The product designed to restore the hair and scalp to a normal pH after a relaxer is

• A. Normalizing Lotion
• B. Detangler
• C. Moisturizing Conditioner
• D. Clarifying Shampoo

Answer: (A)

Restoring the pH after a relaxer means rebalancing the hair and scalp to a slightly acidic level so the cuticle closes and moisture is retained. Normalizing lotion is formulated for this post-relaxer step; it brings the pH back to the normal range, helping the cuticle lay flat and the scalp feel comfortable as the hair sets. A detangler aids combing by reducing friction, but it doesn't adjust pH. A moisturizing conditioner moisturizes and conditions, but its primary job isn't to correct pH after chemical processing. A clarifying shampoo cleanses and removes buildup, but it isn't intended to restore the pH balance after a chemical service. So the product designed to restore normal pH after a relaxer is the normalizing lotion.