A Study of the Photolightening Mechanism of Blond Hair with Visible and Ultraviolet Light

    September 2004 in “ International Journal of Cosmetic Science ”
    Toshihiro Takahashi, Kōichi Nakamura
    Studysummary This study demonstrated that visible light lightens blond hair more effectively than ultraviolet light, attacking melanin granules directly, whereas ultraviolet light primarily damages other hair tissues following washing.
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