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ease of combing hair without resistance or damage

Combability refers to how easily hair can be combed or brushed without encountering resistance or causing damage. It is influenced by factors such as hair texture, moisture content, and the presence of tangles or knots. For professionals, assessing combability is crucial for determining the effectiveness of hair care products and treatments aimed at improving hair manageability and health.

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research Protective Effect of Conditioner Agents on Hair Treated with Oxidative Hair Dye

8 citations , January 2018 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology”

Conditioners in hair dye reduce damage and improve combability.

New Hair Care Ingredients Introduced in March 2011

research New Hair Care Ingredients Introduced in March 2011

March 2011 in “Focus on surfactants”

Several companies launched new hair care ingredients in 2011 to improve conditioning, color retention, combability, and heat protection.

research A Clinical Evaluation of a Permanent Hair Dye Designed to Reduce Allergic Contact Dermatitis and Hair Damage

9 citations , July 2022 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology”

The ammonia-free hair dye is safe and improves hair shine, color, moisture, porosity, and combability.

research Protective Effect of Conditioning Agents on Afro-Ethnic Hair Chemically Treated with Thioglycolate-Based Straightening Emulsion

25 citations , May 2008 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology”

Conditioning agents, especially jojoba oil and lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 methicone, protect and strengthen chemically straightened Afro-ethnic hair.

The Binding of Small Molecules and Polymers to Keratin and Their Effects on the Physicochemical and Surface Properties of Hair Fibers

research The Binding of Small Molecules and Polymers to Keratin and Their Effects on the Physicochemical and Surface Properties of Hair Fibers

7 citations , January 1981 in “Springer eBooks”

Certain small molecules and polymers can change hair's physical properties and how it feels by affecting the bonds within the hair.

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