Liquid Thickeners for Hair Perm Solution

You are currently using Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer powder to thicken your hair perm solution. For easier home mixing, there are several liquid or easy-to-disperse gel thickeners available.

Here are some options that are liquid or pre-dispersed gels and generally easier to use than powders:

• CondThix SC96: This is a white liquid that is very easy to use as it requires no heat and works in a wide pH range (3-12), which is suitable for alkaline perm solutions. It also provides conditioning benefits.
• CreamMaker EG: A creamy thick liquid that can be used in cold process formulations (no heat needed) and works in a wide pH range (5.5-12). It helps thicken and stabilize the formula while improving texture.
• ClearClean: This is a milky white liquid that is easy to mix without heat. However, its optimal pH range is 4-6, which might be limiting depending on the specific pH of your perm solution.
• CarboQuick: This is a clear thick gel that is pre-dispersed, making it very easy to mix into water without needing to adjust pH with alkali to form a gel. Its working pH range is 6-7, which might also be a limitation for highly alkaline perm solutions.
• EasyThick: A thick viscous liquid that is easy to use but requires heating to at least 80°C to dissolve properly, which might be less convenient for home mixing compared to the cold-process options.

While other thickeners like SugarThick or ThixoGel are also available, they are typically in powder form and may require heating for proper dissolution, similar to the Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer you are currently using.

For the easiest mixing at home in a perm solution, CondThix SC96 and CreamMaker EG are likely the most suitable liquid options due to their ease of use and wide pH compatibility.