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  What is the difference between PVP k30 and PVP/VA Copolymer?

  Posted by LGrey on May 24, 2018 at 2:32 am

  Well, Im making a hair pomade and Im using PVP k30 as the fixative component. I was wondering what would be the difference in the fixation if i used PVP/VA copolymer knowing that its liquid instead the PVP k30 that is dust.

  LGrey replied 6 years, 8 months ago 4 Members · 4 Replies
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  em88

  Pharmacist

  May 24, 2018 at 6:54 am

  Since it is used as a film forming as well, it should have the property to make the hair more shiny and glossy

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  Gunther

  Member

  May 24, 2018 at 4:23 pm

  PVP is a good all-around syling gel ingredient

  the main downside is that being water soluble it becomes sticky under humid conditions, although this solubility also makes it easy to wash off, unlike VA.

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  Bill_Toge

  Professional Chemist / Formulator

  May 24, 2018 at 11:16 pm

  VP/VA copolymer is more water-resistant and flexible, meaning it’s less prone to flaking

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  LGrey

  Member

  May 28, 2018 at 10:24 pm

  Thank you to all.

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