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Glossary Chemical Hair Treatments

use chemical solutions to change hair's structure or color

Chemical Hair Treatments refer to procedures that use chemical solutions to alter the structure, texture, or color of hair. Common examples include hair coloring, perming, relaxing, and straightening. These treatments can achieve desired aesthetic effects but may also weaken the hair shaft and cause damage if not performed correctly or if aftercare is neglected.

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research ToF‐SIMS characterization of the lipid layer on the hair surface. I: the damage caused by chemical treatments and UV radiation

23 citations , May 2010 in “Surface and interface analysis”

This study found that chemical treatments such as hair bleach and UV radiation significantly reduced the amount of 18-methyleicosanoic acid on the outer surface of human hair.

research Development of hair treatment as a natural alternative to chemical straightening

July 2024 in “Minerva Digital Library (Universidad EAN)”

In this study, the researchers addressed the development of a new hair treatment prototype as an innovative alternative to current chemical hair straightening products, highlighting possible health risks and environmental concerns associated with conventional treatments. Results are not provided in the abstract.

research Chemical and physical treatments damage Caucasian and Afro‐ethnic hair fibre: analytical and image assays

15 citations , June 2019 in “JEADV. Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology/Journal of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology”

This study found that bleaching, dyeing, and UVA/Vis radiation caused significant cuticle damage and protein loss in both Caucasian and Afro-ethnic hair, highlighting the aggressive nature of these treatments.

Chemical Reactions in Curing Treatment for Permanent Hair Straightening Using Thioglycolic and Dithioglycolic Acids

research Chemical Reactions Occurring in Curing Treatment for Permanent Hair Straightening Using Thioglycolic and Dithioglycolic Acids

3 citations , January 2009 in “Sen'i Gakkaishi”

This study found that using a bicomponent reduction system with TGA and DTDG for hair straightening limited hair damage by forming only thiol groups, while a TGA-only system formed more damaging mixed disulfide groups.

research DSC-investigations of alpha-keratins and the specific effects of chemical treatments on human hair

January 2006

This study found that, compared to oxidative treatments, reductive perm-waving more severely impacts the intermediate filaments in European human hair, while both treatments alter denaturation kinetics in a first-order manner.

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learn Hair Fibers

Can hair fibers be used along with medical treatments like minoxidil or finasteride? Yes, hair fibers can be used with minoxidil or finasteride without any chemical interaction.
Do hair fibers wash out easily, or do you need a special shampoo to remove them? There is no published trial comparing shampoos for removing hair fibers. Because the fibers cling by static rather than bonding chemically, and because users consistently report they rinse out with ordinary shampoo, the specialist fiber-removal shampoos do not appear to be necessary; a clarifying shampoo may help when fibers are layered under hairspray or gel.

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Argan oil: Is it a good option if I want to avoid chemicals or medical treatments for now? Argan oil is a natural option for hair care without chemicals or medical treatments.

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chemical that might completely regrow follicles from hair transplant extractions

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chemical from L'Oreal that encourages hair to enter growth phase

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precursor of vitamin B5 with hair stimulating effects

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technique to inject very small amounts of beneficial chemicals into the scalp

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learn Nanoxidil

What makes Nanoxidil different from Minoxidil for treating hair loss? Nanoxidil has a different chemical structure and may penetrate the scalp more effectively than minoxidil.

learn RU58841

Is RU58841 magic or a scam? Does it really stop baldness? RU58841 is an unapproved research chemical: the published evidence is animal and lab work from the 1990s, there has never been a controlled human trial for hair loss, and nothing sold online is quality-controlled — so its effect and its long-term safety in people are both unknown.

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