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GlossaryCationic 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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research Degradation of Hair Surface: Importance of 18-MEA and Epicuticle

25 citations, May 2019 in “Cosmetics”

18-MEA and cationic surfactants can restore and maintain hair's hydrophobic nature, improving its beauty and feel.

research Effect of Surfactant Type on the Dyeability and Color Resistance of Semi-Permanent Basic Hair Dye

January 2023 in “Fashion and textiles”

Cationic and nonionic surfactants provide better color intensity and resistance for semi-permanent hair dye than anionic surfactants.

research An Ultrastructural Study of Hair Fiber Damage and Restoration Following Treatment with Permanent Hair Dye

40 citations, February 2002 in “International Journal of Dermatology”

Permanent hair dye damages hair but it mostly recovers after 8 weeks; using certain hair care products can help repair it.

research Interactions Between Crossed Hair Fibers at the Nanoscale

28 citations, December 2010 in “Langmuir”

Hair fibers interact through classical forces, which are influenced by treatments and products, important for hair care and other applications.

research Plica Neuropathica: Matting of Hair

6 citations, January 2000 in “Dermatology”

A girl's severely tangled hair couldn't be fixed and had to be cut due to a rare condition called plica neuropathica.

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community NW4 -> NW 2.5 (2.5 months progress) RU 8.5-9% ED and topical Dut .1% + RU 5% once a week.

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User shows hair loss progress from NW4 to NW2.5 in 2.5 months using RU 8.5-9% daily and topical Dut .1% + RU 5% weekly. Discussion includes managing tension in African American hair and representation of different hair types.