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Glossary Heat Treatment

process of applying controlled heat to alter hair's structure

Heat treatment, also known as thermal treatment, refers to the process of applying controlled heat to hair to alter its structure, texture, or appearance. This can include methods like blow-drying, flat ironing, or using curling irons. For professionals, understanding the precise temperature and duration is crucial to avoid damaging the hair's keratin structure, which can lead to breakage or increased porosity.

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research Heat treatment increases the incidence of alopecia areata in the C3H/HeJ mouse model

18 citations , June 2010 in “Cell Stress and Chaperones”

This study reported that heat treatment significantly increased the incidence of alopecia areata in C3H/HeJ mice, suggesting a role for induced HSPA1A/B expression in disease development.

A Study on the Pre-Treatment Effects of Taraxacum Platycarpum Extract Based Hair Mist in Heat Perming: Focusing on the Reduction of Physical Hair Damage

research A Study on the Pre-Treatment Effects of Taraxacum platycarpum Extract Based Hair Mist in Heat Perming: Focusing on the Reduction of Physical Hair Damage

October 2025 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Cosmetology”

This study found that applying a hair mist with dandelion extract before heat perming improved wave efficiency, tensile strength, and hair cuticle condition compared to a base mist or no pretreatment, demonstrating the extract's protective effects against heat damage.

research Study on the Hair Damage Caused by Treatment Method When Applying Circular Iron Heat Permanent for Women Hair from Korea and China

June 2016

Using silicon circular iron on Korean women's hair increases hair thickness the most.

research Effect of Heat Treatment on Human Hair Keratin Film

2 citations , September 2013 in “日本香粧品学会誌”

The researchers reported that human hair keratin films exhibit color changes and reduced protein solubility after thermal treatments, suggesting their potential use in evaluating hair thermal damage instead of actual hair samples.

research Analysis of Morphological Changes on the Hair Surface by Heat Perm Treatment Method

April 2023 in “Han'gug miyong haghoeji/Journal of the Korean society of cosmetology”

This study compared the effects of direct heat perms and softening heat perms on hair, analyzing damage and morphological changes to understand their impact on hair fibers and provide foundational data for future research.

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community Ru delivery and heat outside .

in Treatment 1 upvotes 1 year ago

The conversation discusses concerns about the effectiveness of RU58841 due to high temperatures during delivery. A user reassures that the heat will not affect its efficacy.

community LLLT Laser Hair Loss Treatment – Tried It at 30, And Here's My Experience

8 upvotes 11 months ago

The user tried LLLT laser treatment for hair loss, noticing less hair shedding and thicker hair after six months, emphasizing consistency and gentle scalp care. Other users questioned the authenticity of the post and inquired about the frequency and type of device used.

community No more hair transplants - a new FDA-cleared fractional laser treatment called FoLix

105 upvotes 11 months ago

A new FDA-cleared fractional laser treatment called FoLix is discussed as a potential alternative to hair transplants, but users express skepticism due to its high cost, pain, and lack of proven results. Some users prefer traditional methods like Minoxidil, finasteride, steroid shots, and microneedling for hair growth.

community What's an anecdotal treatment you nevertheless swear by?

10 upvotes 1 year ago

Stemoxydine is highly recommended for hair loss, preferred over Minoxidil due to fewer side effects and dependency. The user also uses finasteride, Pur'ador shampoo, and suggests cold showers and spicy food as part of their routine.

community 9 months of treatment as an aggressive diffuse thinner

67 upvotes 4 months ago

The user has been using oral minoxidil, dutasteride, RU58841, and other treatments for hair loss over nine months, seeing some improvement in hair thickness and crown volume but continued thinning at the hairline. They plan to continue treatment for another nine months despite being sensitive to DHT fluctuations and are considering increasing dosages or other options like a hair transplant.

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