Chemistry & ProductsQuestion 306 of 484
Cationic surfactants such as quaternary ammonium compounds are most often found in:
a.Conditioners and detangling rinses
b.Deep-cleansing clarifying shampoos
c.Permanent waving solutions
d.Hard-surface salon disinfectant sprays only
Explanation
Cationic (positively charged) surfactants are attracted to the negatively charged sites on damaged hair. They neutralize static, smooth the cuticle, and help detangling, which is exactly what conditioners are designed to do.
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