research Chemical relaxers and curlers: Hidden danger
Continuous use of hair relaxers and curlers can cause hair loss, dryness, dandruff, thinning, greying, and split ends.
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60-90 / 1000+ results research Mechanism of hair straightening
Hair can be straightened using different chemicals, not just strong alkali.
research Protective effect of conditioning agents on Afro‐ethnic hair chemically treated with thioglycolate‐based straightening emulsion
Conditioning agents, especially jojoba oil and lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 methicone, protect and strengthen chemically straightened Afro-ethnic hair.
research A Nationwide Outbreak of Alopecia Associated With the Use of a Hair-Relaxing Formulation
A hair-straightening product caused widespread hair loss and scalp injuries, mainly affecting African American women.
research Hair perms/straighteners and styling agents
Hair perms or treatments seem safe to use up to 3 to 4 times during pregnancy.
research Hair relaxer use and breast cancer risk by tumor molecular subtypes.
Using hair relaxers may increase breast cancer risk.
research Scalp alopecias in richly pigmented patients
Hair care practices like using relaxers and tight braiding can lead to permanent hair loss in black women.
research Let’s not split hairs
A new method strengthens hair without using harmful chemicals.
research Action of Thioglycolic Acid and L-Cysteine to Disulfide Cross-Links in Hair Fibers during Permanent Waving Treatment
Thioglycolic acid and L-cysteine change hair structure differently during perms, affecting hair strength and curling efficiency.
research Laser Lax for Donor Closure
Laser Lax is a new tool that measures scalp looseness accurately and comfortably.
research Formaldehyde replacement with glyoxylic acid in semipermanent hair straightening: a new and multidisciplinary investigation
Glyoxylic acid is a safer alternative to formaldehyde for hair straightening and effectively changes hair structure.
research Chemical hair relaxer use and its potential effect on incidence of endometrial cancer in Black women.
Frequent use of chemical hair relaxers may increase endometrial cancer risk in Black women.
research What do we need to know about hair straightening?
Modern hair straightening improves manageability and strength while maintaining natural waves.
research Mechanical characterization of curly hair: Influence of the use of nonconventional hair straightening treatments
Formaldehyde damages curly hair more than glyoxylic acid.
research Temporary Chemical Depilation
Chemical hair removal can cause skin irritation and other issues, but natural alternatives are being explored.
research Scarring alopecia in a black patient
Chemical relaxers may cause scarring alopecia in black women.
research A New Permanent Straightening Process of Human Hair Using the Water Set
The new hair straightening method keeps hair straight permanently by using specific creams and heat.
research Green chemistry method for hair strengthening and setting using visible light-mediated protein crosslinking
New eco-friendly method strengthens and sets hair using light and causes less damage.
research Internal structure changes in bleached black human hair resulting from chemical treatments: A Raman spectroscopic investigation
Chemical treatments on bleached black hair change its internal structure by breaking and reforming bonds, and treatments with hydrolyzed eggwhite protein help repair it.
research Coacervate Formation Behavior and Lubrication Properties of a Hair Shampoo Formulated With Amino Acid Surfactants and Cationized Cellulose
Shampoos with sodium lauroyl methylaminopropionate improve hair lubrication and reduce irritation.
research Characterization of hair lipid and protein dynamics using EPR spectroscopy and treatment effects
Hair treatments and dehydration affect hair's lipid and protein behavior, influencing its flexibility and appearance.
research DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION OF CREAM CONTAINING NANOSTRUCTURED LIPID CARRIERS FOR HAIR SPLIT-END REPAIRING
Nanostructured lipid carriers can effectively repair hair split-ends for over 3 days.
research TO FORMULATE A HERBAL HAIR SMOOTHING/STRAIGHTENING CREAM USING NATURAL INGREDIENTS AND EVALUATE ITS EFFECTIVENESS ON HAIR TEXTURE
The herbal cream effectively smooths and straightens hair safely.
research Brazilian keratin hair treatment: a review
Brazilian keratin treatments can straighten hair but may contain harmful formaldehyde.
research Reduction mechanism of L ‐cysteine on keratin fibers using microspectrophotometry and Raman spectroscopy
L-cysteine slows down the breaking of bonds in hair due to electrostatic interactions.
research TO FORMULATE A HERBAL HAIR SMOOTHING/STRAIGHTENING CREAM USING NATURAL INGREDIENTS AND EVALUATE ITS EFFECTIVENESS ON HAIR TEXTURE
The herbal cream effectively smooths and straightens hair safely.
research Analysis of structural change in keratin fibers resulting from chemical treatments using Raman spectroscopy
Chemical hair straightening changes hair proteins and mostly fixes broken bonds.
research Effects of permanent waving on changes of protein and physicomorphological properties in human head hair.
Repeated digital perming with sodium thioglycolate lotion significantly damages hair protein and structure.
research Mechanism of Laccase-assisted Tyrosine Grafting on Keratin using BSA as a Model Protein
New hair perming method using tyrosine is gentler and can be done with a blow-dryer.
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.