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GlossaryGelling Agent (Gellant)

substance that thickens and stabilizes products by forming gels

A gelling agent, also known as a gel agent or gellant, is a substance used to thicken and stabilize products by forming a gel-like consistency. In the context of hair care, gelling agents are commonly found in styling gels and creams, helping to provide hold and shape to hairstyles. They work by creating a network of molecules that trap water, giving the product its desired texture and viscosity.

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research Gellan Gum-Based Hydrogels Support the Recreation of the Dermal Papilla Microenvironment

1 citations, April 2023 in “Biomaterials advances”

Gellan gum hydrogels help recreate the environment needed for hair growth cell function.

research Application of Exopolysaccharides in Cosmetics

January 2024 in “CRC Press eBooks”

Exopolysaccharides are safer and beneficial alternatives to harmful chemicals in cosmetics.

Surface Modification and Endothelialization of Biomaterials as Potential Scaffolds for Vascular Tissue Engineering Applications

research Surface Modification and Endothelialization of Biomaterials as Potential Scaffolds for Vascular Tissue Engineering Applications

421 citations, January 2015 in “Chemical Society Reviews”

Improving artificial vascular grafts requires better materials and surface designs to reduce blood clotting and support blood vessel cell growth.

research New Substrates for Stem Cell Control

11 citations, May 2018 in “Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society B”

New materials help control stem cell growth and specialization for medical applications.

research Repair of Damaged Hair Protein Fiber by Jointly Using Transglutaminase and Keratin

3 citations, January 2021 in “ScienceAsia”

Using an enzyme and keratin treatment can significantly repair and strengthen damaged hair.

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community Is the "losing 100 hair a day is normal" not what it seems?

in Chat 35 upvotes 6 months ago

The conversation questions the accuracy of the "losing 100 hairs a day is normal" claim, with users sharing personal experiences of hair loss. Specific treatments mentioned include Minoxidil.

community Theory And Observation: Why Being Bald Can Really Work

in Shaved/buzzed 88 upvotes 9 months ago

The original poster believes shaving his head made him more attractive to a specific group of women, despite being less attractive overall. The conversation includes various opinions on attractiveness, with some agreeing that being bald can work for certain men, while others suggest maintaining hair is generally more appealing.