Reinforcing Chemically Treated Human Hair With Citric Acid

    January 2025 in “ International Journal of Cosmetic Science ”
    Daijiazi Zhang, Nawel Baghdadli, Andrew Greaves
    Studysummary This study found that citric acid treatment can significantly improve the structural integrity and mechanical properties of chemically treated hair, reducing damage by increasing keratin crosslinking density and decreasing crystallized calcium soaps, with varying effectiveness depending on the type of chemical treatment.
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