research A Study on the Waxing Effectiveness of Sugaring 1 citations , September 2022 Sugar waxing slows hair growth and reduces thickness but can cause more ingrown hairs and inflammation than hard waxing.
research Brazilian keratin hair treatment: a review 40 citations , June 2013 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” Brazilian keratin treatments can straighten hair but may contain harmful formaldehyde.
research The effectiveness of waxing or epilation compared to conventional methods of hair removal in reducing the incidence of surgical site infections: a systematic review and meta-analysis December 2024 in “Frontiers in Surgery” Waxing and epilation might help wound healing, but more research is needed.
research Human Hair and the Impact of Cosmetic Procedures: A Review on Cleansing and Shape-Modulating Cosmetics 53 citations , July 2016 in “Cosmetics” Future hair cosmetics will be safer and more effective.
research Afro-Ethnic Hairstyling Trends, Risks, and Recommendations 4 citations , January 2022 in “Cosmetics” Avoid high-tension styles and use professional treatments to reduce hair damage and health risks.