The Structural Implications of Water Hardness Metal Uptake by Human Hair

    June 2011 in “ International Journal of Cosmetic Science ”
    Amber Octavia Evans, Jennifer Marsh, R. Randall Wickett
    Studysummary This study found that water hardness metals like calcium and magnesium can stiffen hair fibers, reduce combing forces, and affect style retention, with varied effects on virgin and bleached hair.
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