The Anti-Flyaway/Frizz Effect by Inducing the Alpha-Helical Structure Transition of Hair

    October 2024 in “ Cosmetics ”
    Sang-Hun Song, Byung Tack Lim, Seong Kil Son
    Studysummary In this study, reducing agents like ammonium thioglycolate, L-cysteine, and sodium sulfite in shampoo effectively decreased hair flyaway and frizz without causing damage, as no critical hair damage was observed in structural and tensile strength assessments.
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