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October 2015 in “Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair straightening changes hair structure and can cause damage if done wrong, but improvements in the methods are expected to continue.
Forensic hair analysis for drugs is now more reliable and accurate.
February 2022 in “Fibers” Scientists created a non-toxic, sugar-based hair product that can style hair without damage.
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