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January 2009 in “Colloids and Surfaces B: Biointerfaces” This study found that dimethylpabamidopropyl laurdimonium tosylate, a quaternary ammonium surfactant, adsorbs onto human scalp hair with kinetic and isotherm behaviors fitting specific models, changing hair fiber wettability from hydrophobic to hydrophilic.
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November 2009 in “Korean journal of chemical engineering” This study found that the nonionic surfactant Brij 78 stabilized cationic minoxidil microparticles against aggregation, maintaining their substantivity in the presence of excess anionic surfactant.
September 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that a 0.5% cationic guar gum and 0.5% anionic surfactant formulation formed stable coacervates with improved adhesion and coverage on damaged hair, suggesting it may enhance the effectiveness of hair conditioning products compared to other ratios.
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July 2017 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that N‐AOHPA was particularly effective as a silicone emulsifier for improving the condition of damaged hair by preventing amino acid dissolution from bleached hair.
April 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study found that cationic surfactant-based conditioning systems significantly improve hair combability by forming a stable low-friction film on hair surfaces, reducing friction and enhancing sensory performance compared to standard systems, as confirmed by both instrumental and sensory evaluations.