This paper reviews the surface degradation of hair and describes how combining 18-MEA with specific surfactants can maintain hydrophobicity on bleached and weathered hair surfaces.
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November 2024 in “Scientific Reports”
This study found that bioconjugating 16-methylheptadecanoic acid to damaged human hair can mimic the protective function of the original 18-methyleicosanoicacid, effectively restoring both the hair's external structural integrity and its internal moisture balance.
This study's simulations suggest that replenishing free 18‐MEA could restore damaged hair surface properties, highlighting the importance of optimal fatty acid spacing for maintaining hair integrity.
This study found that bioconjugating 16-methylheptadecanoic acid (16-MHA) to damaged hair can mimic the protective properties of 18-methyleicosanoicacid (18-MEA), restoring the hair's structural integrity and moisture homeostasis, even after washing.