Functional Materials for Hair

    January 2017 in “ Elsevier eBooks ”
    Colleen Rocafort
    TLDR Functional materials in hair care improve shine, volume, frizz control, color protection, and repair.
    Functional materials in hair care formulations provided consumers with benefits such as shine, volume, frizz control, color and UV protection, and repair. These materials also enhanced formulation stability, aesthetics, and the sensory experience of the product. Consumers sought customized solutions for their specific hair types to improve style, condition, and overall well-being, desiring healthy and shiny hair regardless of age, gender, or nationality. The chapter reviewed various functional materials used in shampoos and conditioners to meet these needs.
    Discuss this study in the Community →

    Research cited in this study

    1 / 1 results

    Related Community Posts Join

    6 / 276 results

      community What was your “f*ck I’m balding” story?

      in Chat  178 upvotes 1 year ago
      User noticed thinning hair at 18-19, started finasteride at 22 and minoxidil at 24, with positive results. Others shared hair loss experiences and treatments, including finasteride, minoxidil, and hair transplants.

      community Why Diffuse Thinning is Worse Than a Receding Hairline

      in Research/Science  149 upvotes 1 month ago
      Diffuse thinning is worse than a receding hairline as it affects the entire scalp, complicating styling and hair transplants. Treatments like finasteride, minoxidil, dutasteride, and RU58841 are mentioned, with some users noting improved hair density.

      community Hair Remedies that Don't Work for Anybody Seeking Hair Regrowth

      in Treatment  6 upvotes 4 years ago
      Hair loss treatments discussed include minoxidil, finasteride, and RU58841. Salon products and supplements generally don't work for hair regrowth unless there's a severe nutritional deficiency, while hormonal treatments like estrogen and spironolactone can be effective.

      community Best Shampoo Recommendations!!

      in Product  12 upvotes 6 months ago
      A user is seeking shampoo recommendations for thinning hair that doesn't cause dryness or brittleness. Another user suggests Pura D'or, noting it makes their hair feel better despite thinning, but mentions no shampoo will help with hair loss.

      community 1 year and 2 months on fin and no regrowth

      in Chat  14 upvotes 1 year ago
      The user has seen no regrowth after 1 year and 2 months on finasteride, despite increasing the dose, and is inquiring about the potential of future treatments like verteporfin and gt20029 for hair regrowth.

    Related Research

    4 / 4 results