Amino Acid as Hair Repair Agent: Unraveling Its Mechanism of Interaction with Keratin
May 2026
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Fibers and Polymers
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research Reconnection Of Cysteine In Reduced Hair With Alkylene Dimaleates Via Thiol-Michael Click Chemistry
A new method using 1,4-n-butylene dimaleate effectively repairs and strengthens damaged hair.
research Hair Lipid Structure: Effect of Surfactants
Surfactants in shampoos and conditioners remove some but not all lipids from hair, and more research is needed to understand their full impact.
research Analysis of Morphological Changes on the Hair Surface by Heat Perm Treatment Method
Direct heat perms cause more damage to hair than softening heat perms.
research Caffeine Docking Studies with Keratin: Implications for Its Cosmetic Applications
Caffeine may be good for hair growth and skin care because it binds well with keratin.
research Proteins as Hair Styling Agents
Proteins like BSA and keratin can effectively style hair and protect it, offering eco-friendly alternatives to chemical products.
research Single Hair Fiber Assessment Techniques to Discriminate Between Mineral Oil and Coconut Oil Effect on Hair Physical Properties
Coconut oil makes hair stronger and more flexible than mineral oil.
research Penetration of Different Molecular Weight Hydrolysed Keratins into Hair Fibres and Their Effects on the Physical Properties of Textured Hair
Different sizes of keratin peptides can strengthen hair, with smaller ones possibly increasing volume and larger ones repairing damage.
research Crystallin Fusion Proteins Improve the Thermal Properties of Hair
Fusion proteins can protect hair from heat damage.
research Prevention of Lipid Loss from Hair by Surface and Internal Modification
Surface and internal treatments can help prevent hair lipid loss during washing.
research Lipid Losses and Barrier Function Modifications of the Brown-to-White Hair Transition
White hair has less lipid content and absorbs water differently than brown hair.
research Keratin-Based Particles for Protection and Restoration of Hair Properties
Keratin-based particles safely improve hair strength, smoothness, and heat protection.
research Insights on the Mechanical Behavior of Keratin Fibrils
Keratin's mechanical properties are influenced by hydrogen bonds and secondary structure, and can be improved with the SPD-2 peptide.
research Protein Loss in Human Hair from Combination Straightening and Coloring Treatments
Straightening and coloring hair, especially with sodium hydroxide, greatly increases protein loss.
research The Effect of Hydration on the Mechanical Behavior of Hair
research Keratins and Lipids in Ethnic Hair
African hair's keratin structure is influenced by its higher lipid content.
research Significant Damage of the Skin and Hair Following Hair Bleaching
Hair bleaching causes significant damage to hair and skin.
research Analysis of Structural Changes in Permanent Waved Human Hair Using Raman Spectroscopy
Permanent waving weakens hair by altering its protein structure.
research Hair Coloring, Permanent Styling, and Hair Structure
Frequent hair coloring and styling can damage hair and cause breakage or loss.
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research Influence of Amino Acids on the Hair Structure Before and During Chemical Treatments
Amino acids like arginine and cysteine protect hair during chemical treatments, keeping it strong and less brittle.
research Hair and amino acids: the interactions and the effects.
Amino acids in conditioners improve hair strength, hydration, and color retention.
research Action of Nucleophilic Reagents on Hair Keratin
Nucleophilic reagents break down hair keratin, forming more lanthionine and lysinoalanine than in wool.
research Amino Acid Content of Damaged Human Hair
High temperatures and certain chemicals can significantly change the amino acid content in human hair.