An Overview of Chemical Straightening of Human Hair: Technical Aspects, Potential Risks to Hair Fiber and Health, and Legal Issues

    October 2013 in “ International Journal of Cosmetic Science ”
    Ana Luisa Miranda‐Vilela, A. J. Botelho, Luís Alexandre Muehlmann
    Studysummary This review examines the chemical composition and potential health risks of hair straighteners, but it reports no new findings and emphasizes the importance of understanding hair fibre structure for safe use.
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