research Water-Soluble Polymers in Hair Care 3 citations , January 2002 in “Springer eBooks” Alkaline hair relaxers damage hair, but cationic and non-ionic polymers can help reduce this damage.
research Shampoo compositions November 2011 Modern shampoos use a mix of surfactants and other ingredients to clean, reduce irritation, and improve performance.
research Marangoni effect in the water wetting of surfactant coated human hair fibers 10 citations , November 1984 in “Journal of Colloid and Interface Science” The study found that the Marangoni effect causes the uneven wetting of surfactant-coated hair due to the surfactant moving into the water.
research Tribological Properties between Taut Hair Fibers in Wet Conditions: A New Shampoo Formulation for Eliminating Stick‐Slip Friction 4 citations , March 2021 in “Journal of Surfactants and Detergents” Shampoo B, which uses water-soluble silicone, is better at detangling hair in wet conditions due to its two-layer conditioning film.
research Melatonin-Loaded Nanocarriers: New Horizons for Therapeutic Applications 17 citations , June 2021 in “Molecules” Melatonin-loaded nanocarriers improve melatonin delivery and effectiveness for various medical treatments.