May 2026 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” UV radiation damages hair similar to bleaching, but double bleaching causes more severe protein degradation.
April 2024 in “Cosmetics” Different oils affect hair flexibility and strength, with their impact varying on whether hair is virgin or bleached.
10 citations
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September 2020 in “Biopolymers” Hair's structure and properties change with pH; acidic pH maintains strength and less swelling, while alkaline pH increases water content and swelling.
11 citations
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June 2001 in “PubMed” Coconut oil can penetrate hair better than mineral oil, potentially protecting against damage.
July 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” A new 6-point scale reliably measures heat damage to hair from styling tools.
3 citations
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January 2021 in “ScienceAsia” Using an enzyme and keratin treatment can significantly repair and strengthen damaged hair.
4 citations
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June 1983 in “The Journal of dermatologic surgery and oncology” Synthetic fiber hair implants often cause complications and are not very successful.
40 citations
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February 2002 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Permanent hair dye damages hair but it mostly recovers after 8 weeks; using certain hair care products can help repair it.
1 citations
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September 2008 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Using chelants in hair dye reduces fiber damage by preventing harmful radicals.
4 citations
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May 2014 in “PubMed” Monoethanolamine-based hair colorants can cause more damage to hair than ammonia-based ones.
April 2026 in “Microscopy Research and Technique” The high-cost product with coconut oil and glycerol effectively restores severely damaged hair.
January 2005 in “Seibutsu Butsuri/Seibutsu butsuri” Chemical treatments damage hair more than UV exposure, making it thinner and less flexible.
15 citations
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June 2019 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Chemical and physical treatments like bleaching, dyeing, and UV radiation damage both Caucasian and Afro-ethnic hair.
January 1994 in “Journal of the society of cosmetic chemists”
52 citations
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August 1978 in “Journal of Applied Polymer Science” Human hair's ability to get wet is complex and can change with treatments, damage, and environment.
18 citations
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March 2009 in “Skin pharmacology and physiology” Sunlight damages hair, causing cuticle loss, protein changes, and discoloration.
9 citations
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March 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” The torsional method effectively evaluates hair damage and the performance of hair care ingredients.
4 citations
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January 2007 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi” Permed hair degrades faster and shows more damage after protease treatment compared to untreated hair.
1 citations
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April 2023 in “Langmuir” Damaged hair allows water to penetrate more easily, and fatty acids from shampoos can deposit on hair surfaces.
May 2026 in “Brazilian Journal of Hair Health” Bleaching damages hair the most, while dyes improve combability but still cause protein loss.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Use heat protection and proper techniques to prevent hair damage from styling.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Use heat protection and proper techniques to prevent hair damage from styling.
May 2024 in “Ultramicroscopy” Atomic Force Microscopy is a more accurate way to assess hair damage and the effect of cosmetic treatments.
February 2019 in “PubMed” The research found that twisting hair fibers can show changes in stiffness and damage, and help tell apart different hair treatments.
March 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” A new method helps understand hair shine and various products improve hair care.
7 citations
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November 2004 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Hair breaks differently when wet or dry and is affected by its condition and treatments like perms and bleaching.
5 citations
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December 2020 in “International journal of biological macromolecules” Treatments improved hair surface and scale structure but didn't increase certain bonds in the hair cortex.
Hyaluronic acid in shampoo penetrated hair well, reduced frizz, and improved hair strength and moisture.
27 citations
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February 1991 Cuticle damage doesn't affect hair's tensile strength; the cortex is responsible for it.
1 citations
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March 2005 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” Twisting hair weakens it, but strength can be recovered at low twist levels.