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September 2001 in “Scanning” Hair treatments like bleaching increase friction by exposing tiny pores on the hair surface.
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April 2008 in “Acta materialia” This study investigated the tensile response and morphological changes of different ethnic hair types using AFM, showing variations between virgin, chemically damaged, and conditioner-treated Caucasian hair under different conditions.
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December 2018 in “International Journal of Phytocosmetics and Natural Ingredients” This study found that hair care formulations containing vegetable oils like Brazil nut and olive oil improved hair strength, shine, and combability more effectively than those with silicone.
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January 1995 This study found that using a high-viscosity, high-amine-content silicone fluid as a pretreatment can protect hair from bleaching and dyeing damage without affecting these processes.
October 2025 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that longer-chain cationic surfactants like BTMC provided superior hair conditioning by reducing combing forces, but did not reverse oxidative hair damage, emphasizing the role of molecular structure in surfactant performance.