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    Glossary Cationic Surfactants

    positively charged agents that reduce static and smooth hair

    Cationic surfactants are a type of cleaning agent that carries a positive electrical charge. They are commonly used in hair conditioners and fabric softeners because their positive charge helps them bind to negatively charged surfaces like hair and fabric, reducing static and making them feel smoother.

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    1. The adsorption behavior of cationic surfactant onto human hair fibers Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces · 2009 · 42 citations
    2. Effect of a non-ionic surfactant on skin-retention of cationic minoxidil microparticles suspended in an anionic surfactant solution Korean journal of chemical engineering · 2009 · 2 citations
    3. Influence of anionic surfactants on coacervation with cationic guar gum for hair care applications International Journal of Cosmetic Science · 2025
    4. Novel amino acid‐based surfactant for silicone emulsification and its application in hair care products: a promising alternative to quaternary ammonium cationic surfactants International Journal of Cosmetic Science · 2017 · 12 citations
    5. Marangoni effect in the water wetting of surfactant coated human hair fibers Journal of Colloid and Interface Science · 1984 · 10 citations
    6. An Investigation of the Effects of Cationic Conditioning Systems on Hair Combability and Sensory Performance Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · 2026
    7. Effect of surfactant type on the dyeability and color resistance of semi-permanent basic hair dye Fashion and textiles · 2023
    8. An Investigation of the Effects of Cationic Conditioning Systems on Hair Combability and Sensory Performance Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) · 2026
    9. An ultrastuctural study of hair fiber damage and restoration following treatment with permanent hair dye International Journal of Dermatology · 2002 · 40 citations
    10. Interactions between Crossed Hair Fibers at the Nanoscale Langmuir · 2010 · 28 citations
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