A Morphological Study of Restoration of Damaged Hair Fiber With Chemical Treatments Using Microscopy Techniques

    April 2026 in “ Microscopy Research and Technique ”
    L. P. A. Mauricio, R. A. D. Cunha, S.M. Alves
    Studysummary In this study, researchers found that a high-cost hair restoration product containing coconut oil and glycerol effectively restored the structural integrity of chemically processed hair, particularly in samples that were significantly damaged by bleaching and color treatments.
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