Chemical Safety and Technical Decision-Making in Hair Procedures: A Professional and Scientific Perspective

    February 2025 in “ Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) ”
    Flávia da Silva Zamboni
    TLDR Scientific knowledge is crucial for safe and effective chemical hair procedures.
    The article emphasizes the importance of scientific knowledge and technical decision-making in chemical hair procedures to ensure safety and effectiveness. It highlights the risks associated with improper application, such as structural damage, scalp irritation, and long-term aesthetic impairment. The study underscores the necessity of understanding hair fiber biology, scalp physiology, and cosmetic chemistry, focusing on variables like pH balance, oxidation processes, and hair porosity. It advocates for technical assessments, such as hair history analysis and strand testing, and stresses that professional judgment should be based on scientific principles rather than intuition. The integration of scientific literacy in beauty practices is crucial for enhancing safety, improving predictability, and maintaining professional standards.
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