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January 2011 Relaxers straighten African hair by breaking down its helical structure using strong bases.
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February 2008 in “Atmospheric environment” Ozone reacts more with unwashed hair, producing compounds due to scalp oils, which could lower ozone exposure but increase exposure to reaction products.