Ceramide Binding to African-American Hair Fiber Correlates with Resistance to Hair Breakage

February 2002 in “ International Journal of Cosmetic Science ”

Bruno Bernard, A. Franbourg, Agnès François, Brigitte Gautier, P. Hallégot

ceramide sphinganine-derived ceramide C18-dhCer African–American hair hair breakage relaxing treatments radioactivity detection secondary ion mass spectrometry Break'in Brush Technique BBT shampoo

TLDR Ceramide helps protect African–American hair from breakage.

The study investigated the effects of ceramide, specifically sphinganine-derived ceramide (C18-dhCer), on African–American hair, which is prone to breakage due to frequent relaxing treatments. Researchers found that C18-dhCer binds to the hair and provides protection against chemical weakening. The study utilized radioactivity detection and secondary ion mass spectrometry to demonstrate this binding. The Break'in Brush Technique (BBT®) was employed to assess hair breakage resistance, revealing that a shampoo containing ceramide reduced breakage. This research suggested potential for developing hair care products that enhance protection and care for African–American hair through ceramide binding.

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