17 citations
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January 2006 in “Veterinary Dermatology” This study found that topical melatonin and vigorous brushing did not affect hair regrowth in clipped Siberian Huskies, although lumbosacral hairs grew significantly shorter than lateral thigh hairs.
2 citations
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September 2008 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that brushing hair increases the ratio of long-to-short segment breaks compared to combing, with factors like bleaching and wet combing contributing to more long segment breaks.
August 2026 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” In this study, the Avalanche brushing protocol demonstrated similar hair reduction effectiveness to the stamping method, but with significantly lower discomfort reported by patients, suggesting it may be preferable for individuals with sensitive skin or dense hair in early treatment sessions.
2 citations
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January 1995 in “Nihon Keshouhin Gijutsushakaishi/Journal of S C C./Nihon Keshouhin Gijutsushakai kaishi” This study found that treating permed hair with diethylene glycol monoethylether significantly reduced the formation of split ends, making it similar to untreated normal hair in terms of split ends generation.
20 citations
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January 2003 in “Journal of oleo science” This study found that both everyday physical and environmental stresses, as well as chemical treatments, contributed to hair damage, with cuticle layers being more noticeably affected.