plex hair protection system, with its ideal pH value of 9.0, is built on exactly this triad. The active ingredient malic acid – a natural alpha-hydroxy acid – works in highly concentrated form in pH Plex as a protective shield against hair damage.
Step 1: Maximum Protection with pH Plex Step 1
The principle of pH Plex Step 1 protect is to prevent damage before it happens. The liquid concentrate is simply mixed with hair color, tint, or bleach and protects the hair throughout the entire chemical treatment. For colorations, one pump (2 ml) per 30 g of mixture is recommended; for lightening services, two pumps (4 ml).
Step 2: Repair on a Molecular Level
pH Plex Step 2 repair works deep within the hair structure and bonds with all 21 amino acids of the hair proteins. After each application of Step 1, Step 2 is applied to towel-dried hair, left to work for five to ten minutes, and then rinsed out with lukewarm water. This rebuilds and stabilizes the inner hair structure.
Step 3: Weekly Stabilization at Home
pH Plex Step 3 is the weekly intensive treatment for home use, preserving the beauty and structure of the hair until the next coloration. The cream-like texture is distributed evenly over lengths and ends, left to work for five to ten minutes, and then rinsed out. This routine is also excellent for hair that has been particularly stressed by flat irons and blow dryers.
Power-Boost Treatment for Severely Damaged Hair
For particularly damaged hair, an intensive secret weapon can be used: combining Step 1 and Step 2. In a mixing ratio of 1:2 (normal) or 1:1 (intensive), the mixture is applied to hair previously cleansed with pH Plex Shampoo, left to work for five to ten minutes, and then rinsed out. For an optimal finish, follow with pH Plex Conditioner.
Additional Tips for Maximum Hair Longevity
- Reduce heat applications or at least combine them with thermal protection, since blow dryers and flat irons heavily stress the hair structure
- Apply pH Plex regularly even without coloration as a preventive treatment to maintain shine and strength permanently
- Cleanse gently with pH Plex Shampoo and follow with pH Plex Conditioner for a coordinated care system
- pH Plex is suitable for all hair types including extensions, regardless of condition, and even for chemically untreated hair
Why pH Plex Is the Right Choice
pH Plex was developed by professionals for professionals in the hair salon and is the only Plex series that works so reliably and easily that it can also be safely used by demanding home users. This combines salon-professional results with everyday usability – a decisive advantage for anyone who wants to invest in the long-term health of their hair. Anyone who truly wants to focus their hair care on longevity can hardly do without a patented, scientifically based protection system like pH Plex