The Effect of Coconut Oil on the Physical-Mechanical Property and the Micromolecular Structure of Human Hair
August 2022
Studysummary This study found that coconut oil may protect the cuticle of chemically treated hair, which tends to be damaged compared to untreated hair.
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This study investigated the impact of coconut oil on the physical-mechanical properties and micromolecular structure of human hair. Twelve hair samples, half chemically treated and half untreated, were analyzed for maximum force, breaking force, maximum extension, and cuticle smoothness using tensile strength tests and microscope observations. After treatment with coconut oil, results indicated that chemically treated hair showed cuticle damage, but coconut oil provided some protective benefits.
