February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study analyzed how professional hairstyling practices cause thermal damage to human hair, focusing on heat exposure and product use, and proposed a protocol for minimizing damage with heat protection strategies and optimal temperature recommendations.
February 2026 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” The study analyzed how professional hairstyling practices, such as excessive heat and product use, cause thermal damage to hair, and it proposed a protocol that includes heat protection strategies and optimal temperature ranges to minimize this damage for hairstylists.
7 citations
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October 2019 in “Frontiers in bioengineering and biotechnology” This study found that pretreatment with KP-Cryst fusion proteins effectively protected Asian and Caucasian virgin hair from thermal damage by maintaining higher water content and preventing structural changes during heat application.
September 2019 in “University of the Arts London Research Online (University of the Arts London)” This study tested the effects of protective pre-treatments on African hair and found that these treatments, combined with moderate grooming, may help maintain cuticle integrity.
January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” This chapter reviews hair anatomy, hair shaft structure, and various cosmetic treatments that can alter or damage hair, but it presents no new research findings.
11 citations
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January 2004 in “Exogenous dermatology” This review discusses the impact of various external factors like cosmetics, traction, and radiation on hair health and color, but reports no new findings.
This chapter discusses the chemical changes and possible heat-induced hair damage from thermal straightening, as well as controversies surrounding the safety of keratin straightening treatments, but it reports no new clinical results.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” This study examined the thermal conductivity of human hair using the Modified Transient Plane Source method, highlighting how frequent thermal, mechanical, and chemical treatments can damage hair by weakening its structure, particularly through changes in keratin that reduce elasticity.
December 2025 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” In this study, researchers used the Modified Transient Plane Source method to measure the thermal conductivity of human hair, highlighting that common heat treatments can damage hair structure by altering its protein composition, emphasizing the importance of understanding thermal properties to mitigate such damage.
16 citations
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October 1979 in “The Journal of Dermatologic Surgery and Oncology” In this report, a 17-year-old boy received successful scalp reduction surgery for alopecia due to a thermal burn, achieving excellent cosmetic results without hypertrophic or keloidal scarring.
September 2025 in “OPAL (Open@LaTrobe) (La Trobe University)” This study developed a biobased copolymer called SELP::KP, showing improved hair strength, elasticity, and conditioning properties while being a safer alternative to conventional chemical treatments, based on application to human hair in a laboratory setting.
This chapter explores the causes and management of hair damage, highlighting effective repair strategies such as protein and lipid replenishment with keratin peptides and citric acid, and identifies social media's role in consumer preferences for protective and conditioning products.
November 2017 in “Dermatologic Therapy” This study reports that a new topical solution, AB-102, containing a high concentration of a weak α1 agonist, significantly reduces hair shedding during brushing by up to 77% without causing cardiac or hemodynamic adverse events.
7 citations
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May 2021 in “Applied sciences” This study investigated various proteins as eco-friendly hair perming agents for Asian hair and found that bovine serum albumin and keratin achieved perming results comparable to commercial products, while also increasing hair moisture, indicating a protective effect during heat styling.
This study found that modern styling cosmetics can significantly alter hair structure through changes in interfacial chemistry and cohesion, particularly when applied to already damaged hair.
29 citations
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August 2011 in “PubMed” This study found that selected polymeric pretreatments on hair can significantly reduce breakage and protect against thermal damage from hot flat irons by maintaining cuticle integrity and moisture.
13 citations
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January 2017 in “Cosmetics” This review discusses in vitro methods for evaluating the effects of hair care products on hair fibers, reporting no new results; the authors emphasize the importance of selecting appropriate and accurate equipment for testing.
12 citations
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January 2007 in “Current problems in dermatology” This review discusses the impact of various exogenous agents on hair, such as cosmetics and radiation, but reports no new experimental results.
January 2015 in “Springer eBooks” Hair damage shows as fragility, dullness, and discoloration, varies by ethnicity, and is worsened by cosmetic procedures and diseases.
1 citations
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January 2017 in “Clinical approaches and procedures in cosmetic dermatology” This chapter reviews the anatomy and structure of hair, discusses hair damage and analyses, and explores methods for processing hair changes, but presents no new research findings.
March 2026 in “DergiPark (Istanbul University)” In this study, BTP-loaded solid lipid nanoparticles were developed and shown to protect hair from heat-induced damage by enhancing cuticle integrity and thermal resistance in simulated thermal straightening conditions.
17 citations
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July 2018 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study found that keratin-based particles were able to recover and enhance the mechanical properties and thermal stability of virgin and overbleached Asian hair, improving its strength and smoothness by around 40%, and demonstrated safety in human skin keratinocytes.
4 citations
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June 2019 in “International Journal of Cosmetic Science” This study developed mathematical models showing that heat penetrates individual hair quickly but takes longer to reach the center of hair bundles, helping understand potential damage from high-temperature styling tools.
3 citations
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January 2019 in “Skin Research and Technology” This study found that thermal hair straightening in Asian women was associated with various signs of scalp and hair damage, including CCCA-like hair loss.
February 2022 in “Fibers” This study found that a sucrose-based crosslinker can effectively straighten hair and maintain durability in high humidity and through repeated washings without affecting the hair's tensile properties or causing surface damage.
November 2011 in “Informa Healthcare eBooks” Environmental, chemical, mechanical, and personal health factors can all damage hair and contribute to hair loss or changes in hair quality.
March 2010 in “Cosmetic Dermatology” Hair straightening methods have advanced to improve effectiveness and reduce damage, but still rely on heat and chemicals.
3 citations
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June 2007 in “Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology” This review discusses the causes of hair shaft abnormalities and highlights the role of cosmetic products in treating hair disorders, though it reports no new clinical findings.
August 2024 in “Journal of Home Economics Research” This source reports that among female youths in Umunneochi, common hair care products like serums, sprays, and lotions fall below average usage, and it concludes that consulting dermatologists and avoiding counterfeit products could prevent hair damage.
March 2026 in “ACS Applied Bio Materials” In this study, a copolymer made from Tung oil and Tung free fatty acids demonstrated improved mechanical and thermal properties for hair repair, with enhanced resistance and flexibility observed in treated bleached hair, suggesting its potential as a sustainable biopolymer for cosmetic applications.