Quantifying the Effects of Repeated Dyeing: Morphological, Mechanical, and Chemical Changes in Human Hair Fibers

    September 2024 in “ Heliyon ”
    Sangwoo Kwon, Seung Youn Lee, Jihui Jang … Hun‐Kuk Park
    Studysummary In this study, researchers observed that even a single session of hair dyeing can damage hair fibers, with significant worsening of mechanical properties and protein composition after three or more consecutive treatments, emphasizing the need to consider the cumulative impacts of dyeing on hair health.
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