research From Buns to Braids and Ponytails: Entering a New Era of Female Military Hair-Grooming Standards
New military hair rules for women promote inclusivity and prevent hair damage.
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research Hair Today, Gone Tomorrow: The Degradation and Conservation of Archaeological Hair Fibers
Acidic sandy clay damages archaeological hair the most, while dry conditions preserve but make it brittle; silicone oil can help keep the hair flexible.
research Protein Loss in Human Hair from Combination Straightening and Coloring Treatments
Straightening and coloring hair, especially with sodium hydroxide, greatly increases protein loss.
research Relaxing And Straightening Of Afro-Ethnic Hair: Historical Overview
Afro-ethnic hair can be straightened using chemical and heat methods.
research Formaldehyde Replacement with Glyoxylic Acid in Semipermanent Hair Straightening: A New and Multidisciplinary Investigation
Glyoxylic acid is a safer alternative to formaldehyde for hair straightening and effectively changes hair structure.
research Mechanical Characterization of Curly Hair: Influence of Nonconventional Hair Straightening Treatments
Formaldehyde damages curly hair more than glyoxylic acid.
research Protective Effect of Conditioning Agents on Afro-Ethnic Hair Chemically Treated with Thioglycolate-Based Straightening Emulsion
Conditioning agents, especially jojoba oil and lauryl PEG/PPG-18/18 methicone, protect and strengthen chemically straightened Afro-ethnic hair.
research Mechanism of Hair Straightening
Hair can be straightened using different chemicals, not just strong alkali.
research Influence of Chemical Straightening on the Stability of Drugs of Abuse in Hair
Chemical hair straightening significantly reduces detectable drug levels in hair.
research Association of Cicatricial Alopecia with Chemical Hair Straightening
Chemical hair straightening may be linked to a type of permanent hair loss.
research Impact of Acid (Progressive Brush) and Alkaline Straightening on the Hair Fiber: Differential Effects on the Cuticle and Cortex Properties
Glyoxylic acid straighteners cause more protein loss but have similar hair strength effects as traditional alkaline straighteners.
research Hair Care Products: Waving, Straightening, Conditioning, and Coloring
Proper haircare and communication with doctors are key to managing hair loss and avoiding damage.
research Hairdressing Practices and Alopecia Among Women Aged 15 to 45 in Bamako
Certain hair styling methods, like weaving and straightening, are a main cause of hair loss in women from Bamako.
research A Nationwide Outbreak of Alopecia Associated With the Use of a Hair-Relaxing Formulation
A hair-straightening product caused widespread hair loss and scalp injuries, mainly affecting African American women.
research Analysis of Structural Change in Keratin Fibers Resulting from Chemical Treatments Using Raman Spectroscopy
Chemical hair straightening changes hair proteins and mostly fixes broken bonds.
research Not Always 'Straight Ahead' – A Surprising Cause of Acute Kidney Injury
Hair straightening treatments can cause serious kidney damage, especially if you have skin issues.
research A Systematic Review on the Lipid Composition of Human Hair
Lipids are crucial for healthy hair, protecting it from damage and breakage.
research Ethnic Hair And Skin: What Is The State Of The Science?
Ethnic differences in hair and skin are significant and under-researched, requiring tailored dermatologic treatments and more study.
research Science And Technology Of Hair Fibers
Hair fiber research combines multiple sciences to improve hair care products.
research Adverse Effects of Hair Care Products on Users
Hair care products can cause skin irritation and allergies.
research Central Trichoptilosis With Onycholysis
Hair splitting and nail detachment are linked conditions.
research Cuticular Damage to African-American Hair During Relaxer Treatments: A Microfluorometric and SEM Study
Relaxer treatments damage African–American hair, with commercial products causing more harm than lab-made solutions.
research Hair Cosmetics
Hair care products clean, protect, style, color, and change hair structure.
research Hair Care Cosmetics Regulation in Different Countries: A Comparative Study
Different countries have regulations to ensure the safety of hair care products, with some recalling hair straighteners due to high formaldehyde.
research Dispelling Myths of Chemical Hair Relaxers Causing Uterine Cancer
Chemical hair relaxers are not proven to cause uterine cancer.
research Clinical, Trichoscopic and Histopathological Findings in Mexican Women with Traction Alopecia
Changing certain hairstyles can prevent worsening hair loss in Mexican women.
research Hair and Aging
Hair becomes thinner, grayer, and may fall out more as people get older, and styling habits can worsen these effects.
research Hair Perms, Straighteners, and Styling Agents
Hair perms or treatments seem safe to use up to 3 to 4 times during pregnancy.
research Comment on: Risk Factors for Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia: A Case-Control Study in a Multiracial Population
The commentary suggests that certain hair and skin care products may be linked to frontal fibrosing alopecia, but not sunscreens, and calls for more thorough research on the causes.
research Notes from the Editor Emeritus
Scalp tools, tracking progress, targeting scalp inflammation, and avoiding certain hair treatments can improve female hair loss treatment.