Quote Originally Posted by DrBill100
Another item you will need is some test strips for checking pH of water. They are cheap and you can get at any pharmacy. Since you will be making this want it to be within a pH range. While there check for the availability of trisodium phosphate, a cleansing agent. Won't need much, down the line will need about 1.25 teaspoons per gallon of water.

While I don't recommend any specific lab for testing, Psychemedics uses the lowest cutoff and has a home test available. HairConfirm is another that seems more widely available (pharmacies, stores, etc). I have no specific direct experience with the latter. They are about same price.

Okay, first off -- I've been to two beauty stores and haven't found either a bonnet to hook up to my hair dryer or a steamer. One place had a professional conditioning heat cap, but I don't think that is what I'm supposed to get because you specifically said steamer.

Secondly, I know what TSP is because we've used it to clean our dishes and clothes, in the past, and that stuff would clean concrete and much more. That scares the pants off me to use on my hair! Could you give me anything to read to confirm my hair isn't going to either burn off or fall out before doing this? Thank you.