Reproduction Mechanism of Disulfide Cross-Links in Permed Hair by Washing After Reduction with Thioglycolic Acid

    January 2015 in “ Sen'i Gakkaishi ”
    Kazuyuki Suzuta, Kunihiro Hamada, Kozo Arai
    Studysummary This study found that washing hair after reduction in a permanent waving process allows for significant reformation of disulfide cross-links, enhancing the strength and elasticity of hair fibers.
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