November 2024 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This research investigated how moisture absorption impacts human hair structure, finding that moisture sorption kinetics reveal insights into chain entanglement and structural changes due to cosmetic treatments, while also quantifying the influence of sample weight and fiber density on the sorption process.
4 citations
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August 2014 in “The Journal of Korean Medicine Ophthalmology and Otolaryngology and Dermatology” In this study, the Narasoo healing shampoo and Hair tonic were associated with improvements in scalp hydration, hair gloss, and hair growth, but further research is recommended to confirm these effects.
23 citations
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February 2025 in “Advanced Materials” This study found that a new autonomous, moisture-driven flexible electrogenerative dressing significantly accelerated chronic wound healing in a diabetic mouse model compared to the control group.
February 2024 in “Universal Library of Innovative Research and Studies” In this study, researchers found that the primary cause of slippage and detachment of keratin capsules in hair extensions is the re-contamination by oily residues from the hairdresser's hands, rather than the use of hair care products like masks or conditioners.
78 citations
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February 2024 in “ACS Omega” This study developed a bilayer material combining poly(vinyl alcohol) and bacterial cellulose with a gelatin-poly(vinyl alcohol) hydrogel, showing strong potential as a wound dressing due to its good antibacterial properties, cell viability, and sustained drug release.
34 citations
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January 2011 in “Annals of dermatology/Annals of Dermatology” This study found that using a hair dryer at 15 cm with continuous motion causes less surface damage to hair compared to natural drying, although higher temperatures increased overall surface damage.
34 citations
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October 1982 in “Journal of applied polymer science” This study found that the moisture content of human hair significantly influences the type of fracture under tensile loading, with low or high humidity levels leading to smooth fractures and intermediate humidity resulting in step fractures.
25 citations
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May 2020 in “Progress in Organic Coatings” This study found that bio-based waterborne polyurethanes derived from castor oil may offer effective hair-styling performance without skin irritation and appear to be safer for the environment compared to traditional hair sprays.
21 citations
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March 2017 in “Skin research and technology” In this study, extracting internal lipids from Caucasian hair fibers led to decreased water permeability, influenced by the fluidity of lipids.
17 citations
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February 2011 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that individual differences between pigmented and unpigmented hair fibers in Old Order Mennonites suggest grey hair may be perceived as drier and less manageable due to small mechanical and moisture changes.
10 citations
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January 2013 in “Actas Dermo-Sifiliográficas” Most white Spanish women have a widow's peak, and their hairline measurements could help in hair restoration surgery.
10 citations
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January 1994 in “Cosmetics and toiletries” This study reports on the vulnerability of hair's structural lipids to physical and chemical damage and describes properties of hair treated with a synthesized ceramide derivative.
7 citations
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March 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that African and Caucasian hair contain the most lipids, and depletion of these lipids leads to less water retention and increased water desorption, with Caucasian hair showing improved breaking tenacity after lipid extraction.
7 citations
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October 1963 in “Textile Research Journal” Merino wool fibers change shape with moisture, while human hair shape stays the same.
6 citations
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September 2019 in “Journal of cosmetic dermatology” This study found that lower serum melatonin levels were associated with increased skin aging grades among individuals in Ulaanbaatar, suggesting melatonin loss may contribute to earlier skin aging.
5 citations
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September 2019 in “Medical Sains Jurnal Ilmiah Kefarmasian” This research investigates the potential of green tea leaves and herb gotukola for promoting hair growth, but it reports no new experimental results.
4 citations
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August 2021 in “Journal of the Korean Society of Cosmetology” This study found that using a plasma hairdryer for 90 minutes caused significantly less hair damage, such as cuticle cracks or layer separation, compared to traditional hot air dryers.
2 citations
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May 2024 in “Technology and Health Care” In this study, a group taking compound ginseng cicada decoction showed significantly lower relapse rates, severity, and itching related to atopic dermatitis over 3 months compared to a control group, and reported improved quality of life with no significant adverse events.
2 citations
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September 2010 in “Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society” This study found that increasing collagen concentration to 2% in permanent wave treatments reduced hair damage but impaired curl formation.
1 citations
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March 2025 in “Journal of Society of Cosmetic Chemists of Japan” In this study, BECD-treated wavy hair showed reduced undulation and improved straightening after drying, as BECD enhanced the contraction and rearrangement of molecular chains in non-keratin proteins, unlike untreated hair, which retained its wavy structure.
1 citations
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August 2023 in “Military Medical Research” This review discusses recent advancements in responsive-hydrogel dressings for diabetic wound healing, highlighting their design, responsiveness, and degradation behavior, and evaluating their potential advantages and limitations in clinical applications.
October 2025 in “Clinical Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology” This study found that hair treated with a supplemental hair care product showed significantly higher absorption, deeper penetration, and reduced dryness compared to untreated and water-treated hair, as measured with 3D Raman spectroscopy.
June 2024 in “Current Developments in Nutrition” In this study, hydrolyzed keratin supplementation using KeraGLO® significantly improved skin parameters such as wrinkle depth, smoothness, moisture, and firmness, as well as hair health, in healthy adult females over a 90-day period at both 500mg and 1000mg doses.
March 2023 in “Agroland: The Agricultural Sciences Journal/Agroland : The Agricultural Sciences Journal” This review discusses the potential cosmeceutical benefits of Pontianak Aloe Vera, highlighting its use in products for skin and hair care, and reports no new results.
July 2021 in “Clinical Case Reports and Clinical Study” This article discusses the formulation and potential benefits of herbal hair gels, highlighting their moisturizing properties and fewer side effects compared to marketed synthetic alternatives, but reports no experimental results.
July 2019 in “Iconic Research And Engineering Journals” This study found that transparent shampoo bars containing high concentrations of aloe vera gel, castor oil, and cinnamon oil exhibited antimicrobial activity, reduced hair loss, and caused no skin irritation.
July 2026 in “Archives of Dermatological Research” This study explores the potential of adaptogenic herbal extracts like ashwagandha, rhodiola, and schisandra in treating stress-induced dermatoses, noting their effects on modulating the HPA axis, reducing inflammation, and improving skin barrier function.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This research describes how herbal hair serums, containing natural components like pomegranate peel and aloe vera, can support hair health by nourishing the scalp, stimulating follicles, and enhancing hair strength and shine, aligning with growing interest in herbal and chemical-free personal care products.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study reviews the benefits of herbal hair serums, highlighting their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties from natural ingredients like pomegranate peel and aloe vera, which nourish the scalp and promote healthy hair growth while improving hair strength and texture.
In this study, researchers developed a standardized Ayurvedic hair pack using natural ingredients like Shikakai and Amla and confirmed its safety and pH suitability; they concluded it could be a scientifically validated alternative to synthetic hair products.